Safety suggestion for us long-hair types: When you're around rotating machinery, put your hair up under a cap. There's a risk that hair caught in machinery could pull off part of your scalp, or that the spinning gears could pull your head into contact with the machine. Said contact is quite sudden and quite painful. It also has the potential to cause brain injuries. Obviously, you didn't hurt yourself, and that's great. I had a drill smack me in the head one day, and promptly learned my lesson! It's always better to learn such lessons vicariously.
Thanks very much! I actually cut my hair off last year, though it is starting to get to the point again where I am going to have to think about it getting in the way. I've been lucky so far, but don't want to count on that. A cap is a very good idea.
I am very proud of you!! The only thing you have to remember, is to cool your hair back and tie it up because your hair could get tangled in machinery, especially drills, reciprocating saws, et cetera, etc.. there are too many women out there who are do-it-yourselfers. Therefore, I am glad that you are confident enough to take the initiative of trying to fix or repair things yourself.😊
Great job. I also did the same thing a few weeks ago but I piled the liquid from the bottle over the course of two days and piled it high. after it cured I just took a scraper and shaved it to the level of the concrete. And then here comes the fun part I used goof off and elbow grease to clean it up and i was amazed at the results. It cleaned off all the excess that spilled over due to me spreading it into the cracks.
You could wipe after applications with a wet sponge. Smooths out - flattens edges. Don't fill to top. No sanding. Self Leveling - smooth & sponge. Outside - one could keep the dust and debris - sweep over done job - crack disappears. Nice Work . Thanks.
I use the Quikrete 1 quart crack seal you have. Didn't need that much work. Just make sure the crack is clean, not more than 1/2" wide, fill the deep crack with sand or backer rod and pour. It flows in and self levels. That is it!
thanks so much. my wife and I are going to fix our family buildings become millionaires and give most of it away. we able to save hundreds of thousands of dollars by watching free videos like this. paying contracters is great for many jobs but it can become overwhelming with some older buildings as there can be almost no end to the number of repairs and additions that can be done. this video was so helpful because you taught from the perspective of a novice. some of the other videos by professionals can frequently forget to provide enough detail. They forget how little we know.
steel expands at exactly the same rate as concrete...Exactly!!. when we as a species worked this out it was a light bulb moment for both construction and architecture. absolutely a defining moment in the human timeline
Thanks for this, I need to fill a hairline crack in my driveway and a sidewalk piece. I like that you layered the gritty caulk with the self-leveling one. I am hoping that doing this will give it more durability and a finished look As a mother of 2 daughters I love to see an independent young woman taking on household DIY projects.
Good job! I just finished a crack repairing on my driveway using the Sika Crack Fix. Not as professional as you did but hopefully the bonding is strong.
I think most people don't like the idea of a white streak going across their driveway. I would experiment a bit by adding a few drops of black latex pain in a small test amount of material. Get it to match the concrete color. Finish it off. I think it will not affect the products performance.
I'm impressed with your work . Where have you been all my life ? We would get along just fine doing all the maintenance projects that I have to complete, but need a talented beautiful person like you to help me get them done.
Very good presentation Tamara, & god thinking on saving yourself a lot of money. I like the wasy you have yourself setup w/ all the tools you need so you can complete your project here w/ out going back & looking for them. It appears you had a good plan of attack for accomplishing this repair! Very good Tamara.
Good job Tamara. I hope you show what the stain looks like when you do it. I did the same to my concrete floors. I just used a dry Portland and sand mixture to fill in a crack I had. Cracks that are patched can sometimes make a floor look interesting if is stained. Cracks are very common to happen to. Also like the red birds. It must be some of your work!
scotolbe Thank you! I actually like the way the cracks look too, even though the floor isn't finished. I'm debating letting them show. I also keep changing my mind about how I want to finish the floor! I'll figure it out, hopefully sooner than later. Like the thought of using a Portland and sand mixture for the cracks, too. And yes, the red birds are some of my work. Thanks! :-)
Concrete stain is really easy to do as long as the surface is ready for it. There are lots of colors and textures to choose from. I did my basement floor by myself in two days. Just remember to spray a primer first before the stain as I almost did not and now I am glad I did. The area by my desk that has the crack is my favorite spot because it gives the floor character that I really like. I went with a dark brown copper color because the darker makes the crack blend in better. Good luck in your decision!
scotolbe Thanks! And I am glad to know about the primer. That was probably the problem with the current finish on the floor-no primer! It scuffs and peels off quite easily. It is really very exciting to get to make these fixes (and aesthetic decision).
