How to Fill in Cracks in Concrete

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    In this video I demonstrate how to prepare cracks in concrete to be filled and how to actually fill them so they are water tight.
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Komentáře • 514

  • @markanders250
    @markanders250 Před 4 lety +47

    I had similar cracks in the sidewalk. I filled them in with epoxy mixed with sand and then applied a thin layer of concrete to level out the square of broken and unlevel sidewalk. Looks like a new pour and still looks good with no cracks after 2 years.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 4 lety +4

      Sounds like a good plan. Only thing I could see going wrong is that concrete cracking if it all shifts again. Not flexible. But the jury's still out on this Quikrete stuff. I'm going to do a review on it after a year.

    • @AymanA24
      @AymanA24 Před rokem

      what kind of sand?

  • @genecarden780
    @genecarden780 Před 2 lety +20

    I have made these repairs professionally for over 40 years. Well done. I have only a few suggestions/comments. 1. The backer rod provides proper depth control and proper profile to the bottom of the sealant. So technically the backer rod needs to fit snuggly. ( this is only a technicality and many professionals will do what you did it will affect sealant performance but in this instance I doubt it will be significant) I understand you do not have a wide selection of backer rod.
    2.Since you took the time to get the correct backer and prepped the cracks correctly I would have not used a consumer product but would have used a professional quality sealant made for just such applications like Vulkem45SSL . And I would have primed the joint bonding surfaces.Also while tooling the joint is not mandatory it forces the sealant into contact with the bonding surface. These are the only differences between what you did and a high quality professional installation. These are all pretty nit picky issues. Very well done. After seeing the results after one year it is kinda what I should expected from a consumer product.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for the input and wisdom!

    • @warwickclark2143
      @warwickclark2143 Před rokem +2

      great vid and super comment - gold star CZcams moment. thanks @gene & @FiF

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před rokem

      @@warwickclark2143 No problem!

    • @JackJensenTrader
      @JackJensenTrader Před rokem

      Good feedback, @Gene Carden. Using this product (not sure if Vulkem45SSL has the same viscosity or not), with it being so "watery", how would one tool it in? Also, to "prime the joint", would that be etching it with muriatic acid?

    • @genecarden780
      @genecarden780 Před rokem +1

      @@JackJensenTrader The product I mentioned is self leveling. To tool self leveling all you have to do is very lightly run something like an old butter knife down the center.VERY LIGHTLY which will do 2 things. 1 it will make the sealant push a little more against the sides of the joint promoting better adhesion.2 it will make the sealant rise up VERY slightly(it will run right back down) but now the top of the sealant will be very slightly concave instead of slightly convex. I’m talking very slightly raising the sides of the sealant. Basically just breaking the surface tension.
      Professional grade sealants have primers specific to the product. Usually an amber liquid, that you apply with a small paint brush( 1/2” chip brush)

  • @timkuhlmann4246
    @timkuhlmann4246 Před 3 lety +46

    Someone mentioned using play sand instead of backer rod. You can also dump play sand on the final layer of filler, let it dry 12 hours, brush away the excess and the final finish looks more like concrete than the dried filler.

  • @jpaleas
    @jpaleas Před 2 lety +11

    Thank you for the product review and the one year follow up! It’s really great to have the knowledge of different products and be able to make comparisons and decisions of what to use !

  • @robertorodriguez8077
    @robertorodriguez8077 Před 3 lety +5

    That stuff is very good. I sealed a crack 3-4 years ago, maybe longer, and it's still holding very nicely.

  • @aaronbeard4834
    @aaronbeard4834 Před 4 lety +21

    Cheers mate. Been wanting to know the best way to repair a large crack in my patio. Very hot summers here in Australia. Keep up the good work.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 4 lety +2

      Thank you, sir. Hope it works out well for you.

  • @guitarmike6757
    @guitarmike6757 Před 2 lety +9

    We do this exact method at work,but we also use a primer from BASF that has sulfur in it that etches into the concrete the sealant will never pull up or pull away from either side of the crack when concrete shifts again after winter it’s an amazing product any brickyard carries it👍👍👍

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 2 lety

      Very interesting. Thanks for the input!

    • @eponymousIme
      @eponymousIme Před 2 lety +2

      Do you have any links to that product? Are you saying that you lay down the BASF primer first and then put the filler material on top of that?

