How to Fix Deep Cracks in Concrete w Slab

Leah from See Jane Drill demonstrates how to repair large cracks in a concrete driveway, using Slab by Sashco. (Sponsored)
If you too would like to use Slab to make a repair in concrete, head to www.getslab.com.
Or learn more about Slab at www.sashco.com/slab!
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[@AZ-ib2zc]

LOVE "See Jane Drill". Leah, you are the reason. Since my dad passed two years ago, I lost my best friend and person with repair know-how. I stumbled upon your videos and you have helped me very much. Plus, as a bonus, your calm voice, and positive spirit soothe the soul! Thank God for people like you. ❤️

[@suedahl1010]

Leah, I can't tell you how many I turn to your videos! They are so helpful and you are a wonderful instructor! Thank you so much!

[@seejanedrill]

Thank you

[@rondie.x53]

Ive been watching you for years and I wish I was you!!! Love ya lady. Thank you soooo much for all you do and show us .You are a gift.

[@allenmckeown5365]

Thanks for the video. Clear, concise and entertaining to watch. I’ll be using the info to do the same on my driveway.

[@plecomteful]

Leah! What a wonderful surprise to find you in my search for repairing cracks in my concrete. See Jane Drill us awesome, almost like having you here. Take care

[@draugami]

Thank you for your videos. You are an encouragement to those who aren't sure we can do the job.

[@drac060]

Thanks for all the work you do to bring these videos to us.

[@CrankyPantss]

Great topic, and another easy looking fix. I don't care if the video is sponsored because I am totally confident that you wouldn't show anything to us that you didn't believe in, and I respect the fact that you made it clear from the outset. Thanks for sharing this cool repair method without us.

[@seejanedrill]

Its a pleasure!

[@drumtwo4seven]

I found this video to be relaxing and educational 👍

[@donaldn6734]

You totally rock, great video. I had no idea that backer rod even existed, saving me a ton of caulking now.. More videos please!

[@cliffbud2360]

Good for you Jane, you do a great job on showing easy to understand info. Congratulations on getting 100k subscribers

[@seejanedrill]

Thanks!

[@allanbrown3493]

great video, just what I was looking for. You explained really well. Good job

[@mattmccarthy8993]

Nice job Leah ! Looks great !!

[@donaldlee6760]

Great idea and great job! I wonder if using expanding foam (the low expanding type) could be used where the crack width is uneven. Some cracks may start skinny but get wider, and then skinny again. I'm going to try this on my concrete patio.

[@ChristopherAMacleod]

Thanks AGAIN!!!!! We have a lot of crack, but in our walkway beside the house! I'll get to work as soon as the warm weather gets back!!!

[@seejanedrill]

you're welcome, Christopher, glad it was helpful!

[@NaushSA]

Thank you for sharing Leah.

[@MrCox2121]

Leah, love your videos. Clear and straight forward. When will we see you on TV?

[@cristobalarciniega32]

Some youtubers they don't even want to show the name of that caulking... Thank you very much... This is what i need to do in my house

[@GONZOFAM7]

Thanks for another fun and educational video.

[@TheMultiGunMan]

That's an excellent product and awesome demonstration Leah! I've seen concrete filler before but never knew what it was until now.

[@seejanedrill]

Thanks! I was impressed with Slab as well. I particularly like the ease of application. On another note, I remember you commenting on using a 5 in1 paint tool to remove weeds........I thought of your comment and was tempted to use it instead of the hook knife.

[@TheMultiGunMan]

seejanedrill That would have been a good idea too.

[@jimbola77]

thank you jane for sharing your Excellent knowledge love all your work!!!!!!!

[@seejanedrill]

you're welcome, and thanks!

[@7Dante7]

Leah this is genius! Well okay it's genius to me anyway. I patched my driveway twice. Both times it pretty much failed. But now I'll give your way a go. Thank You x a Zillion!

[@seejanedrill]

you're welcome, Vic, glad it was helpful!

[@hrhpaula6067]

Girl, I've been trying to fill the big crack in my driveway with just cement! I'm getting the rope "stuff" tomorrow. Thanks for talking on my level!

