Easy way to fill cracks in concrete using ConSandtrate!

[@milspecmike8440]

Used this stuff this afternoon to do a crack that just started in my patio. I had gotten a tip to use a nylon, drill mounted brush to clean the concrete before starting to clean the crack, used the same brush to level everything out after it set. You can barely tell there was ever a crack there now.

[@k6outdoors]

Glad to here It works well! Thanks for stopping in!

[@richardr.528]

How to do use the drill brush to level it after it is set?

[@milspecmike8440]

@@richardr.528 you’re basically grinding away anything that’s above the surface.

[@Fil-Leotardo]

Interesting username, matches all the other fake comment positive reviews.

[@milspecmike8440]

@@Fil-LeotardoLOL, ok troll bot.

[@billmcgovern3013]

This product is extremely easy to use. I used it on a 60 year old garage with over 50’ of various cracks. I used it and felt it was so much easier than the elastic type crack repair products. In order to use the caulk type sealant and make it look good , I taped off the entire crack with frog tape, what a pain. I used this product and it was so much faster and looks better . You can control the depth and width of the repair better with this product.

[@k6outdoors]

Glad to hear you positive experience with this stuff, I agree, its easy to use and looks great! Thanks for stopping in!

[@rogerngu830]

Thanks for product tip. Glad to find this option over the liquid filler. I can’t wait to fill in all the cracks.

[@k6outdoors]

I was glad to find it as well! Thanks for stopping in!

[@Fil-Leotardo]

Fake comment, I can’t believe people don’t see through this fake product review.

[@srwilk]

Thank you for your video, advice and suggestion’s. This is the course that I’m going to use to patch a crack in my driveway. I appreciate your time and efforts.

[@k6outdoors]

Glad the video is helpful, I appreciate you stopping in!

[@seonggkim]

I had some issues in the past with concrete as well and will try this next time!

[@k6outdoors]

Good luck and thanks for stopping in!

[@nomasker1360]

I'd use a damp rag to clean off the excess before spraying with water or youre going to get staining around the crack .

[@hoyola1]

I just used a similar product for my rooftop. Very good. My roof is no longer pouring and I haven't used sealer yet. I used a grinder to open the cracks and a vacuum cleaner.

[@k6outdoors]

Glad to hear your positive experience, thanks for stopping in!

[@LynnGould-dk6jt]

Great video, thanks! I was looking for a product to fill small hairline cracks in a cement planter, and I don't want to have to buy a large amount of filler for such a small job. The product you showed will be perfect, extra +++ for Made in the USA!

[@k6outdoors]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for stopping in

[@kennaoconnor4633]

I was told by my insurance company that if I don’t fill the cracks in my driveway or replace it, they’d cancel my homeowner’s ins. I’m in California and this is happening to everyone. So my driveway is around 400 linear feet and the house is 122 years old. This product will save me a fortune. Thank you so much!!!

[@k6outdoors]

What a crazy policy!! Thanks for stopping in and good luck!!

[@pmmac2382]

Yup…in California and same thing. 🙁

[@lucidworx]

Once newscum is out things will change.

[@RealMTBAddict]

What does a cracked concrete driveway have to do with homeowners insurance? 😂😂😂

[@Fil-Leotardo]

Seems like a fake comment. Like a fake review.

[@denk25143]

the key thing is you did a fabulous job and no water will penetrate to make the crack worse i like it and i am going to harbor freight tools to get the spray bottle and amazon to get crack filler thank you A we both must have money (rich kids ) i have the same shoes and i work outside the same way wow lmao,lol

[@k6outdoors]

Thanks for stopping in! Yes keeping the water out to prevent damage is what it'd all about. Hard earned money only buys the best work shoes, love my crocs. Good luck with your project

[@deniselleary2801]

Thank you for this demonstration!

[@k6outdoors]

@@deniselleary2801 thanks for stopping in!

[@Mia-zu2tz]

Thank you I am going to try this. I have about three thin cracks on my driveway. If it keeps water from seeping in underneath, that’s my main concern.

[@k6outdoors]

Thanks for stopping in!

[@djratino]

I bought some stuff from Lowe's in a bucket that's similar stuff. I sweep it in and mist it like you did. I do notice that after a while, it may crack again. If you use Lime Away in a spray bottle and hose it out, it'll adhere much better.

[@k6outdoors]

Thanks for the tips and thoughts on this!

[@ChadsPrivateChannel-be1wf]

Nice fix. Is this just polymeric sand (for pavers) in a squeeze bottle?

[@k6outdoors]

It seems very similar but also different, id say it's worth the money to buy it and try it yourself! Thanks for stopping in!