  • @RB54DaBears
    @RB54DaBears Před 4 lety +10

    Great video brother, thanks for sharing hopefully it's still holding up well? Can't wait for the 1 year review

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 4 lety +10

      Thank you brother, I appreciate it. Here's my review so far. The stuff does what the bottle says. It says it works on cracks up to a half inch, and it does. All my cracks that are a half inch or so or smaller look good. I pushed it a little and put it in cracks that were about an inch or even a little bigger. Its struggling a bit in those. A few cracks. The drought towards the end of the summer did a number on the big cracks. Full review coming next summer.

  • @aldiminico6513
    @aldiminico6513 Před 2 lety +8

    I’ve tried them all. slab concrete filler in a tube worked best for me. Going on three years without any issues 👍

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for the tip.

    • @genecarden780
      @genecarden780 Před rokem +1

      @@fixitFlip use a good commercial quality polyurethane sealant designed for traffic areas .I have many examples that are still in good shape after 20 years or more. (though the sun has bleached the color and lightened it. ) Most of theses examples are public walks that get more foot traffic in one day than a residence gets in 5 years.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před rokem

      @@genecarden780 Great input as always, Gene.

  • @ShreddedBacon
    @ShreddedBacon Před 4 lety +5

    Thank you for the demonstration!

  • @FF-qw5qs
    @FF-qw5qs Před 4 lety +22

    I would recommend sprinkling some of the dust from the concrete over the repaired cracks to blend it in.

  • @sharons9773
    @sharons9773 Před 2 lety +2

    You're a good thorough worker. I like that!

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you, Sharon. I try to be!

  • @Irenef7
    @Irenef7 Před 4 lety +6

    thanks for the email regarding filling in the cracks in cement1!! great...very explicit!

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 4 lety +1

      No problem!

    • @kelvynmendez2178
      @kelvynmendez2178 Před 4 lety +1

      Fix it Flip mr. Fix it can I have your email to send you a
      Picture of my brick step in the porch that have some cracking?

    • @Irenef7
      @Irenef7 Před 4 lety

      @@kelvynmendez2178 emailirenef7@gmail.com thanks

  • @maryjomoore321
    @maryjomoore321 Před 4 lety +8

    Have watched multiple crack repair videos; yours is what I am going to use. I am mediocre handy, can’t squat and have an unusual way of trying to get up once I sit or get down: it will probably be a 5 fbomb I for me: multiple cracks need filling:
    Thanks for this video!

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 4 lety +1

      Glad I could help, Mary Jo. Good luck with the project and I hope you have to have to drop as few F-bombs as possible. lol

  • @susanminke845
    @susanminke845 Před 2 lety +2

    I really enjoyed this video because doing my drive way I spent about 100$ and now the crack is up higher the cement moved if I would of known about that filler it would of saved me probably busting up the whole slab of the drive way which is a easy grand dang thank you

  • @ZSchrink
    @ZSchrink Před 3 lety +3

    Interesting stuff! Hopefully this saves me a contractor visit!!

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 3 lety +1

      That's the goal! Do it yourself and save the money!

  • @donnanewsum965
    @donnanewsum965 Před 3 lety +3

    Just what I need.have to try this.thank you.

  • @morettabeason8278
    @morettabeason8278 Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks very good even could follow your instructions 👍

  • @kennyplay5982
    @kennyplay5982 Před 3 lety +2

    I have a poured patio 12' along side of a concrete walk, and the gap is around 3/4". There was tar type material concrete guy put in but it desintergrated. I'm thinking to use a gray type flexible goo. Any ideas what I should do first and and then afterwards? Thank you

  • @sharonjohnson1789
    @sharonjohnson1789 Před rokem +2

    I used my leaf blower and forced the cement down further and so I would not need to come back the next day to refill the cracks, That cement crack filler works very well. The bottle is too fat for my hands so I used the red plastic ketchen container and kept filling it up. The ketchup bottle has the prefect neck to it
    Did not need to redo very much the next day. Three years later I needed to fill a few areas. after I blew the debri away with the blower. It took me a few minutes to get the leaf blower the prefect speed I needed to force the crack filler in. But using the blower also gets you standing again just in time. I also used the car roller to ease around and put my stuff on the shelf of car roller. And then you can use the blower if it gets hot. Three ways to use that one tool. Every crack you get on a slab can be traced back to water is causing it. So I find that problem so no more cracks. Maintaince 101 thanks for the video

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před rokem

      Very cool tricks. Thanks for the input. Always love hearing new ideas!

