Whether you're fixing a walkway, patio, foundation,
basement or steps, concrete repair techniques are essentially the same. At Flexomeric, we carry most of the tools as well as our exclusive bonding
agent required for small concrete repair jobs.
Tools
and Materials
The basic materials that you'll need for
most jobs are patching mortar and liquid bonding agent, which helps the new
patch stick to the old concrete. You'll have to mix the mortar with water as
directed. You can use an epoxy or latex patching compound, such as flexomeric,
instead of patching mortar for small jobs. These compounds form a stronger
bond, do not require a bonding agent and are self-curing. But they are
expensive for large jobs.
A flat and a pointed trowel are the
essential tools. You may also need a light sledgehammer and cold chisel to
remove old loose concrete if a larger job. To protect yourself, wear safety
goggles, heavy-duty work gloves and a dust mask. A caulking or flexomeric cartridge gun,
X-Acto or Hobby knife, even a hammer drill may be required based on the job at
hand.
Filling
Cracks
Clean out the crack with a wire brush,
apply flexomeric and smooth it with a putty knife. For most small crack repair jobs, Flexomeric is the perfect application
for usage. If you have any questions or
inquiries, please contact
us, or call our excellent customer service team at Toll Free: 1-855-236-5566