[@jascam1]

Sounds like a better product than Quickrete which has a dark gray finish as opposed to concrete color and you have to throw any left over because the liquid and solid contents begin to harden and separate once the bottle is opened.

[@k6outdoors]

So far I've been really happy with the product, id definitely try it out. Thanks for stopping in!

[@valeriek5020]

I have the liquid stuff and will try that and sprinkle sand for texture and on the other bigger cracks, try your recommendation. If hole too big I will use backer stuff.

[@k6outdoors]

Good luck with the trials, thanks for stopping in

[@bobvic394]

Does this “filler” flex with movement of the slab? How has the bond held up over the past months? Are the cracks reappearing?

[@k6outdoors]

So far so good, the material is designed to be flexible. The only real issue on my end is the section that has an extremely small crack, it never filled well to begin with. Thanks for stopping in!

[@gregthomas9696]

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[@peterdangelo5882]

Loving it - I too do not like the liquid stuff. It either looks good or terrible no in between and its hard to work with. This stuff looks great will give it a try. Thanks

[@k6outdoors]

Good luck, I think you'll like it. Thanks for stopping in!

[@Gballpikker]

Great video, thanks for posting.

[@k6outdoors]

@@Gballpikker appreciate you stopping in!

[@nomasker1360]

I had the same thought using straight dry cement powder ,tap it in with a hammer and spritz on top .

[@k6outdoors]

This stuff is a little different, it remains flexible once dried, unlike cement. Thanks for stopping in!

[@shanewhittemore]

Thanks for the video. I have a cola colored stain so I believe the brown is what I will order. It looks like a close match. I have a small crack about 40 inches. I believe this product will be the solution?

[@k6outdoors]

Sounds like it would be worth the try all though it may not be an exact match. I appreciate you stopping in!

[@darrinadair4341]

What’s your opinion on filling control joints? Do you think it’s necessary since it allows water to reach the substrate? What filler would you use if so?

[@k6outdoors]

I personally think they should be filled. Mainly because we experience freeze and thaw cycles in our area and water penetrating the cracks and freezing can cause "some" harm. Alot of people do not do this and have no real issues for the life of the structure. I also prefer it as it keeps ants and anything else from filling in the gaps. I am trialing both this product and an epoxy based filler to see what I think works best. For large gaps, use a foam backer rod before final filling! Thanks for stopping in

[@Yves95128]

Hi, It looks like a great solution👍🏻. I have cracks in the driveway getting too close to our house and its foundations, I might resurface the concrete after that. I found this same product directly from ConSANDtrate website in a smaller quantity (2lbs) for $14.95 + $10.50 shipping (to California), still cheaper than amazon and the slightly smaller container might be easier to use, plus amazon have enough business👋🏻

[@k6outdoors]

Appreciate the comment, thanks for Stopping in!

[@charliediebel1547]

After nine months, how did the dry filler hold up? What state are you in (trying to gauge the weather difference)?

[@k6outdoors]

So far so good, I live in Iowa. Thanks for stopping in!

[@johnvalencia7488]

Quikrete concrete crack seal, 1 Qt. bottle. Just shake a bit and pour. Before I used this product, I took my small concrete grinding wheel to open up and clean out the cracks. Then I used my yard blower to clean out the debris from the crack. Last, I hosed down the crack and let it dry out for a day. Lowe's & Home Depot this Quikrete product. Easy to use and works great.

[@k6outdoors]

Yep, definitely an option. Thanks for stopping in!

[@carolblehi1073]

Can this be used with wide, deep cracks? If so, can you use backer rod? Thanks

[@k6outdoors]

It certainly can be used with backer rod and deeper / wider gaps, just multiple layers. Thanks for stopping in

[@johnmcdonald5998]

Any idea if it would work inside basement floor - no water issue just appearance. Thanks

[@k6outdoors]

I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work! Thanks for stopping in!

[@Hawaii1313]

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[@mike-uw6wt]

Looks so much better than caulking.

[@k6outdoors]

I agree, thanks for stopping in!

[@oldtimefarmboy617]

Probably has a powdered polymer adhesive that is water activated. Acts like cement when mixed with water but faster curing.

[@k6outdoors]

Thanks for stopping in

[@ufcpa1]

Thanks for this video- nice work. I see in the comments that people keep chiming in periodically to see how this stuff is holding up- so am I- how is it now? I have a concrete deck on a second floor that is cracking, which when it rains allows water to leak through to a lower outside porch. Do you think this stuff seals well enough to keep out water? I just subscribed to your channel- I see some other good content in your feed- thanks for taking the time to do it!

