Thanks for the video. I'm resurfacing my basement floor using the same thing. I'm learning from your video. Will make sure its wet enough before troweling.

Good job. I enjoyed your video. I'm an amateur repairman too.. Definitely satisfying fixing stuff up.

Nice Job Jeff...thank you for the video!!

I like the pathway and the surroundings, it looks to be a beautiful place.

Brother, you did wonderful, bless my socks off.

you are a go getter do it yourself you did a great job, Thats how i learn trial by error

Thanks for the awesome content. I have a huge concrete driveway that looks rough. Going to practice on concrete pad in my backyard before I try to resurface the driveway. Hope it turns out as good as yours!

Great job will look even better once you get it all done

Thank you for this video. I learned so much from this.

Are you sure the home depot mix will mix in a lowes bucket lol.

Thanks Jeff. I'm checking videos on this Re-Cap. I have a low corner on a slap that I want to level and watching your video was helpful. Making it more soupy is the best route. thanks

great video and great job.

Unlike cement or concrete this is mixed to the point of syrup. You then pour it on and float it with a squeegee rake, just like asphalt sealer. When firm you can use a wide broom to form a nice surface. You want to keep it moist by misting it with a hose.

@jackharrington3711

Жыл бұрын

No your not soposed to spray water on top after it's placed

@godsmacking99

2 күн бұрын

@@jackharrington3711 If you're doing it in the summer, you have to keep the surface moist otherwise it dries too fast when working by yourself. Misting it with a sprayer is perfect to keep it damp so you can continue working the material. Trying to broom it when it's too dry leads to disaster. We're not talking dousing the surface in water, just a very light mist. For best results, broom right after applying. Don't wait in the summer months. It's too thin and dries too fast.

@jackharrington3711

2 күн бұрын

@@godsmacking99 U finish it as u work your way down u don't spray water on surface. I can almost bet it even states that in the instructions

@godsmacking99

2 күн бұрын

@@jackharrington3711 Again, we're not talking 'spraying water', we're talking a very light mist just to keep the material workable and the surface damp. The stuff dries fast in the summer especially if you're working by yourself and it's very easy to have it start setting up before you can broom. That's when you mist it and then broom it so you can get a nice finish on it. Before even applying the resurfacer, you need to wet the old surface to create better adhesion. And that is stated in the instructions for a fact. The guy in the video didn't do that and that's the main reason why it failed. You need to maintain moisture with resurfacers because they're applied so thin. It's not like working with regular concrete.

@jackharrington3711

2 күн бұрын

@@godsmacking99 I've been doing overlayment work over 10 years I know how it dries but I still don't spray water on surface. Apparently u doing to much at a time if it's drying to fast for ya

Not bad for a first attempt, looks much better the what you had... will be doing it to my walk way, curious to see how well it holds up and weather you can brush it without removing too much material...

Good work, Jeff! The application should really be the consistency of a leveling compound - makes it easier to apply. The water will evaporate. As an engineer, I always recommend a 100% bonding agent application for any over pour. Still, turned out decent - time will tell if the application stands the test of time. Definitely not a fun job but, again, good work!

@jeffdeshong

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike! I’m curious to see how it holds up.

@davidscott5903

10 ай бұрын

@@jeffdeshong I'm also curious to see how it holds up over a couple years.

@juliewhitlatch6773

9 ай бұрын

It looks so much better.

Looks really nice. Good work Man!

@jeffdeshong

5 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

That spider is very interested in your work

Lol i think mines to far gone to save gonna be a complete redo. But this will help on my sidewalks thanks for the vid..👍

U taught me so much. Thank u.

@jeffdeshong

Жыл бұрын

No problem, happy to help

I may have to give the Re-Cap a try over a 2'x4' area that's always collecting rainwater, right in front of some concrete steps.

Looking good!

@jeffdeshong

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Thanks for the video Jeff, I would make it a lot thinner so it self levels..

Good work, add a little water will work a lot easier, try to add some sand mix to it then you can brush it see texture.

Good job bro!