[@seejanedrill]

Hello Paula, Make certain to use a proper joint filler over the backer rods. Good luck with your project!

[@wallyquiroz6312]

great! that's all the info that i need to fix my driveway! thank you so much!

[@seejanedrill]

you're welcome, and good luck with your project!

[@texmom4697]

What a great teacher! Thx!

[@thomascorbett6627]

I love you! you are so good !! lots of times you have saved me so much time on jobs thanks

[@sherrya6922]

Thank you I'm still researching in this is great

[@krismiller5126]

Sweet! Looks amazing! I have big cracks I need to fix soon. Can you do a video on how to control the substance when using a caulking gun? When I use a caulking gun I have product oozing out of the tube like old faithful😳☹️😖

[@CookieMcWoo]

Your videos are so helpful! I built my own wall in the basement last summer following your tutorials. 😃💪🏼 I now have to figure out how to lay concrete/cement(?) on my dirt floor lean-to shed. My thought is to just make the mix very watery, so it self-levels, but idk what kind of mix to buy. Any advice?

[@scredlysmith2153]

Thanks for another amazing video.

[@seejanedrill]

you're welcome, glad it was helpful!

[@janicebrown9556]

Hi Leah. Could you please make a video on how to paint and seal the sidewalk and garage floor. I plan to make that a summer project.

[@Nance52]

I love, love you and your channel. I did try Slab and it’s an awesome product. Just be forewarned if you have a very “refined” type of driveway, one that doesn’t show a lot of stones. it gets discolored from your tires when you drive over it. My driveway is fairly light and I also pressure washed it first. The color looked great until dirt from mowing and like I said before black tire marks formed. I read that certain tires will make marks on sealants. It still did the trick but disappointed that it’s now dark. Great job as always!

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

Sprinkle cement powder while its wet to prevent that

[@66Wilies]

great video leah thanks

[@seejanedrill]

you're very welcome!

[@mrkoolaidman5975]

I like the way you explain things you have a great voice for it..

[@seejanedrill]

thank you, Troy!

[@mrkoolaidman5975]

seejanedrill something else I think that should be pointed out. A lot of people forget or do not know a couple of steps when fixing concrete cracks. The most common products that are used to repair the cracks need you ( or should ) to do the following steps. A, wetting down the concrete before placing any product (unless the instructions say otherwise ). When repairing the crack if the concrete is dry it can wick away most if not all of the moisture out of the product that you are using. And that in itself can cause that product to fail, it may not bond to the concrete or it may crack and flake. B, use a bonding agent to help the product you use to bond to older concrete. Older concrete once fully cured does not bond very well to new products. So using a good bonding agent will help with this allowing a strong and complete inherence of crack repair. Each product used will have different instructions but I have found that doing those 2 things will help out in the future to make sure that the repair works well and lasts.

[@nrmdm]

NOOOOO!! I just did this 2 days ago and I didn't even know about the rope! I had to fill it in, let it sink in and fill it again! Great video, I'll have to use this method next time.

[@TheLtUhura]

Got here by your other video on filling cement stair gap. REALLY wish I'd seen this last summer when we did our driveway. Could have saved a lot of caulk (and wrist pain from all that squeezing!) if I'd known about the filler strips.

[@seejanedrill]

yeah, those backer rods are really helpful

[@marjs29]

Thank you so much for another great video. Just yesterday I was looking at my driveway that has a crack that needs to be repaired. I thought I was going to have to hire someone to do it, thanks to you now I know I can do it myself. I'm one happy camper.

[@seejanedrill]

Glad to help and good luck with your project.

[@marjs29]

Thank you.

[@abelis644]

Thank you Leah!🥰 Isabelle Victoria BC

[@joelaplnski5394]

I have come to respect you, you do have skills!

