Will wet concrete bond to dry concrete?

• <div><p>No, wet concrete will not bond to dry concrete without an additional bonding agent. The common alternative is adding a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/does-anybody-use-sand-base-they-pour-concrete-driveway.htm">sand or gravel layer under a concrete slab</a> to enhance bonding and create a stable foundation. The right choice depends on the height and thickness of your two slabs, local laws, and the use of the specific concrete slab. </p></div>

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Q: Will sealer waterproof my garage floor?

• <div><p>Concrete sealers will help your garage floors resist water, but they will not make the floor waterproof. You will need to purchase a specific waterproof floor paint for concrete and apply several coats over several days if you want your garage floor to be truly impermeable. While the process is similar to sealing the floors, the materials are different, and the need for multiple coats will extend the process and drying time.</p></div>

Q: How long does dry pour concrete take to cure?

• <div><p>Dry pour concrete cures in the same amount of time as wet pour concrete, so you&rsquo;re looking at four to six hours for it to harden, 24 to 48 hours before you can remove forms and expose the slab to foot traffic, a week before it can stand up to vehicle traffic, and about a month for it to be fully cured. </p></div>

Q: What is the best concrete crack sealer?

• <div><p>You have different options depending on the scale of repair needed. If you are repairing minor cracks that are between &frac14; inch to 1.5 inch wide and less than half an inch deep, a self-leveling polyurethane sealant would be your best choice. Polyurethane sealants dry to the touch within one to two hours. Since they come in a tube applier, you also have the option to complete the repair without emptying out your garage.</p></div>

Q: How long does efflorescence damage a concrete slab?

• <div><p>Efflorescence can damage a concrete slab for two to three years. After that, it resolves on its own once the surrounding salts are gone.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2021
Look elsewhere, Dan at Solid Lift over lifted my concrete and broke it all apart. He told me that he is new to lifting concrete and he would try to fix it but made it worse. He told me to wait until spring and he would come back out and fix it but did not know how to make it right, so he...
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Reviewed in July 2020
Chad and Jessie did an amazing job in raising our concrete driveway. It looks new now! I wish that I had called them sooner! LIFTECH gets my highest recommendation!
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Reviewed in July 2020
Chad and Jessie did an amazing job in raising our concrete driveway. It looks new now! I wish that I had called them sooner! LIFTECH gets my highest recommendation!
Liftech Corporation
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Reviewed in August 2013
Romana was very responsive to our initial request for a quote. They spent a lot of time going over their recommendations and details of the proposed work. Rainy weather delayed them several times but they were very good at keeping us aware of what they were planning on doing and when. When the...
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Reviewed in September 2012
We use him all summer and fall doing boat prep and storage. Repainting the sides of the house, concrete repair and tuck pointing brick walkway. He built stairs into my storage area in the garage to make it easier to step up. Also painted and repaired deck skirting. He puts away and organizes...
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