Concrete is one of the most popular types of hard surface materials around homes and businesses and there’s little reason to suggest otherwise. That said maintenance of your concrete is usually easier said than done. Over time, your concrete can start to show cracks spalling, pitting and damage. However, the beauty of concrete allows you to fix it when it becomes unsightly. If your concrete in Memphis looks salvageable it probably is. Here is a overview and some general rules of thumb when fixing spalled, cracked and pitted exterior concrete surfaces.
Fixing Concrete starts with removing all the dirt and debris from the concrete surface using a brush. For exterior concrete surfaces, pluck out all the weeds growing in the cracks and around the edges of the surface.
Pressure wash the surface, and scrub them thoroughly using a mild detergent so that the area is perfectly clean and ready for repair.
If you will be fixing cracks, prepare the cracks by grinding and opening the cracks to allow the material to better penetrate and get a better bond to the damaged area.
Apply the concrete patch or epoxy solution that you are using to fill the cracks. Once the desired amount of crack repair product on the cracked surface is evenly applied use a scraper or trowel to smooth it out. With the flat and blunt edges, you can scrape off and seam any uneven application. If you have any left over material use the remaining mixture to fill deep voids or apply on the edges and boundaries if they are uneven.
Once the cracks have been addressed and the deep pits or chips filled. Let dry or cure.
If the look of the repairs are not to your satisfaction you may consider a thin resurfacing material to even out and create a consistent look and finish.
For detail on resurfacing options visit Concrete Overlays and Resurfacing