  • @andrewc6385
    @andrewc6385 Před 2 lety +3

    Yo. Great info. And i appreciate the PPE. Way to go, brother

  • @hp3078
    @hp3078 Před rokem +1

    Great step by step video; best one I’ve seen

  • @Logan-ns7uj
    @Logan-ns7uj Před 2 lety +2

    great video and ideas I have some large cracks in my concrete that I need fixing - interesting how you fill the larger ones

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 2 lety

      Thanks. Good luck with the project.

  • @Greensky02
    @Greensky02 Před rokem

    I'm filling cracks in my basement this morning before the new carpet goes down but the liquid filler that I'm using is coming out thick like clay. It was working just fine prior, coming out as pure liquid for the first 2 minutes of use. I tried warming it up which did help it flow better with less viscosity for a very limited time. I tried googling "Crack filler coming out like clay" and other similar search terms but not a single article came up in relation to that.

  • @atimko123
    @atimko123 Před 4 lety +9

    Very good product. I've found that Old string, shoe laces and rope is a good backer alternative

  • @wewanttobefree41
    @wewanttobefree41 Před 4 lety +6

    I used the same filler that you used and after a year it cracked, I found out that I was supposed to use a flexible filler you can also put some sand or powered concrete on it to hide the filler but you have to put the powered concrete on when the filler is still tacky , it will not completely hide it but it will not look so bad

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 4 lety +1

      The filler I use in the video is very flexible and bendable when fully cured. One-year review video coming up in a month or so.

  • @libertarian1637
    @libertarian1637 Před 3 lety +15

    I like the Sika branded fillers, they have 1 and 2 part systems that go in a caulk gun; they hold up better, are thicker, and install in 1 day. The 2 part system sets within an hour and is similar to epoxy; it is the strongest sealer and stays flexible enough to not crack/split out but is more expensive than 1 part solutions.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for the tips. I may try the Sika next time. A lot of people have been giving them strong recommendations in my comments.

    • @markrushton4631
      @markrushton4631 Před 3 lety +3

      I am the same as you ,i live in Aus to,{sun shine state} ihave found out that you must fill the full depth of the crack ,usually the the full depth of the slab with a liquid to just not the top . I are using GRIPSET BETTA concrete crack filler.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 3 lety +1

      @@markrushton4631 Thanks for the tips.

    • @novajaylen5296
      @novajaylen5296 Před 3 lety

      Instablaster...

  • @JimVincitore
    @JimVincitore Před 2 lety +1

    GREAT VIDEOS. VERY COOL. THANK YOU!

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 2 lety

      No problem! Thanks for the kind words!

  • @ramonal4648
    @ramonal4648 Před 3 lety +3

    Are you kidding? I had a guy give me an estimate which included ripping out the existing driveway and lay out a new cement. Thanks so much 👏🏾👏🏾.
    I’m taking your method and I’ll repaint the driveway a dark gray with glitter sand on top.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 3 lety

      Ha ha, that will save you a lot of money!

  • @fuyu5979
    @fuyu5979 Před 3 lety +2

    Found ur video interesting n informative . Will try ur techniques to fill the cracks on my driveway. New subscriber because of this video. Kudos for vid. Anticipating ur next one.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for the kind words and for the subscribe!

  • @ismailkhan7755
    @ismailkhan7755 Před rokem +2

    Thank you very much for sharing ❤

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před rokem

      No problem. Here is the 1 year follow up: czcams.com/video/DzJDun6xDpc/video.html&lc=UgyJoGVgAsnXc2QgOoN4AaABAg

  • @michaeltucker1191
    @michaeltucker1191 Před 2 lety +2

    Great video. Very very helpful

  • @gybx4094
    @gybx4094 Před 4 lety +1

    Just what I needed to know. It's another summer project this year.
    Downloaded. Thanks.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 4 lety +1

      No problem. Glad I could help!

  • @andymcguire8674
    @andymcguire8674 Před 2 lety +1

    Easy enough. Thank you!

  • @djratino
    @djratino Před 2 lety +3

    I've always used a runny mortar mix to fix cracks. If there's lots of expansion, it keeps cracking out. I have used a diamond saw and cut 1" wide slots where cracks are. The bond is much better than a thin spot. If it looks ugly, I use a resurfacing vinyl added topping mix. The city refuses to repair walks where I live. It actually has to be a hole before they'll do anything.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 2 lety

      Sounds like you have a good system down.

