RESURFACING SIDEWALKS (part 2) Mike Haduck
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- Опубликовано: 9 сен 2024
- Mike Haduck explains some more on resurfacing sidewalks, some old techniques and some basics on how long one of these jobs are expected to last. all my videos are my ways and ideas, I always suggest anyone doing any type of work to consult professional help. www.amazon.com...
Mike- your like the dad I never had!! Thanks for educating us the old skool way. Short and to the point!
This guy is old fashioned old style can't beat that .
Bet he was a marine or navy seal
Mike,
Everyone appreciates the truth and someone telling them how it really is. They can either hear it from you or learn it on their own. Thanks /John
Hi Mike. I didn't read all the comments, so just say if you already covered my suggestion. I deal with a lot of the same weather conditions in Ohio. The key I've found that helps is to keep the water out of the concrete and masonry. On above grade block work I will: 1. Paint with Thoroseal or Eucoseal. 2. A day or 2 later spray the surface with a siloxane penetrating sealer. Man you ought to see the water bead up on the surface. It looks like a waxed car finish. So maybe to extend the life of your resurfacing jobs the same application of a penetrating sealer would be helpful. Thanks. Us Old School guys are becoming a rare breed.
Jeffrey McMillan I agree, but sometimes you have to resurface over the sealer and it wont stick, everything depends , like you said us old schoolers are becoming a rare breed, thanks mike
Since you're in Ohio I was wondering if this would work on a concrete pad like a patio?
Is it more slippery with the sealer when the surface is wet?
I was going to ask the same question
I can't stop watching your videos Mike, you have a lot of knowledge about what you do. I pray God continues continues to bless you and your business. Keep it up. I've learned a lot by you.
thanks, Benny, may God bless you also, I appreciate it , mike
Greatest honest pro
Thanks sammie, mike
Hey Mike , Love your vids!!!! one thing I have found that gets me a few years out of a surface patch here in New York is that I clean and wet the base as you did and then paint the base with latex bond mix ( a,k,a, glue) I use same bond mix in patch cement. seems to get great adhesion and the water does not get under the patch as easy.
Hi shoestring, I agree, if it works great, thanks for the comment, mike
Hey Mike i forgot to mention you are the best in the business.
I fake it, thanks mike
Thanks Mike! The best information here is that "there is no long term solution" when resurfacing a concrete pad. Nice to know that I'm not alone having to readdress issues every year or two.
Thanks Chris, mike
"Paint it with Portland!" Thank You Mike, Great Video.
Stone Fireplaces thanks Jamie, I am working on redoing the driveway one, mike
Hello Mike,I'm from Pennsylvania also.I'm 50 miles south of Philadelphia.I have a sidewalk that I was planning to resurfacing but since it's a limited thing, i'm just gonna take the old out and put the new in.You do great work.
Thanks Michael, that is usually the end result, thanks mike
The end of the video, no big deal. Love it!
Thanks David, mike
Wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your videos and your wealth of knowledge. Wish you the best.
Thanks John, mike
Yes I reminded him of this and also I reminded him of pouring so thin. It was inside of a horse barn and only about 2 and a half to 3 inches in some places.
Ardex is almost the same as Portland just a higher grade of mix. It can be used the same and they have some self leveling kind also. It suppose to blend in with the concrete. Thank you for responding, I will return to you if I have further questions in the future. Blessings to you.
Mike, you're the man. I enjoy your videos and learn at the same time.
thanks Dallas, mike
I like all your videos mike, very low tech and basic. Old school is sometimes the best.
thanks Mary, I appreciate it. mike
thanks Mike. because of you I can do the work nicely for any clients.
Hi Fossils, I only do it for friends that I know it is temporary, as I trust to understand that, but I appreciate it, hope you are doing well, thanks mike
yes even the temp
I am electrician not mason so it's nice to see it explained well so I may do the small stuff myself. Thank you u r great
Thanks Warren, I appreciate it. mike
I did resurface my front door step a couple years a go and I followed sam technique you used by the time I painted it looks good as new thanks for sharing this information with us.
