Resurfacing Old Concrete with Quikrete Re-Cap

I talk about the mistakes I made towards the end of the video. Please like and subscribe.

[@CrucesNomad1]

Are you sure the home depot mix will mix in a lowes bucket lol.

[@stevenm3141]

Unlike cement or concrete this is mixed to the point of syrup. You then pour it on and float it with a squeegee rake, just like asphalt sealer. When firm you can use a wide broom to form a nice surface. You want to keep it moist by misting it with a hose.

[@jackharrington3711]

No your not soposed to spray water on top after it's placed

[@vilardi20]

Nice Job Jeff...thank you for the video!!

[@dannytattooflash]

Good job. I enjoyed your video. I'm an amateur repairman too.. Definitely satisfying fixing stuff up.

[@turtlebuster82]

Thanks for the video. I'm resurfacing my basement floor using the same thing. I'm learning from your video. Will make sure its wet enough before troweling.

[@stevenspencer9104]

Brother, you did wonderful, bless my socks off.

[@MySpace662]

I like the pathway and the surroundings, it looks to be a beautiful place.

[@MikeBMW]

Good work, Jeff! The application should really be the consistency of a leveling compound - makes it easier to apply. The water will evaporate. As an engineer, I always recommend a 100% bonding agent application for any over pour. Still, turned out decent - time will tell if the application stands the test of time. Definitely not a fun job but, again, good work!

[@jeffdeshong]

Thank you Mike! I’m curious to see how it holds up.

[@davidscott5903]

@@jeffdeshong I'm also curious to see how it holds up over a couple years.

[@juliewhitlatch6773]

It looks so much better.

[@carolcrosby2177]

Thanks Jeff. I'm checking videos on this Re-Cap. I have a low corner on a slap that I want to level and watching your video was helpful. Making it more soupy is the best route. thanks

[@theTurnandburn5]

Thank you for this video. I learned so much from this.

[@jimdiane1]

great video and great job.

[@dmdeducational]

you are a go getter do it yourself you did a great job, Thats how i learn trial by error

[@larrynone6354]

Great job will look even better once you get it all done

[@Vaticider69]

Not bad for a first attempt, looks much better the what you had... will be doing it to my walk way, curious to see how well it holds up and weather you can brush it without removing too much material...

[@JILLDeShong3]

Looking good!

[@jeffdeshong]

Thank you

[@junemaybe]

U taught me so much. Thank u.

[@jeffdeshong]

No problem, happy to help

[@dustinolson9032]

I've been doing some resurfacing around my place using plastic cement. Easy to work with and feels amazing on bare feet. No bonding agent needed. Some older spots I've patched over have held good for several years now. It is all a learning experience.

[@davidrosenau3136]

Plastic cement...what brand ?

[@dustinolson9032]

I believe if my memory serves me, it was Ready-Mix. It is a little more costly but for the last few small projects (bbq slab) I mixed in a 1/4 sack plastic cement to two sacks of regular cement(90lb) and the results were amazing. @@davidrosenau3136

[@conchim99]

Plastic cement those red color bags?

[@dbdouglas]

I may have to give the Re-Cap a try over a 2'x4' area that's always collecting rainwater, right in front of some concrete steps.

[@hunterphung3638]

Good job.

[@thecrazybiggin]

How big were those slabs and was it one bag that fovered one of those slabs?

[@kennethamend8557]

You got the idea man!! Pour all that shit out and work your field, while using the other trowel to get those edge's..just like you've been doing..dump and run!! Each one your going to get better and more efficient!!

[@darren1980]

That spider is very interested in your work

[@tomduncan1970]

Looks really nice. Good work Man!

[@jeffdeshong]

Appreciate it!

[@lexusolution]

Good job bro!

[@southbridgeforestHOA]

the instructions say NOT to use a bonding agent! and to wet down the concrete before applying. thanks for the tips.

[@jeffdeshong]

The pads that I used the bonding agent held up better than the ones without.