  • @KeyFobRob
    @KeyFobRob Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks again!!

  • @neildavid9161
    @neildavid9161 Před 2 lety +1

    good to see you wearing knee pads, alot of concrete people dont bother but after i used them once i havent looked back, ACC would like it too,thats new zealands, accident compenstion corporation

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 2 lety

      Interesting. They will definitely save you some wear and tear.

  • @robertbarnes8264
    @robertbarnes8264 Před 3 lety +1

    Great thanks for the tip.

  • @wfarmer39
    @wfarmer39 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks Flip!

  • @markhicks3227
    @markhicks3227 Před 2 lety +10

    I believe the sand method is still probably the best method for filling in some of the cracks up to a point. But Home Depot and Lowe's call it caulk Saver in the weatherstripping section. Only commercial companies call it backer rod and can be purchased up to 1 in in diameter for large openings. Great for when you are doing window and door replacements and have large openings to fill instead of that gooey foam stuff!

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 2 lety

      Never tried the sand before but that makes sense.

    • @genecarden780
      @genecarden780 Před rokem +3

      @@fixitFlip sand is a bad idea for filling the joint. Guaranteed the shorten the life expectancy of the sealant. Stick with the backer rod. I have had to remove and replace miles of sealant that failed because they used sand. Also backer rod is available from 1/4” up to 4” No one understands that backer rod is not just filler material.It gives the sealant the proper profile that is critical to long sealant life.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před rokem +2

      @@genecarden780 Thanks for the expert input, Gene.

  • @knuckle47
    @knuckle47 Před 3 lety +1

    Ran to Amazon...being delivered next week...thanks

  • @KeyFobRob
    @KeyFobRob Před 5 lety +2

    Well done

  • @athenecreative7769
    @athenecreative7769 Před 3 lety +6

    Put a layer of fine sand under the backer first, in areas where the rod wont quite fill, and smaller sections where it wont fit.

  • @djjoeykmusic
    @djjoeykmusic Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great video
    Thank you so much

  • @YyYy-nl4kc
    @YyYy-nl4kc Před 3 lety +3

    Good job well done

  • @michaellyons3643
    @michaellyons3643 Před 3 lety +4

    Thanks for the lesson I'm going to try this around my swimming pool which has a few cracks.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 3 lety

      No problem, and good luck with the project!

    • @michaellyons3643
      @michaellyons3643 Před 3 lety +1

      I'm not sure if this will stick as I have used concrete stain which is almost warn off.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 3 lety +1

      @@michaellyons3643 I think it will, just be sure to chase any tiny cracks to give it more surface to stick to

    • @michaellyons3643
      @michaellyons3643 Před 3 lety +1

      @@fixitFlip thanks again I really enjoyed the video...great job.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 3 lety

      @@michaellyons3643 Thank you!

  • @davem3789
    @davem3789 Před 3 lety +8

    If you fill in the bottom with sand it will seal better than backer rod. Then sprinkle silica sand on top while sealant is wet will produce a better match to concrete.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 3 lety

      Good tips!

    • @al70127
      @al70127 Před 2 lety

      What's the reason you use normal sand to fill and silica on top, as opposed to silica for fill and regular sand for top, silica for both fill and top, or regular sand for fill and top?

    • @davem3789
      @davem3789 Před 2 lety

      @@al70127 you could do that. Silica sand is more expensive.

    • @al70127
      @al70127 Před 2 lety

      @@davem3789 what advantage does silica sand have over regular sand?

    • @davem3789
      @davem3789 Před 2 lety +1

      @@al70127 better appearance match to cured concrete.

  • @davefoc
    @davefoc Před rokem +2

    I've used sand that I pound into the cracks so that it leaves about a quarter inch for the filler. I like it better because it provides a flatter slot for the filler which IMO makes it easier to fill to the level of the concrete. I've had better long term results with the sand as well. The filler is amazingly long lasting but uneven filling can lead to premature failure if it gets too thin.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před rokem

      I've seen several people mention that method here in the comments, and some people arguing against it! Lot of ways to skin a cat I guess.

  • @williamcody5271
    @williamcody5271 Před 3 lety +7

    I have used this very same product from Lowe's. Instead of the backer rod I used play sand, it's much cheaper. pour it into the crack up to about 3/16 of an inch below the surface. Use a chip brush or cheap paint brush to sweep away any excess. The sand fills the crack better, reducing reapplication. Also I have found no need to 'chase' the cracks.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 3 lety +1

      Hmmm...very interesting.

