How to Repair Concrete (page 2 of 2)
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Here's How To Do It:
- Clean the Damaged Area page 1
- Apply the Mortar Repair page 1
- Mix the Patch Material page 1
- Patch the Larger Holes current page
- Seal the Patch current page
Patch the Larger Holes
Using a pointing trowel, push concrete patch into the holes and/or "build" missing segments of concrete, and then smooth the concrete patch out. Remember, even if the edges aren't perfect, repairing the cracks before they get out of hand is the way to go. If you're working at the edge of a swimming pool, hold the container of concrete repair below the area you're working on, to catch any concrete patch you slop around before it falls in the pool.
Seal the Patch
After the patch has cured use concrete sealer to prevent water from entering the patch and damaging the same spot again. Sealing concrete can prevent damage from occurring as quickly.
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