[@southbridgeforestHOA]

@@jeffdeshong well that proves me wrong, thanks

[@AaronKreider]

@@jeffdeshong Maybe because you didn't wet the surface? So the bonding agent made it wetter?

[@highdesertnomad]

@@AaronKreiderthe bonding agent acts as a prime coat to adhere the polymer to the concrete surface also allows the overlay to cure slower reducing rapid drying cracks.

[@isrealromero2032]

New suscriptor 👍🏻🇸🇻

[@pkfan5112]

Good work, add a little water will work a lot easier, try to add some sand mix to it then you can brush it see texture.

[@dansklenicka8403]

Thanks for the video Jeff, I would make it a lot thinner so it self levels..

[@NelsonJ1]

It has to be like syrup, pour it all out and use a squeegee.

[@jasonfrance4927]

It should be self leveling so much easier to do

[@JonTheChron]

​@@jasonfrance4927it basically is

[@Mr_Ashley]

I need you in the UK!

[@seanfrick1745]

Jeff, I want to do this in my garage. Really appreciate your video. What wheel did you use on the grinder?

[@jeffdeshong]

I just used a tuck pointing wheel but a concrete grinding wheel is ideal

[@ThatGrumpyITGuy]

Did you wet the concrete before you poured resurfaced? Maybe help ur work time. Came out pretty good

[@steeltoeboots9591]

Lol i think mines to far gone to save gonna be a complete redo. But this will help on my sidewalks thanks for the vid..👍

[@lucyElaine5656]

So I see this is a year old video, how does it seem to be holding up? I need to do my patio and I'm curious what you think of it

[@jeffdeshong]

I ended up using 1 1/2 bags. I went a little thicker than I planned.

[@IntegraDIY]

Probably would be best to do this early morning, so it’s cool out and not under direct sun light.. would lengthen the time you can work with it. Don’t forget you can apply a water proof coating to make the repair last much longer

[@zozoart]

Unfortunately, the bonding agent used here can be rewet so if you have a slight crack or an entrance somewhere the bond will be lost as the bonding agent rewets. I was having a problem with a project where as the issue would appear later. I stopped using the product to take care of the issue. It says right on the container that it can be rewet.

[@atchmon902]

Can that stuff be used to fill low spots? I got a dip that goes up against my house and holds water. Not good for an all wood construction. Easy to tell it was done cheap. They didnt slope it away from house either. Cracked real bad in the middle too.

[@jeffdeshong]

I would as long as you don’t go too thick

[@atchmon902]

@@jeffdeshong probably would be 3/4 at most. 1/4 at least.

[@paulsccna2964]

Actually it looks damn good.

[@jeffdeshong]

Thank you. Just finished the update video. Should be up later tonight

[@jasonnguyen7999]

This video good education! Jeff can I you recap for slope because my patio the water goes towards to the house ?thank you

[@jeffdeshong]

Thank you. And it would be very hard to make a good slope

[@kevinpoveromo6324]

ive used it my mistake was not mixing enough for the enter job at once .cause discoloration in the slab .

[@robturner7853]

Squeeegeeeee , gl on the rest.....you tried , it only gets better from here

[@PNWlawnguy1973]

Great video. Did you put a sealant on it?

[@jeffdeshong]

Thank you. And no I didn’t.

[@growthmindset2039]

Looks pretty good, Very informative video, how many bags did you use for that section?

[@jeffdeshong]

Thank you. Used 1 1/2 bags for this section.

[@growthmindset2039]

@@jeffdeshong thanks!

[@king8521]

Did ut hold up please update us . Thank you awsome video

[@antoniogonzalezgarcia3182]

Good effort dude! It looks decent.

[@greenpad8629]

Could we get videos of the other sections in the future? Looks really good.

[@jeffdeshong]

Sure, thank you 👍🏻

[@MightyCrazy]

What if you add the bonding solution in the bucket? Would that dry up the concrete super fast?

[@jeffdeshong]

They make other stuff for that. But possibly.

[@WeSaveWe]

Not bad for never having used that material before

[@15DurangoRT]

I use the old school bonding agent. Portland. Bonds a lot better in my opinion.

