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: How do you fix a badly pitted concrete garage floor?

• <div><p>Mix the resurfacer into a sticky mixture. The consistency should look like mashed potatoes. Use a squeegee to push the resurfacer across the pitted area and smoothen the surface with a cement trowel flush. Make sure you protect any expansion joints with a weather strip. Alternatively, cut out any resurfacer that touched the joint once the mixture begins to harden.</p></div>

Q: Can I do my own concrete stamping?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s possible to pour your own concrete slab and stamp it yourself, but we don&rsquo;t recommend it. Pouring concrete is a relatively simple operation, but for larger projects, you&rsquo;ll have to pay for concrete delivery anyway. From there, you&rsquo;ll need to make sure you get the proper thickness to avoid cracking and sinking, and then you&rsquo;ll need to work quickly to get the pattern stamped on the surface at the right time&mdash;too early, and the pattern may settle back down, but too late, and it won&rsquo;t set at all. Leave the work to a concrete professional for the best results.</p></div>

Q: How do I keep my concrete steps looking their best?

• <div><p>After you install your concrete steps, and even as they age, applying a coat of paint or concrete sealer to them every one to two years is a great way to keep them looking fresh and new. We also recommend doing light concrete step repair if you notice chipping or crumbling. You can dress up your steps with planters, decorative railings, and other decor to breathe new life into your stoop as well.</p></div>

Q: Is it better to grind concrete wet or dry?

• <div><p>For homeowners, it&rsquo;s better to dry grind concrete. Dry grinding is the method described above and can be done by experienced DIYers for smaller projects. Wet grinding requires a big volume of water, a way to collect the slurry created by the water and dust, and an environmentally-safe place to dispose of the slurry. In general, only professionals do wet grinding. </p></div>

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Very punctual, professional, and thorough! He was respectful of the property and finished the job on time. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking for top-quality pressure washing services!
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R&T Grading is an excellent choice for all your grading and clearing requirements. They are prompt and professional in their response. The work was finished swiftly and timely manner. We are very pleased with our site. Tony and Lynn Rucker are truly fantastic and professional to collaborate...
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Reviewed in May 2024
I was very pleased with their work. Was told they would start Monday and finish Friday. Monday they pressure washed and took down shutters. While they worked, they were pleasant and hard working. They finished Wednesday evening including putting the shutters back up. This was two days early....
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Reviewed in January 2024
The concrete driveway project went so well that I hired him to do some concrete work on my commercial site. His attitude and personality was a plus.
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Reviewed in February 2023
Great process from start to finish. Professional, thorough and well done interior first floor paint job.
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Reviewed in March 2015
Very well! They showed up 7:30 am the first morning and worked until 4pm. The next day they worked till 6pm and finished the job. The crew worked very well together. Very professional and well mannered. Cleaned up nicely.
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Reviewed in June 2014
Steven was right on time that morning to start the work and worked the entire time until he finished which was 9am until 12 noon. I would highly recommend him to other people.
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We decided to not finish the project with him.
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Reviewed in June 2011
Everything was great! Right ontime and Ineverhad to lift a finger. The last service call, I left the gentlemen in the house to finish the work. They exit and locked up the house before leaving. That is what I call trust. We need to have more situations like this in this day amd time.
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We at M& M Concrete Service guarantee that our work is prompt and we make sure that the customer is handled the right way. The attention to every detail clearly sets us apart from our competition. Don't hesitate to contact us! Meggett, SC; Ravenel, SC; Wadmalaw Island, SC; Edisto Island, SC; Adams Run, SC;

"Project went very well and the team worked quickly. Everything that I wanted was accomplished. The only issue is a crack that has developed on the back patio. This is due to the existing patio being poured over and not cut out due to being monolithic with the house foundation. The difference is how the concrete was married together is the reason for the crack and not the fault of work. Reason for 4 star is some property was damaged by operator of a skid steer. Parts were paid for by contractor but operator could have been more careful to avoid the issue altogether. Highly recommend."

Matthew W on February 2025

"Project went very well and the team worked quickly. Everything that I wanted was accomplished. The only issue is a crack that has developed on the back patio. This is due to the existing patio being poured over and not cut out due to being monolithic with the house foundation. The difference is how the concrete was married together is the reason for the crack and not the fault of work. Reason for 4 star is some property was damaged by operator of a skid steer. Parts were paid for by contractor but operator could have been more careful to avoid the issue altogether. Highly recommend."

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