    • @jeffreyzhuang2729
      @jeffreyzhuang2729 Před 3 lety +1

      It will not last long if you didn't chase it and the crack will open again I guess.

  • @kalobduff1206
    @kalobduff1206 Před 3 lety +3

    Use a moist sponge to level it out. It looks so much better.

  • @knuckles1006
    @knuckles1006 Před 4 lety +5

    For backer rod to do its job it needs to be wider than the crack it is going in. To stop the liquid crack filler from just flowing past the backer rod it needs to fit tightly in the crack. For a .50 inch wide crack you need to use .75 inch wide backer rod. Most crack repair jobs require several sizes of backer rod. Backer rod is cheap so have several sizes on hand. For a project idea, how about resurfacing that area.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 4 lety

      Yes, that's why I put the caption on the screen to "use whatever size backer rod fits SNUGLY in place." But that is a good idea to have several sizes on hand. And resurfacing is a good idea. Currently in the middle of a retaining wall project on the other side of my house.

  • @e.v.gf.p1621
    @e.v.gf.p1621 Před 4 lety +14

    REMEMBER U MUST HAVE A CLEAN CRACK....LOL i was cracking up bro :-)

  • @seshachary5580
    @seshachary5580 Před 2 lety +1

    very nice thank you

  • @peggycantfil4390
    @peggycantfil4390 Před 4 lety +2

    Can I use this method to fix leaks bubbling up in many spots in seams in what is now a concrete floor where there used to be only dirt - looks not important, just dryness - in a utility room during heavy rains or when ground is saturated. I had about 5' of additional height space dug out where only 4' already existed. Space was dug out beneath an annex room which was attached to the the main house. Annex room sat on footers with just dirt underneath while main house foundation sunk the additional 5' below the annex room foundation on one side of annex room. After floor was dug out, contractor put in concrete floor which connected with roughly bordered block and concrete foundation of main house; plus, the new concrete walls placed under old footers that already existed on three sides of annex room. There are no large visible cracks anywhere in floor. There is a thin "joint"/seam - maybe more aptly described as overlay where new concrete floor meets concrete of old foundation which I remember as being uneven/not straight. There are many spots when it rains hard/ground saturated, that I can see water rising up through this very small seam. Where the concrete floor meets the newly poured concrete of the new foundation, there appears to be no leakage. The seam I am talking about is tiny (and straight) compared to what you show in this video
    Also, any suggestions for the brick/mortar work in same room. In what is the old brick and mortar on three sides of annex room - below ground level - but on top of original block forming crawl space before dug out to form new room, I can see "streams" of water coming through what must be holes in old mortar during heavy rains. Any suggestions as to how to repair this
    Excellent video. Thanks for help.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 4 lety

      Any type of self-leveling sealant is a good idea for the DIYer for seams between concrete slabs. For the holes in the brick mortar, there are a lot of mortar repair products out there.

  • @poolbob8776
    @poolbob8776 Před 3 lety +1

    Always keep a clean crack...🤣🤣🤣...I'm here all week, Thank You

  • @MrFmiller
    @MrFmiller Před 2 lety +2

    You could use an angle grinder with diamond disc. A disc costs about ten bucks. It saves a lot of time and produces consistent results. The more perpendicular the cut is to the surface the less likely it is that the repair will fail.

  • @Austinn801
    @Austinn801 Před 4 lety +3

    Do you think I could get a way with just using all purpose Bondo on the cracks? I am just looking to fill some cracks in my drive way for the purpose of skateboarding during the quarantine. I know it wont look pretty, but I don't really have the resources to chase the smaller cracks.

  • @beaulong3270
    @beaulong3270 Před 4 lety +6

    Are you able to paint over without noticing the filler? :) wanting to fix some cracks around my pool and paint with a cool sealer.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 4 lety +1

      It can be coated with an acrylic water-based paint, no sooner than 24 hours after the application.

  • @gregbrunnhuber9291
    @gregbrunnhuber9291 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice video with good content and comments. Appreciate the one year follow up. I do have a question … you mention winter … where are you generally … how severe is your winter? Are you UP of Michigan, WV or northern Mississippi. That will help tell the tale on the product, Thank you!

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 2 lety

      Midwest. 90s in summer and below 0 in winter.