How big were those slabs and was it one bag that fovered one of those slabs?

New suscriptor 👍🏻🇸🇻

I've been doing some resurfacing around my place using plastic cement. Easy to work with and feels amazing on bare feet. No bonding agent needed. Some older spots I've patched over have held good for several years now. It is all a learning experience.

@davidrosenau3136

8 ай бұрын

Plastic cement...what brand ?

@dustinolson9032

8 ай бұрын

I believe if my memory serves me, it was Ready-Mix. It is a little more costly but for the last few small projects (bbq slab) I mixed in a 1/4 sack plastic cement to two sacks of regular cement(90lb) and the results were amazing. @@davidrosenau3136

@conchim99

5 ай бұрын

Plastic cement those red color bags?

Good job.

I need you in the UK!

So I see this is a year old video, how does it seem to be holding up? I need to do my patio and I'm curious what you think of it

You got the idea man!! Pour all that shit out and work your field, while using the other trowel to get those edge's..just like you've been doing..dump and run!! Each one your going to get better and more efficient!!

Did you wet the concrete before you poured resurfaced? Maybe help ur work time. Came out pretty good

Nice.looks damn good.

I ended up using 1 1/2 bags. I went a little thicker than I planned.

It has to be like syrup, pour it all out and use a squeegee.

@jasonfrance4927

Жыл бұрын

It should be self leveling so much easier to do

@JonTheChron

9 ай бұрын

​@@jasonfrance4927it basically is

Unfortunately, the bonding agent used here can be rewet so if you have a slight crack or an entrance somewhere the bond will be lost as the bonding agent rewets. I was having a problem with a project where as the issue would appear later. I stopped using the product to take care of the issue. It says right on the container that it can be rewet.

ive used it my mistake was not mixing enough for the enter job at once .cause discoloration in the slab .

Probably would be best to do this early morning, so it’s cool out and not under direct sun light.. would lengthen the time you can work with it. Don’t forget you can apply a water proof coating to make the repair last much longer

the instructions say NOT to use a bonding agent! and to wet down the concrete before applying. thanks for the tips.

@jeffdeshong

Жыл бұрын

The pads that I used the bonding agent held up better than the ones without.

@southbridgeforestHOA

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffdeshong well that proves me wrong, thanks

@AaronKreider

11 ай бұрын

@@jeffdeshong Maybe because you didn't wet the surface? So the bonding agent made it wetter?

@highdesertnomad

9 ай бұрын

@@AaronKreiderthe bonding agent acts as a prime coat to adhere the polymer to the concrete surface also allows the overlay to cure slower reducing rapid drying cracks.

Good effort dude! It looks decent.

Does anyone know if this can be used over exposed aggregate and how does it hold up over time from cracking with weight of vehicles? Thx for the video.

@jeffdeshong

23 күн бұрын

Should be able to use I’ve aggregate with no problems. You could check out the follow up videos for cracks and how well it’s held up. Thanks for watching!

Jeff, I want to do this in my garage. Really appreciate your video. What wheel did you use on the grinder?

@jeffdeshong

Жыл бұрын

I just used a tuck pointing wheel but a concrete grinding wheel is ideal

Did ut hold up please update us . Thank you awsome video

Can that stuff be used to fill low spots? I got a dip that goes up against my house and holds water. Not good for an all wood construction. Easy to tell it was done cheap. They didnt slope it away from house either. Cracked real bad in the middle too.

@jeffdeshong

Жыл бұрын

I would as long as you don’t go too thick

@atchmon902

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffdeshong probably would be 3/4 at most. 1/4 at least.

Ya and how long before its crcking all up ?!!!!!!!

Squeeegeeeee , gl on the rest.....you tried , it only gets better from here

What if you add the bonding solution in the bucket? Would that dry up the concrete super fast?

@jeffdeshong

6 ай бұрын

They make other stuff for that. But possibly.

Actually it looks damn good.

