How I Resurface Driveways (Timelapse)

[@claybannermasonry]

My goodness! Over 400,000 views in less than 2 months!! Thank you guys so much! Never thought this would happen! Here is the long-awaited step-by-step tutorial! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKPSYp1vf92ajKc&t Stay tuned for future videos about sculpting, building arches and all things masonry work! 🎉

[@ChevyARt15]

When something is good and well laid out it gets a lot of views.

[@ardichico205]

Great Video, i had a Walkway to the front door that was lifted several inches because of giant tree roots that ran along under the concrete and its, cracked, great to see your work, its Perfect !!!!😁😁😁😁😁😁i cut the root, tried to even up the concrete blocks, but i have to finish the cracks and gaps, i;ll use ur video to do mines, thank you

[@geepierson9804]

Its a shame that people watched the video and hit like after to many vies too lil likes people need to be more soportive

[@jjamespacbell]

A smooth painted surface like that is dangerous, when it gets wet if a car leaves some oil it will be a skid pan.

[@claybannermasonry]

@@jjamespacbell I assure you, that is not an issue. The companies that have been producing these concrete paints for the last few decades have considered more than just the obvious. The surface, even after 4 coats, is still surprisingly rough. And whenever I paint smoother concrete, or concrete that is at a steep incline, I always add anti-skid powder to the paint which leaves the finished result feeling like sandpaper.

[@thesuccessbags]

God bless you bro, when you said the "Most satisfying type of work you've ever done in your entire life..." I felt that! Best!

[@faithhouses6725]

Happy you found something you find satisfying and able to make a living doing it. You do a great job. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@chrisamxy1963]

I had an idea on how to do my driveway and side walkway, and then I found your video. Nicely done! Gave me confidence to do mine now. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@godbluffvdgg]

Good luck and success with your business...I've been doing spalled or cracked concrete walks, driveways, stairs and walls for 3 decades, here in the philly area...A couple suggestions, which may increase your bottom line and give a better end result. For cracks, up to 1 inch wide. I ALWAYS used mesh tape, embedded in premixed latex patching compound. There are many great, chemically balanced, hi performance, patching compounds in redi mix. I'd suggest using one of those; you squeegee them on..Then an Elastomeric sanded coating applied over; the whole surface; water proofs it and gives grip for tires and they last for years... Good health to you and yours.

[@claybannermasonry]

Thank you very much! I appreciate the tip! 🤗

[@coloradoridgerunner791]

If you can get a copy of the Concrete Repair Manual written by the US Bureau of Reclamation it would be a good document to have if you are doing concrete repairs. The Bureau of Reclamation is recognized world wide as the leading experts in concrete they wrote the original Concrete Manual.

[@JayJackson-t7e]

Hello Sir I saw your comment on driveways and respect your expert opinion . Do you have any brands of Latex cement patch and mesh your prefer . Or Elastomeric sanded paint for driveways you prefer lately ?

[@kimber9868]

Great tips

[@smotpoker15]

Can't waterproof slab on grad. Osmosis is a real thing.

[@Eebydeeby2112]

Please post longer videos showing more of the painting! It was soo satisfying to watch!

[@Rose-hx9vk]

I've never liked the idea of people being so wasteful and ripping out driveways, etc when repairs or updates can be done instead. Nice job!

[@claybannermasonry]

Thank you! Yeah, it's sad. I grew up poor, so we never replaced anything unless it was truly beyond repair. :)

[@Rose-hx9vk]

@@claybannermasonry Me too. I think everyone should experience some hardship when growing up. Most likely they'll end up resourceful & creative! 👍

[@vivenreddy]

What’s stopping it from cracking again?

[@claybannermasonry]

@@vivenreddy Material science and an undeterminable number of years on a calendar. ;)

[@mariop.2758]

Amen

[@theantichrist4267]

Good job 👍 and you’re right about it being very satisfying . To see a dingy dirty driveway freshened up like that .

