Concrete Question

[MLimpert]

I had my driveway replaced last fall. It was a windy day when they poured, and a few leaves snuck into the mix and got brushed under. Now that it has frozen and thawed many times, the concrete has flaked off of where the leaves were in a couple spots. These areas have 1/16" divots in them in the shape of the leaves that were in there. Does anyone have any hot ideas on how to patch this up and make it look good next spring? I'd like to match the broomed look that is there if possible.



Thanks in Advance!

 

[ROADWARRIOR]

My garage floor had the same thing happen.

 

[AMerrill]

I have fixed brigdes with this mix that is 2 parts portland cement and 1 part play sand. Mix it that way in a bucket dry. Take some after it is mixed and put it in another bucket not all of it. Add a little water to it don't add too much water you can't take the water out after it is add so start with little water and you can add more if you needed it. Mix tell it is creamy then it ready to put it on.



First get the spot wet with a little water not too much other wise it will hut you went you add the wet mudd. Add the mudd then flat it off let it set for a min or two then that some of the dry mix and put it on the top.



This is for a dryer they call it. Then use a old sock or a old cloth that has nothing on it because it can bring it off agin. Back too what I was saying put the cloth in your hand and gently rub it down flat. They also make stuff that you can buy at most hardware stores but allot of time the colors don't look like the concrete when put on they can be lighter.



If you don't want to use the dryer mix then put it on and take a broom and gently run it over make sure that no one steps in it sorry that it is so long didn't want to miss anything.



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Allan

 

[fest3er]

My garage floor had the same thing happen.

Loctite® Fixmaster® Magna-Crete - Product - Henkel

 

[MLimpert]

Thanks for the advice guys!



Allan, When you say portland cement, is there a particular product that I should buy?



fest3er, How do you think the color would match on the loctite product? Is it something I would be able to broom some texture into before it dries?



- Matt

 

[AMerrill]

Portland cement is a type of cement that is used for concrete around here. Don't hold me to this but I think that it is used all over the country hope it is right for you.



Allan

 

[kowaliga]

Assuming you didn't add a coloring agent in the original 'leafy' pour, a three part portland cement ( grey color and powdery in 50 lb bags ) one part sand ( no rocks ) with enough water to create a 'creamy peanut butter' consistency will be what you need. Wet the area, so not to dry your 'butter' too quickly, but not so much water to puddle. Apply the mix and trowel level with existing surface. Let the patch dry to the extent you can't dimple it with your finger, and then gently 'broom' it to match the surrounding surface texture. When completely dry, the color should be an off-white grey. Don't pour concrete if temperature will go below freezing before the patch can dry ( one day at least ) .

 

[MLimpert]

Sounds great. I'll try it when it gets warm! (might be a while )

 

[Jetpilot]

Neil,



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Doug Smith

 

[HOBrian]

Just a thought, but how about a wire wheel on an angle grinder and use that to get the brush look and you need not worry about the cement???