How to Redo a Concrete Patio
- 1). Insert the tube of concrete repair caulk into the caulking gun and slice the tip of the tube at a 45-degree angle.
- 2). Force the tip of the tube into cracks on the patio that are wider than 1/2 inch and apply a large bead of the caulk along the length of the crack.
- 3). Smooth over the caulk that spills out of the crack with a putty knife.
- 4). Mix together 2 1/2 quarts of tap water with a 2 pound bag of the concrete resurfacer in the large plastic bucket and thoroughly stir for 2 minutes using the drill motor and paddle.
- 5). Pour out the mix onto the concrete patio surface and spread to a thickness of 1/16 inch using the flat trowel. Work the trowel in wide sweeping motions across the surface to quickly spread the resurfacer. Avoid using the patio for 24-48 hours while the resurfacer fully cures.