Concrete is used for outdoor surfaces—like patios, walks, and drives—because it’s durable stuff; but it doesn’t always stay looking good. Concrete is going to crack, and it’s just the nature of the beast.
If the slab is structurally sound, breaking it up doesn’t make sense—you can dress it up. For this you’ll need a concrete resurfacer.
After a good cleaning, you’ll need to fill in any cracks, pits, or spalled areas with a small batch of the resurfacer—just spread it on with a trowel. Then you can mix up a larger batch and spread it over the entire area with a squeegee—about 1/16 to 1/4 of an inch thick.
If you want a non-skid surface, you can drag a fine bristle broom over it after just a few minutes to create a textured finish. You’ll have the look of freshly poured concrete without all of the work.
Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.
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