Mix the Concrete Patcher

What happens in this clip

Take the dry Quikrete Vinyl Concrete Patcher mix from its container. For small repairs, control the amount of water added by using a sponge. Dip the sponge in clean water, squeeze out excess, and then squeeze small amounts of water into the dry mix in the patcher's pail. Use a margin trowel to thoroughly mix the product. Continue adding small increments of water and mixing until the concrete patcher achieves a consistency similar to Play-Doh, allowing it to be easily molded without being too wet or crumbly. The presenter demonstrates this by forming a firm ball of mixed patcher in his hand.

Goal: Achieve a Play-Doh-like consistency for the concrete patcher

What's used

Tools

• Margin Trowel
• Small hand trowel
• Quikrete Vinyl Concrete Patcher Quikrete
• Sponge

Materials

• Clean Water

About the full video

This DIY project demonstrates how to repair chipped or spalled concrete surfaces using Quikrete Vinyl Concrete Patcher. The process involves preparing the damaged area by moistening it, mixing the concrete patcher to a Play-Doh consistency, applying it to fill the chips, and then shaping and texturing the patch to seamlessly blend with the existing concrete.

Step 3 of 6: Mix the Concrete Repair Compound

Read the instructions on the concrete repair compound packaging carefully. In a clean mixing container, add the specified amount of powder and then slowly add the recommended amount of water. Mix thoroughly with a trowel or mixing paddle until a smooth, consistent, workable paste is achieved. Avoid mixing more than you can use within the product's pot life.

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Every video in How to Repair a Chipped Concrete Step Edge

1. Step 1: Clean the Chipped Area

   • 0:12–0:55 Clean and Prepare the Damaged Area
   • 0:46–1:13 Clean Out Debris and Loose Chunks
   • 1:36–3:50 Clean Out Loose Concrete and Debris

2. Step 2: Undercut the Edge (if necessary)

   • 0:46–1:13 Clean Out Debris and Loose Chunks
   • 1:36–3:50 Clean Out Loose Concrete and Debris
   • 0:43–1:02 Prepare Damaged Concrete and Install Forms

3. Step 3: Mix the Concrete Repair Compound

   • 0:39–0:49 Mix Patching Cement
   • 1:41–1:54 Mix Concrete Patching Compound
   • 1:03–2:18 Mix the Concrete Patcher (this video)

4. Step 4: Apply the Repair Compound

   • 1:55–2:11 Apply Concrete Patch to Chips
   • 1:15–4:04 Apply Two-Part Epoxy Filler
   • 1:32–1:46 Fill Damaged Areas

5. Step 5: Shape and Finish the Surface

   • 3:40–5:58 Smooth and Finish Concrete Step Repair
   • 0:52–1:02 Smooth and Finish Concrete Patch
   • 3:15–5:02 Shape and Texture the Patch

6. Step 6: Cure the Repair

   • 0:37–0:46 Cure and Protect the Repaired Area
   • 0:28–0:29 Allow Compound to Cure
   • 11:58–12:06 Cure and Protect Repaired Steps