Cracked concrete can be repaired.
When snow and ice cover concrete driveways and walkways, many homeowners treat it with rock salt to help it melt and add traction to the slippery surfaces. There is nothing wrong with putting salt on your concrete surfaces if the concrete was installed correctly. But if the concrete was poured less than 30 days before the first freeze or has tiny fractures, the salt will seep into it and cause it to crack. Patch these cracks the right way and your concrete surfaces will look great for years to come. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Scrub the inside of the crack with a scrub brush to loosen gravel and debris. Vacuum loose dust and gravel from the crack. Dampen the inside of the crack with water.
2. Mix pre-mixed concrete with water in a bucket. Add water until the concrete is the consistency of paint. Stir in a concrete bonding agent according to manufacturer instructions.
3. Add pre-mixed concrete to a separate bucket and add water until the concrete is the consistency of cookie dough.
4. Dip a paint brush into the first mixture. Paint the inside of the crack with the runny cement mixture.
5. Scoop up the second mixture with the end of a trowel and fill the crack. Smooth the concrete to the top of the crack and spread evenly with the trowel. Let the concrete set until it starts to harden, then smooth with a rubber float or the steel edge of the trowel to create an even appearance.
6. Cover the patched area with plastic wrap. Let the concrete cure for four to seven days. Spray the patched area lightly with a hose each day to create the most durable patch job.
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