  • @PatriotCoinRings
    @PatriotCoinRings Před 3 lety +3

    I did the same thing using the same Quickcreate product and while it may fill the crack, it makes it look as ugly if not uglier than when there was just a crack. Next time around I'll fill it with a pool adhesive to help hold from the slabs pulling apart further, plate sanding the top of the concrete so it's nice and flat and putting a top layer of new concrete. Note that I'm not a concrete guy and don't know if this will work or how long it'll last but something has to be better than the quikrete product that doesn't hide the cracks at all.

  • @dalerussell6677
    @dalerussell6677 Před rokem +1

    Thanks

  • @Germatti13489
    @Germatti13489 Před 4 lety

    I have used this crack seal and I hate that stuff. I hate the look of it. It is messy, looks awful, then gets very flaky. But I have to ask, why you filled in your expansion joints?

  • @Pallidus_Rider
    @Pallidus_Rider Před 3 lety +6

    Found your year later video and will watch now 👍

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 3 lety +1

      Video's been up for a while!
      czcams.com/video/DzJDun6xDpc/video.html&lc=Ugym54Ux9U1d5lmsDkd4AaABAg

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 3 lety +2

      Sorry just noticed you edited your comment!

    • @noemniz2688
      @noemniz2688 Před 3 lety

      @@fixitFlip to p

  • @Brandon_Jackson
    @Brandon_Jackson Před 5 lety +3

    I don’t have concrete in my yard but great video! Thanks!!

  • @wewanttobefree41
    @wewanttobefree41 Před 3 lety +5

    it looks just like mine it looks like crap, I tried using a darker dry concrete just sprinkle it on while the patch is still fluid, and kind of pat it to get it mixed in a little but be careful you just want to coat it so it will not be as light

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 3 lety

      Some other people have mentioned that. So that helped it blend in more?

    • @frankdavidson9675
      @frankdavidson9675 Před 3 lety

      read my comment

  • @sandrajean3109
    @sandrajean3109 Před rokem +2

    Could you take some of the dust particles left after cleaning and top the crackfiller with it ?

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před rokem +1

      Yes a lot of people have suggested that here in the comments!

  • @constitutionalcook4681
    @constitutionalcook4681 Před 4 lety +2

    Can this treatment be stained or painted? I have foundation cracks inside the home and am considering painting the concrete. Thank you.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 4 lety +1

      It can be coated with an acrylic water-based paint, no sooner than 24 hours after the application.

  • @marksaxton5001
    @marksaxton5001 Před 4 lety +3

    What do you do if the sides of the cracks are uneven? If one side is higher than the other? Do you need some kind of mold around the crack before you apply the filler?

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 4 lety

      You would need to use something like Sakrete Top 'N Bond. You can use a trowel to fill the crack and then level it off and feather it down to the lowest spot. That will make a smoother transition.

    • @marksaxton5001
      @marksaxton5001 Před 4 lety +3

      Thanks!

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 4 lety

      @@marksaxton5001 Yep!

  • @dignacarson1354
    @dignacarson1354 Před 3 lety +1

    Than you

  • @johnjohn-ne8fw
    @johnjohn-ne8fw Před 4 lety +1

    Real professional 👌 thx

  • @elisamarro7356
    @elisamarro7356 Před rokem

    Can u explain how to fix cracked bricks at base of the house where it meets floor

  • @petejoseph8257
    @petejoseph8257 Před 4 lety +8

    I used to chase cracks when I was younger.

  • @chieflouie2821
    @chieflouie2821 Před 4 lety +2

    Can I repatch this with same patch material. Mine cracked again.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 4 lety

      Yeah. I responded to your other comment.

  • @aussietaipan8700
    @aussietaipan8700 Před 3 lety +4

    I reckon the job should have been a concrete lift and replacement. Fix the under laying issue before the new concrete layup. Judging by the cracks there was soil expansion under the the center of the slab. Possibly a broken pipe or tree root. Good vid though on cheap sealing technique.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 3 lety

      Thanks yeah the next step would probably be busting it out and pouring in a new slab.

    • @michaellondonxxx4860
      @michaellondonxxx4860 Před 2 lety +1

      Perhaps but this video is about repairing the cracks rather than replacing the entire slab.

  • @Dstealthsniper
    @Dstealthsniper Před 4 lety +15

    Bruh we need an update! Does this work better than the two part components that are really expensive? I have a big gazebo that has similar cracks to yours

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 4 lety +10

      1-year review video coming in just a few weeks!