Thanks Ratch, mike
How does it look now?
Geat job Mike proper tradesman 👍
Thanks Tom, Mike
I like these videos a lot. Mike Haduck seems like a great guy! I love learning from him!
Thanks Terry, mike
thank you really enjoy your videos very informative...old school means common sense, something sadly lacking nowadays, in the new school throw away society, refreshing to see in our dyeing breed, of repair it generation. Keep up the great work 👌
thanks John, I appreciate it. mike
Mike Haduck lol
Awesome. I was taught to scrape, pressurewash then apply the new pre-packaged toppers. My dad's lasted 12 years. Bad drainage but low traffic. 5 bucks says the product just had glue powder mixed with portland.
Hi Jeremiah, probably so, but it is old school yearly thing, thanks mike
Good Job Mr.Mark
For patching that polymer a lil bit adding would have been good for long lasting
Thanks, Mike
With customers is all about setting expectations. Good video.
rennybarr very well said, thanks mike
Great video. Thanks for sharing your techniques and applications.
Thanks Kelly, I appreciate it. mike
With relatively inexpensive power washers today's homeowner could blast a very clean surface which would hopefully help the resurfacing material adhere to the concrete.
Thanks, Mike
mix plasticizer In with it..it helps alot better with the snow and ice.you can mix Portland , vinyl patch and plasticizer all together and get a good resurfacing mix...good luck.
I always say, "anything that works", I appreciate it. thanks mike
So glad I found your videos! Awesome library for me to review this winter... South East Pa! U gotta fan...man....
thanks David, I appreciate it. mike
Every time I think of your videos mike I think "not in Pennssylvanie." LOL!!!
Thanks Andrew, it is many times very true, lol, thanks again, mike
I have a wooden steps with small landing to a mobile I had to do something with. It sits out in the weather with no overhead cover. It has cedar 1"x 4" closely spaced. What I did was put some "L" shaped aluminum around the perimeter of all of it, 3/8" thick, then mixed up some mortar mix, and screeded it, then trowled it. I used 1/3 Rapid Set patching stuff, and 2/3 mortar mix, type S. Weird combo, I suppose, but it looks like concrete. I put paper over the wood and stapled on metal lath. Hope it holds up. I like the look of concrete over wood products, plastic, or paint.
Hi Ray, that sounds different, I hope it works out, thanks, Mike
Mike, I found that this mix began to set up at a time I could work with, but it was difficult to trowel up a paste, and any low spots did not trowel up anything but stayed a darker color, so when it dried (I thought it was still damp) it showed these zebra stripes. There is definitely a difference between a finish carpenter and a concrete finisher. I even sanded it with my orbital sander (120) a bit, and it sure wore the paper out quick, but it's good enough for me. I suppose I like it just 'cause I did it, but I don't recommend this mix.
Thank you for your insight and great details about each job on your video's. This is my first leaving a comment on any video. Thanks again and will keep watching. Like you say " it's no big deal"
Thanks James, I appreciate it, Mike
After reading that concrete work only lasts for about a year or so before you need to patch it, a thought occurred to me. Have you ever considered using something like powdered stone like granite or something like that to possibly harden it & maybe make it a bit more durable? I know almost nothing about this subject so please forgive my ignorance on whether or not that would be a good, workable idea.
man I was looking for this for many many years... thank you !
THankd E4, I appreciate it. mike
Awesome work Mike...you are the man!
Thanks Jesse, mike
old style in PA they mixed ashes from the coal furnace in the concrete/cement to stretch it, like bread and onions in the hamburger to make more for a large coal country family !!!
Thanks,Mike
We had a neighbor back in the '60's in Ohio that would paint his asphalt drive with portland. It would look great for a year or so. And he would do it every couple of years.
yep, old school whitewashing, old timers were big on that, thanks mike
tried this system to restore the top of my driveway and sidewalk... it worked really well.. did have a question.. can you use a sealer over it so the tire marks don't trash how clean it looks.... and thanks for the video... Great Job !!!
