If you have a concrete subfloor, start by sweeping any dry debris from the entire area. ... Fill any cracks with a concrete sealant, which you'll apply like caulk, or a concrete patching compound.

Question: I have tried with little success to patch several areas of my concrete steps, driveway and sidewalk. After a year or so, the patch material either crumbles or detaches from the concrete ...

This botched concrete repair might be traced to poor eyesight, poor skills or an I-don’t-care attitude. The truck keys, fob and Mike Mulligan charm are for scale. (Tim Carter/Tribune Content Agency) ...

You could use a concrete patching product to fill the divots, but in this case, it's smarter to use a resurfacing material. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 61°F.

The repair stood out like a large scar you might see on a person’s face. I grimaced peering at it. If only the person had read some of my past columns, the sidewalk would have looked so much better.

Sat., Nov. 2, 2024 This botched concrete repair might be traced to poor eyesight, poor skills or an I-don’t-care attitude. The truck keys, fob and Mike Mulligan charm are for scale.