Say Goodbye To Deep Cracks In Concrete With This Simple, Budget-Friendly Solution

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Concrete is an extremely powerful material often used for sidewalks, driveways, or garage floors. Maybe you have a beautiful concrete patio that boosts your home's value. Sometimes, the weather or other elements like heavy equipment or even tree roots can cause your concrete to start sprouting some cracks. If you have concrete that is showing some deep fissures, you may be feeling frustrated with how to approach the problem. You can easily fill concrete cracks with sealant as long as they aren't too deep. Before you call in a professional for the deeper cracks, however, you can DIY the crack yourself with just a few helpful steps. Say goodbye to the deeper cracks in concrete by using DAP Ready-Mixed Concrete Patch — a simple and budget-friendly solution.

A 1-gallon tub of concrete patch is only $35.93, and it comes in a premixed formula. It's designed to bond tightly to the cracked area and create a strong seal that keeps water and other elements out. When you purchase it, be sure that you look for an epoxy/polymer or acrylic-based tub. Believe it or not, if you try to repair a deep crack with actual concrete, it does not stay in place, takes longer to dry, and often it leads to more cracks. It could be the reason that your concrete cracks keep coming back. When you use concrete patch formula, it usually cures fast, which can help ensure that your concrete lasts for a long time and protects it from any future damage.

You'll need a couple of extra essentials when you go to refill the deep concrete cracks. Get yourself some work gloves, like these ROYAKI Heavy Duty Rubber Gloves, to keep the mixture from getting onto your hands. You'll also need a trowel to apply and smooth out the patch, such as this tasainu Concrete Finishing Trowel. Your first step in fixing deep cracks in your concrete is to clean them out thoroughly. Brush out, blow out, and vacuum up any loose dirt and debris. You can use a leaf blower to push out anything from the cracks , or use a chisel and hammer to break up any excess concrete for a more straightforward application. Wash and rinse any spots where there are any spills around the area you'll apply the mixture.

Next, apply your concrete patch and fill the crack liberally. Use your trowel to push the mixture in place, which helps eliminate any air bubbles. Then, with the flat side of your trowel, you can smooth out the top over the crack. If you have a long crack to fill, do it in stages and allow the layers to dry in between so you can fill it in completely. You can also paint over the concrete patch to match the rest of your floor, sidewalk, or driveway. You must wait until it's completely dry (24 hours) before applying any paint, and it's helpful to clean over the surface again before painting.