[@seejanedrill]

thanks

[@chulee8148]

Thank you so much

[@doloresm7396]

Love your videos Leah. The deck over my crawlspace didn't show huge crack until I got into the crawlspace and the one slab on the deck split about 3-4" wide. It was a fluke I found it because the top of the deck looked like a hairline crack when I bought the house. The seller hid this from me as I noticed when they painted the deck green it all dripped down below in the crawlspace. Looks like a 4" grinder with a diamond blade to complete the top portion after I used Ty S Masonry from underneath will use the filler and add Masonry on top. I'm trying to complete the job with the least amount of air gaps as possible. I have to cheap the job as funds are low and debts are high. Does this sound like an effective fix to you? Thanks in advance.

[@RobertLofrano]

There are a lot of different slab concrete caulking from Sashco, which one did you use in this video? I have 3 cracks in my patio that aren't very wide but the are long. I tried using another brand for the cracks and they came right back , should I ream them out to see how deep they really are and then fill them?

[@MallocArray]

Thanks! I was just thinking earlier this week that I needed to get my cracks filled before winter.

[@seejanedrill]

great!

[@adagiotexas]

That sounds perverted 🤔

[@AlexRodriguez-yq5ye]

hi Leah, loved your video as always!!!!! , can you do a video on how to spray orange peel texture? if there's someone I can trust will teach perfectly, its you Leah, your the best, hopefully I can get your help on this. Thanks again

[@seejanedrill]

We have a video on how to repair orange peel texture kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKDRlpeBnNeDa7c Alex, are you doing a repair, or do you need to spray out the entire room?

[@AlexRodriguez-yq5ye]

I need to spray the entire room, do i just do it all at once?

[@antond2154]

Hi Leah and thank you for your vedeo but shouldn’t you power wash the crack real good after taking out the dirt? The caulking will really bond inside the crack if it’s whistle clean because basically the caulking would be hitting mold and dirt still if it’s not power washed.

[@darshilpatel792]

Would this product work to fix concrete crack and expansion on pool patio

[@YSABELMARIEVILLEGAS]

I got so much satisfaction out of this. More than watching a zit getting popped Love your videos!

[@dujavufear]

Would this also work on a concrete floor? Reason I ask is because I live in a condo and my concrete floor has a few small cracks.

[@billfox1439]

good job

[@seejanedrill]

thanks!

[@gugolero]

Great Jane

[@seejanedrill]

thanks!

[@namsir]

i wonder if this would work on cracks right on the corners of the wall and the concrete.

[@thelifeandadventuresofroge3344]

Helpful video and dont forget to fill the crack with plenty of caulk.

[@nadine91]

Have horrible cracks and the cement has raised in places. (I live in earthquake prone Calif.) Used a grinder to level some of it. Then pressure washed, dried, took a wire brush, and ended up opening some of the cracks that were narrow but deep. (over 2 inches) Put in packing peanuts, as my local store was out of backer rod. Then used the slab stuff. Worked great, but it sank.(2 years ago) So I'm getting ready to either pull out old sealant (slab) and get some backer rod as its back in stock. Then do the slab stuff again. Wish I could just put the new stuff over the old, but I can't find anything saying that can be done...By the way, it does turn blackish in spots, and getting sticky even after 2 years. Someone said I should put a masonary or portland slurry (watery ) over the top and feather it out to hide the repair. What do you think?

[@ThePeriledSea]

Thanks Leah! Can this be used on cracks in the old concrete slab basements?

[@seejanedrill]

yes

[@vbsimkins]

I like the wet finger style...it's like finger painting & we never grow tired of that !

[@seejanedrill]

:)

[@MRDOLLYCRUZ]

I have plenty of swimming pool floating accessories that we call "pool noodles" they look very similar & wondering if I can cut & use those? Thank you & great info/videos.

[@aarles151]

Not bad... I'll try this...

[@charlieday5]

Awesome. Can some cement be put on after to make it less visible?

[@seejanedrill]

Hi Charlie, I wouldn't recommend that.

[@corliz1119]

What a great simple way to fix those darn cracks ! Thanks !!

[@seejanedrill]

you're welcome!

[@beverlys6796]

can this be done in cracks insid a garage?

[@jackrome9241]

Were do I get those products

[@riveratech1]

Thanks Leah!! quick question...my driveway has rocks in the concrete, any tips on how to camouflage the product with a driveway that has rocks in the concrete?