[@JerryMDean]

Good job. That final shot shows how it makes the whole house pop. Looks great. 👍

[@sidviciousness7469]

Phenomenal!!! Great job! Home improvement done right and BY A PROFESSIONAL. Bravo.

[@JohnBrodt]

Nice quiet music in the background. Good job with that too.

[@joemo1691]

Very awesome work. I too have been recently dabbling in concrete usage and fixes. It was surprising gratifying after it was all done. I always wanted to paint my sidewalks but was never sure if I could since I live in the city. Great work my friend.

[@dynamiscr]

Great job sir! I wish your business keeps growing

[@ardichico205]

Great Video, i had a Walkway to the front door that was lifted several inches because of giant tree roots that ran along under the concrete and its, cracked, great to see your work, its Perfect !!!!😁😁😁😁😁😁i cut the root, tried to even up the concrete blocks, but i have to finish the cracks and gaps, i;ll use ur video to do mines, thank you

[@ardichico205]

took me 2 whole days on n off thru out the day to dig ditches along the walk way and then use an axe to cut the giant tree roots !!!!🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨

[@ADHDKING]

Great video and I’m glad you found your passion. Don’t listen to the trolls or the old timers who speak on both sides of their mouth .

[@claybannermasonry]

Thank you, Jeff!! :) Yeah, a lot of people have tried this and failed. Makes me so happy I can do it correctly.

[@kylelaw7210]

I’d be very interested to see how it holds up in 2 to 5 years.

[@reidflemingworldstoughestm1394]

Not well. Everywhere there is a crack from slab movement the grout will separate from one or both sides and begin to get crushed. Hard freezes will exacerbate the degradation of the grout. The paint will gradually chip and peel more and more, and make its way into the local water ways.

[@claybannermasonry]

@@reidflemingworldstoughestm1394 I have not had issues with "grout" coming out. I'm using a very strong cement mortar that bonds incredibly well. Some hairline cracks form but those are easily filled with more paint. Speaking of the paint, yes, it will eventually start to chip/peel a little bit here and there, but once it's been repainted a couple more times, the layer is thick and strong enough to last decades. Driveways take more abrasive damage than anything else on a residential property, so it's surprising that a paint can protect them at all. The local waterways contain large amounts of chemicals and oils that come from our cars.

[@reidflemingworldstoughestm1394]

@@claybannermasonry Concrete is also made with very strong cement. And rebar. Those hairline cracks become the giant gas that you just filled. The original driveway is just as thick and even stronger than your grout, and it doesn't last. Oh, so there's already pollution in the local water, so it's just fine if you add more. Sure. NP. Keep telling yourself that.

[@claybannermasonry]

@@reidflemingworldstoughestm1394 When oil and chemicals from cars no longer pollute the waterways, I will stop resurfacing driveways. When someone invents a type of concrete that never cracks, I will happily use it. Instead of complaining to a small business like me about environmental damage, go complain to the government and big corporations. Have a nice day. 😘

[@reidflemingworldstoughestm1394]

@@claybannermasonry There ya go. As long as somebody else is doing it it's absolutely fine if you do it too. Keep telling yourself that Clay. I'm not convinced, but then again I am encumbered with a conscience and the ability to reason.

[@ChevyARt15]

Good job. It gives me hope for my garage and driveway.

[@ryanhansen8312]

You Sir will have a million subscribers soon! Work well done!

[@claybannermasonry]

You are so kind! Thank you! :D

[@go2powerwashatl]

Great job inspired me to try on my driveway. Some told me to have someone cut out the areas where the crack is an have them redo it. Sounded like over kill to me. I subscribed I look forward to your upcoming videos. Favor go before you and prosper on the way!

[@plattwinetrout]

Good for you! I hope you make a million bucks doing this! Thanks for posting!

[@caffeinestat]

Oh the joy this brought me and inspiration to consider revamping my own!

[@michaelfahim5878]

That looks good man, nice work!

