Your concrete patio can become cracked due to many reasons, such as the weather getting warmer or an unlikely accident. Experts have brought forward excellent ways to fix your cracked concrete patio, and these can help you create entertaining summer pastries more easily.
Here are a few steps you can follow to fix your concrete patio right up:
All You Need To Know About Cracks In Concrete
Polymer cementitious fillers can be used to repair hairline and fine cracks up to 0.5 inches wide and 0.25 inches deep. These fillers enable slight mobility while providing stability. To get the best outcome, use a filler in the same color as your patio.
To reduce the patch’s visibility, you may want to apply a new layer of concrete or paint the whole patio. The repair area and the adjacent concrete surface should be clean and dry, and the temperature should range between 50 and 90 degrees F. It is possible to patch covered patios when it rains, but only if the area is not wet.
Five Easy Steps To Follow
1. Create Your Repair Project With A V-Shape
Start with a V-shape, which will improve the adhesion of the patch materials. As you tap, keep following the crack, taking care not to chip out large chunks of concrete. Always aim to keep the width-to-depth ratio at 2:1.
2. Make Sure The Crack Clean And Dry
Brush the crack vigorously with the wire brush to remove any last bits of debris. Brush in the crack’s direction. Use the shop vacuum to get rid of the dust and smaller debris after the brush has done everything it can.
3. Spread The Filler Liquid
Determine how deep the crack is and how much filler liquid it requires to raise the crack to a depth of 1/4 inch. Moreover, using liquid crack fillers for deep areas is not recommended because it can increase the project’s overall cost and length and may cause sinking fillers.
4. Apply The Concrete Crack Filler
Squirt a tiny bit of filler onto a piece of cardboard after cutting off the applicator tip’s end. Continue until thicker filler appears. Before proceeding, make sure the filler liquid has completely settled into the crack by forcing a bead of it into it and slowly pulling it along.
5. Give The Patch Time To Cure
Prior to use, painting, or surfacing, allow the patch material to cure for at least twenty-four hours.
Is Your Concrete Patio Looking More Like A Cracked-Out Mess?
DIY repairs can be tricky! Curb Appeal Pressure Wash also provides concrete restoration services. We take care of everything, from preparing the crack to selecting the right filler. Our team guarantees that the repair is seamless and will last a long time. Call Curb Appeal Pressure Wash today and get your free quote to restore your patio!