[@seejanedrill]

Hey George, Sometimes you can just press a few rocks into the material.

[@valeriek5020]

how about sprinkle of sand on top of caulk before it dries to blend with driveway.

[@Wanda_Jannette]

So that material is like an elastomeric caulk....very nice! Is that material paintable? Thank you!

[@seejanedrill]

Yes, here is the information on paintability from the manufacturer's technical data sheet: With latex paint/stain after 24 hours or oil-based paint/stain after complete cure (1-3 weeks, depending on bead size, temperature & humidity)

[@splashless]

Great video Leah. 1st time viewer. Is it the same procedure for asphalt? I subscribed. :-)

[@seejanedrill]

Hi there, thanks for watching and subscribing! It actually is a different process for asphalt, which we also have a video on. Here is the link: Best Way to Fix Large Cracks in Asphalt Driveway kzbin.info/www/bejne/epjHo2d_rtx5o9E

[@richardhaneberg6278]

Leah, I've had good luck with a product I've used from Home Depot that comes in a tube to be used with a caulking gun. It is a mortar like substance that I applied to openings that appeared between the foundation blocks of my unattached garage when the foundation settled slightly. My question is: Do you think this product would be suitable for sidewalk repair?

[@seejanedrill]

I am not familiar with the product.

[@semco72057]

I have some cracks which I need to fill in some asphalt where weeds are not growing up in. I will have to remember those products when shopping at Lowe's.

[@seejanedrill]

Hi Sidney, we have another video where we show a different product for repairing asphalt. I thought you might want to look at it, so here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epjHo2d_rtx5o9E

[@semco72057]

I thank you for the link and I am going to view it.

[@josmo506]

hi Lea, Costa Rica fan here... so its raining a lot this time of the year here and the garden concrete block made wall is cracking due to the extra pressure and weight of the water I believe... can I fix my wall with this method? can I do it now or better wait for summer?? thanks!

[@seejanedrill]

Hi, it really depends on the severity of the cracks. But this product is made for that kind of application. But I definitely would wait for warm, dry weather to make the repair.

[@lekitts526]

Hi Leah, would this work for cracks between the foundation of our house and our concrete patio? Thanks!

[@seejanedrill]

Yes.

[@joeg.6147]

Thanks Leah. Could a high pressure washer be OK to clean out the crack?

[@seejanedrill]

Absolutely, and I have done this in the past. However, the down side is that you need to wait for the area to dry before making the repair

[@dnvr08]

Thanks and what about cracks in the cement block foundation wall for my garage - Will this work for that too?

[@seejanedrill]

HI Steve, yes, it should

[@miachong3186]

Did this work for you? I have some massive cracks in my garage floor and was just wondering the same?

[@rickj8712]

this video I just had to watch. I finally have a paved driveway but, it has cracks and growth that I do not like. my garage is concrete but I believe my driveway blacktop pavement. I will use this for my garage slab but can I also use on a blacktop driveway, can I put more blacktop on top of the fix. Unfortunately I live in vermont so I think this is a project for next summer but, now im excited to do it :-)

[@seejanedrill]

Hi Rick, we also have a video on how to fix large cracks in asphalt. Here is the linkkzbin.info/www/bejne/epjHo2d_rtx5o9E:

[@richer4poorer]

Is there a crack filler I can epoxy over?

[@mukeshpandya4171]

Thanks Leah. What is the function of that liner rope you put it in before caulking?

[@flemardo]

If its like tub caulking there are two functions. One is to save you from using as much and the second is if the material is too thick it won't properly cure on the inside reducing the performance greatly.

[@mukeshpandya4171]

flemardo Thanks.

[@robertdowney9482]

I look everywhere to what stores they sell this slab finally found at 7 ELEVEN thanks I'm going crazy driving around looking for it

[@chloel2961]

Not sure if your Lowe's stocks this but mine does - it's in the painting section by the caulk and spray paint! (Not with the other concrete sealant for some reason...)

[@henrylopez9815]

Hello, if I use that product on my concrete foundation of my home can I tile over it? or would it be better to just tile over the crack without that product? The crack goes through the entire span of my house.

