How To Repair And Resurface Spalled, Salt Damaged Concrete | Concrete Patio Repair

[@kennethiman2691]

Some folks don't realize you are an artist. A craftsman. Great job!

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thank you!

[@khawes0896]

Mike, your video's have been extremely helpful. I would love to see a video on resurfacing a spalling driveway. Thanks again for all of your content!

[@raymondmarzilli3346]

Never in my life did I think I would find someone who enjoys everything concrete as much as me!!! Thanks Mike !!!! Marcrete Contracting Ltd. appreciates every single video you have. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Awesome, thanks Raymond!

[@michphilips2700]

Mike your videos are extremely useful for all DIY folks out there with good demonstration and timed narration ; many thanks.

[@josephbrazil7568]

Mike your channel is full of Knowledge i wish I lived in Maine. i would come and work for nothing just to pick your brain. Keep up the videos. Thanks Joe

[@jimwiskus8862]

Excellent job! The second coat is the mark of a craftsman and one cares. Some would would let it go.

[@gerardlunow567]

I wanted to fix my garage floor from salt damage. This video really helps vs some company selling something. I know my floor will look great!!!

[@octaviusthecrafter]

I like seeing you pouting the concrete the BEST.

[@dalelarson7005]

What a great teaching video, loved the way you explained things as you went along!

[@nickboercker7324]

Take a drink every time Mike says KAWN KREET! Awesome video!

[@chiptaylor1124]

Mike, really appreciate such a great tutorial. Thank you.

[@65armadillo]

Nice team work. No one more important than the other, just a well oiled machine

[@robertrich4756]

Great stuff, Mike. Great skill you have making great things with concrete.

[@jbk57]

Always like how thorough you are with your projects. There is just getting to be to many contractors that just don’t make that extra effort and are just there for the pay check. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@andrepastor4844]

Mike you’re so thorough in explaining everything. It’s like a training session, thanks .

[@Mikidy303]

Thanks Mike, Good job. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I'll keep watching!

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thanks Mike

[@carlosrara140]

Thank u so much for the sharing. U are amessing kindly sharing ur knowledge. Found ur channel by luck and now I have watch over 2 hours of ur content. Thanks for teaching the u tube crew.

[@T.E.P.]

thanks for taking the extra time to make these videos and share your experience. hitting that like button on everything i see from you

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Awesome Thor, thanks for that.

[@mattd3933]

Nice alternative solution to a perfectly structurally sound stoop versus removing and replacing.. saving homeowner $ Shout out from Minnesota, nice work guys!!

[@zerodegrekelvin2]

Thank you!! Sir you have the best surfacing video on YT, it is good you do the narration after to explain the steps.

[@chucklutter7399]

Just subscribed. Appreciate that you had the guts to show what went wrong and how to fix it. I was a carpenter by trade with just enough finishing experience to be dangerous. LOL. Sprawling in my garage is going to require resurfacing soon. Thank you for sharing your experience knowledge and skills! BEST AND PEACE

[@patconnelify]

Thanks Mike your videos are great many thanks.

[@bonanzatime]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Mike.👍

[@MikeDayConcrete]

You're welcome!

[@tonystiglic6268]

Awesome job your a good tradesmen

[@harrybarnes7182]

Thank you for this video its awesome! I have spalling on by back patio and thanks to this I think I can fix it this weeknend. Thanks again!

[@bhec4364]

Very informative and you guys do good work. I like the second coat to make sure the job is a success and client/customer is happy!

[@Jasonboyee]

True professionals. I wish you guys were by me, my garage floor is so badly damaged by salt. Thanks for the knowledge!

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thanks Jason!

[@davidsargent8543]

@@MikeDayConcrete did you need an edger after you put that filler on or just the trowel?

[@mikehoncho8474]

You are a true craftsman Mike. Appreciate your commitment

[@lanceolsun5752]

Thank you, I have a garage floor in Wisconsin that has spalling in a few place. I think it’s because of years of road salt falling on it in the winter. I’m going to power wash it and make sure there nothing loose,coat it and epoxy it. You gave me the solution, grateful! Lance

[@biggestd1161]

Been doing this a long time you tell a good Concrete Finisher you can use both hands to finish good job

[@MikeDayConcrete]

I use one when the other one gets tired. Never have to stop that way.