[@claybannermasonry]

Thank you!! :D

[@TheAmosgrayson]

very nice job! instead of using paint you can use a mixes of Portland Cement and Lime depending what color you're going for.... Let cure for about 24 hrs and should never peel or fade, you just redo another coat in around 10-12 years. thumbs up

[@claybannermasonry]

Thanks! Yeah, I've done that before, too. It's not a bad option.

[@ronieelise6143]

Beautiful work!

[@claybannermasonry]

Thank you so much! 🤗

[@c.b.650]

awesome Job Levi

[@davidherzing1496]

You even made the grass and asphalt darker, good job!

[@claybannermasonry]

Uhhhh wut?? 🤤

[@jjjackson5183]

That looks wonderful!

[@leeannthomas6052]

Love this, really great job and relaxing too!! New sub!

[@speedokoterefinishnetwork4937]

Hey man nice little touch up. If a customer can pay this for 1000-2000 vs a new driveway for 20000$ then hey well worth it

[@Backswell]

Thanks for sharing the info Clay! Looks great

[@ebhs0089]

More videos on this please

[@Santos-ek8md]

Great work Clay 😎💯💪🕵

[@costamesa22]

Nice work with this thanks for sharing 👍😊

[@Utubeisazzho]

You got 4 videos. Keep this up you’ll have 2,000 videos making good KZbin money. Godspeed

[@Deuce78]

Yes please make a detailed video explaining how you do it as that will be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[@claybannermasonry]

Absolutely! I will make one in a month or so :)

[@Deuce78]

@@claybannermasonry Thanks!

[@earl81ful]

How do you think the paint would hold up in freezing conditions (cured of course) and snow removal?

[@LLLLLLLLLLLL117]

It says it’s concrete paint so it should be good

[@claybannermasonry]

It lasts alright. I did my neighbors driveway in January. Held up just fine through the snow. But like all things, it needs maintenance. Good idea to recoat every late spring and mid fall.

[@Mike-om4tv]

​@@claybannermasonry hahah yeah right nobody's gonna add their driveway to maintenance schedule twice a year.

[@claybannermasonry]

@@Mike-om4tv My clients have.

[@eclecticinspiration5064]

Great job, many blessing with your business and on perfecting your craft! It is true in the comments when they say it's important to find what's causing the cracks once you find that, fix that issue, then fix the cracks! Even though you painted over it you can see all the stroke marks of you fixing those cracks were you try to feather it in with the paintbrush! I'm not sure what that stuff cost and how that would affect as a whole I don't know but I would think taking a very small layer and doing the same thing how your painting with this paint do that with the stuff you're filling the crack with just paint it on like you're painting and then paint a small layer on so you wouldn't see those lines

[@villhelm]

Use an SBR, sand and cement slurry in the cracks before putting the mortar in as a bonding agent . If a big crack you can drill into the sides of the crack and resin anchor rebar into it before filling with fine aggregate concrete.

[@Danrp274]

Good job and best wishes for your business.

[@herbertvonsauerkrautunterh2513]

I started experimenting with this. I worked out I did it wrong which could be the right way too if done differently. I used a tube of crack filler and then ground that down. You can see the grind marks where it's painted. Not good. I might look at hiring a larger grinder and going over the whole thing...

[@jimmynibbs6746]

Nice job and video! Congratulations!

[@cycap1]

The question is the resurface or to replace. Your neighbors are fortunate to have someone with your skills living next to them. I can't see wasting all of concrete already in place but the driveway is old and that might be an issue. I will look for a resurfacing contractor and painter. Thank you for your video, it is exactly what I am looking for. FYI I am in Los Angeles.

[@RealMTBAddict]

This is not resurfacing, this is painting.

[@mmb1487]

Nice work

[@markpinther9296]

Concrete paint never seems to be a longer term solution as ice and snow easily remove it from the substrate. Of course, it looks great and I am happy that it’s been working for you. I also have a concern about how slippery the driveway gets when wet.

[@claybannermasonry]

It's not slippery at all when wet. The finish is flat, and the rough texture of the old concrete is still very much there. And you're right, it's not a long term solution, really. You need to apply a new coat of concrete stain/paint every 6 months to a year. Driveways take more of a beating than any other part of a residential property. But I think a couple hundred bucks of driveway stain each year is a better deal than spending 20k or more on a new driveway. That's just me.