[@seejanedrill]

Henry, I would contact the manufacturer Slashco and speck to technical support.

[@paulappleton1529]

Hi Leah, Being a really old man I never totally understood how to get this job done. Do you suppose you could come over and do mine?

[@davidpack1944]

What would even be greater is to get the caulk color tinted to match exactly the concrete itself

[@artisancreations8766]

Leah, can you sprinkle sand or aggregate on top of the caulk so it blends in better with the existing concrete?

[@seejanedrill]

Hi Mary, I don't see anything wrong with doing that. However, you can get Slab in different colors to try to match your concrete. On the driveway we did, it blended in pretty well over time...you have to really look to see the repair.

[@robertmorgan2276]

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[@HAMRADIOJOE4178]

LOOKS GOOD...………….

[@joncastillo1998]

What is the name of the weeder tool you’re using?

[@seejanedrill]

Hook knife

[@Niphiz]

well,I dont knwo why people get mad about sponsored videos?? the maker gets to make more money,which helps him make better videos,that alone is enough for me,I dont care if someone was sponsored or has advertised something for money,in his video

[@henrylopez9815]

Will this product work for the a cracks in the interior foundation floor?

[@seejanedrill]

On their website it says that it can be used on concrete foundations

[@henrylopez9815]

seejanedrill Thank you Jane, love the channel.

[@miachong3186]

@@henrylopez9815 Did this work for you?

[@henrylopez9815]

@@miachong3186 Hi Mia, it actually worked very well. The only thing to consider is the color difference of the product to the concrete. I also used a product from lowes made by DAP concrete filler. It was much closer in color to my concrete. But they both work well. Remember to use the foam filler before you apply the concrete solution.

[@CanadianOptionsTrader]

Can you please do a video on how to fix the cracks in bricks on an outdoor brick wall?

[@seejanedrill]

Sorry I'm late responding, I didn't see your comment until now. In response, Sashco does make a product called Mor-Flexx which is designed specifically for brick, stucco, stone and mortar repair. I certainly will consider a tuck-pointing video.

[@normajohnson4811]

@@seejanedrill Me, too, I need to fix cracks in a brick foundation. Thanks so much for your great videos!

[@mickjager5974]

I wish there was a way to fill these so that it looked like there was no crack at all instead of a crack fill with some cheesy caulk.

[@APRIL2862]

Maybe using a shop vac to clean out the crack could do a good job also, and wearing a plastic glove with the water might be safer for your finger in case there's a sharp edge stone or even a piece of glass in the crack.

[@seejanedrill]

A shop vac would certainly work!

[@sovran12]

I would say that a self leveling caulk like Sika Flex would be much better.

[@DaQueen57]

Great idea. I have some of those in my driveway. Now i see a way to fix those bad boys

[@seejanedrill]

Absolutely, Hazel, and you'll see that the job really goes very quickly. Good luck!

[@DaQueen57]

👌😉😊

[@jayc4715]

👍

[@womblestacker7993]

❤❤

[@sommerday77]

lot of comments on Amazon are complaining that Slab does not dry

[@paul1962uk]

lol@"I've had the best results with just a wet finger"

[@TJ-qz6hr]

I had to use a pressure washer to clean my cracks.

[@conradferdinand726]

great job ,but visually its an eyesore!

[@3toepete574]

Is the slab insanely sticky like some crack repair products?

[@seejanedrill]

no, it is fairly easy to smooth out, as long as you are using water on your finger or your brush.

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

Sprinkle cement powder to hide it

[@jenrachoh4594]

Okay, this is repair porn to me. Love you and your videos. My wife works out of the home while Im at home learning to do home projects. This femme is watching closely!

[@seejanedrill]

🙂

[@craigmiller1490]

Good to see women with knowledge in a "man's area of work" 👍💪

[@Motosfourlife]

Not bad but this way tge crack will always show. By pushing down with your finger you are bellow the level of surround8ng concrete and even if you paint over tge depression will still show

[@RGIIIRedskins]

There are a lot of innuendos in this video.