Thanks Mike, I used to do that old school stuff on those LA pools with all those cracks, oh, yeah. It was all a long time ago. Like 1960s.Think we called it gunite.
Hi C, I don;t know what I was called. just old school fix here, I appreciate it. thanks mike
great video series! this is exactly where i'm at with my sidewalks, and i'm glad to see that my common sense is working pretty good, because i'm employing the same techniques that are used in this video. subscribed.
thanks, its a yearly thing but it works, thanks mike
You amaze me. Thank you so much. I wish I had all your experiences. lb
Thanks Linda, mike
@@MikeHaduck Mike, I have lots of little cracks in my garage floor. Do I need to worry about them? The floor is 10 years old. lb
Great info for flipping houses. Thank you from Ohio.
Hi drewhon, just the old way of fixing things, thanks mike
You are the King of concrete
Hi Crazy, not really, but I try to do what works in my area, thanks Mike
Man you taught me a lot. Thank you sir.
Thanks, Mike
Hi Mike, Filled in the cracks and holes on my concrete stairs with rapid set mortar mix. Looks good. Some higher and lower areas. Now I want to go over the whole thing and make it look nice and uniform. Should I use Cement All for that or something else?
Hi Daniel, I guess it would determine if you were gonna paint it or just cement it, I would do a sample first, thanks, mike
Great video as always Mike! Thank you.
I hope they help, thanks mike
Thanks for your videos, Mike! I've learned a lot from your videos and other people. I'm just a DIYer in Pittsburgh. I would like to know if you ever resurface the "old school way" and then use a sealer so that our harsh PA winters don't ruin the resurfacer each year.
+DAVID COOK Hi Dave, the problem with that is when you go to fix it every year the sealer will keep it from sticking, I would do some test first to see how it works in your area, thanks , mike
Did you try it out? Living near the burg and am curious.
Thanks. I like the honestly.
Thanks, I hope it helps, mike
i am in the construction buiseness over here in germany since almost 30 years and the first thing we learn here is that you must not mix less than 3 parts of sand with 1 part of cement, because it will crack. i would never resurface old concrete because like you mentioned you have to do it every year. i would tear apart all that concrete and build a new stone walkway without any cement so the water can run through....
Hi sir, if I use less than 2 to 1 in will fall apart with our winters, and yes you can easily rip out the old and put in the new, but some folks don't have the money for that. just one of those things, no worries, good to hear from Germany, was in Hamburg once. thanks mike
Mike Haduck what type of glue did you use?
Hi Melvin, I used a quikrete bonding agent, from home depot or lowes, remember this is a patch or cheap fix before replacement, I hope it helps, thanks mike
thanks Keith, I appreciate it. mike
You are awesome. Thank you. Great help!
thanks Christine, I appreciate it. mike
You can definitely do overlays that last. I own a company in Oregon and use elite Crete overlays that stay together for years. Diamond grind the entire slab, prime with a moisture mitigating primer (vapor barrier from elite), two coats of thin finish, seal with a solvenated acrylic or an aliphatic urethane. Costs more than this technique but less than rip out and start over does.
Hi Matt , I appreciate the comment, maybe you got something going there, and I am not familiar with the product or the weather in Oregon, around here I never seen aything work, wet and cold weather is brutal, but I will leave this on so others can see it, thanks again for the comment, mike
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thanks for the comment, mike
Its a preventive maintenance. It helps to look nice and it helps keep it going for years. But like normal maintenance, you have to do it every year at least.
Its like people don't think you should have to maintain anything. That it is suppose to just last. You must maintain everything. From health to homes.