[@miketoronto6729]

I put calor in my mix,,sometimes I stamp resurfacer with a liquid release 🖒 nice work

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Nice.

[@marccryder8297]

You have good ethics. Good job

[@lashlarue7924]

Love it, brother. You are a true professional. Thank you a thousand times for sharing your knowledge, Sir!

[@MiscPawsStudios]

Ardex is the best product for paching. Tanks for the video

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Yes, we like Ardex a lot also

[@B34000psi]

Ty for newcrete caption 👍

[@frankflanagan109]

Good stuff as always Mike! You said it... always gotta be ready when stuff comes up, it happens all the time.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Almost every day around here!!

[@frankflanagan109]

@@MikeDayConcrete I hear that man..... same here!

[@jamesvandyke7318]

Looks good. We've been using Ardex for years. We love it. You can get Ardex Fine if you need to just resurface thin, and there is Ardex Patch for any patches over 3/8" or so. You definitely need to clean your tools well after using with Ardex. That stuff is a nightmare to clean if it sets on your tools. Lol.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thanks James. What do you do for work mostly?

[@jamesvandyke7318]

@@MikeDayConcrete I do mostly flatwork (Driveways, patio's, sidewalks, garage floors, stoops, etc.) I started as a laborer when I was 15 (now 26) and now I do everything, finishing, stamping, setup, tear-outs and repair work. I've been watching your videos and it is nice to see concrete guys that know what they are doing. Keep up the good work.

[@ThePerfectSeason1972]

Where do you purchase Ardex from?

[@ThePerfectSeason1972]

Looks good. Lot of work.

[@EgradJA]

Very well-done video! You're a perfectionist like me and the quality of your workmanship shows. Great job.

[@joenovak2725]

Great Job. Too bad you are not in MAss. I would have had you pour my patio instead of the DoDo head that did it. Keep the vids coming. They are very informative.

[@kennethamend8557]

I can only imagine the abuse concrete takes in that type of weather. Very nice!! Clean...I've used 2 sand 1 cement and of course sprayed on a bonding agent here in Missouri and colored the overlay, by putting the pigment inside the mix. It's on 9 years and in great condition.

[@jimshoe6828]

Looks great 👍👍

[@whipcream_cs2]

I have to use this product on a next project. I operate as a sub-contractor. this will be my second time using this product. First time I used it, I did not enjoy it lol. This time the customer wants a trowel finish! not a broom finish. Do you think that is possible with this product? Love your videos! thank you for sharing your experience with us!

[@nicoclement2098]

Great video

[@spholiday2427]

Nice job.

[@zacattack4029]

Very nice 👍

[@mitchellfernald1326]

Ardex CD Fine is an awesome product. I use it all the time. It's a staple item in my trailer.

[@MrPaulhowardanderson]

Hi Mike - first off, have learned so much from your videos, you have no idea how helpful they are to a DIY homeowner - thank you for them! Quick question - I extended the slab on my side door stoop almost 2 weeks ago (was my first try at pouring concrete) - tied new pour into existing slab with lag bolts and shields - but I did a poor job finishing it (a bit uneven, swirl marks, etc). Should I wait the full 28 day cure period to overlay the whole slab with newcrete? (can I use quikrete sand topping for overlay?) Or can I go ahead and overlay/resurface now? Thanks again Mike!

[@purkeypilot]

Love it. Thanks, Mike!

[@bryaningle6034]

I used to work for a company that did bridge deck overlays. We would drag a chain across the decks to find unsound concrete. It makes a distinct, hollow sound over the bad stuff.

[@Magickmoon]

Wetting the surface before the placing the new cement will help to remove the "pinholes" that you saw appear on the new cement surface plus it also helps to bond the new cement to the old, otherwise the old concrete will absorb the water from the newly laid cement and it will dry incorrectly! Good luck

[@TheToaxmc]

Ardex specifically specs no damping or priming

[@janisaldred9778]

Great video, thank you! I was wondering about sealing concrete, how long after installation (or a repair like this one) should sealer be applied? I'm horrified to see my new patio (installed August 2021) is already spalling!! :-(

[@davidhinson5010]

Nice job!

