“EASY Concrete Repair – Step-by-Step Tutorial”

“EASY Concrete Repair – Step-by-Step Tutorial”

1. Inspect the Damage
• Purpose: Identify the type, size, and extent of the damage (cracks, holes, spalling, etc.).
• Look for: Structural cracks, surface flaking, water damage, or signs of underlying issues like soil movement.
• Tools: Flashlight, crack width gauge, hammer (to check for hollow spots), and measuring tape.

2. Prepare the Area
• Clean the damaged spot thoroughly. Remove dust, dirt, loose concrete, oil, paint, or any debris.
• Tools you may need: Wire brush, hammer & chisel (for breaking loose concrete), power washer, or vacuum.
• Tip: Edges of the repair area should be rough and squared off (not feathered) to help the new material bond properly.

3. Choose the Right Repair Material
• Options depend on the type and depth of the damage:
o Cracks: Epoxy, polyurethane, or concrete crack filler.
o Small patches: Premixed concrete patch or vinyl concrete patch.
o Large repairs: Standard concrete mix or polymer-modified concrete.
• Note: Make sure the material is compatible with your existing slab.

4. Maintain the Mix Ratio as Per Instructions
• Importance: Correct water-to-material ratio is key to strength and durability.
• Follow manufacturer’s guidelines carefully. Using too much water can weaken the repair.

5. Mix the Repair Material
• Use a mixing bucket, trowel, or mixing paddle. For larger repairs, a concrete mixer might be needed.
• Ensure a uniform consistency. Mix thoroughly until there are no lumps or dry patches.

6. Fill the Crack or Hole
• Apply the repair mix into the prepared area.
o For cracks: Use a caulking gun or trowel to force the material deep into the crack.
o For holes or spalled areas: Pour or trowel the material in layers, compacting as you go.
• Smooth and level the surface using a trowel or float.

7. Cure the Repair
• Essential for strength and longevity.
• Keep the repair moist for several days if required (depending on material).
o Cover with plastic sheeting or damp burlap.
o Use curing compounds if recommended.
• Avoid heavy loads or foot traffic until fully cured (usually 24–72 hours, depending on product).

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1. 1. Inspect the Damage
Purpose: Identify the type, size, and extent of the damage (cracks,
holes, spalling, etc.).
Look for: Structural cracks, surface flaking, water damage, or
signs of underlying issues like soil movement.
Tools: Flashlight, crack width gauge, hammer (to check for hollow
spots), and measuring tape.
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WATER PROOFING - PAINTING - ROOFING - STRUCTURAL REPAIR
STEP-BY-STEP
GUIDE TO CONCRETE SLAB REPAIR
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Email : [email protected]

2. 2. Prepare the Area
Clean the damaged spot thoroughly. Remove dust, dirt, loose
concrete, oil, paint, or any debris.
Tools you may need: Wire brush, hammer & chisel (for breaking
loose concrete), power washer, or vacuum.
Tip: Edges of the repair area should be rough and squared off
(not feathered) to help the new material bond properly.
SADGURU WATER PROOFING
WATER PROOFING - PAINTING - ROOFING - STRUCTURAL REPAIR
STEP-BY-STEP
GUIDE TO CONCRETE SLAB REPAIR
Call : 91374 59565
Email : [email protected]
3. Choose the Right Repair MaterialOptions depend on the type and depth
of the damage:
Cracks: Epoxy, polyurethane, or
concrete crack filler.
Small patches: Premixed
concrete patch or vinyl concrete
patch.
Large repairs: Standard concrete
mix or polymer-modified
concrete.
Note: Make sure the material is compatible with your existing slab.

3. SADGURU WATER PROOFING
WATER PROOFING - PAINTING - ROOFING - STRUCTURAL REPAIR
STEP-BY-STEP
GUIDE TO CONCRETE SLAB REPAIR
Call : 91374 59565
Email : [email protected]
4. Maintain the Mix Ratio as Per InstructionsImportance: Correct water-to-
material ratio is key to strength
and durability.
Follow manufacturer’s guidelines
carefully. Using too much water
can weaken the repair.
5. Mix the Repair MaterialUse a mixing bucket, trowel, or
mixing paddle. For larger repairs,
a concrete mixer might be needed.
Ensure a uniform consistency. Mix
thoroughly until there are no lumps
or dry patches.

4. SADGURU WATER PROOFING
WATER PROOFING - PAINTING - ROOFING - STRUCTURAL REPAIR
STEP-BY-STEP
GUIDE TO CONCRETE SLAB REPAIR
Call : 91374 59565
Email : [email protected]
6. Fill the Crack or Hole
Apply the repair mix into the prepared area.
For cracks: Use a caulking gun or trowel to force the material
deep into the crack.
For holes or spalled areas: Pour or trowel the material in layers,
compacting as you go.
Smooth and level the surface using a trowel or float.
7. Cure the Repair
Essential for strength and
longevity.
Keep the repair moist for several
days if required (depending on
material).

5. SADGURU WATER PROOFING
WATER PROOFING - PAINTING - ROOFING - STRUCTURAL REPAIR
STEP-BY-STEP
GUIDE TO CONCRETE SLAB REPAIR
Call : 91374 59565
Email : [email protected]
Cover with plastic sheeting or damp burlap.
Use curing compounds if recommended.
Avoid heavy loads or foot traffic until fully cured (usually 24–72
hours, depending on product).