MonkeysKnow Yes I'm sure it's peeling because of no primer. I rented a concrete resufacer to get my floors prepped because I didn't want to use the acid cleaner inside my house since it's so toxic. You can try the same way to remove the old finish. I'm a second generation stone mason and I understand about concrete. Oh and your Welcome!
When I fill concrete cracks I add some sand or something else roughly the color of the surrounding floor on top of the crack filler, then after the concrete filler dries, just sweep it off and it makes the cracks less noticeable when the floor is darker than the bright gray filler. Great video.
I wish i would have watched this before i applied rubberized concrete caulking to a crack in my walkway. I will probably have to chip it out and move to this process. Thanks for the information.
Great job, I like the presentation as well. I read a comment which you stated that you wanted to redo the finish on the rest of the floor, if you haven’t refinished yet, I’d say leave it, the decor and that floor match very well. It makes a statement of old and new and old in reverse kinda. Just my opinion, I’m a sucker for concrete, glass and everything modern/industrial.
Wow! Thank you , very informative ,and detailed video instruction. I am now researching best way to repair various cracks in my driveway. Thank you for sharing your hands-on advice.
Pretty girls with curls and braids can excel at all the trades ! Great work ! The knack for DIY is simply the ability to research and willingness to dive in and get dirty, as you have found ! Also you are only as good as your tools so by investing in good (correct) tools you have invested in your project as well as your self.
Great job! I would have done it in the same way, sanded filler first for more strength, non sanded filler for finish coat to blend in. And I've been in the construction trades 35yrs, 2nd generation. Keep up the excellent work!
I’ve been in the sealant installation trade for 40 years and am also 2nd generation. Adding sand to any sealant doesNOT make it stronger. It makes it more rigid and compromises it’s ability to stretch. Totally wrong product for this installation. It is an acrylic latex. The urethane sealant used for the top coat, though it is a low quality consumer product is a much better choice.
Regarding the comments about sanding concrete indoors, is the main concern the silica dust? I've read about being cautious with silica dust from sandblasting so I imagine this would be similar as I think concrete has some sand in it? I'm looking at my pathetic concrete patio around my pool right now and will probably try your methods. Thanks for the great video.
+J Nieto Best of luck! It wasn't nearly as bad of a job to do as I thought it would be. :-) If you get a caulk tube full of the gritty stuff, remember to keep something handy (like a coat hanger) to clear it out once in awhile. The grit will build up inside and make it difficult to apply otherwise.
+MonkeysKnow Thank you Tamara for taking the time. I will certainly keep that in mind. I noticed the crack runs from wall-to-wall, and in one area it has elevated about 3/8 of an inch. It also looks like a winding river. :) I will try to smooth it out. Even though it won't be level, I don't have to worry about tripping. Thank you again. - Jose
That was a useful video for me, so thanks Tamara. I don't know if it's possible, but slowing down a few seconds of the 'Maaco' tool use might make it even better- my technique seems a bit off on that. I used your ideas, bought the $3.99 (Cad.) trowels, and finished fixing my floor. Thanks for your help!
+blairrob So glad this was helpful! I can't slow down the tool use in this video, but I will certainly keep in mind to show a bit of "regular mo" usage of tools in the future. Thank you for the suggestion!
+rs2519 I'll do my best to post a follow-up on how this crack winters. If you're not in a huge hurry on your concrete cracks, hopefully that will be of help!
I believe I'm going to have to do it within the next 3 weeks, before it gets cooler here. So far I'm leaning towards using the the product that melts with heat (a gas torch). It should expand and contract with the driveway itself.
You did a great job covering safety details however using a nail claw hammer with a hardened chisel is very unsafe. A ball-peen or machinist hammer should be used to avoid chipping the end of a hardened chisel. Otherwise you have a recipe for creating shrapnel.
Thank you for the video. On my way to the hardware store to purchase the products you used for your project. Hope they work on my patio cracks and flaking.
Looks like you did a great job, but what about the staining. I have seen portland used on a wet floor to make it look more like concrete. I wish I had seen the staining. Your art work looks great. I like your digs. Did you do the art?
+Dusty Thank you! I haven't completed the floor yet (I know, I know. It's been over a year now, but I've had other things to tackle). I did do the art, thank you! My full time "job" is as an artist. Only in quotes because I love what I do, so it never feels like a job. :-)
Well, I just thought so as I am an artist also and like your style. I have been retired as a graphic designer too, so am thinking of getting back into more creative aspects since then..My house is loaded with way to much art and have no place to put it. I guess it is time to sell. Your idea of MonkeysKnow is odd, but hey what works for you.. I like to try all types of things myself. Mono prints may be in my future just now. Cheers!