Thanks, very true, Mike
no bullshit just straight talking well done mike love your videos
+darren harlow thanks , I hope they help. mike
Here is a new one I think. I had my drive paved in tar and gravel. Real old school. !/4 mile long.. I couldn't afford concrete. I got tired of the gravel in front mof my shop on my knees. SO I am using concrete patcher Topnbond to cover the gravel with a smooth finish. Using a float to blend it in :) Now I can work on a smooth surface that isn't supposed to crack? After I get it all smooth I am going to use resurfacer. Looks pretty good so far. I bet you did a lot of stuff like that at first.
actually I have gravel in my driveway, it is usually a mess because of me unloading the trucks with cement,. a few big stones close to the doors so I can jack things up, If I poured concrete or blacktop I would ruin it, nothing last , thats for sure, I hope it works out for you, thanks mike
always informative & helpful. Thanks
James Campbell thanks, James, I appreciate it, mike
Thanks for this - it's really useful information. I had never heard of 'painting with Portland' - but here in England it is a useful technique because you have to have a wet surface - and here it's always raining! I don't know why these old school very cheap solutions died out - I guess they didn't make enough money for the paint companies.
Hi London, I got to use that explanation on my next video , thanks mike
thanks for all the help
Baxxxed I hope it helps, thanks mike
if you want to do a patch that lasts for a good number of years is if your slab is 6'' chip it down to about 3'' then pour concrete with 1/4 rocks &then do a nice finish like you did &you'll be good for a few years instead of redoing it every year this is what i do for my customers ,little more expensive but a lot more durable just my opinion ! i live in montreal &believe me we have real nasty winters here too !
+mario d.c it sounds ok but I only charged the guy 60 dollars, and that's all he wanted was a quick patch, thanks mike
Thank you, Mike!
Hi Regina, I appreciate it. mike
I saw Kirk Giordano doing the same thing, except he uses acrylic stucco and it actually lasts, maybe even decades. He applies it using a brush or a roller.
I am a big fan of Kirk, but he lives in different climate, thanks,
That's true. Would be an interesting experiment to see how long the acrylic lasts in your climate.
I haven't seen anything last yet, just one of those things, thanks mike
metallitech
I am a big fan of Kirks, but he lives in San Fran - California, big difference in weather, thanks mike
Thanks for the video! 👍
Thanks, mike
Mike if you seal the surface after you resurface and it cures it may last much longwr
Hi gv, maybe sometimes in some places but most places I doubt it especially where I live, much cheaper and nicer to redo it every year, My opinion, thanks mike
Work like a champ. One portland three sand and some glue mix wet poured on squeegee off slide broom over. $ 20. dollars for a new driveway and sidewalk.
+Kenneth Bozeman , I hope it works well, thanks mike
now this winter the owner pours a ton of salt and blows up a thin coating. Circle will never end.
Thanks, that's correct, or pay to rip it all out and do it over, that never ends also,mike
if not resurface and epoxy u can find the grey anywher garafe epoxy just make sure u coat it thick enough with texture roller for slips
Spalling to the max! They should "paint" their concrete with a water proofing agent before winter, and keep it up all through winter. Wet concrete and freezing weather, a destructive combination.
Hi Billy , your correct but it is not going to happen, thanks mike
I have had really good luck with fortified tile thin set. And then glueing like you say with acryl 60 or similar and then just brushing the surface like you did. But I always tell customers that there really is nothing that can be done here in Ohio. Or anything that will be as good as new concrete. Only for someone I know too. Who won’t come after me. Ha great video and nice work. Try the thin set sometime it really sticks pretty well for longevity. Or for me it has.
Paul Whited Thanks Paul I never heard that we’re never seen it done but I appreciate it I’ll keep it in mind thanks for the info Mike
Also, do you ever use Acrylic Fortifier as an additive to your patch mixes? Supposedly it makes patches last longer, specifically in climates with a lot of freeze/thaw cycles.
Hi, depends on what I am doing, Mike
will do thanks man down here in texas i k ow it dose not get to the negative but i giess if ur a diyer u keep doing the best u can and see what last
Hi Mike. Thanks so much for the education and for investing the time needed to make and upload all these videos. I live in the Midwest and plan to resurface my concrete patio, sidewalks, and driveway this weekend using your Portland whitewash method. My question is whether to use a sponge float or a paint/masonry brush to perform the resurface. In your videos, it seems like you prefer to use a sponge float for the commercial resurfacers and a paint/masonry brush for the Portland whitewash method. Seems like you could have a smoother and thicker coat applying the whitewash with a sponge float but the paintbrush is probably faster. Is that correct? Any other pros/cons with the brush vs the float? Hear you loud and clear either way that it's a Temporary Fix and a Last Resort. Thanks again and God bless!