[@k6outdoors]

I have been very happy with it's performance, it works well and is supposed to keep water out of the cracks. I'd be curious to try it in your application and see how well it works! Thanks for stopping in

[@caryreed1563]

Tapping with wood or a deadfall hammer as your filling the crack will help it get to the bottom

[@k6outdoors]

Good thoughts, Thanks for stopping in!

[@Metricamn]

Awesome ~! I am going to get some ~!

[@k6outdoors]

Thanks for stopping in

[@jimboreaddabible777]

I literally have a HAIR line crack and i think a powder fill will be best. Will this product fill HAIR lines?

[@k6outdoors]

It would be worth a shot, keep in mind this is a fine sand, so it needs to be able to fill it to work. Thanks for stopping in!

[@Elsanta666]

Will it dry flexible like silicone or hard like concrete/epoxy

[@k6outdoors]

It does dry flexible and is self healing

[@darrinadair4341]

Did you use ReRod when you poured your concrete. I did and still got some hairline cracks. I'm hoping they don't get worse with the ReRod holding it together. Your thoughts?

[@k6outdoors]

Yes, my driveway was poured 6" thick with #3 rebar. Rebar won't keep it from cracking but it will keep the slab together and provide structural strength to support heavy loads, provided the concrete was mixed and poured correctly. Generally speaking concrete does 2 things, gets hard and cracks. What you hope for is that the crack will "break" at the cut control joints, which obviously doesn't always happen. As long as the cracks are harmless curing cracks and not structural they should not get much worse. If you live in an area that has freeze and thaw cycles you might consider trying to seal the crack to keep moisture out. Hope this helps and thanks for stopping in!

[@louisdipasquale1292]

Ok it seems like it's been about a year since you've made this vid, How did it hold up???

[@k6outdoors]

So far so good, thanks for stopping in!

[@Jo-fd9qz]

Can this be stained and sealed with acrylic type products?

[@k6outdoors]

Honestly I dont have much guidance on this and I cant find much for details on this application. Sorry I am not much help, thanks for stopping in!

[@micahwest5347]

Looks better than than liquid crack filler junk.

[@k6outdoors]

@@micahwest5347 thanks for stopping in!

[@KellyCx1]

It's been a year! How does it look. Can you post a picture?

[@k6outdoors]

Here's and update for you, thanks for stopping in! kzbin.info5kWSgGEFXUo?feature=share

[@gregthomas9696]

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[@robturner7853]

Really seems like a polymeric sand of sorts, anything like that in your opinion?

[@k6outdoors]

It's similar concept but I don't think it's the same thing. Thanks for stopping in!

[@agent_pires]

I'm in the UK is there something similar to this? It's a powder right not a liquid?

[@k6outdoors]

I am not sure, i would think something exists, thanks for stopping in!

[@ronaldmyron4625]

My use of liquid was a mistake. Filling and hardening does not occur. Never tried dry but shall.

[@k6outdoors]

I have been very happy with this filler, thanks for stopping in!

[@lowKut]

How long ago did you apply this and how is it holding up so far?

[@k6outdoors]

@lowKut I applied it 1 year ago and thus far it's held up really well. A couple of spots where the crack is really thin let go but other than that it's been well worth it. Thanks for stopping in!

[@lowKut]

​@@k6outdoors Glad to hear. I certainly appreciate your video as it helped me out tremendously. I had a few hairline cracks in our new walkway that were a little over a year old, and I explored a few options, but after seeing your video and this product, I was sold. I applied it 2 days ago and it looks really well better than those silicon-type products. Now I hope it lasts well.

[@k6outdoors]

@lowKut glad to have been able to help! The positive news is even if it doesn't last years it's super easy to apply.

[@aaabbb-lt1ml]

Hi, what color it's the sand crack filler?

[@k6outdoors]

I used Grey, that's for stopping in

[@dieselthegrey]

so whats the difference between this and fine sand mixed with portland cement? genuine question

[@k6outdoors]

Honestly not 100% sure on this one, I am not sure there is actually and cement in this product as it remains flexible after it dries. Hope this helps, thanks for stopping in!

[@U2BER2012]

As you started working in the sand then brushing, I started falling asleep.

[@k6outdoors]

As did I , nothing better than watching paint dry. Thanks for stopping in!

[@jmacaluso7754]

Is this similar to polymetric sand?

[@k6outdoors]

Id say its similar but its difficult to say it is the same material makeup or not. Thanks for stopping in

[@andrews5093]

how does it look after a few weeks/month

[@k6outdoors]

So far so good, some wear but still doing the job. Thanks for stopping in

[@lonerider6449]

What color did you use?

