Concrete Wall Resurfacing

Section off work areas no larger than 144 square feet 13 4 square meters.

Concrete wall resurfacing.

Think of this as just applying stucco to the concrete. Fill in any cracks and gaps with concrete resurfacer. Use resurfacer for cracks 1 8 inch wide. Smooth out with a putty knife.

Fill the recesses with resurfacer and smooth with a finish trowel. Blend with a paddle mixer attached to a corded drill. For cracks 1 2 inch wide fill in with concrete repair caulk. Combine 1 part water with 7 parts resurfacer in a 5 gallon bucket.

It is also a good idea to periodically resurface a concrete wall to keep it strong and looking new. Besides being more cost effective than replacing the slab you can resurface your concrete in a single day. Mix concrete resurfacer according to instructions on the bag. However you may need to resurface such a wall due to damage caused by weather neglect poor installation ground movement or age.

It s essential that control joints and expansion joints are maintained. Insert the repair caulk tube into a caulking gun to squeeze out the agent. You just mix up some sand a little hydrated lime and portland cement and. Use weather stripping or duct tape to prevent the concrete resurfacer from spilling into the joints.

Deeply spalled concrete can be repaired with a concrete overlay. While the concrete is damp mix up enough resurfacer to fill any divots. Replacing an entire concrete retaining wall can be a very arduous and expensive project.