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.

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) ...

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 ...

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. 33°F.

Right now in West Des Moines, the westbound lanes of Westown Parkway from West Lakes Parkway to 50th Street are closed for concrete patching. A detour is in place.

The Schönox FP, one-part filling and priming compound, allows flooring professionals to prime and fill substrates in one step. The company also launched a 10-lb. bag version of Schönox HS Sturdy.

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.