How To Fix / Resurface Damaged Concrete Sidewalk | DIY

Repairing Cracked or Broken concrete sidewalk with Quikrete Re-Cap.

I'm sure most people don't have concrete as damaged as what I was repairing but I figured if these steps can work for me, they should work for you! If you have any helpful tips for resurfacing or "Re-Capping" concrete sidewalks and patios please let me know in the comments! Thanks for watching!

Materials and Supplies:

How to Fix Cracked Concrete
How to Repair Damaged Sidewalk
Concrete Re-Cap
Concrete Resurface

Thanks for watching!!
___________________________________________________________________
ADD ME ON:
___________________________________________________________________
Thanks for watching!
-Mike Montgomery
MODERN BUILDS

Hi, My name is Mike Montgomery and I'm a MAKER; a designer, builder, and full-time content creator. Accessibility is my focus with Modern Builds, not simply accessibility of designs, but accessibility in materials, information, and projects themselves. I've focused on creating furniture and DIY projects that are simple enough that any beginner maker can accomplish, yet interesting enough that any expert might be inspired. Building and making is becoming less and less of an exclusive hobby and profession. My goal is to reduce that separation even further.

[Ellsswhere]

Be the hero the internet needs and give us an update in 1 year. Do it for the content!

[ModernBuilds]

Tomorrow I'm releasing the full "Curb appeal" renovation episode where I transform the entire front of the income property renovation! Stay tuned for that where you can see how I fixed the sidewalk after it froze and cracked during the repair process!!! Thanks a million for the support!

[funguyfirst]

I've done this a couple times with a concrete resurfacer and it looks great when first done, but it just didn't last for me. I got maybe 4-5 years out of it until it started wearing on spots and discoloring. Thanks for making the video.

[quilleymemory]

A repour would have been simpler but that’s not why I’m here. There are a ton of slab making videos. I like that you tried something new.

[Mebeknob]

Yeah hindsight just pouring a new slab would’ve probably have been better considering a the condition of that slab. But this was a very useful video and it’s nice to see how far this product can go!

[patbird]

Nice work Mike. Its not easy resurfacing concrete . You did a decent job for a first timer.

[inspiringbuilds]

I understand the test, but replacing the slab would have saved a ton of time and held up better long term. The white painted brick was a nice touch and it all looks good. I hope it holds up well for you. 👍

[harisdiz.]

While i would agree with some of the comments regarding the complete replacement, what you've done was great experience for future reference. Perhaps next time use the recommended primer ratio and pour a lot of it so it would penetrate deeper. It creates flex and proofing.

[denvernow]

With that major crack I wonder if the lower side will settle even further and just end up causing all of your work to just break in half again. It's not a large slab. I'd have just replaced the entire thing with a newly compacted subgrade.

[tangamanga]

It looks 💯% better than before. I have a driveway that has minor salt damage. Going to follow your advice. I noticed that you painted your planters white. What products did you use? My house is brick siding and I want to paint it white but I don't know where to start.

[SkyeSalindar]

Holy crap this came out awesome! Removing the old slab and making a new one I think would have taken more physically exhausting work. This repair is something I'd be able to do/assist with. I can't technically use power tools or lift heavy buckets due to health reasons, but I'd be able to use the brush and clean up anything that spills over the sides

[nickwilkerson]

This is awesome! I’ve done similar projects before, after 30 days you should seal it and it will last a lot longer

[MrMikeTV]

People keep saying that he would have been better off by pouring a new slab; what if pouring a new slab isn't within your budget? If your car breaks down, you'd probably be better off just buying a new car, right?

[rhodakozak]

Thanks for keeping this process simple!
I'm a first time home owner and I have a walkway that is so chipped, it isn't funny! I had been dreading this task, but seeing someone else do it, it looks feasible!

[davidzamudio]

I would build a fence around the place not higher than 1/2 inch to get a leveled surface, but if your surface require more than 1/2 I'd suggest to use a steel grille attached to the surface previously clean and ready to pour the 1st concrete patch mix, then the bonding adhesive and then the resurfacing mix.

[boyshanks]

My porch slab has shallow spalling due to salt damage from many years ago. Do you think this technique would work on more shallow repairs? Great job!! 👏 👏

[adoarch]

Great DIY for homeowners!! Keep up the great work

[RDZ]

Tear out and replace for sure would’ve been easier and produce better results but you did a great job for a first time using these finicky rapid set materials

[trxe]

Nice work, I am hoping these two products work on my slab. Got a 9x12 slab I am working with that is in bad shape. Just need a flat surface to build on, heard good things about re-cap.

[unikornkontroller]

Late to the party but I agree with others that replacing the slab would've been a better long-term fix and probably faster/easier to achieve.

The biggest issue is that big crack in the middle. It will reappear next winter as the soil freezes. That said, it looks great and serves as proof that you can resurface horrible-looking concrete. It's just that it can require constant upkeep as the old concrete continues to potentially deteriorate.