[@robwebnoid5763]

​@@claybannermasonry ... Would you consider asphalt as a more longer-lasting solution? The only thing I don't like about asphalt is that it is darker, when not painted. Its flexibility is the key of its survival. Unsure how much money it would cost for me though, because my nearly 4-decade old slowly crumbling concrete driveway is long, like probably 5 times longer (but around the same width) than the one in your video.

[@samtx5518]

Nice touch…!

[@KickButtMarketing]

Skip the paint. Instead, spray down and backroll a solvent-based acrylic stain sealer. Properly prepped and applied correctly, it will last for years before needing an update, None of this repainting every six months to a year. Nor will it be slippery either assuming a rough broom-finished concrete surface. Anti-slip additive is also available if necessary for very smooth driveway/sidewalk surfaces.

[@dborules]

Wow great job. I will subscribe and be following along for now on. I'm really interested in what products were used.

[@robnulty9462]

I would wet the crack first for a better bond, also use bonding agent in your mix, will last way longer.

[@ExtrovertedCenobite]

I would like to see this same driveway 2 -3-5 years later to see how it holds up, see how durable it is!

[@RealMTBAddict]

It won't last 6 months.

[@LLLLLLLLLLLL117]

Should definitely run a KZbin video of the full process slowly detailed lol

[@claybannermasonry]

Will do :)

[@gracehomes3887]

QUESTIONS: What was the product you painted inside the crack before putting in the (concrete/patch) in the crack? Also, was that regular concrete or patch that you put in the crack?

[@lilbruh7247]

Wow good job. Nice side hustle that turned into a main job. I’d like to learn how to do this. Any idea how long the mortar and paint holds up.

[@kirkjungles4901]

Nice work!

[@lou704]

Nice work.

[@freedommakers101]

I have a sunken driveway. Just upper right side or right quadrant has a negative grade with water running back to my house foundation. Can I overlay it on that side with a certain product that's stable and will hold up to cold canadian winter temperatures with the snow and ice that comes with it? I need to bring that corner up about 3 inches. Something that won't break up or crack or peel?

[@claybannermasonry]

Absolutely! If you have a Home Depot near you, there are cold weather cements/concrete/mortars there. Since you're only going 3 inches or so, you could really use any ordinary mortar. Just be sure to clean the surface well and make a bunch of grooves in it with an angle grinder. Then brush a slurry of water+cement over it before spreading your mortar. After the mortar is applied, screeded, dried, you can brush another slurry of cement over it to really seal it in. I'll have to make a video on that someday. Hope it makes sense :D Best of luck!

[@craigkeller]

Nice job!

[@georgekerr6910]

You should mix Portland up to the consistency of a latex paint and paint it with that.

[@ST-ov8cm]

Or NewCrete

[@levibarros149]

I've often done that as a primer coat. It's good. Although it discolors sometimes. I'll have to make a video about that sometime

[@georgekerr6910]

What brand of paint do you use. I’m in Alabama and want to do my old pool deck. How many years do you get out of it?

[@Natedoc808]

@@georgekerr6910 he said he uses Valspar, we call it Valsparse because of all the holidays we get with that brand. Behr garage/concrete paint is far better and usually a better price point. We got 8 years on our driveway baking in the Fresno sun before any wear through and that was. Single coat no primer

[@pattaylor3452]

Great work

[@matthewtaylor1697]

nice work 😊

[@ZzZ-qd1zo]

For your cement+sand mixture, do you use a bonding agent at all?

[@claybannermasonry]

It is recommended to use a bonding agent (simple cement slurry will work) and sometimes I do. Sometimes I don't. Never had issues, though. My ratios are 1pt cement to just 2pts sand, so it's tough stuff 😊

[@Dieselking217]

Hello by any chance does the mixture you use crack? Or is pretty solid. I’m curious so I can do this to my parents house.