Hi Wilson, you are right I use the float for the store bought and only the paintbrush for the portland, the idea is the portland flakes away and you do it again next year to brighten it up again with potholes in it because it is so thin, If that makes sense, I hope it helps thanks mike
The Harrison Ford of masonry!
Thanks, Mike
Thanks for being honest about this patch technique. I've always understood anything less than 2" is a temporary patch, and that's just for light foot traffic. But if it keeps people from tripping on the walkway until the sidewalk can be replaced, then maybe a good idea.
Thanks Tom, Mike
Excellent!
I hope it helps, thanks mike
So much info thanks so much
thanks Carrie, I appreciate it. mike
Good method for getting ready for a home sale at the very least.
Hi Blaine, just something to make it look better if you can not afford to replace it. thanks mike
It's all about good presentation when it comes to a sale of any kind.
Great video. Good solid useful info. :)
I live in FL so obviously I have none of the basic issues you guys have in PA. Wondering if your old paint on method with the glue would work for my garage floor. It's a mess with oil, paint and everything else that hits the floor in a working mans garage. Haha. Hoping that if I degrease it real heavy the paint on method might be just the trick... Any advice would be appreciated. And thanx.
Hi ram, I would not personally use it on a garage floor, it is more of a covering that will wear away for a cheap outside fix, I hope it helps, thanks mike
Thanks for the vid Mike. I used the quickrete concrete resurfacer on my pool deck. I followed directions for the first section and it turned out like a combat finish. For the 2nd section after the 2nd coat I steel troweled it after about 5 minutes and it turned out much better. It's still not as good as new concrete but it's ok. I think the steel trowel is the trick. /John
John Woolfrey It might be, I was a little scared about putting this video on, but I think everyone should know the facts before they do it. I hope I am right, and everyone finds the technique that works for them, thanks mike
Mike Haduck thanks John I appreciate it. Mike
You need to etch it with acid. Strength of acid depending how old the concrete is. The older the purer the muriatic acid.
Hi uberalles, acid is not always the answer, every situation is different, thanks mike
Not always, but in this case a mild muriatic acid will insure that it bonds. I have a 2 year college degree in chemistry and also worked in construction. I also did this before and the resurfacing never failed. It would probably take a jackhammer to get it off.
Hi uberalles, I am not saying it would not help, but nobody ever gives me a written guarantee, " If you know what I mean" and I been doing this since the 1960s. I appreciate it. mike
All you're trying to do with muriatic acid is changed the pH of the substrate.
Legand has it this is harrison fords brother
Hi tj, could be, lol. Mike
Mike the patch at the pool could you have mixed glue with the Portland and sand?
The painting with Portland on the side walk, would a sealer help to make it last longer?
Hi Laster, I think the glue helps, thanks mike
thanks.. nice job!!
Thanks Dave, Mike
Hi mike I think it would be really nice if you put up a video of what Painting With Portland looks like new then after 6 months then after one year so we can see what it looks like before we go and do this.
Also after a year lets say I want to paint with concrete paint how would I remove the Portland skim coat so I can paint the concrete?
I can say that it all depends on what state you live in, that is why I give the warning that it is the last resort before replacement,,, I would do a small sample before the whole project, I always say it is temporary, thanks mike
Mike, thank you for the great tips. I am a carpenter that sometimes gets calls for small masonry jobs and have used your videos to help me learn new skills. I had a customer call me to extend a set of concrete steps because their back door was moved, and to blend the two together I painted the old and new in Portland. In a dry hot climate with little rain and no snow how long can I expect the Portland to last?
WCSD I always considered Portland a poor mans paint but for fixing curbs etc. it works well, I always tell the customer its a yearly fix. hope it helps. thanks. mike
5:32 Remember everything in Pennsylvania only lasts a year (because it's made in america with proud union labor)
Suggestion: Everyone from Pennsylvania move out State.