[@switz008]

Stumbled on this video when looking to see if there's any new products. I use re-cap resurfacer and it requires the old concrete to be dampened with water before applying. This stops the pin hole issue. Might be similar with Ardex? I do check sound with my hammer or my chisel, nice to see I'm not crazy for doing that lol

[@sunnywen4080]

good job!

[@Hunter__14]

Sweet video brotha thanks for all the knowledge ur willing to share. I've never done any concrete work, but with ur videos and advice, i feel like i can handle this spalling i got going on.... keep them videos coming.... one quick question what type of disc did u use with the grinder....

[@emilsitka7590]

Thank you for posting this Mike. You said that it's a diamond disc on the battery angle grinder but what kind of disc on the first grinder? thanks.

[@DaveCLL]

Mike, I enjoy your informative videos. With this job, how well has the surfacing held up. It's been over two years and two winters. What does it look like today?

[@tonyaction5284]

Great job Mike!!!! This is actually time consuming and hard work. I’ve done this too many times, therefore, I share your struggles. Right now I’m stuck with a tibial plateau fracture. Surgery left me with a plate and six screws in the knee area. My only worry is “will I recover fully??” I’ll be down a few months with posible limited knee flexion which scares me. All I know is “construction work” and don’t know what else I can do to make a living😔 Anyhow, Good thing about what you and I do is; “if you love what you’re doing, you never work a day in your life”🤙🏼 Your a true Champ Mike!!!💪🏼 God always bless you and your team!!!

[@huskerjr]

Great video! I have this exact problem going on due to the rain/snow pooling on the patio. Thinking I'll have to grind out the loose stuff like you explained, resurface and do an epoxy on top to repel away the water. Can you recommend any concrete product that i can build up to create a slight angle so the water rolls off the patio? I don't want to have to be very thick for the patio doors clearance. Thanks again!

[@MikeDayConcrete]

We use CementAll from Rapid Set to build up for a slight angle. You can get it at HDepot. If you can't shape it to your desire when installing it, you can grind a slight slope in it after it hardens.

[@huskerjr]

@@MikeDayConcrete Thanks alot! Assuming I can use that CementAll for the patch repair then aswell?

[@wisconsinwoodsman1987]

What would you use for spalling on vertical foundation surfaces? Thank you.

[@blackonepac]

Great job thx

[@tigercoatings7092]

Nice work i would invest in pare of knee pads 😱👍

[@craftman5632]

Good job guys, if you wouldn't mind next time at the end of the video, after you clean up just before you leave the job site. I would like to see what it looks like an hour after it dried. Thanks!

[@1masonking]

A hell of a way to make a living on the daily lol i know i do it myself

[@tenzindolma6727]

Would you recommend to use rapid set cement all to cover the patches and broken corners and then use rapid set newcrete resurfacer to smooth out the entire area.

[@HB-yq8gy]

I used rapid set cement all for the first time 3 bags excellent product for resurfacing It drys like an epoxy.

[@davidstevens1911]

How long does resurfaced concrete hold up? I'd like to try this rather than stain but only if it will last for a while.

[@davidstevens1911]

@@samsngdevice5103 A decade will do. Thanks

[@wisemjk9813]

You say we when I see you doing all the work

[@jacobsweeney2330]

It has some 1 inch deep holes, will this product do it all, or will I need 2 materials?

[@kesm66]

Would this resurfacing application work on a driveway?

[@rickmcculloch374]

Can you use this product over exposed aggregate concrete?

[@michaelfahim5878]

Could you do the same thing for a driveway or are there other considerations because of the weight of vehicle's

[@MikeDayConcrete]

You can use this on a driveway

[@markbeasley2003]

Looks good. What does this kind of repair process normally cost

[@gml326]

Are side walk in front of are driveway has salt pits all over should I grind it or will it be ok to use Ardex cd after i power wash it?

[@samueladams584]

What grinder blade did he use ? I have a small porch and some kind of DeWalt grinder blade that I was thinking of using to lightly clean the porch and figure out if this stuff can be applied on top

[@frontagulus]

Mike, can the surfacer be applied twice if there are still low spots?

