Thanks for the video. I'm resurfacing my basement floor using the same thing. I'm learning from your video. Will make sure its wet enough before troweling.
Unlike cement or concrete this is mixed to the point of syrup. You then pour it on and float it with a squeegee rake, just like asphalt sealer. When firm you can use a wide broom to form a nice surface. You want to keep it moist by misting it with a hose.
Not bad for a first attempt, looks much better the what you had... will be doing it to my walk way, curious to see how well it holds up and weather you can brush it without removing too much material...
Good work, Jeff! The application should really be the consistency of a leveling compound - makes it easier to apply. The water will evaporate. As an engineer, I always recommend a 100% bonding agent application for any over pour. Still, turned out decent - time will tell if the application stands the test of time. Definitely not a fun job but, again, good work!
Thanks Jeff. I'm checking videos on this Re-Cap. I have a low corner on a slap that I want to level and watching your video was helpful. Making it more soupy is the best route. thanks
I've been doing some resurfacing around my place using plastic cement. Easy to work with and feels amazing on bare feet. No bonding agent needed. Some older spots I've patched over have held good for several years now. It is all a learning experience.
I believe if my memory serves me, it was Ready-Mix. It is a little more costly but for the last few small projects (bbq slab) I mixed in a 1/4 sack plastic cement to two sacks of regular cement(90lb) and the results were amazing. @@davidrosenau3136
You got the idea man!! Pour all that shit out and work your field, while using the other trowel to get those edge's..just like you've been doing..dump and run!! Each one your going to get better and more efficient!!
@@AaronKreiderthe bonding agent acts as a prime coat to adhere the polymer to the concrete surface also allows the overlay to cure slower reducing rapid drying cracks.
Probably would be best to do this early morning, so it’s cool out and not under direct sun light.. would lengthen the time you can work with it. Don’t forget you can apply a water proof coating to make the repair last much longer
Unfortunately, the bonding agent used here can be rewet so if you have a slight crack or an entrance somewhere the bond will be lost as the bonding agent rewets. I was having a problem with a project where as the issue would appear later. I stopped using the product to take care of the issue. It says right on the container that it can be rewet.
Can that stuff be used to fill low spots? I got a dip that goes up against my house and holds water. Not good for an all wood construction. Easy to tell it was done cheap. They didnt slope it away from house either. Cracked real bad in the middle too.
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Ive been pouring concrete for a living over 30 yrs and some advise Buying cheap home depot products and not preparing the surface right then apply it wrong it won't last few months. Go to concrete supply company, buy a good overlayment product, ask them for directions sheet or read the bag or bucket u get and follow them. This guy didn't do any of it right. Prep your surface right or it won't bond. Powerwash/acetone Use a good glue bonding agent instead of that liquid. Your overlayment should mixed wet and be able to pour it out of bucket and spread it with a squeegee. This isn't that easy for your average homeowner. Just saying
The instructions say it must be applied with a rubber squeegee. I have concrete resurfacer on my 130 foot long driveway. It was done 15 years ago. Over time it will all break up and look like shit. The only way to fix all of the cracks and spalling is to replace the concrete.
I got the bags of mortar mix instead, wish somebody would do a video on the difference between the two. I think the mortar mix is better if you have a lot of deep cracks.
Looks great.. but for how long? Thin overlay never lasts especially in environments that freeze and thaw, but nothing lasts forever so it's always a trade off with how much you spend and how long it takes .
Not true. I've overlayed a few sidewalks least 6-7 years ago that still look great and I'm in Michigan. Depends on what your using and how u apply it. If u buy cheap home depot shit and apply it wrong like this guy probably wouldn't last thru 1 winter.
Just from experience and its just me you applied that so wrong.. with resurfacing it should be mixed as directed amd ypu shluld have a water hose next to you to keep concrete saturated... magic towel.. thats my opinion .
thanks for the video bud! Curious how it held up after the 1st winter, i have almost the same thing where my downspout of my gutter flows, how deep was your grind? thanks man
i swear i thought my payer was on half speed. looks like you did something yourself and learned something along the way. sucks everyone judges like they on american idol nowadays
So let me get this straight: A regular 4” Thick concrete slab driveway ended up degrading, chipping & spalling… But a 1/8” - 3/8” thick overlay resurfacing product without any adhering products will end up working great & not failing in like a year??. Call me jaded but back in our day we used to call that “lipstick on a pig”. Change my mynd.
The only way that stuff is going to stay on is to prep the surface properly. You have to remove all of the loose materials you pound on that. It sounds hollow. It's because it separated down below. It's only as good as what it goes on.