@jeffdeshong

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Just finished the update video. Should be up later tonight

This video good education! Jeff can I you recap for slope because my patio the water goes towards to the house ?thank you

@jeffdeshong

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. And it would be very hard to make a good slope

Not bad for never having used that material before

I use the old school bonding agent. Portland. Bonds a lot better in my opinion.

Why not just use self level motar the pour and put boards around the areas

Could you tell what’s the name of the white thing filling the joint? Thanks

@jeffdeshong

Ай бұрын

Just some self leveling caulking. I believe I was using sika flex brand.

@davidqi8073

Ай бұрын

@@jeffdeshong should I use the caulking after the preparation or after the new concrete surface?

@jeffdeshong

Ай бұрын

@@davidqi8073 after the new concrete has dried

Is the bonding agent you use a PVA glue?

@jeffdeshong

Жыл бұрын

Quickrete concrete bonding

@Loucas1956

Жыл бұрын

Ok thanks for your answer and thanks for the video!

What do you charge if I can ask I'm up in the north.

@jeffdeshong

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t do this for a customer

Much Improoved looked like it went on a little dry but Id be totaly lost

Any word on how it fared through winter?

@jeffdeshong

10 ай бұрын

QUICKRETE Re-Cap 6 month review kzread.info/dash/bejne/dXZ1yq9rqrCcoKQ.html overall not bad

I got the bags of mortar mix instead, wish somebody would do a video on the difference between the two. I think the mortar mix is better if you have a lot of deep cracks.

@mybleachhouse

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I dig mortar mix as well and it sets so strong. I think this just has a finer sand grain and plasticizers to make it spread easier.

@salvor1

Жыл бұрын

noooo, not mortar mix.

@boomersD9CAT

11 ай бұрын

Same here…I add a liquid bonding agent for insurance.

Why not use a squeegee? I know nothing about concrete resurfacing, but this looks very difficult with a trowel?

@jeffdeshong

Ай бұрын

Didn’t have a squeegee. Got it done with what I had. If I were to do it again I’d probably use a squeegee. Thanks for watching!

Great video. Did you put a sealant on it?

@jeffdeshong

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. And no I didn’t.

Can you add integral color to Recap ?

@jeffdeshong

11 ай бұрын

Not sure honestly. Im betting you could. Might make it slightly weaker.

Looks pretty good, Very informative video, how many bags did you use for that section?

@jeffdeshong

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Used 1 1/2 bags for this section.

@growthmindset2039

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffdeshong thanks!

How has it held up?

@jeffdeshong

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/dXZ1yq9rqrCcoKQ.html

Looks great

@jeffdeshong

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🏻

Could we get videos of the other sections in the future? Looks really good.

@jeffdeshong

Жыл бұрын

Sure, thank you 👍🏻

How does it look after the winter??

@jeffdeshong

2 ай бұрын

I’d say fair. About what I expected. I have a few update videos if you want to check them out.

How did it hold up structurally?

@jeffdeshong

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/dXZ1yq9rqrCcoKQ.html

@jeffdeshong

Жыл бұрын

Gets driven on everyday

a nice drive way paint could finish the job

after a year..how is it holding up ? Video please

@jeffdeshong

7 ай бұрын

Holding up well. Better than I expected, but definitely not perfect. Video coming soon

Appreciate 😊I'll be doing my driveway JUST think before ALL thus different types of HAND TOOLS AND DRILLS BK IN THE DAY FOLKS DID IT BY HAND With better quality so Today like Every thing Else Paying more GETTING LESS so it pays to do somethings ourselve

@jackharrington3711

Жыл бұрын

Ive been pouring concrete for a living over 30 yrs and some advise Buying cheap home depot products and not preparing the surface right then apply it wrong it won't last few months. Go to concrete supply company, buy a good overlayment product, ask them for directions sheet or read the bag or bucket u get and follow them. This guy didn't do any of it right. Prep your surface right or it won't bond. Powerwash/acetone Use a good glue bonding agent instead of that liquid. Your overlayment should mixed wet and be able to pour it out of bucket and spread it with a squeegee. This isn't that easy for your average homeowner. Just saying

You did a better job, then I would have done.

