How to Repair Wall Cracks by Filling a Crack in a Concrete Wall ~ jone leaver_how to

How to Repair Wall Cracks by Filling a Crack in a Concrete Wall

Step 1
Enlarge the crack with a chisel and hammer. A technique known as undercutting (which is essentially chipping away at the concrete) should be done to 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the edges of the crack. This provides more surface area for the patching material to grip.
Step 2
Clean debris from the crack using a wire brush. A vacuum can also help get rid of dust, pieces of concrete, or dirt lurking in the crack. Rinse it with water and dry thoroughly with a towel.
If you don’t have a wire brush, a flat head screwdriver or air compressor will work.
Step 3
Prime the area with a concrete bonding adhesive. This will help the patching material adhere better to the concrete. You’ll want to use an old paintbrush to spread a thin layer around the edges and deep into the crack.
Step 4
Apply multiple coats of concrete patching with a putty knife. Press each layer into the crack and let dry completely in between coats. Repeat until the crack is filled and level with the rest of the wall.
You can also use a pointed trowel if you don’t have a putty knife. This is good for pushing the patching into the crack.
Step 5
Add texture to the patched area before it dries. Matching new concrete to old concrete is difficult because it’s so smooth. Rough the last layer up with a broom or any tool while it’s still wet to make it look more worn.
Sealing the patch with a heavy-duty water-based polyurethane with a brush can prevent stains and other marks.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Follow us on:

Twitter https://twitter.com/joneleaverhowto
Google+ https://plus.google.com/u/0/104910713098550407918
Tumblr https://joneleaverhowto.tumblr.com/
pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/joneleaverhowto/
website https://joneleaverhowto.blogspot.com/
channel https://www.youtube.com/joneleaver_howto

also visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwMQrfy2_3pXIUH83QtqgBw
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Thanks for watching
If you like this video then must give it a like
And do not forget to subscribe our channel

About Admin

We are here to give you knowledge of almost every thing you want like how to tutorials and many other things. Actually we just want that every one should have some knowledge of almost every thing or some important aspects of life that can help him to live a happy and tension free life

Joneleaver Howto