Can you grind concrete by hand?

• <div><p>Yes, you can grind concrete by hand, but it’s typically known as sanding concrete when done with a hand grinder. Additionally, you should only use this method if you’re working on a smaller area, like a countertop, rounding an edge, removing imperfections, or doing a spot repair versus a driveway or patio.</p></div>

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Q: Can you pour over cracked concrete?

• <div><p>If the cracks in your concrete patio are cosmetic, you can pour a concrete overlay over the patio to cover them up. However, you shouldn&rsquo;t cover more severe cracks because the underlying damage will simply cause new cracks to appear in the overlay. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/patio-repair-cost.htm">Patio repair costs</a> <b>$750 to $2,500</b>, depending on the type of repairs and the extent of the damage. </p></div>

Q: Can you grind concrete by hand?

• <div><p>Yes, you can grind concrete by hand, but it&rsquo;s typically known as sanding concrete when done with a hand grinder. Additionally, you should only use this method if you&rsquo;re working on a smaller area, like a countertop, rounding an edge, removing imperfections, or doing a spot repair versus a driveway or patio.</p></div>

Q: What chemicals are used to bond old concrete to new concrete?

• <div><p>You'll find a slurry of natural and synthetic polymers, rubbers, epoxies, and resins used to bond old concrete to new concrete. The right bonding agent depends on the method of concrete pouring you choose and whether you're adhering concrete over concrete or concrete over sand and gravel. Some concrete resurfacing mixtures contain bonding chemicals as well. </p></div>

Q: How thick should pervious concrete be?

• <div><p>Pervious concrete should be between 4 and 8 inches thick to drain water properly. Surfaces like parking lots and driveways should be at least 6 inches thick to accommodate the weight of vehicles, while patios and walkways may be poured between 4 and 6 inches thick. There&rsquo;s no standard for pervious concrete thickness, but in most cases, the more weight the surface will need to hold, the thicker it should be. </p></div>

Q: Can you do stamped concrete over existing concrete?

• <div><p>You can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/can-you-pour-over-concrete.htm">pour concrete over existing concrete</a> and then stamp it to create an overlay. The old concrete must be prepared correctly for the new concrete to adhere properly and create a strong, stable surface. Stamping the new concrete creates a patterned finish that adds visual interest and an upscale feel. </p></div>

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Basement Improvements waterproofed my basement and poured a new concrete floor. Both my basement steps were ruined by Basement Improvements, LLC. I have steps from my garage to the basement that they removed and destroyed. They also ruined the step from my house to the basement by cutting the...
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I paid over 15K to have my basement waterproofed and a new concrete floor laid. Both my basement steps were ruined by Basement Improvements, LLC. I have steps from my garage to the basement that they removed and destroyed. They also ruined the step from my house to the basement by cutting the...
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Reviewed in October 2023
Rhet, of Superior Tile Service is reliable, punctual, easy to work with, and delivers solid and beautiful work. I have recommended his services to my clients and they have been very pleased with the quality work they received. Look no further for your tile and concrete needs!
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Reviewed in August 2023
Terry did a great job repairing our concrete paver walkway. He gave us a fair price and came on short notice. He and a helper showed up on time, finished the work on time, and cleaned up the work area. The quality of his work is top notch. Heâ s a real craftsman Iâ d highly recommend to...
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Reviewed in August 2022
In May a sales person came to my house and said they were in the area and could spray my house for $49.99 I usually do this myself because if I still have bugs then I know I just need to do a better job. But I was getting ready to be gone for 2 weeks so I agreed to a $50.00 one time service. I...
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Reviewed in March 2022
Extremely polite and tidy. The quality of the work was excellent and even though this was a small job I was treated as a valued customer. I have already recommended this service to my neighbors. I was very impressed with the professionalism and quality of this company.
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Reviewed in December 2021
"In the end, the carpet that we received was lovely, and we are looking forward to enjoying our newly carpeted room. There were some issues with how the carpet was initially installed, and, eventually, they were fixed so all is, in the end, great. That being said, there are a few things you...
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Reviewed in December 2020
They responded quickly and completed the job on schedule.
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Reviewed in July 2019
They could have called if they weren't coming but I waited and they did not come
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Reviewed in June 2017
They did a concrete patch on my asphalt driveway. They dyed it to match the asphalt and then they sealed the whole thing. They were here when they said they were going to be here. They followed up with me to make sure I was satisfied with the job. They actually came back to fix a couple of...
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