Keyboard Carpenters
Thanks, I would like to move to florida, winter is comming, thanks mike
@@MikeHaduck
your explanation about the relationship with hydrogen/oxygen reacting to the sment is educational. now I know what causes the bond.
Great videos Mike. Would you give your pros and cons about sealing concrete. I finished a 35 foot concrete walkway with 7 steps about a month ago, Live in Northern New Jersey its going to get salted in the winters. The You Tube is full of manufacturing company pitches.
how about grinding down the surface flat? with diamond grinder.
then seal it with some type of waterproof sealant?
probably slippery as hell though.
Hi Davis, I am not a fan of sealers mostly because of that but with some products you have to, there is not much helps in our climate, thanks, mike
could u box in and use self leveler after getting surface to bond well with self leveling concrete and maybe stamp it to help cracking even grinding it with angle grinder would help 1 inch on self leveler looks like u have room not much more than portland or quickcrete just need boards
Hi Jeffrey, sounds like a lot of trouble , check out my videos " How I pour a concrete slab" mike haduck parts 1 to 4) some times it is a lot easier to replace it. I never use the self leveler, up here it falls apart in the winter, I would take my time and keep looking for ideas till you hit one that works, I hope it helps,,thanks mike
how thick can you use this to repair concrete?
Hi jack, I keep it so that I can just barely see throught it, I let it fade away and the next year or so do it again, check out my videos how I resurface a concrete driveway, thanks mike
lol I been doing that for years gotta love it my guys lost pour and we did that to it
Hi Ken, I am glad I am not the only one doing it, thanks mike
Mike, do you mind doing a video on how to fix an original patio concrete pour that was not smooth? How do I smooth it out and bring it level in some areas? In some areas the aggregate is showing and in others it looks broom brushed. What's the best method, using a self leveling agent or the portland mix? This patio was just poured less than a month ago buy a novice handyman. Thanks in advance!
InspiredCoils I can't say unless I actually was there to see it. lots of options, thanks mike
I use a roller because I'm a 51 y/o man. They don't make them like they used too!
Thanks W, I use abrush because it forces it into the base, and holds better, mike
i got tired of patching my front steps and put new brick over it instead,,problem solved and looks better
Hi Robert, that is correct, it is only a patch and covering until replacement, thanks mike
I hope you didn't attack your brother in laws car seat again for your sponge!! He may be suspicious of you at this point. Just a brief suggestion that may help in your salt and brine rich environment. I use Acryl 60 in place of water with a lithium silicate sealer and get very good results in Michigan. I do not sell or warranty this but it appears to work very well. This may help with family and friends.
thats good information, I hope some folks take it to a higher step than I am showing,, thanks mike
Thanks....I have a driveway that needs this process. Maybe here in AZ it woill last longer?
Hi J.J. it might, just something that the old timers used before replacing it. thanks mike
He has to do it every year cause his prepping sux. Try power washing etching and maybe prime before laying it down
Hi Robert, whatever works for you, thanks Mike
Mike, would a concrete sealer applied over the resurfacer extend the life of the repair? Also, if you were to put a sealer over it and ended up having to resurface it again do you go straight over the sealant or do you have to first remove that before applying the resurfacer?
You got to start using a square pool trial forget the masonry trowel in the business 35 years the pump sprayers a nuisance on what you're doing just use a hose with a sprayer
Anything that works, thanks mike
What is the "glue" that you mix with the Portland cement? Is it an acrylic bonder? Is Portland cement mixed with glue more durable or less than Quikrete resurfacer? thank you.
I think you have to think it all out and consider what you want and how much you are going to do it. I usually just mix the glue in on "how I resurface a concrete driveway" mike haduck.. no matter what you use it will be temporary for sure. I hope it helps, thanks mike
Mike, how about a walkway that has rocks, what type of cement do you I use to cover it. I used quickrete patcher to fix some cracks. Can I use the same patcher since it has good bonding properties?
Mike, have you used water repellent products that are supposed to make concrete surfaces more water resistant? I just bought some, but I'm not sure whether it will actually work.
Sometimes it makes it slippery in winter