+Dusty Thank you! And if your house is loaded with art (and you don't want to sell), maybe get a small storage space and rotate the art out? I have several friends who have gone in on a space together so they can do this. Best wishes on your prints, or wherever your creativity takes you! :-)
I thought it was rather odd that electrical was run under the foundation that closely. I'd prefer to run it along the home. I'm not sure if this is a typical practice. Cross your fingers you never have to replace that main (assuming it's the main). Anyhow, when I've typically analyzed the cause of a crack in concrete, in my area it's either a leak in a gutter/downspout, landscape causing water to run towards the home/concrete, or sloping towards the side of the home. The major cause here is water penetrating the soil too closely to concrete. Or perhaps the foundation soil was not properly "flattened" and contains tiny pockets of air in which is causing the concrete to shift. Signs to look for are cracking drywall joints (vertical or horizontal), cracking tile, or any signs of floor/wall movement. Patching the concrete may be a temporary visual repair. This is from my own observation. And I've seen it in many, many homes.
I'm not the first to note the hair, way more than I have. Might be good to put it under a girlie do-rag when you're sanding concrete. You also might check out some backer rod on wider cracks.
This is nothing against the repairperson of course, but the original concrete-laying people used what appears to be ‘decorative’ expansion joints in this floor, creating a nice grid pattern but not helping with inevitable concrete movement at all. The cut joints themselves don’t look very deep and they need to run at least a third or more of the thickness of the concrete slab itself in order to work properly. The jagged, erratic cracking you’re repairing doesn’t surprise me since the expansion joints appear altogether inadequate.
Hi Tamara I'm on your side you are better off doing it yourself, as long as you are happy with what can be achieved. To me it looked like a nice job. I was impressed with your attention to personal safety equipment but, just for future reference, it would be a good idea to at least tie your hair back out of harms way when using rotating tools. I have seen safety videos where a persons hair gets caught in the tool and actually tears out a piece of scalp with the hair quicker than you can react to stop the equipment. Again nice job.
first good job on repairing the crack and thumbs up that you had a pro check out the foundation to make sure that it was not anything structural that caused it. you did a super great job talking about safety so it made me cry to see you using a light household extension cord with your power tool and shop vac any monkey knows you should be using a heavy duty cord.
I once got to see a young woman at my woodworking club get her hair caught in a drill press. She was let with a rather large bald spot with missing scalp. Doesn't take a lot to put your hair up. After saying that I harp on my wife to wear a hat when we are cutting and burning our woodpiles for clearing fire break. Her hair has been shortened several times, Like her you will do as you please . I do about the same as you to fill cracks in our slab whenever I have a chance. It isn't from wiring but simply shifting over time. The ground just settles over time. Did it last year when I had vinal flooring installed.
Thanks for the video - so to chase the crack you can use either a cold chisel or an angle grinder? I didn't see you use the grinder (skipped through some parts as I had to head to work). In retrospect would you use the grinder instead to save time? Considering renting one as I have several cracks in my garage floor. Thanks!
+integr90 I used the chisel to open the crack a bit where it was too thin for the patch to get in. I mostly used the grinder after the patch had cured to smooth out the patch and blend it in to the surrounding floor. So really, it all depends on how important it is for the patch and the floor surfaces to blend. Some of the patches are more self leveling than others. If I had stuck with only the Quikrete stuff that comes in the squeeze bottle, I would not have needed the grinder. But in my case, the crack was too wide in most places for that to work by itself. Hope this helps!
Great vid, but it would be be nice to see the finished project and how you got it to match. Looks like you left off with the big white line in your floor.
+Ernie Van Stedum Hope your fixes work out well! Mine have been through over half a year at this point, which means temperature changes (and probably some house movement) and haven't changed. :-)
Thank for nnice information but actually i want proper idea to stop water leakage from overhead tank so can someone help me? please give me the name of chemical used in India
Just a safety suggestion. When using an electric tool, like the sander, alway make sure the extension cord you use is the same gage, or larger. I looks like you use a thinner white extension cord which is smaller gage than the sander wire. This can cause overheating, and may lead to a fire.
This cracks is inside u house ???? Is fundation problem ??? I found 3 o 4 crack in my crawlspace wall 1/4 and one is biggest I am so scare about fundation repair :( I got diarrhea for weeks my nerves is killing me
I to like a wet crack before I fill it...But really tie your hair back when using power tools, not fun getting your hair caught in a power tool...cool vid..
Ooops!! I meant to say pull your hair back or tie it up so it won't get caught in small power tools, always wear safety glasses and work gloves for your protection necessary!!! Other than that, fine job young lady!!!
