Contents
- 1 Can crumbling concrete be repaired?
- 2 Can you resurface concrete sidewalk?
- 3 How do you fix a sidewalk which is raised?
- 4 How do you bond new concrete to old concrete?
- 5 Can you paint concrete sidewalks?
- 6 What is the best concrete resurfacer?
- 7 Does homeowners insurance cover sidewalk repair?
- 8 How do you fix pooling on the sidewalk?
- 9 Can you put a thin layer of concrete over concrete?
- 10 Can you pour concrete over dirt?
- 11 Can I use old concrete as fill for new concrete?
Can crumbling concrete be repaired?
The Cure for Crumbling Concrete Steps
As long as the steps are structurally sound—meaning, they’re not spalling, flaking, or broken all the way through—you can repair most surface issues. If your patch is thicker, build the vinyl concrete patcher up in ¼ inch applications.
Can you resurface concrete sidewalk?
As long as your walkway isn’t cracked all the way through, you can coat the slab with a concrete resurfacer, a no-shrink blend of Portland cement, sand, and polymer additives that fills divots and makes a uniform finish. Resurfacing takes most of a day, but your walkway will be back in pristine shape once you‘re done.
How do you fix a sidewalk which is raised?
You have three options: coat the sunken section with a sand-and-cement mixture to make the surface higher, raise the sunken section using a process called mudjacking, or raise the sunken section using expanding polyurethane foam. Patching fixes the safety issue without costing much, but the patch is sure to show.
How do you bond new concrete to old concrete?
When using a liquid bonding agent, paint the bonder onto the existing concrete and allow it to dry until it is tacky. This usually takes only a few minutes. Then apply the repair material. Just as in the process described above, after the bonder has become tacky apply a scratch coat and then apply the repair material.
Can you paint concrete sidewalks?
If the product is designed for exterior use, then you can paint any outdoor concrete surface. Just be sure to check the application, clean the area well before applying, and make sure you have the right roller or brush called for by the manufacturer.
What is the best concrete resurfacer?
The best concrete resurfacing material is the Quikrete Concrete Resurfacer (No 1131). The QUIKRETE® Concrete Resurfacer (No. 1131) is a special blend of Portland cement, sand, polymer modifiers and other additives.
Does homeowners insurance cover sidewalk repair?
Home insurance does not cover sidewalk repair because it isn’t meant for maintenance expenses, it is for impulsive and unintended occurrences for covered risks.
How do you fix pooling on the sidewalk?
It’s preventing the water from draining to lower ground. It’s a miniature dam. Assuming the curb is lower than the sidewalk, you might solve this problem by digging a 3-inch-wide channel about 6 inches deep along the entire length of the sidewalk on your property.
Can you put a thin layer of concrete over concrete?
Yes, you may pour a concrete pad overlay over an existing slab. You need to consider the added height and weight of the overlay on the existing structure. Overlays may include polymers, portland cement concrete, or epoxies.
Can you pour concrete over dirt?
Long story short, yes you can pour concrete over dirt.
Can I use old concrete as fill for new concrete?
Old, unneeded concrete can be recycled and used to create recycled aggregate. In most cases, recycled aggregate will be used as a subbase material, but it can also be paired with virgin materials and reused as an aggregate in new concrete.