How to Pour Concrete Over an Existing Cracked Patio
A cracked and pitted concrete porch is an ugly sight and often a dangerous surface. With polymer-based concrete resurfacer, you can cover cracks and renew the look of your concrete. The mixing and installation is a relatively easy process once you have attended to any of the larger cracks on the surface with some basic concrete caulk. Learn how to extend the life of your concrete area and improve the appeal of your home. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Concrete-repair caulk
- Caulking gun
- Putty knife
- Duct tape
- 5-gallon bucket
- Polymer-based cement resurfacer
- Drill (650 rpm) with mixing paddle
- Flat steel trowel
- Push broom
Instructions
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Fill in any cracks larger than 1/2 inch with a concrete-repair caulk. Insert the repair caulk into a caulking gun and force the tip of the caulk into the crack. Draw the gun along the length of the crack while squeezing the trigger.
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Smooth over the concrete-repair caulk with a putty knife so that it is integrated with the existing surface.
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Duct-tape the expansion joints on the concrete surface. Lay down strips of duct tape on the joints so that they are not covered during the resurfacing process.
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In a 5-gallon bucket, mix 2 1/2 quarts of tap water with the 20-pound bag of polymer-based concrete resurfacer. Mix with the drill motor for a length of two to three minutes.
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Pour the concrete evenly over the surface of the patio. Avoid the taped expansion joints.
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Smooth the concrete and spread it evenly across the patio with a flat-faced steel trowel.
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Texture the partially wet surface by running a push broom across the concrete.
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Remove the duct tape strips on the expansion joints and allow the surface to dry for 24 hours before using the patio.
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References
- Photo Credit texture from a concrete image by Michael Avdeenko from Fotolia.com