When using your grinder, wearing the head phones is a good idea, BUT wearing a filter for your nose to filter out the particles from the grinder is also a better idea. don't get COPD from this dust
you'll get tired of my long winded comments someday lol but here are some thoughts anyway: 1. I would much rather see you wearing a respirator (fairly cheap at harbor freight). a dust mask only offers very minimal (read almost zero) protection. one reason is that they do not form fit to your face so you are actually breathing in some cases more of the particulate that you would without a dust mask because the particles seep in around the edges of the mask and you breathe normally thinking you are safe. invest in your only pair of lungs, you will not be sorry. my dad did not invest and he paid the ultimate price. 2. speaking of my dad he used to work for the county in riverside california. he was in maintenance and so did this type of stuff all the time. he found that a product call Durhams Rock Hard Water Putty was better than regular concrete patch and would basically last forever once installed in the cracks. it is made for wood but gets extremely hard. dad used it in the shop at work to repair concrete cracks all the time. 3. heres maybe an idea for a future video for you. once soon after my wife and I married, our dog's chewed a huge hunk out of the 4x4 patio roof support post. it was a rental hose and I thought I would have to replace the whole post. dad to rescue with Durhams Water Putty. He slathered the putty on the damage and worked it as it stiffened until the damage was patched and shaped like the rest of the post. a slight sanding and some paint and you could not tell where the damage was. its great stuff. it's still there 20+ years later. comes as powder, just add water. careful not to breathe it, dont want that stuff hardening in your lungs. many crafty type people also use it instead of plaster in molding items like statues etc. have a safe day :)
+X4 Service I do have a respirator, and you are correct, I should have worn it here! I use it often, but I will step up my game. Thank you! And thank you for the info about Durhams Water Putty! I will assuredly be checking this stuff out. Sounds like it could be immensely useful around the house! (Maybe even more than duct tape.) :-)
People who can't do for themselves hire contractors... you obviously don't have that problem. AND... you work REALLY fast! You put make those construction guys look like they're standing still... oh, and your dog is really fast too ;-)
I'm only 4 minutes into your video... PLEASE TELL ME YOU DID NOT USE A BELT SANDER AND/ OR MINI GRINDER INDOORS!!! If you use a mini grinder indoors you need to drape plastic around your work area and tape it closed, top , bottom and seams with a shop vac catching as much dust as possible. I use a long hose on the vac exhaust and run it outside!.... Here I go to watch the rest of your video with my heart pounding (Your place is so nice, I hope you don't cover it all in dust)
Tamara….. hope your feeling better and your health is good
Safety suggestion for us long-hair types: When you're around rotating machinery, put your hair up under a cap. There's a risk that hair caught in machinery could pull off part of your scalp, or that the spinning gears could pull your head into contact with the machine. Said contact is quite sudden and quite painful. It also has the potential to cause brain injuries. Obviously, you didn't hurt yourself, and that's great. I had a drill smack me in the head one day, and promptly learned my lesson! It's always better to learn such lessons vicariously.
Thanks very much! I actually cut my hair off last year, though it is starting to get to the point again where I am going to have to think about it getting in the way. I've been lucky so far, but don't want to count on that. A cap is a very good idea.
I am very proud of you!! The only thing you have to remember, is to cool your hair back and tie it up because your hair could get tangled in machinery, especially drills, reciprocating saws, et cetera, etc.. there are too many women out there who are do-it-yourselfers. Therefore, I am glad that you are confident enough to take the initiative of trying to fix or repair things yourself.😊
Great job. I also did the same thing a few weeks ago but I piled the liquid from the bottle over the course of two days and piled it high. after it cured I just took a scraper and shaved it to the level of the concrete. And then here comes the fun part I used goof off and elbow grease to clean it up and i was amazed at the results. It cleaned off all the excess that spilled over due to me spreading it into the cracks.
You could wipe after applications with a wet sponge. Smooths out - flattens edges. Don't fill to top. No sanding. Self Leveling - smooth & sponge. Outside - one could keep the dust and debris - sweep over done job - crack disappears. Nice Work . Thanks.