[@k6outdoors]

I bought the gray, thanks for stopping in!

[@DottieLewis-vl6ow]

i bought the filler but there was just a cap. not a nozzel. I'm not sure how to use the product without a small tip on the container? Thanks!!

[@k6outdoors]

I'm confused why there was no nozzle with the bottle, maybe they accidentally didn't send it? I'll have to look on Amazon but I don't remember there being an option without a nozzle but maybe they added one. You could use an old restaurant style ketchup bottle or or something of that nature, you really need a narrow tip to assist in the application of the filler. Thanks for stopping in!

[@jimmypickett9912]

The color is not always consistent.

[@k6outdoors]

Good to know, thanks for sharing and stopping in

[@maureendreese4239]

Can you use this on pool deck cracks also ?

[@k6outdoors]

I don't see why it wouldn't work, really anything concrete it should work with. Thanks for stopping in

[@HuskyNCorgi]

No way dude thats my dads! I use that stuff all the time for my driveway expansion joint business and for best use i always put sealer on top to prevent water flow even more

[@k6outdoors]

I am planning to fill in the remaining expansion joints in the driveway with it as well, it works really well and is easy to apply! I started using the liquid expansion joint filler and what a pain in the rear. Thanks for stopping in!

[@mr-vet]

Shouldn’t the driveway be under warranty by the installer?-unless you did the work yourself, of course.

[@k6outdoors]

Concrete does 2 things, gets hard and cracks, cracks are inevitable. I don't know any concrete contractor who would warranty shrinkage or curing cracks like this. Ideally the control joints is where this would happen but you can't always control what the concrete wants to do. If it were settlement, structural or surface delamination it would be a different story. Thanks for stopping in!

[@raz3032]

How much?

[@k6outdoors]

Check the links in the description, thanks for stopping in.

[@iannathanson6014]

So it's basically expensive quickcrete.

[@k6outdoors]

It's definitely is not the same thing. I am not sure there is any cement in it as it remains flexible after curing

[@bellofthedesert1595]

Great demonstration but this video could be 1/3 as long and we'd get it. I skipped a ton because it's way too long.

[@k6outdoors]

@bellofthedesert1595 totally understand but I've gotten feedback both ways, it's hard to make all sides happy. A 12 minute video is actually pretty short for a product review and use video. Thanks for stopping in!

[@RHill40]

Hows it been holding up? Plz be honest, as I know you're getting paid to advertise. I plan to use this in my garage.

[@k6outdoors]

I was not paid to advertise it i legally have to disclose that, I bought the product with my own money. So far it has worked out well and am happy with how easy it is to apply.

[@RHill40]

@@k6outdoors Then I'll give it a try then. We just bought a new home and there are nasty settlement cracks in the garage. I'm sure it will work out well, especially since it is inside the garage away from the elements.

[@nickpanhead7209]

Nice stuff, looks good, thanks for sharing. What size crack can it be used on. My cracks are probably close to 1/2 inch.

[@dennissorensen8765]

Great tip ... and next time, use selv healing concrete as the Romans did 2000 years ago. 😉😎

[@k6outdoors]

Thanks for stopping in!

[@CP-nf9my]

@dennissorensen8765 What do you mean?

[@dennissorensen8765]

@@CP-nf9my In the age of Rome, they used a different composition of concrete, that "heals" its own cracks. We have lost the knowledge of how to make that, somewhere along the way to this age, but I seem to remember an article a few years ago about someone having cracked that code. If I'm not mistaken, it contained some type of quartz sand and lime, that can seep or crystallize out of the structure and cure. I suppose on contact with the air, without knowing. But the ancient Roman structures have the ability to automatically fill in cracks, to some extent, which I find absolutely fascinating.

[@golfmaniac007]

So many of the comments in here are AI or fake comments

[@k6outdoors]

@@golfmaniac007 what makes you think that?

[@DOCDOCFLAMINGOS]

Not sure why you kept knocking the liquid stuff?! .. Because only looking at what you showed in the video the older spot that you had used liquid stuff it looked better hands down then the dry spot!!.... Just sayin

[@k6outdoors]

Appreciate the feedback, the biggest difference is it was a mess to apply and it didn't fill as small of a crack. Unfortunately it didn't show up on camara as it looks in person. Thanks for the feedback and stopping in!

[@danielestrada8835]

Yo get some knee pads.

[@k6outdoors]

I have some, I just need to clean to find them lol.. thanks for stopping in!

[@usa7107]

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