Real tradesman who cares about his work and knows what he’s doing. Hard to find guys like this today. Thanks for the tips. Going out to fix what my concrete guys should have done on mine!

Timely. Just about to patch some concrete. Love Odell videos. Perfect mix of informative and inspiration to have a go yourself.

There it is! Thanks David for the excellent demo on a common repair.

Best channel in the history of EVER!!!! Thank you!!

Much respect to you guys, very hard work, but also very satisfying at the end of the day, something to go home and be proud of !!

Love watching guys that know what their doing! 👍

On bridge projects I’ve seen 3 2 1 used. 3 parts Portland, 2 parts sand and 1 part water. Mainly for wet sacking and finishing. As usual David makes it look so easy.

You're the man. Love the video.

Nice! Happy with what you guys did on my house!

Dave I been watching your videos in preparation for a walkway. We have about 16’ walkway in front of the house that is sagging and cracking. Would 3000psi be the right mix and do I have to add gravel under the pour or add Fiberglas into the mix? Any advise would be great.

Thanks for posting this. Very helpful!

You definitely stood out in technique amongst the other channels.

It's like, okay, it just doesn't look right just y... Then BOOM 💥 perfect art. Blows my mind every time. Patience + Confidence + Finesse = Success

I'm a union worker and this guy definitely knows what he's doing, unlike most other KZfaqrs on here.

Exactly what I need to see, need to do a few small repairs just like this.

Thanks for sharing your valuable knowledge .

Excellent video, I'm gonna fix a couple cracks tomorrow, thanks!

And there you go folks, a pro at work.

Excellent close-up camera work! "It doesn't have to be perfect." Wow, that is pretty near so.

i wish i needed some concrete work...excellent as usual...

Always interesting to watch a master at there craft.

Wow, easy peasy! I have to patch one of my steps and driveway where the roots have cause the concrete to break and lift. Thanks 😊

Thank you for the video. I have the exact same issue. I will follow your steps 👍

Great job 👏🏽 I just left it like 👍🏽

Who knew a patch would look so good

Thank you so much for sharing your expertise....

Great video thanks! I just ordered some of this.

Thanks for the tips! Could you do more repair videos like this one? Are there alternative materials or methods that can be used? Thanks, and keep up the good work!

That’s a really good job 👍

good video for DIY homeowner.

Would be nice to see the final dried result. Wondering if both color and texture blend in, or if it's noticeably smoother because it's acrylic. Quikrete also makes a premixed version.

Thanks for the tip!

Super easy, this is a DIY project for everyone. Thanks for the tip!

Thanks for the helpful video

I like how it’s moist

Nice fix!

Professional.

Thank for good information

Nice and easy!!

Good job

Nice and simple

Good video, thanks!

You are the best!

Outstanding

Good stuff

Excellent

Job well done. How about a video showing how you would fix cracks in concrete!

Thank you!!! 🙂

Awsome!!👍

Great vid.

Odell rules

Have you ever used Ardex? We swear by it on our patch and repair jobs. There is Ardex CD Patch which is for deeper holes or chipping and Ardex CD Fine for spalling and final coat. Stuff is amazing. Definitely recommend trying it. Fair warning. It sets up extremely fast. Lol

goood one! this is great for your channel toooo

Thanks 😊

In Arizona wait 30 seconds and shape it up with the sponge!!😩🌞😰

Nice. In northern illinois we have to use different patch material. Our winter are to server.

Constructive criticism, consider a steady cam holder as the shaky cam is bad. Thanks for the tip +1

Nice job Dave. Quick & easy. Question could you use regular concrete mix or is this 'patch kit' a different consistency? Also would you ever just take that broken piece of concrete and glue it back to the original slab? If you used say an epoxy or jb weld?

very nice. i would have smeared it this way and that for 15 minutes. ill wait for it next time

Yes Sir!

I've notice that you did not apply the bonding agent for this job. Will it adhere properly in the long run? Thanks.

David mate ... you are bonzer mate! That was a bottler. A Coopers to you mate!

I know you don't HAVE TO use a bonding adhesive with this stuff , but would using it ADD more bond , or would it not be advisable with vinyl patch ??? Bonding is everything in my opinion ...... Just curious if it would bond even better with adhesive applied also .... I'm all about super bonding the repair , that to me is "priority numero uno" ..... because any repair that separates sucks

First, start with a gravy like mixture, and dip paint it with a broom on the chipped surface to ensure a proper connection between old and new concrete. This way you get 80 % strength compared with the 50% you chose to do.

Looks good! I made a stupid mistake and, after falling on the ice at the end of my driveway, went out to hack the ice away. What I couldn't get up easily I hit with my shovel. Didn't realize till today that I put a lot of nicks into the surface. They are fairly minor but is this something I can use for that? I assume that "too small" would just pop out. Thoughts? I'm bummed out that it looks bad as is.

