How To Fix / Resurface Damaged Concrete Sidewalk | DIY

Repairing Cracked or Broken concrete sidewalk with Quikrete Re-Cap.
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I'm sure most people don't have concrete as damaged as what I was repairing but I figured if these steps can work for me, they should work for you! If you have any helpful tips for resurfacing or "Re-Capping" concrete sidewalks and patios please let me know in the comments! Thanks for watching!
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Concrete vinyl Patch: homedepot.sjv.io/xk3Vv3
Concrete Bonding Primer: homedepot.sjv.io/xk3Vv3
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Concrete Broom: amzn.to/3UViHbe
How to Fix Cracked Concrete
How to Repair Damaged Sidewalk
Concrete Re-Cap
Concrete Resurface
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[@Ellsswhere]

Be the hero the internet needs and give us an update in 1 year. Do it for the content!

[@_oldscool_]

when it completely fails?

[@saulgoodman2018]

They will be that big crack in the middle.

[@groundupRVA]

House flippers don’t care about ‘a year from now’ 😂😂

[@quilleymemory]

A repour would have been simpler but that’s not why I’m here. There are a ton of slab making videos. I like that you tried something new.

[@mondavou9408]

what is a repour? Break it out and "repour"? If so, really? That is easier? How about cheaper?

[@patbird9694]

Nice work Mike. Its not easy resurfacing concrete . You did a decent job for a first timer.

[@nickwilkerson1047]

This is awesome! I’ve done similar projects before, after 30 days you should seal it and it will last a lot longer

[@RushWorkingMan]

This looks perfect for my garage floor. Thanks for showing this.

[@funguyfirst1]

I've done this a couple times with a concrete resurfacer and it looks great when first done, but it just didn't last for me. I got maybe 4-5 years out of it until it started wearing on spots and discoloring. Thanks for making the video.

[@ModernBuilds]

Tomorrow I'm releasing the full "Curb appeal" renovation episode where I transform the entire front of the income property renovation! Stay tuned for that where you can see how I fixed the sidewalk after it froze and cracked during the repair process!!! Thanks a million for the support!

[@jodirauth8847]

Dude you are doing the best you can while learning as you go. You have tremendous courage. You are hero in my book.

[@Mebeknob]

Yeah hindsight just pouring a new slab would’ve probably have been better considering a the condition of that slab. But this was a very useful video and it’s nice to see how far this product can go!

[@denvernow7294]

With that major crack I wonder if the lower side will settle even further and just end up causing all of your work to just break in half again. It's not a large slab. I'd have just replaced the entire thing with a newly compacted subgrade.

[@trinidiva1000]

Love your videos

[@Nothingmuch1039]

I subbed cuz your house looks a lot like mine. Lol can't wait to see what other projects are on the menu!

[@SkyeSalindar]

Holy crap this came out awesome! Removing the old slab and making a new one I think would have taken more physically exhausting work. This repair is something I'd be able to do/assist with. I can't technically use power tools or lift heavy buckets due to health reasons, but I'd be able to use the brush and clean up anything that spills over the sides

[@ModernBuilds]

I’m glad it was helpful!! 😁😁 thanks for watching

[@FernandoRodriguez-gx1gq]

Nicely done!

[@user-zu9zz8tf3o]

1ST time? You did very good.

[@harisdiz.5817]

While i would agree with some of the comments regarding the complete replacement, what you've done was great experience for future reference. Perhaps next time use the recommended primer ratio and pour a lot of it so it would penetrate deeper. It creates flex and proofing.

[@garyc4019]

wouldnt a complete replacement be thousands of $$? vs his repair?

[@inspiringbuilds]

I understand the test, but replacing the slab would have saved a ton of time and held up better long term. The white painted brick was a nice touch and it all looks good. I hope it holds up well for you. 👍

[@merrydust1369]

Love this!

[@user-qr6it2zh8g]

Looks great !!

[@trxe420]

Nice work, I am hoping these two products work on my slab. Got a 9x12 slab I am working with that is in bad shape. Just need a flat surface to build on, heard good things about re-cap.

[@tangamanga94]

It looks 💯% better than before. I have a driveway that has minor salt damage. Going to follow your advice. I noticed that you painted your planters white. What products did you use? My house is brick siding and I want to paint it white but I don't know where to start.

[@Geoduck.]

This was helpful.

[@Scottsideways]

You had minimal sidewalk left. It would have been quicker, and cheaper, to just pour a new one. This is also likely to chip up after a year or two

[@jmilli10]

They didn’t want cheap and quick probably

[@ModernBuilds]

In hindsight you might be right. It would have been convenient to do a single pour and be one-and-done. I doubt it deteriorates much though, most of the damage came from not having gutters since the house was built in the 50’s and I’m getting some built this next week. We’ll see how it goes though… hopefully it’s a good tutorial for someone with a less damaged sidewalk/patio or someone who couldn’t tear out the old concrete as easily. 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@jaxondidericksen4207]

Keep doing what you’re doing Mike. Quicker or not, you got awesome results.

