Patching Concrete – Fix it in 15 | HouseSmarts

Patching concrete is especially important this time of the year, as the colder temperatures bring elements that make cracks in concrete worse. There are a variety of tools to remove dirt and debris from concrete cracks before patching. In this example, Lou uses a stripping wheel on a cordless drill, but a wire brush works just as well. Next is patching the crack. If it’s a straight line, you can use painters’ tape on the sides, so the calking doesn’t bleed over. Use a self-leveling calk that is designed for concrete for fixing concrete cracks, and take your time filling in the line! After the patch is filled, use your finger to level out the calking so it dries smoothly. patching concrete stripping wheel cordless drill wire brush cracks in concrete fixing concrete cracks painters’ tape dirt and debris