[@claybannermasonry]

No, I've never seen any severe cracking in my patch work... But all masonry eventually cracks, so, someday it will. The mortar I use is 2 parts sand, 1 part cement

[@c.b.650]

waiting for more exciting videos

[@williamwade7059]

Cool music, but I also watch a lot if car repair stuff cool video😂😂

[@Obamaistoast2012]

I've used Rapid Set products on cracks with great results, as long as the base under the slab is solid the repair will last.

[@brooklynboi11207]

Cement all is amazing stuff

[@notsure3122]

Should your name have trump in it he's goin to prison soon after all

[@rynelson85]

​@notsure He's still living rent free in your miserable head.

[@mach55r]

​@@notsure3122 calm down over there princess. He's not going to jail

[@Justwatching746]

@@notsure3122no he sure won’t be. He will be your next president.

[@VictorRayo-x5h]

Can you tell me what materials you used?

[@myopinion54]

Nice job. Does driveway paint come in different colors?

[@madness03]

looks great 👍

[@JorgealbertoH.armendariz]

What kind of paint does drive way required ,great job

[@claybannermasonry]

Thank you! The best option is BEHR 1-Part epoxy from Home Depot

[@juanrodriguez966]

Great effort.

[@PGTROMP]

Great job! 👌 Do you have to let the mortar repairs fully dry before priming and painting?

[@australiaprisonisland9156]

Absolutely.

[@PGTROMP]

@@australiaprisonisland9156 Thank you 👍🏼

[@claybannermasonry]

Thanks! Yes, I wait until it's fully cured before priming and painting

[@BillLee-w3f]

Tire tracks will have it black after 3 to 5 months. Maybe put a apoxy sealer or just a regular sealer( 2 coats) to prevent the tire marks on the light colored paint. Just making suggestions and trying to help you improve your awsome skills sir. I do believe a clear sealer would prevent the black tire tracks going in and out turning wheels.

[@claybannermasonry]

Thanks! Haven't seen that problem yet. Just drove past one I did 8 months ago, and the tire tracks are so difficult to see. And they can be scrubbed off with dawn dish soap and a car scrubber. Cheers

[@mikekvtz1812]

I'm going to do mine. So you used Rapidset Cement All to resurface? Did you apply a concrete glue to the surface, first? Something like Sika?

[@claybannermasonry]

I just dilute some epoxy and apply a thinned layer first, then 2-3 thick layers. Works like a charm! But concrete primers are excellent, too I only used the RapidSet to fill cracks and spalled areas

[@ClaytonTownley]

Looks great!

[@Delphius-]

Keep it feathered buddy. High and tight

[@YuriSanCa]

What about driveways with exposed gravel? Anything you do differently? Thanks

[@sugarholiday]

I have pea-gravel aka exposed aggregate concrete that is in great shape but the color could really use an improvement. Is this the process you'd recommend to give it a refresh? I was thinking Step 1) Outdoor Cleaner Step 2) Klean-Strip Concrete Etching Step 3) Flo-Coat or Henry Resurfacer Step 4) Paint Step 5) Seal. Do you think it'd be possible to just clean, prime and paint? Since there aren't any cracks?

[@RealMTBAddict]

Use concrete stain! It's permanent.

[@markvancourt2071]

I would like to see this has held up after 2 years please.

[@coleture3]

great work!!!

[@TR-vh1fi]

Amazing job 👏

[@RiniDas-xy7mo]

Very useful video

[@anthonioriverra2749]

It looks awesome, but can i ask,is that paint what you use at the end,if so can you show next time what u use at the end,hope seen more. All the way from Puerto Rico 🎉🎉🎉

[@claybannermasonry]

Sure thing! I will make more detailed How To video in the future 😁👍

[@WilliamGallios]

moore videos like this! =D

[@richardclark2716]

Concrete can be repaired as long as the Concrete is not collapsed, all cracked up. Resurfacing is good for younger driveways 5 to 10 years To help it retain itself. Concrete should replaced after certain amount of time.