[@saulgoodman2018]

@@jmilli10If he didn't want it quick, he shouldn't have used quikcrete.

[@saulgoodman2018]

@@ModernBuilds It won't deteriorate because that what the patching is made for. But that crack will come back.

[@shixiongjiang3516]

Could u plz explain why putting recap on top of patcher? I thought patcher only is enough. Thx

[@R900DZ]

Tear out and replace for sure would’ve been easier and produce better results but you did a great job for a first time using these finicky rapid set materials

[@HLMcCoyEnterprises]

It was Quickrete, not Rapidset. Rapidseet would have been better. I predict that in about 1 to 2 years it will delaminate. He should've used the bonding primer under the 1st coat and in the mix. Also, it should be sealed afterwards. If you do it right , this repair will last for years.

[@R900DZ]

@@HLMcCoyEnterprisesyea I didn’t literally mean the rapidset company I meant that it sets quickly (I know it does cuz I’ve used the product). I agree with you

[@thomasharris5151]

Approaching a “TRAP HOUSE”…,😂😅😂

[@wudchk]

i love how many shortcuts you take lol. landlord specialty service. only way to learn is to do, so nice work

[@alyxprice645]

approaching a trap house is wild!

[@scotter_dotter]

Awesomeness

[@guyelluzzi2705]

You're better off with a broom finish than smooth for a walkway, better footing in slippery conditions. I have a few places where I want to try and resurface. Less work than ripping out and pouring a new slab. Thanks.

[@patbird9694]

I personally would have removed the old slab and repoured a new slab. I like to experiment too . Seeing how the new surface lasts. Can’t wait for the update. In two years time. My prediction is that it will crack in the middle from the change in seasons.

[@TheDarkPreacher65]

When it comes to finishing concrete, if the surface is gonna be exposed to the elements year round, you want a broom finish on it, makes for better traction in case of icy or wet conditions. The smooth, almost glassy finish you were talking about originally? That's good for finished interior surfaces that won't see a lot of water or even ice, like the inside of a garage or the floor of a basement. (If you have concrete floors throughout your house, I feel bad for you, I know how bad it is to live with that.)

[@MBMCincy63]

Cool- magic even! 8:43 scruffy planters, 8:49 bright 😎 white freshly painted. LoL. Multitasking Mike! Thanks for letting us learn with you ☺️. 🥶🖤🔔👍🏻💗

[@RobertMorrison70]

How thick can the layers of patch be at a time ?

[@OliWarner]

There were a few instances of "these are the instructions on the product but I'm going to do it a bit differently". That's a risky thing to do with concrete. Not diluting PVA (for example) can adversely limit its penetration. All the same, it's nice to have a small project like this to play with.

[@ModernBuilds]

It said for rougher surfaces do a more concentrated mix

[@unikornkontroller]

Late to the party but I agree with others that replacing the slab would've been a better long-term fix and probably faster/easier to achieve. The biggest issue is that big crack in the middle. It will reappear next winter as the soil freezes. That said, it looks great and serves as proof that you can resurface horrible-looking concrete. It's just that it can require constant upkeep as the old concrete continues to potentially deteriorate.

[@mariasaha8303]

Should one put a slight grade away from the house? It looks like it may have been messed up because it did not have a grade to begin with. Anyone know how best to give it a grade?

[@frozenwalkway]

im just wondering why you didnt put a stick on the squeegee like the brush

[@Zerrudo_]

YAY KNEEPADS! \o/

[@mitchellandre268]

Can u stamp that stuff?

[@chriswilkes4350]

You did a great job. Very impressive.

[@weekendhomeprojects]

I had two rocking chairs on my front porch that damaged the concrete. This will be the fix.

[@ModernBuilds]

Awesome!!! If you give it a go comment back on this thread and let us know how it works out 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@weekendhomeprojects]

@@ModernBuilds you have any concerns about pressure washing to clean?

[@eduardoreyes1614]

"Looked like a traphouse"😂

[@RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS]

That’s exactly what my bedroom slab looks like. I’ve been scraping away. No oil, no dirt. It’s a bedroom floor in Mexico. I’m going to add color

[@koolkev730]

I have a front porch that's so badly cracked I don't think there is away to fix it without breaking down all the old concrete and starting over and I can't afford that. Wish I could send you pics and get your opinion

[@Pwn3dbyth3n00b]

If you get any sort of freezing in your area this will crack during the first frost

[@vonshill]

Looks way better!

[@speedracer2336]

Keep the old concrete wet (no puddles), patch material will adhere much better!

[@madzabinga8382]

It looks loads better than before. The new buyers will appreciate it.