I use the Quikrete 1 quart crack seal you have. Didn't need that much work. Just make sure the crack is clean, not more than 1/2" wide, fill the deep crack with sand or backer rod and pour. It flows in and self levels. That is it!
thanks so much. my wife and I are going to fix our family buildings become millionaires and give most of it away. we able to save hundreds of thousands of dollars by watching free videos like this. paying contracters is great for many jobs but it can become overwhelming with some older buildings as there can be almost no end to the number of repairs and additions that can be done. this video was so helpful because you taught from the perspective of a novice. some of the other videos by professionals can frequently forget to provide enough detail. They forget how little we know.
steel expands at exactly the same rate as concrete...Exactly!!. when we as a species worked this out it was a light bulb moment for both construction and architecture. absolutely a defining moment in the human timeline
Thanks for this, I need to fill a hairline crack in my driveway and a sidewalk piece. I like that you layered the gritty caulk with the self-leveling one. I am hoping that doing this will give it more durability and a finished look As a mother of 2 daughters I love to see an independent young woman taking on household DIY projects.
Good job! I just finished a crack repairing on my driveway using the Sika Crack Fix. Not as professional as you did but hopefully the bonding is strong.
I think most people don't like the idea of a white streak going across their driveway. I would experiment a bit by adding a few drops of black latex pain in a small test amount of material. Get it to match the concrete color. Finish it off. I think it will not affect the products performance.
I'm impressed with your work . Where have you been all my life ? We would get along just fine doing all the maintenance projects that I have to complete, but need a talented beautiful person like you to help me get them done.
+Tom Sitar Thank you! :-)
Very good presentation Tamara, & god thinking on saving yourself a lot of money. I like the wasy you have yourself setup w/ all the tools you need so you can complete your project here w/ out going back & looking for them. It appears you had a good plan of attack for accomplishing this repair! Very good Tamara.
Thank you!
The QUIKRETE was a good choice. You are my kind of lady and enjoy watching your videos. Quit saying you're just a girl, you are not just any girl.
Good job Tamara. I hope you show what the stain looks like when you do it. I did the same to my concrete floors. I just used a dry Portland and sand mixture to fill in a crack I had. Cracks that are patched can sometimes make a floor look interesting if is stained. Cracks are very common to happen to. Also like the red birds. It must be some of your work!
scotolbe Thank you! I actually like the way the cracks look too, even though the floor isn't finished. I'm debating letting them show. I also keep changing my mind about how I want to finish the floor! I'll figure it out, hopefully sooner than later. Like the thought of using a Portland and sand mixture for the cracks, too. And yes, the red birds are some of my work. Thanks! :-)
Concrete stain is really easy to do as long as the surface is ready for it. There are lots of colors and textures to choose from. I did my basement floor by myself in two days. Just remember to spray a primer first before the stain as I almost did not and now I am glad I did. The area by my desk that has the crack is my favorite spot because it gives the floor character that I really like. I went with a dark brown copper color because the darker makes the crack blend in better. Good luck in your decision!
scotolbe Thanks! And I am glad to know about the primer. That was probably the problem with the current finish on the floor-no primer! It scuffs and peels off quite easily. It is really very exciting to get to make these fixes (and aesthetic decision).
MonkeysKnow Yes I'm sure it's peeling because of no primer. I rented a concrete resufacer to get my floors prepped because I didn't want to use the acid cleaner inside my house since it's so toxic. You can try the same way to remove the old finish. I'm a second generation stone mason and I understand about concrete. Oh and your Welcome!
Well I do concrete work for a living, you know more than the men on my crew...
Wow! And I'm still doing my best to learn, too. :-)
When I fill concrete cracks I add some sand or something else roughly the color of the surrounding floor on top of the crack filler, then after the concrete filler dries, just sweep it off and it makes the cracks less noticeable when the floor is darker than the bright gray filler. Great video.
I wish i would have watched this before i applied rubberized concrete caulking to a crack in my walkway. I will probably have to chip it out and move to this process. Thanks for the information.
The good news is, if it's a rubberized caulk, it might be flexible enough to just pull out with pliers. Best of luck!
Great job, I like the presentation as well. I read a comment which you stated that you wanted to redo the finish on the rest of the floor, if you haven’t refinished yet, I’d say leave it, the decor and that floor match very well. It makes a statement of old and new and old in reverse kinda. Just my opinion, I’m a sucker for concrete, glass and everything modern/industrial.
Wow! Thank you , very informative ,and detailed video instruction. I am now researching best way to repair various cracks in my driveway. Thank you for sharing your hands-on advice.
we have to do that in our basement. lots of cracks. Im in love. your a very smart person. Keep the videos coming
Pretty girls with curls and braids can excel at all the trades ! Great work ! The knack for DIY is simply the ability to research and willingness to dive in and get dirty, as you have found ! Also you are only as good as your tools so by investing in good (correct) tools you have invested in your project as well as your self.
Great job! I would have done it in the same way, sanded filler first for more strength, non sanded filler for finish coat to blend in. And I've been in the construction trades 35yrs, 2nd generation. Keep up the excellent work!