[@OK-ok3nz]

What did you use with the paint brush? Did you dunk it in water before you used the paint brush on the concrete? Awesome video!

[@MaxSuperTrade]

Is it possible to resurface concrete that's cracked/chipped, and a bit uplifted spots because of previous cherry tree.

[@EAL2310]

So $350 for the cost of materials, about 3 days of labor.. Do you mind sharing with us how much profit you made from this? Just a rough estimate. This is something I would actually enjoy doing every day and think I'd be very good at it. Thanks for showing us the process man 👍

[@robertswift6101]

i learned my lesson a long time ago from my dad who did concrete work for a living,,never paint concrete,,,stain it instead

[@levibarros149]

This product is actually called concrete stain... 😊

[@TaylorandDaddy]

Stain looks like paint. What is the difference?

[@robertswift6101]

@@TaylorandDaddy paint comes off,,stain is absorbed into the concrete and lasts way longer,paint will flake off

[@TaylorandDaddy]

Concrete paint coats the surface with a thin film that forms on the surface. This traps moisture which damages concrete over time. Stain, however, colors the porous concrete surface without sealing it. This enables the free flow of moisture into and out of the surface

[@chulchue2619]

@@TaylorandDaddyWhat is the cost difference between Valspar and paint and stain?

[@izmark671]

Damn Jones', always gotta keep up... Nice. As the years go by, consider update photos to impress us even more, if possible.

[@jonathanlinehan9316]

Great video I enjoyed watching it, is both paints UV stable?

[@BillLee-w3f]

Why not do the face of the sidewalk that you painted? It would have looked better than leaving it after all the other you did. Looks great but just wondering if it would not have looked better with the sides painted as well.

[@claybannermasonry]

Multiple reasons. 1. Street sweepers come through and would eventually mar it all up 2. When it downpours rain, the debris carried by the flowing stream of water that runs towards the drains would degrade the paint on the face of the curb 3. Some people parallel park too close to curbs and smear their tires against the face

[@johnshimek5763]

thank you Sir

[@Nova-m8d]

Find a housing subdivision with no HOA and one entrance into the neighborhood with decent houses where all the yards are mowed. Knock on the door of the very first house at the subdivision entrance and tell them you will resurface their concrete driveway for free If you can leave a business advertising yard sign in their yard at the entrance into their driveway for one year. Large white yard sign with large black text, phone number "Restore Driveway", nothing else on the sign.

[@deeramos9416]

Did u power wash before , it's amazing !

[@payne1118ish]

Nice job.

[@MeneerB]

Looks awesome brother. What do you charge for this?

[@claybannermasonry]

Thank you!! $4 per square foot gets me into a ballpark; then, I either go up or down depending on how bad the cracks & sunken areas are. A typical driveway on most homes I resurface for between 2k and 3k. Biggest one I ever did was about 5.3k

[@ceez__uno]

Very cool my friend

[@truthseeker9999]

I am not a contractor. I am a homeowner. If i cant afford to do a new driveway i can at least make it look nice for a few years until i could afford a new driveway. In these times we are all trying to renew things on a budget.

[@johannjohann6523]

It takes a little more work but you get a better outcome and product. You are doing just fine. Raise the bar a little, yeah? When you do something and achieve a better product it is gratifying in ways both inside yourself and also money to pay the bills. But you are also an "artist". So, add some letters behind your name and raise your prices a little bit. Really hope this continues for you.

[@GTOoo]

What type/brand of mortar do you use? I’m planning to repair some cracks in my driveway, too. Thanks.

[@scorpiohurley6786]

AWESOME JOB!!! just curious how ya get away with doing a city sidewalk??

[@claybannermasonry]

Thanks! It is a suburban sidewalk maintained at the homeowners' expense. What do you mean by "get away with"? 🤔

[@badexamplepl]

Wow great job and video thanks

[@stevevet3652]

Does the paint make the driveway slippery?

[@claybannermasonry]

Great question! The answer is no. The roughness of the old driveways provide sufficient anti-skid results in the surface. However, I always add anti-skid powder to the paint just to be safe.