Great.

Nice …. I’ve doing some patching on sidewalk, but sometimes it hard to match colors , specially when you are under pressure from the owner ..

I only salted my concrete steps 3 times this past winter and I guess the previous owner never did because it has chewed through the top layer really bad and had some chunks flake off. Guess I’ll be doing this in the summer and then using weather sil after

Dave, can I put Top Cast #3 over this product? If so, I’d appreciate your help. Awesome content.

is it just as good for long cracks on a patio? use same stuff? I've got long cracks going 10' or more

I have a step that keeps crumbling. I repair it then it seems to deteriorate over a year or two. Maybe not getting it clean/solid enough to bond. Been using Quikcrete Fast Drying mix. My question is can I use this patch on it and build it up? It is like a 5 inch deep by 12 inch long section that is bad. Does this patch build up with several applications of it after letting each application dry thoroughly. Thanks for all the great info.

would this work on the inside of a concrete utility sink?

AHA ! Most days I watch your channel in AWE your a champion of the crete BUT today and likely today only I GOT YOU ! Just kidding. But I specialize in dry finishing and restoration. The product looks great but I have a few questions ? Do you live in a state with freeze thaw cycles ? Also most guys love flat work and HATE PATCHING like it's not REAL finishing. I treat each one like a mini floor/ slab. So in that case you can do better with a wash broom. Hit the top that last hit with the Margin trowel 45 your radius on and them use a clean good shape wash broom to restore a perfect broom from the edge of the 45. Also you had a bit of a belly on the side and could have carved and shaped that too ? Blue hard stryrofoam cut into a 8"x3" piece and will spin that side really nice and help you shape it !

I wonder if you can do the same to corners of foundations.

I have a 3-step front porch that has railings added after the pour. On the bottom step, they cracked the corner of the concrete. I broke out all the concrete, used a hammer-drill to create holes and added some Tapcon screws. Then patched with a fast-setting mix. Now, a few years later, while the entire patch hasn't come loose, there is some fracturing at the surface. Also, because of the way I had to break out the original concrete, I had to feather the patch along the corner of the step for about 12 inches. All that fractured as well. What do you recommend for fixing this as well as the feathered portion of the step? Do I have to break a bigger piece of the step so that instead of it being feathered it's more of a larger patch so it will hold better? Thanks.

bro throw one tapcon in the deepest part. (before u apply product, leave the head sticking up but below top of concrete so it functions as an anchor) other tips include using a leaf blower to blow off excess water and i like to really grind the product in before i fill it with a trowel like you did in the video. that is how we ball in Minnesota ⛹️‍♂️

How does KZfaq know my drive way needs this 😂

Does this work for shallow pits or what I would also describe as poke marks?

are small holes and cracks in concrete driveway treated the same way. Thank you.

Nice

No monkey business,straight to the point. Me likey 😊

Can you use that stuff on a cracked retaining wall?

Would love to see the dried result.

Can you do one on matching colored concrete. Pool deck has minor cracks but the original concrete was colored at the batch plant before it was poured.

I used the premixed concrete patch. I also used the broken off sections to glue back on. Maybe the wrong approach. You used dry concrete patch. Was it from a bag? You didn’t use nitrite gloves as recommended in instructions.

👍👍

Love that hat bro

This is exactly the situation I am in. Had cement done in early October with a brushed finish and yesterday I noticed a chip 3 inch by 8 inch on the edge of a low foot traffic area. I was thinking is this possible because of the cold here in Chicago or was it a bad pour? I did not use any salt as instructed thus why is there a chip/ break in the new cement. I recached out to the contractor that initially said there is no warranty on cement work but I am hoping he will come out and do the patch repair. The problem is you are a pro and you make it look easy. If my guy does not fix it then it will be on me and I will be referencing your videos. Thanks for the videos, they are great!

What's your prices for regular gray concrete with rebar with the demo included

I bought a little tub of quikrete patching compound. It doesn't say what color it is on the tub but I thought it would be gray. Online says it comes in gray and white. Without opening it (in case I want to return it) how do I tell what color it is. I don't want white. You'd think they would list on the tub what color it is.

Hi Dave, how many years or Decades you’ve been working the trade?

How is the pandemic affecting your work load? I hope this video is not a sign of the times, but good job as always!

Is the concrete patch the same color as the concrete when dried? Great Video!

If you have the piece that's broken off, can't you just glue it back?

easy money!

What if I want to match a smooth surface, what should I use instead of the sponge?

Really random question, what kind of pants are those? They look pretty tough/comfy.

Could you use Portland cement instead of that patch kit?

How well/long will the patch hold up?

I would love to see how this looked once it dried out.