[@michaelvaughn7137]

Ya and how long before its crcking all up ?!!!!!!!

[@robturner7853]

Rapid-Set !!!

[@Loucas1956]

Is the bonding agent you use a PVA glue?

[@jeffdeshong]

Quickrete concrete bonding

[@Loucas1956]

Ok thanks for your answer and thanks for the video!

[@ThankyouJesus81]

I got the bags of mortar mix instead, wish somebody would do a video on the difference between the two. I think the mortar mix is better if you have a lot of deep cracks.

[@mybleachhouse]

Yeah I dig mortar mix as well and it sets so strong. I think this just has a finer sand grain and plasticizers to make it spread easier.

[@salvor1]

noooo, not mortar mix.

[@boomersD9CAT]

Same here…I add a liquid bonding agent for insurance.

[@ThankyouJesus81]

Looks great

[@jeffdeshong]

Thank you 👍🏻

[@bradley7994]

What do you charge if I can ask I'm up in the north.

[@jeffdeshong]

I wouldn’t do this for a customer

[@harkenm]

Any word on how it fared through winter?

[@jeffdeshong]

QUICKRETE Re-Cap 6 month review kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXOkmYBor7JppqM overall not bad

[@SamsungGalaxy-dc5mq]

How did it hold up structurally?

[@jeffdeshong]

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[@jeffdeshong]

Gets driven on everyday

[@jasonfrance4927]

Why not just use self level motar the pour and put boards around the areas

[@Toomanyprojects1993]

How has it held up?

[@jeffdeshong]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXOkmYBor7JppqM

[@jeffreyplumber1975]

Much Improoved looked like it went on a little dry but Id be totaly lost

[@willymendoza1692]

How does it look after the winter??

[@jeffdeshong]

I’d say fair. About what I expected. I have a few update videos if you want to check them out.

[@ExtremeRecluse]

The instructions say it must be applied with a rubber squeegee. I have concrete resurfacer on my 130 foot long driveway. It was done 15 years ago. Over time it will all break up and look like shit. The only way to fix all of the cracks and spalling is to replace the concrete.

[@flat6fever680]

Truth. This might work for a quick flip or something.

[@boomersD9CAT]

Can you add integral color to Recap ?

[@jeffdeshong]

Not sure honestly. Im betting you could. Might make it slightly weaker.

[@Butters65]

You did a better job, then I would have done.

[@daverupes7022]

Looks great.. but for how long? Thin overlay never lasts especially in environments that freeze and thaw, but nothing lasts forever so it's always a trade off with how much you spend and how long it takes .

[@jackharrington3711]

Not true. I've overlayed a few sidewalks least 6-7 years ago that still look great and I'm in Michigan. Depends on what your using and how u apply it. If u buy cheap home depot shit and apply it wrong like this guy probably wouldn't last thru 1 winter.

[@SS-kg6ns]

@@jackharrington3711 what do you reccomend? How should he apply different, what did he do wrong?

[@williamjackson5942]

@@jackharrington3711 This product is sold by the pro yards as well, do you think the company make good and bad to sell at different outlets? Really?

[@jackharrington3711]

@@williamjackson5942 They don't sell this at any concrete supply company's I've been to or even been referred to this product.

[@kevinpoveromo6324]

a nice drive way paint could finish the job

[@georgestewart4285]

was that just one bag?

[@jeffdeshong]

1 1/2

[@LayLowish1]

But despite what said. I think it looks very nice

[@jeffbarron5500]

save big $$$, do it 1/2 A

[@pamelawilliams2739]

Appreciate 😊I'll be doing my driveway JUST think before ALL thus different types of HAND TOOLS AND DRILLS BK IN THE DAY FOLKS DID IT BY HAND With better quality so Today like Every thing Else Paying more GETTING LESS so it pays to do somethings ourselve

[@jackharrington3711]

Ive been pouring concrete for a living over 30 yrs and some advise Buying cheap home depot products and not preparing the surface right then apply it wrong it won't last few months. Go to concrete supply company, buy a good overlayment product, ask them for directions sheet or read the bag or bucket u get and follow them. This guy didn't do any of it right. Prep your surface right or it won't bond. Powerwash/acetone Use a good glue bonding agent instead of that liquid. Your overlayment should mixed wet and be able to pour it out of bucket and spread it with a squeegee. This isn't that easy for your average homeowner. Just saying

[@mariacarrillo3027]

is this product paintable ?