I’ve been in the sealant installation trade for 40 years and am also 2nd generation. Adding sand to any sealant doesNOT make it stronger. It makes it more rigid and compromises it’s ability to stretch. Totally wrong product for this installation. It is an acrylic latex. The urethane sealant used for the top coat, though it is a low quality consumer product is a much better choice.
Regarding the comments about sanding concrete indoors, is the main concern the silica dust? I've read about being cautious with silica dust from sandblasting so I imagine this would be similar as I think concrete has some sand in it? I'm looking at my pathetic concrete patio around my pool right now and will probably try your methods. Thanks for the great video.
There is also a Filler Foam Rod (roll) you can use that would eliminate the first concrete calking you used, and save you a day of Curing.......FYI
I wish you would put your hair up and out of the way when using power tools. Just to be safe. Peace
Thank you for the instruction. Much appreciated. I will be repairing a cracks in my garage so I'll probably stick with the gritty stuff.- Jose
+J Nieto Best of luck! It wasn't nearly as bad of a job to do as I thought it would be. :-) If you get a caulk tube full of the gritty stuff, remember to keep something handy (like a coat hanger) to clear it out once in awhile. The grit will build up inside and make it difficult to apply otherwise.
+MonkeysKnow Thank you Tamara for taking the time. I will certainly keep that in mind. I noticed the crack runs from wall-to-wall, and in one area it has elevated about 3/8 of an inch. It also looks like a winding river. :) I will try to smooth it out. Even though it won't be level, I don't have to worry about tripping. Thank you again. - Jose
That was a useful video for me, so thanks Tamara. I don't know if it's possible, but slowing down a few seconds of the 'Maaco' tool use might make it even better- my technique seems a bit off on that. I used your ideas, bought the $3.99 (Cad.) trowels, and finished fixing my floor. Thanks for your help!
+blairrob So glad this was helpful! I can't slow down the tool use in this video, but I will certainly keep in mind to show a bit of "regular mo" usage of tools in the future. Thank you for the suggestion!
Wow, you did a very nice job on your crack. Very good detail on your video. I wonder how the repair will do past winter, thanks.
+rs2519 Thanks! Me too. So far so good on the crack, even with our odd year of too much rain, followed by drought conditions.
I have a driveway of asphalt and concrete. Cracks on both. I'm researching on best products to take care of the problem.
+rs2519 I'll do my best to post a follow-up on how this crack winters. If you're not in a huge hurry on your concrete cracks, hopefully that will be of help!
I believe I'm going to have to do it within the next 3 weeks, before it gets cooler here. So far I'm leaning towards using the the product that melts with heat (a gas torch). It should expand and contract with the driveway itself.
Wow! I will be interested to hear how that turns out! That sounds like an even better option. Best of luck!
You did a great job covering safety details however using a nail claw hammer with a hardened chisel is very unsafe. A ball-peen or machinist hammer should be used to avoid chipping the end of a hardened chisel. Otherwise you have a recipe for creating shrapnel.
Well DONE! You got a good head on your shoulders and good info in your video. Keep 'em coming! Thanks Darin
Great video, very detailed and informative 😊
FYI, all caulking guns I've used have a tip cutter at the handle - no need for a knife.
Very good info. You have great production elements to your videos. Impressive.
Thank you! 😊
Easy to follow. Very pleasant to look at!
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Tell me you didn't hear "I Can See Clearly Now" playing over the backing track starting at 10:25!!!! Epic! Need to do a cover using a loop of that!
Yo u the jam!!! I'm with u baby. That looks way better than a professional work.
I did something similar last year. Good to see likeminded ideas.
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Thank you for the video. On my way to the hardware store to purchase the products you used for your project. Hope they work on my patio cracks and flaking.
Looks like you did a great job, but what about the staining. I have seen portland used on a wet floor to make it look more like concrete. I wish I had seen the staining. Your art work looks great. I like your digs. Did you do the art?
+Dusty Thank you! I haven't completed the floor yet (I know, I know. It's been over a year now, but I've had other things to tackle). I did do the art, thank you! My full time "job" is as an artist. Only in quotes because I love what I do, so it never feels like a job. :-)
Well, I just thought so as I am an artist also and like your style. I have been retired as a graphic designer too, so am thinking of getting back into more creative aspects since then..My house is loaded with way to much art and have no place to put it. I guess it is time to sell. Your idea of MonkeysKnow is odd, but hey what works for you.. I like to try all types of things myself. Mono prints may be in my future just now. Cheers!
