If you have noticed cracks in the concrete surfaces of your home, you may be wondering if the construction contractor did poor-quality work. However, it is impossible to prevent concrete from cracking completely, but some useful measures can be taken to minimize it. One of the most cost-effective solutions is to resurface the concrete, which can have both aesthetic and functional benefits. To start the repair process, you need to widen the crack a little with a cold chisel and hammer to remove debris and dirt inside the cracks.
Depending on the size of your site, the materials chosen for finishing and how many repairs are needed, the cost of resurfacing concrete will vary. If you opt for a specific spray on concrete or decide to add color to it, the price will be higher. Resurfacing aggregate concrete is more complex and expensive compared to coating exposed aggregate concrete. This is because it is the result of sand, cement and aggregates drying faster than the bottom of concrete.
If too much cement is used in comparison to the recommended ratio, the concrete will develop cracks. Stamped concrete is a specialized form of concrete coating that leaves a grainy and pebble appearance on smooth concrete. It is also possible to level some uneven surfaces on your concrete sidewalk or grind some parts that you don't think look good. The weathering process, such as heating and cooling, wetting and drying, causes the concrete to move and change, resulting in cracks.
Patios are usually concrete slabs in front of your house or in the back, so there are rarely any obstacles. The temperature can rise during the day and decrease significantly at night, which causes shrinkage of the concrete surface. Exposure to aggregates or pebbles is another specialized form of concrete coating that leaves a grainy and pebble appearance on smooth concrete.