[@jlateralus21]

Yes

[@rcarioca]

after a year..how is it holding up ? Video please

[@jeffdeshong]

Holding up well. Better than I expected, but definitely not perfect. Video coming soon

[@jaimev840]

It’s good but you broom it after a few minutes

[@VisionCoins3699]

Just from experience and its just me you applied that so wrong.. with resurfacing it should be mixed as directed amd ypu shluld have a water hose next to you to keep concrete saturated... magic towel.. thats my opinion .

[@jackharrington3711]

No that's facts!

[@hiramcoffey9627]

Good try

[@JakePlisskin12]

i swear i thought my payer was on half speed. looks like you did something yourself and learned something along the way. sucks everyone judges like they on american idol nowadays

[@warriorblue63]

You don’t miss this like normal concrete you have to mix it like a syrup and use a squeegee

[@raiderman8431]

thanks for the video bud! Curious how it held up after the 1st winter, i have almost the same thing where my downspout of my gutter flows, how deep was your grind? thanks man

[@jeffdeshong]

Thanks for watching! I have a video after the first winter. Will make another after this winter. Very light grind.

[@Casmige]

So let me get this straight: A regular 4” Thick concrete slab driveway ended up degrading, chipping & spalling… But a 1/8” - 3/8” thick overlay resurfacing product without any adhering products will end up working great & not failing in like a year??. Call me jaded but back in our day we used to call that “lipstick on a pig”. Change my mynd.

[@shem1661]

used to be 25$ a year ago

[@williammitchell2619]

You need two coats. I do it to make a living

[@beckyh8565]

it rippled because you didnt keep it really wet.

[@smellyone4927]

The only way that stuff is going to stay on is to prep the surface properly. You have to remove all of the loose materials you pound on that. It sounds hollow. It's because it separated down below. It's only as good as what it goes on.

[@B34000psi]

Tear it all out..do it right first time

[@donwatts6588]

Mature hour

[@danparisi8093]

You failed to mention several things! What type of blade on grinder? What type of sealer? What type of cement? Nor a very detailed video.

[@jeffdeshong]

Definitely not for you

[@sremail4829]

You skipped a few steps of the process Preparation Process Better results Respect

[@B34000psi]

Sponge it? Post a pic in two winters

[@jimmiecalvert3572]

You would’ve been better off Mixing that in a wheelbarrow and put your bonding agent in the concrete while you’re mixing

[@jeffdeshong]

Disagree completely. But thanks for watching.

[@davidrosenau3136]

You work from corner out and edges out, not into corner. Looks too thick.

[@jeffdeshong]

Thanks for watching

[@hotrod76.]

It wont last no time. It will get hard and start cracking and breaking up. Waste of money

[@ExtremeRecluse]

I want to see it in three years of freeze, thaw, freeze thaw.

[@jeffdeshong]

I’ll keep ya posted

[@danparisi8093]

Also You are supposed to mix like pancake batter and pour it not trowel it. I wish folks would stop making videos of You are guessing.

[@B34000psi]

Poor advice bandaid ..never ladt a winter

[@zacharyferrell7699]

You desperately need to learn how to flat trowel and speed it up dump the whole bucket and go brother than you on to the next one

[@kimklinette6928]

Have you not heard of a magic trowell, we can resurface that in a day. Need to learn the righit way. Lol rookie

[@jeffdeshong]

You can’t even spell trowel correctly lol

[@wesleywilliams8129]

Seems like u used the wrong tools. People don't usually use hand trawl.

[@jackharrington3711]

We do depends on area and product were using