    • @wilso933
      @wilso933 Před 4 lety +2

      @@fixitFlip is the 1 year review out yet?

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 4 lety +1

      @@wilso933 Coming soon!

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 4 lety

      @@wilso933 Now it is.

    • @eddieimparato
      @eddieimparato Před 4 lety +1

      czcams.com/video/DzJDun6xDpc/video.html - Thanks for the review(s)!

  • @davidjoseph6107
    @davidjoseph6107 Před 2 lety +1

    This is a very helpful video - thank you.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 2 lety

      No problem and thank u for the kind words.

  • @michaellondonxxx4860
    @michaellondonxxx4860 Před 2 lety +1

    I have doubts about using a vacuum cleaner to get dust out of the cracks. The very fine dust could get through the filters and damage the mechanism of the machine. My technique was always to blast dust and dirt out of the cracks with water.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 2 lety

      Yeah, I was just showing different possibilities for people that might have limited tools.

  • @michaellondonxxx4860
    @michaellondonxxx4860 Před 2 lety +2

    Interesting demonstration. A simple and cheap way of filling cracks in concrete is to clean them out and then fill them with a cement rich mortar. I use 1:1 cement and building sand. You can get mortar into finer cracks by making part of the mix more watery so it absorbs in better.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for the input. Always welcome!

    • @HockeyPurist
      @HockeyPurist Před 2 lety +1

      I agree......it is a simple cheap way to fix cracks. My wife would not accept the end result.....although fixed, it doesn't look good. Trade is $$$ versus aesthetics. I love these CZcams content folks....they help me figure shit out! TY to the Fix It Flip crew too!

    • @michaellondonxxx4860
      @michaellondonxxx4860 Před 2 lety +1

      @@HockeyPurist The resulting fix looks rather colour differentiated at first but as the area is exposed to rain and dirt, the contrast fades. That said, these resin fillers look different to the concrete also, although I accept that the result is tidier. Maybe consider telling the wife that the money saved can be spent on luxuries like hand bags 😉

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 2 lety

      Right on, Jack!

  • @tammycullum6391
    @tammycullum6391 Před 2 lety +1

    What do you suggest to use to fill in black top cracks in driveways ? Thank you in advance

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 2 lety

      You can buy this same product, but intended for blacktop. But in all honesty I have never used it.

  • @abduljabber4187
    @abduljabber4187 Před 2 lety +1

    Now I am at DOHS, Mohakhali, Dhaka-1206. How can I achieve this chemical & instrument. Whats will be its price. Please inform me. Thanks

  • @roberthahs9916
    @roberthahs9916 Před 2 lety +1

    This will work for sidewalk but not a driveway. A 2,000 lb car will just keep cracking it. Use Flex Seal rubber paint after cleaning out the cracks. Moves with the concrete.

  • @HanginInSF
    @HanginInSF Před 2 lety +2

    I had great results with epoxy resin but I never see anyone else do it

  • @myusetoob
    @myusetoob Před 4 lety +1

    How do you cosmetically fix the concrete AFTER it has been repaired? I have a white line of filler and it still looks awful. Help!

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 4 lety

      I know there is a method of mixing epoxy resin and hardener with sand that will give you a tougher look on top, but I have never personally tried it. Sorry.

    • @evictioncarpentry2628
      @evictioncarpentry2628 Před 4 lety +1

      First of all, there's different colors of product lol. After you picked the closest one, alot of people Sprinkle silica sand on top to give it a rougher blending finish.

    • @williamjackson5942
      @williamjackson5942 Před 4 lety

      If you use an angle grinder withe masonry wheel to clean the cracks you can save the resulting dust and spread it lightly over the repair.

  • @ArJuna22
    @ArJuna22 Před 4 lety +3

    Would it not make sense to pulverize the concrete you chiseled out and then sprinkled that powdered concrete onto the last application of sealant so that the repair appeared more like the concrete?

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 4 lety +2

      I have never personally tried that but I have seen people sprinkle sand on top so I could see how that might make it blend in more! Personally my area just has garbage cans sitting on top so I didn’t care about that too much.

    • @lewis1180
      @lewis1180 Před 4 lety +1

      @@fixitFlip It's great seeing you reply to your comments. Loved the content. Thanks so much man.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 4 lety

      @@lewis1180 Awesome, man. Thanks for the compliment.