+Dusty Thank you! And if your house is loaded with art (and you don't want to sell), maybe get a small storage space and rotate the art out? I have several friends who have gone in on a space together so they can do this. Best wishes on your prints, or wherever your creativity takes you! :-)
I thought it was rather odd that electrical was run under the foundation that closely. I'd prefer to run it along the home. I'm not sure if this is a typical practice. Cross your fingers you never have to replace that main (assuming it's the main).
Anyhow, when I've typically analyzed the cause of a crack in concrete, in my area it's either a leak in a gutter/downspout, landscape causing water to run towards the home/concrete, or sloping towards the side of the home. The major cause here is water penetrating the soil too closely to concrete. Or perhaps the foundation soil was not properly "flattened" and contains tiny pockets of air in which is causing the concrete to shift.
Signs to look for are cracking drywall joints (vertical or horizontal), cracking tile, or any signs of floor/wall movement. Patching the concrete may be a temporary visual repair. This is from my own observation. And I've seen it in many, many homes.
I'm not the first to note the hair, way more than I have. Might be good to put it under a girlie do-rag when you're sanding concrete. You also might check out some backer rod on wider cracks.
Almost as good as your recent Mortar movie, you've def added more dancing to the mix.
Just trying to keep a little entertainment in the mix. 😆
I came across your video on how to use an electric chainsaw and I was inspired to buy one. I will be trying it out later today.
This is nothing against the repairperson of course, but the original concrete-laying people used what appears to be ‘decorative’ expansion joints in this floor, creating a nice grid pattern but not helping with inevitable concrete movement at all. The cut joints themselves don’t look very deep and they need to run at least a third or more of the thickness of the concrete slab itself in order to work properly. The jagged, erratic cracking you’re repairing doesn’t surprise me since the expansion joints appear altogether inadequate.
Hi Tamara I'm on your side you are better off doing it yourself, as long as you are happy with what can be achieved. To me it looked like a nice job. I was impressed with your attention to personal safety equipment but, just for future reference, it would be a good idea to at least tie your hair back out of harms way when using rotating tools. I have seen safety videos where a persons hair gets caught in the tool and actually tears out a piece of scalp with the hair quicker than you can react to stop the equipment. Again nice job.
How do i tell the difference if its harmful to the foundation? Or is it this type of an easy fix
If the temperature is below 40' Celsius your idea is good but if the temperature over 40' Celsius the sealant is not effective
Looks good but what type of stain you use to match the colors?
ezramel I actually have not completed it yet, but will certainly post the results (and stains) when I do!
first good job on repairing the crack and thumbs up that you had a pro check out the foundation to make sure that it was not anything structural that caused it. you did a super great job talking about safety so it made me cry to see you using a light household extension cord with your power tool and shop vac any monkey knows you should be using a heavy duty cord.
I know someone in this comment section my had mention this, but why didn't you use self leveling filler?
I once got to see a young woman at my woodworking club get her hair caught in a drill press. She was let with a rather large bald spot with missing scalp. Doesn't take a lot to put your hair up.
After saying that I harp on my wife to wear a hat when we are cutting and burning our woodpiles for clearing fire break. Her hair has been shortened several times,
Like her you will do as you please .
I do about the same as you to fill cracks in our slab whenever I have a chance. It isn't from wiring but simply shifting over time. The ground just settles over time. Did it last year when I had vinal flooring installed.
Thank you!! Seeing is so much better than just reading.
Thanks for the video - so to chase the crack you can use either a cold chisel or an angle grinder? I didn't see you use the grinder (skipped through some parts as I had to head to work). In retrospect would you use the grinder instead to save time? Considering renting one as I have several cracks in my garage floor. Thanks!
+integr90 I used the chisel to open the crack a bit where it was too thin for the patch to get in. I mostly used the grinder after the patch had cured to smooth out the patch and blend it in to the surrounding floor. So really, it all depends on how important it is for the patch and the floor surfaces to blend. Some of the patches are more self leveling than others. If I had stuck with only the Quikrete stuff that comes in the squeeze bottle, I would not have needed the grinder. But in my case, the crack was too wide in most places for that to work by itself. Hope this helps!
some people should hire work like this done. you're one of those people.
what tips do you have for working on vehicles?
Enjoyed watching your video. Did you ever consider doing videos on auto repair or maintenance? Or expanding out to carpentry?
Very useful and productive video. Thanks for posting.
Nice presentation, I love this show.
+Liang Shen Thank you!
Great vid, but it would be be nice to see the finished project and how you got it to match. Looks like you left off with the big white line in your floor.
+Bryan bkk Indeed I did! I am ashamed to say I still have yet to finish the floor. The main goal here was just to get those nasty cracks filled. :-)
+MonkeysKnow Ah got it. I've got a highly visible one, but I'd like to know if I could fill it and make it blend in well so it's not so obvious.