The instructions say it must be applied with a rubber squeegee. I have concrete resurfacer on my 130 foot long driveway. It was done 15 years ago. Over time it will all break up and look like shit. The only way to fix all of the cracks and spalling is to replace the concrete.

@flat6fever680

8 ай бұрын

Truth. This might work for a quick flip or something.

was that just one bag?

@jeffdeshong

2 ай бұрын

1 1/2

Rapid-Set !!!

is this product paintable ?

@jlateralus21

4 ай бұрын

Yes

It’s good but you broom it after a few minutes

But despite what said. I think it looks very nice

Looks great.. but for how long? Thin overlay never lasts especially in environments that freeze and thaw, but nothing lasts forever so it's always a trade off with how much you spend and how long it takes .

@jackharrington3711

Жыл бұрын

Not true. I've overlayed a few sidewalks least 6-7 years ago that still look great and I'm in Michigan. Depends on what your using and how u apply it. If u buy cheap home depot shit and apply it wrong like this guy probably wouldn't last thru 1 winter.

@SS-kg6ns

Жыл бұрын

@@jackharrington3711 what do you reccomend? How should he apply different, what did he do wrong?

@williamjackson5942

Жыл бұрын

@@jackharrington3711 This product is sold by the pro yards as well, do you think the company make good and bad to sell at different outlets? Really?

@jackharrington3711

Жыл бұрын

@@williamjackson5942 They don't sell this at any concrete supply company's I've been to or even been referred to this product.

save big $$$, do it 1/2 A

You don’t miss this like normal concrete you have to mix it like a syrup and use a squeegee

Just from experience and its just me you applied that so wrong.. with resurfacing it should be mixed as directed amd ypu shluld have a water hose next to you to keep concrete saturated... magic towel.. thats my opinion .

@jackharrington3711

Жыл бұрын

No that's facts!

How much cost for tha job

@jeffdeshong

Ай бұрын

About $500 to do the 6 pads I have

@rollyhernandez9239

Ай бұрын

@@jeffdeshong for labor or just material?

@jeffdeshong

Ай бұрын

@@rollyhernandez9239 material

@rollyhernandez9239

Ай бұрын

Now still good no cracks?

used to be 25$ a year ago

Good try

that product is not good coated in the evening cracks in the morning

i swear i thought my payer was on half speed. looks like you did something yourself and learned something along the way. sucks everyone judges like they on american idol nowadays

it rippled because you didnt keep it really wet.

Tear it all out..do it right first time

You need two coats. I do it to make a living

You skipped a few steps of the process Preparation Process Better results Respect

Sponge it? Post a pic in two winters

You would’ve been better off Mixing that in a wheelbarrow and put your bonding agent in the concrete while you’re mixing

@jeffdeshong

11 ай бұрын

Disagree completely. But thanks for watching.

So let me get this straight: A regular 4” Thick concrete slab driveway ended up degrading, chipping & spalling… But a 1/8” - 3/8” thick overlay resurfacing product without any adhering products will end up working great & not failing in like a year??. Call me jaded but back in our day we used to call that “lipstick on a pig”. Change my mynd.

Mature hour

You failed to mention several things! What type of blade on grinder? What type of sealer? What type of cement? Nor a very detailed video.

@jeffdeshong

4 ай бұрын

Definitely not for you

It wont last no time. It will get hard and start cracking and breaking up. Waste of money

You work from corner out and edges out, not into corner. Looks too thick.

@jeffdeshong

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

thanks for the video bud! Curious how it held up after the 1st winter, i have almost the same thing where my downspout of my gutter flows, how deep was your grind? thanks man

@jeffdeshong

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I have a video after the first winter. Will make another after this winter. Very light grind.

You desperately need to learn how to flat trowel and speed it up dump the whole bucket and go brother than you on to the next one

I want to see it in three years of freeze, thaw, freeze thaw.

@jeffdeshong

10 ай бұрын

I’ll keep ya posted