Concrete
Repair Resurfacing:
This is an
application most concrete contractors would like to believe is
possible, yet still have a high level of pessimism towards the
success and long term durability of the application. The basis
behind the application is to repair/restore/resurface pitted,
flaked, cracked, deteriorated or poorly finished concrete that would
otherwise need torn out and replaced.
Normal applications
are applied 1/32" to 1/8" thick with thicker applications being
optional if needed. Finished applications look as if new concrete
was poured, yet offer increased levels of performance including:
resistance to chemicals, salt, petrochemicals, UV, water
resistance and more. Because of the inexpensive cost of this
application, it is becoming the standard for surface repair.
All of our finishes are low maintenance and
permanently sealed to protect against oil, grease and dirt. These
systems are economical since they provide long term durable
renovation without the need for costly and continuous repairs
normally associated with deteriorated surfaces. They can be
installed at any time during new or old renovation processes,
which allows all other renovation or construction aspects to be
completed without fear of damaging or wearing the new surface.
We have the most affordable rates to offer
our clients when it comes to using state-of-the-art equipment and
products. Our quality in workmanship stands out in those
areas where other companies fall short. This enables us to
offer some of the most reasonable prices in the industry. Contact
us for any questions you have regarding our decorative concrete
surfaces or if you are ready to get started on your project.
How to Repair
Patio or Driveway Cement
Just picture it: you are carrying a
tray with food and drinks to your patio area. All of the sudden
the toe of your shoe catches something on the floor and your food
and drink becomes history, part of the very cement floor you just
tripped on. The cause? An unsightly crack in the cement. In order
to know how to repair patio cement, you must really understand the
reasons why cement sometimes form those unsightly cracks.
Surface Preparation
Power Washing or Acid Washing required
Crack Repair
All Cracks scraped and treated
Crack Repair, Fill with
crack repair material
Crack Repair, Patch over
with polymer concrete overlay
Crack Repair
Grind polymer concrete, if required, to smooth with
surrounding concrete surface
Repair Holes, Fill with
epoxy mortar
With the concrete surface
properly repaired, apply adhesive primecoat
Make Polymer Concrete
Overlay Driveway texture coat mix. Type of mix material is
optional for time curing requirements
Texture Coat
Roll or Spray polymer concrete with hopper gun
Trowel over overlay texture
coat to finish
After Polymer Concrete
Overlay texture coat, and trowel finish-Optional Design
Colorcoat Application-Optional
if color is required
Colorcoat100 - Concrete Gray
Sealcoat Application
Apply with Roller or Pump, Sealcoat Clear for sealing surface
Curing Time
Following the Sealcoat, let cure 48 - 72 hours before vehicular
traffic
When you pour cement to form a
driveway or a patio in this case, you must make sure that the
ground is hard and compacted. If a heavy object moves over an area
on the cement that has soft soil underneath, the cement with give
and bend, causing a crack. Another reason for cracking is thin
layers of cement. When pouring the foundation of your patio,
always go for thicker layers of cement for stability.
Luckily for you, there are several
options for repairing driveway or patio cement. One method uses
injectable epoxies that can be purchased from concrete suppliers.
Sometimes, the home improvement retail chain stores might also
carry these strong epoxies. These epoxies are found in tubes –
both large and small. The small tubes are for basic repair
projects and the large tubes are designed to fit into an
injectable caulk-type gun.
Another cement repair option
includes following the above advice for epoxies then taking the
procedure one step further. After the epoxy dries and is
completely set, you may want to pour a thin concrete layer over
your patio’s cement slab. This thin layer will even up the cracks
in the patio’s slab and provide level surface.
If you decide to try the cement
overlay, please note that you will have to clean your patio floor
first. Phosphoric acid is one of the most popular methods. This
acid will not only clean the cement of its dirt but also lightly
etch the surface. Etching the surface of the patio cement will
help the new concrete overlay adhere properly. In order for your
cement overly to cure, you need to make sure that the work is done
in the cool part of the day.
Just be sure that you don’t skip
any steps in the prep work. Otherwise, you may end up doing the
cement repair job again and again.
Please contact
us for a free inspection and professional quotation.
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