[@sapelesteve]

Nice work Mike & I really hope that it holds up. However, I think that you would have been better off just pouring a new concrete slab! Time will tell!

[@ShaneCarrigan]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@_Otaku-kt8be]

You should have just removed that slab and put in a new one.

[@susanguyer7542]

Ditto

[@mondavou9408]

Plot twist: Mike is backed by Zillow and BlackRock! ROFL

[@jeffp.5080]

Is all of this possible on a worn out driveway?

[@ModernBuilds]

I saw someone do it on their full driveway his channel name is Jeff Deshaun 👍🏼👍🏼

[@nopetuber]

you got a typo on the thumbnail 😅

[@Z-Ack]

Always better to use bonding primer..

[@AffectionateDriftwood-vr2sf]

U could have boarded round the slab, poured in and leveled. Would also be level aswell

[@Greg8872]

"with dragon drop" is that like finger painging with dragon poo? lol jk

[@RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS]

My room looks just like that

[@californiacritic9779]

Smooth sidewalk=slip and fall

[@Rapha2587]

I was going to suggest using the pressure washer to blast the paint from the rocks, but I see that you painted them again 😞

[@ModernBuilds]

I pressure washed them and didn’t like the color that was getting exposed. That was part of the original plan 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Philosof33s]

Hey, I see you painted the concrete. I have my foundation that the original owners painted but now needs to be redone. Have any videos on repainting concrete?

[@ModernBuilds]

It’ll be coming up in the curb appeal episode coming out today 😁😁

[@groundupRVA]

Concrete resufacer

[@santiagoduh]

Buddy reno's amazing but you need to clean your lens

[@saulgoodman2018]

That big crack will come back in a couple months.

[@twootakua_]

why not remove and build a new one?

[@xbrizzcakez]

first mistake was not wetting the slab before applying the concrete.

[@benlake5903]

I would of done a brush finish, it’s not as slippery

[@ModernBuilds]

That’s why I did it too. Safety first

[@tomoverholt5123]

If they use salt when icey, you will be back to fix it again

[@quedawwwg]

For the ppl saying “you should have just poured a new slab” the point of this videos well over y’all heads.

[@reyniermartinez8652]

Wouldn't it have been cheaper and less time consuming to just break it and pour it new with quikcrete concrete.

[@RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS]

Our bags of concrete are way bigger

[@inkstain7193]

Didn’t even chip up the loose stuff. Shit work bro. Tip: replace it with new.

[@Beholderoffate]

Oh boy I'm disappointed. Nothing like putting a bandaid.

[@tonybeatle]

Wasted so much time trying to fix the sidewalk when it would have been easier and quick just to remove and build a new one

[@VerdantImage]

Next time break it out and build fresh. That slab was beat

[@ModernBuilds]

I think I will after doing this one… it would save a lot of time, but not everyone can or wants to tear out a slab… and most aren’t in as bad of condition as this one… but I was curious after seeing this product and wanted to give it a try

[@VerdantImage]

@@ModernBuilds for sure! Super informative! Stay blessed brother

[@saulgoodman2018]

I would have just replaced the whole pad.

[@ModernBuilds]

I think I will too in the future 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@EduardoGarcia-de7bh]

Just pour a new one

[@osukacards]

Haha trap house he said

[@xalonetv6399]

Ok ok ok.....you started pouring the second coat and BAM after your first bucket poured you porch was painted! WTF ......how? You were mid project? Lmao

[@ModernBuilds]

All mysteries will be revealed in the curb appeal episode coming out today 😁😁

[@Mack-mi9og]

men you spend all that money on that little pad you could of rip it off and do it brand new and get a yard of concrete deliver and still you would save money

[@JMF1992]

Bro. Calm down. LMAO

[@jamesph]

Do you even know what a trap house is? lol

[@wizardmaster6639]

NOT going to recommend ANYONE do this - Get rid of the old and in JUST ONE day, you can get the entire job finished - with BRAND NEW concrete - and rumor has it that you even do stamping while you at it.

[@ocilassolrac14]

Watch this video to learn how not to do a resurfacing.

[@-mejor-que-nostradamus-6152]

Donot Buy That Expensive Bag, Use Mortar And Add Super Plasticizer And You Will Get 10,000 PSI Of Strength And This Expensive Bag Does Half Strength Only. Amén.

[@eldril1009]

you definitly needed a mask when sanding cement super toxic

[@jonathanfernandez1132]

1st

[@cf5914]

Should have just poured a whole new sidewalk.

[@bmoreyella]

NOPE.. THIS IS FINE.

[@cf5914]

@@bmoreyella Sure, its fine, but it was way more work for a result that wouldn't look as good as a repour and will not hold up anywhere as long. But its fine.

[@nick7980]

Fuck KZbin, nothing but commercials!