How To Resurface A Badly Damaged Concrete Walkway

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In this video I'm resurfacing a very badly damaged concrete sidewalk.
The concrete is spalled, pitted and salt damaged to a point where it may be better to just break it out and re-pour new. But I'm going to show you how you can fix concrete that's this damaged in case you need to fix or resurface your sidewalk, patio, or walkway.
The basic steps are as follows:
Step 1 0:01 Evaluate the concrete to come up with a plan
Step 2 0:10 Prep the concrete
Step 3 7:40 Patch the bad areas
Step 4 15:19 Resurface the concrete
These are the basic steps I use when I'm asked to repair a concrete walkway like this one.
There are some more little details in between these steps you'll see in the video but this formula will get it done in most cases.
I'm using Rapid Set Cement All and Mortar MIx for my repairs and resurfacing on this project. These materials are available to most of you through Home Depot.
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[oldguysurfer]

As a remodeling contractor for the past forty years I've had to do just about every trade on my projects at one time or another. Your stressing of the importance of complete, methodical preparation to a good finish product is spot on. I also really appreciate the way you go through each step to really help the diy-er or trade person understand the whole process. To be honest, I wish I'd had your video help twenty-five years ago - it would've saved me a lot of grief!

[tacticalretreat]

After an hour of youtube videos on resurfacing its good to see really badly damaged concrete and no music but instruction and commentary had to hit the sub button

[pauldormont]

Your videos are saving my bacon. They enable me to complete projects at my home that I would never have tackled without your instruction. For a retired, disabled vet, this is a huge help in maintaining both property value and keeping a roof over my head. Thanks!

[E-Kat]

This is a tutorial in making a good quality instructional videos as well.
No gimmicks, no music, just the information I was looking for plus list of tools used .
Perfect video.
Thank you so much.

[LBC-PNW]

As a fairly handy woman I want to thank you for your complete thoroughness in this video. Hands down the best concrete resurfacing video I've seen 👍🏻

[jennlizzy]

I have watched a dozen concrete repair video and today I found yours; GREAT job. The pace was slow enough to see all the detail, as is the quality of the videotography it's self. You were staight forward with the materials info and the best way to use them. I feel like I can successfully tackle some concrete issues around my 50 yr old home with this information. Thank you.

[scottoppelt]

I have 35 years in the rehab business, Best video I have seen before, how to and ending, , nice work

[hogsandsooners]

I really appreciate the voice-over narration as it is easy to understand and eliminates the need for on-screen editing due to misspeak. Really easy to understand information from a true master of the trade and not just a glorified do-it-yourselfer. I have a sidewalk and driveway in need of some crack repair and resurfacing, so this information will be invaluable. Thank you.

[craigbruce]

Mike I can't thank you enough...my walkway was similar to the one in the video...so I went to Home Depot here in Canada and bought the materials you used and did everything you said in the Video.I AM BLOWN AWAY, LOOKS FANTASTIC.Thank you so much.

[dalehammond]

This is the most thorough concrete repair video I've ever seen. If you guys were in this area I'd hire you in a minute. We're elderly and can't afford a total repair job on our small but super bad sidewalk. But I think we could handle this next summer due to your excellent step-by-step video. Thanks

[Rancorous_Redwood]

Got to give you props for PPE and dust mitigation. I've seen commercial and highway jobs not caring about their guys as much.

[richardpotenza]

This informed me why I prefer to hire a pro. You have the tools, know the materials and how fast or slow to go, make everything look great, and clean up the job so it looks great! Plus, you don’t get sidetracked and you finish in a short time. Nice job!

[shannonurban]

Thank for doing a voice over explanation. I've come across a LOT of videos with 10 minutes of talking and then....nothing while the work is being done. Great help!

[bilmoe]

I always use bonding adhesive both in the mix and on the surface instead of just water. Both of these materials hold up great. If you find this isn't working for you, chances are you didn't prep enough. I've got patches in high salt areas that are 10+ years old.

[erinmcquade]

The affordability of the product, preparation details explained clearly, and demonstrating that full demolition and repour was not necessary! Beautiful! Teaching people how to maintain weathered surfaces is so environmentally friendly. Good teaching tools!

[MrHhand]

My first time doing a concrete resurface and I've searching Youtube for instructions. This video is by far the most informative. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[MrBlaser]

Never seen one of those "kneeling creepers" with built in knee pads. Too cool. So wish I had one throughout all my past building construction days. What a life-saver.

[bobaboey]

Excellent video. Learned more from this video than any other. Resurfaced my 22 year old patio. Looks brand new.

[Dr.Meola]

Great job guys looks good. I own a medium-sized excavating company and do a lot of masonry work. What I find that works really well to speed up a concrete repair job like that. Is when I start spreading the resurfacing material. I start off by using a 24 or 36 in black rubber squeegee. Give it a shot you might like it you did a good job without it anyways.

[healsinger]

This is one of the best and informative videos on resurfacing concrete that I've seen. I've viewed quite a few over the years. Thank you for providing so many details on the process as the job is being done. Drying time, type of product, wet the old surface but not too wet etc...important nuances that come with experience. This process can stave off a very expensive project for a few years when there are other priorities.