Step 5: If the customer would like a colored overlay, an acid- or water-based stain can be applied to it.
After you have finished cleaning the driveway, look for cracks or areas that are deeply spalled. Make sure to patch any such areas with patching compounds. To remove any water remaining, hose down your driveway until it is saturated. This cools down your slab and keeps the water from escaping the concrete resurfacer. You should now take a moment and consider the weather. Resurfacers must cure at temperatures above 50 degrees Fahrenheit, for eight hours, or above freezing, for 24 hours. If you have these conditions in mind, you can move on to the next phase.
Yes. Oil stains should be removed before any repair work, staining, or resurfacing of concrete can be performed. Learn how to get rid of oil stains in concrete.
There are many ways to fix minor and major defects in your driveway, provided it is structurally sound.
Once it is dry, pour the resurfacer into a mixing bucket and lay down strips about one foot in width. You can then spread the resurfacer across the driveway using a long-handled shovel. After the concrete has set for five minute, you can apply a nonslip sealant with a wide-head concrete scrubber. If you want a uniform look, continue to move the broom around the work area. Make sure that every stroke is directed in the exact same direction.
This concrete driveway overlay was inspired in part by a garden filled with bamboo plants.
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