How to Repair a Cracked Stone & Concrete Patio
Cracks in your concrete and stone patio floor are usually caused by soil that has become unsettled in some way. Once these cracks develop, they can continue to spread. These cracks also allow moisture to get in between them, which further destabilizes the concrete or stone floor. Repairs should be made sooner than later and are easy to do. With some basic tools and one afternoon, you can repair your concrete and stone patio floor to almost new condition. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Eye protection
- Respirator
- Knee pads
- Large plastic sheeting
- Small portable canopy
- Large screwdriver
- Course-bristled brush
- Concrete repair mix
- Cordless screw gun
- Paint-mixing paddle (with drill attachment)
- Bucket
- Concrete trowel
- Concrete sponge
- Finishing concrete trowel
Instructions
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Put on all protective gear. Cover any open overhead spaces with plastic sheeting or put up a canopy for any wet-weather repairs.
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Pry out all loose debris with a large screwdriver. Use a brush to get all the smaller chunks of loose stone or concrete material out of the crack area
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Purchase a concrete repair mix. This product is available at your local home improvement center. Follow the instructions on the bag for the proper ratio of water and dry mix. Use a screw gun and paint mix paddle to mix the product in a small bucket.
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Mix the product until the consistency is like soft mud. If the mixture is too dry, it will just crumble in your hands. If it is too wet, it will be runny. Neither dry or wet mixtures will set up correctly. Add water or more dry mix to make sure you get the right consistency.
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Apply the mixture to the crack area, using a concrete trowel. Apply several light layers, overlapping as you go. Force the mixture all the way down into the crack to not allow any air pockets to form. Wipe excess mixture away with a damp concrete sponge.
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Smooth out the finish, using a finishing concrete trowel. Let dry overnight or for at least 12 hours before using.
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