[@lindad6351]

My concrete sidewalks started surface pitting, crackling , and crumbling soon after installation. As I walk around the old neighborhood, I see occasional cracks in the old concrete sidewalks and lifting from tree roots (without any pitting), but I don't see what I see on our sidewalk and driveway. Has the formula for making concrete changed making the new sidewalks inferior and not durable like old sidewalks?

[@waynewhite6886]

Hi I have a small front porch. 4' deep 6' wide. Problem is rain sheds back toward house. What do you do to fix this? Can you build up and create a slight incline to shed water away from house?

[@robbwood7974]

Thanks Mike great job. Is there a sealer that would recommend?

[@MikeDayConcrete]

I use this one a lot. amzn.to/2SfCbao

[@Philadelphia19147]

Surprised you don't wet the surface before you apply. That would have eliminated that issue you had and you would have been done in one coat. You guys do neat clean work

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thanks John. Yea I could have dampened it a bit. Ardex wants you to do it dry, but a little moisture would have helped on this one.

[@grantmurphy7965]

What kind of grinding wheel do you use for pitted concrete?

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Just a basic diamond cup wheel you can get at HD or Lowes.

[@alexanderturl]

Great vid mate, would this product be durable enough for a driveway? I’m in Australia, so freeze/thaw wouldn’t be an issue. TIA

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Yes, you can drive on it.

[@wisconsinwoodsman1987]

What type of pad should we use on the grinder? Thanks.

[@BZCTSNGRVY]

How does this hold up over time? I assume this is a temporary fix? We have a pool deck that is spalling badly and I’d like to try doing this.

[@ElPasoTom]

To prevent future freeze/ thaw spalling and salt damage would you suggest sealing this type of job? Any sealer recommendations? Thanks for your videos, I'm a home owner who likes to tackle projects with my sons.

[@rawhim5033]

Ardex CG sealer

[@aprilthomas4947]

Can repair like this be done on stamped concrete?

[@Greasybiscuit-__-]

Hey Mike what kind of diamond cup are you using

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Just one you get at HD or Lowes. Nothing special. 4" to 5"

[@unclefester9113]

I did a repair the other day, but I had trouble with figuring out how to do the front corner edge ? Not sure how to accomplish a square edge. ?

[@kinterest1562]

Can you choose different color instead of light grey?

[@therenegademaster6318]

Would it be OK to just use a 50/50 mix of mortar sand and cement powder to resurface an area like this ?

[@TheJACKCOLORADO]

After you did the initial patch and before you resurfaced, did you use the same diamond wheel to go over everything or was it a different texture?

[@mrstevek118]

Are you going have to do this to t repair also, when does it end

[@jamesanthony5681]

Do you apply any pressure on the broom, or simply let the weight of the broom apply the marks?

[@bmichael2291]

great video -- I wish I could find someone locally who I could hire to do this job for me.

[@algiewilliams7876]

Hi Mike. Would resurfacing help to prevent condensation in my cold room

[@MikeDayConcrete]

No, Condensation happens one of two ways: Either the air is cooled to its dew point or it becomes so saturated with water vapor that it cannot hold any more water. Dew point is the temperature at which condensation happens. When warm air hits the cold surface, it reaches its dew point and condenses. Resurfacing won't stop that.

[@tex24]

Good job! What's the durability of that stuff? Resurface yearly or will you get more time out of it?

[@MikeDayConcrete]

If it's done right and sealed, it'll last quite a few years.

[@tex24]

@@MikeDayConcrete Thanks.

[@zackcollier6365]

Hello, how do you recommend to level and resurface a concrete patio that is not level in several areas? I mean it has high and low spots?

[@jacobsweeney2330]

how many hours total this take? I have some steps, 6 foot wide, 36 high, 60 inch deep. Doing them by myself. How many hours you think it will take me? Never done it, doing for a Customer.

[@krowndekcoatings8014]

I heard you say temperature was 55-65 degrees, can you still apply at a colder temperature?

[@caringcommunity3164]

Mike, In this video you used a 4" grinder to remove loose spalled concrete and to prepare it. What kind of grinding wheel do I buy?

[@benm12310]

You’ll want something diamond tipped, I’m not sure if he’s using a cutting style disk or more of a sanding style attachment. Maybe both?