  • @lindamaunder9059
    @lindamaunder9059 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi, I understand what you are doing. Please could you explain what backer rod actually is? I’m in Europe. thank you

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 2 lety

      Sure, the backer rod is put in the cracks as a base for the sealant. It also fills up a good portion of the crack, saving money, as the backer rod is much cheaper than the sealant.

  • @jeanheard4615
    @jeanheard4615 Před rokem +2

    My mom use a butter knife and put some cement sealer in the cracks and then a couple of days she painted it

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před rokem

      Interesting.

    • @jeanheard4615
      @jeanheard4615 Před rokem +2

      @@fixitFlip she think she is a doctor a carpenter and a plumber with no degree she say she is the jack of all trade my dad said master of none laughing but she fix it

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před rokem

      @@jeanheard4615 That's funny. Being willing to dive in and try is half the battle. Some people won't even do that.

  • @tyjameson7404
    @tyjameson7404 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Nice work!! 🩷

  • @gecko4310
    @gecko4310 Před 4 lety +2

    When it’s dried, is the material somewhat flexible and rubbery so it can expand and contract?

  • @marksaxton5001
    @marksaxton5001 Před 4 lety +2

    What would happen if you didn't use use the chisel on the small small cracks and filled them with sealant anyway?

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 4 lety +1

      You just wouldn't have enough room to get the filler down in the crack and enough surface area for it to stick to.

    • @marksaxton5001
      @marksaxton5001 Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks!

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 4 lety

      @@marksaxton5001 No problem!

  • @amritsingh2171
    @amritsingh2171 Před 3 lety +2

    Can you use an angle grinder with a concrete wheel? Thanks!

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 3 lety +1

      You can use the angle grinder, but not a concrete grinding wheel. Has to be a crack chasing blade.

    • @amritsingh2171
      @amritsingh2171 Před 3 lety +1

      @@fixitFlip much thanks!

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 3 lety

      @@amritsingh2171 No problem.

  • @marybutcher6575
    @marybutcher6575 Před 3 lety +1

    Bondo works fine. Just do the same prep work no cord needed

  • @Murph110
    @Murph110 Před rokem +1

    Can you use a pressure washer to clean out the cracks? Thank you

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před rokem +1

      You could, but then you would have to wait for it to dry, plus you might blast out some of the dirt foundation underneath.

  • @MovieMakingMan
    @MovieMakingMan Před rokem +7

    Wouldn’t it be a good idea to save the dust from removing concrete so you could sprinkle it on the still wet liquid sealant? That would make the cracks look more like the surrounding cement.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před rokem

      A lot of people have suggested doing that here in the comments. Or sprinkling sand on top.

    • @hp3078
      @hp3078 Před rokem +1

      Thanks for the great idea!

  • @cuyoung1568
    @cuyoung1568 Před 3 lety +1

    You applied the stuff times two, I didn’t see the name, please forward information.. I could really use that.. THANKS!.. the application you used last.. you stated you had to redo in the morning..

  • @wilburk1032
    @wilburk1032 Před 2 lety +1

    can anyone share the links of '"one year later review" ?? thank you!!

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 2 lety +1

      Here you go: czcams.com/video/DzJDun6xDpc/video.html

  • @lassalkey138
    @lassalkey138 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks! Now I can use it to fill my cracked CEMENT LEAF FOUNTAIN!

  • @brucefoster8000
    @brucefoster8000 Před 3 lety +4

    You can use fine sand to fill cracks first. Much cheaper.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 3 lety

      Yes, been mentioned many times here in the comments. I will probably try that next time.

  • @lowrider130
    @lowrider130 Před 4 lety +2

    You get a like just for the clean crack statement. Haha.

  • @SuperGamer-mt5oc
    @SuperGamer-mt5oc Před 2 lety +1

    Does it have to be dry or can this be applied after rain?

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 2 lety +1

      I would wait until its dry and try and do it when it won't rain for 24 hours.

  • @TXH1138
    @TXH1138 Před 3 lety +1

    I bought some of that product and it was a lot ticker and didn't flow nearly as easy as yours did. Plus it had large blobs in it that wouldn't even come out of the nozzle. Very frustrating.

    • @fixitFlip
      @fixitFlip  Před 3 lety

      Yeah I had a few blobs as well. Watch my review video on it.
      czcams.com/video/DzJDun6xDpc/video.html