Thanks, you make it look so easy. I love filling cracks..
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This is really excellent advice! I too am very particular and appreciate your attention to detail. Thank you for sharing.
+Ernie Van Stedum Hope your fixes work out well! Mine have been through over half a year at this point, which means temperature changes (and probably some house movement) and haven't changed. :-)
Thank for nnice information but actually i want proper idea to stop water leakage from overhead tank so can someone help me? please give me the name of chemical used in India
Most repairs are not rocket appliance. (and I have the same Barbie Dream House shop vac!)!
your videos are very helpful... you stopped making videos?
Thank you! I'll be returning again soon.
Your very though worker, thanks for the extra tips, and showing the steps that will help me repair my cracks along my new house. Blessed be.
+Jody Hakala Best of luck! Glad to be of help! :-)
Are the hands at the end of your video a reaction from sanding the concrete floor? Nice video!
Wow I’m like you I done a lots of cracks in my house
Concrete floors definitely means learning to fill cracks! 😉
Just a safety suggestion. When using an electric tool, like the sander, alway make sure the extension cord you use is the same gage, or larger. I looks like you use a thinner white extension cord which is smaller gage than the sander wire. This can cause overheating, and may lead to a fire.
This cracks is inside u house ???? Is fundation problem ??? I found 3 o 4 crack in my crawlspace wall 1/4 and one is biggest I am so scare about fundation repair :( I got diarrhea for weeks my nerves is killing me
I should hire someone to do all this job because many tools need it to fix this crack
I to like a wet crack before I fill it...But really tie your hair back when using power tools, not fun getting your hair caught in a power tool...cool vid..
great vid - - Love the Boxer cameo!
Thanks for the great information!
Do you put your hair up when using power tools for safety?
You go girl... Nice easy to follow and understand , plus easy on the eyes.. I give it two thumbs up..
Ooops!! I meant to say pull your hair back or tie it up so it won't get caught in small power tools, always wear safety glasses and work gloves for your protection necessary!!! Other than that, fine job young lady!!!
When using your grinder, wearing the head phones is a good idea, BUT wearing a filter for your nose to filter out the particles from the grinder is also a better idea. don't get COPD from this dust
Thanks for your information as as non-professional
Good job, very informative video.
+Dennis Myles Many thanks!
Great information! and, I love you!
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Just a girl ? You’re amazing and talented crafty girl congrats
This cracks me up 😂.
Crack killed Applejack!
you'll get tired of my long winded comments someday lol but here are some thoughts anyway:
1. I would much rather see you wearing a respirator (fairly cheap at harbor freight). a dust mask only offers very minimal (read almost zero) protection. one reason is that they do not form fit to your face so you are actually breathing in some cases more of the particulate that you would without a dust mask because the particles seep in around the edges of the mask and you breathe normally thinking you are safe. invest in your only pair of lungs, you will not be sorry. my dad did not invest and he paid the ultimate price.
2. speaking of my dad he used to work for the county in riverside california. he was in maintenance and so did this type of stuff all the time. he found that a product call Durhams Rock Hard Water Putty was better than regular concrete patch and would basically last forever once installed in the cracks. it is made for wood but gets extremely hard. dad used it in the shop at work to repair concrete cracks all the time.
3. heres maybe an idea for a future video for you. once soon after my wife and I married, our dog's chewed a huge hunk out of the 4x4 patio roof support post. it was a rental hose and I thought I would have to replace the whole post. dad to rescue with Durhams Water Putty. He slathered the putty on the damage and worked it as it stiffened until the damage was patched and shaped like the rest of the post. a slight sanding and some paint and you could not tell where the damage was. its great stuff. it's still there 20+ years later. comes as powder, just add water. careful not to breathe it, dont want that stuff hardening in your lungs. many crafty type people also use it instead of plaster in molding items like statues etc.
have a safe day :)
+X4 Service I do have a respirator, and you are correct, I should have worn it here! I use it often, but I will step up my game. Thank you!
And thank you for the info about Durhams Water Putty! I will assuredly be checking this stuff out. Sounds like it could be immensely useful around the house! (Maybe even more than duct tape.) :-)
+X4 Service Ha! That is awesome!!
you are not 'just a girl' - youre a clever young lady.
People who can't do for themselves hire contractors... you obviously don't have that problem. AND... you work REALLY fast! You put make those construction guys look like they're standing still... oh, and your dog is really fast too ;-)
any ideas on how to setup the microphone?
Thanksalotabunch, it seems its time I do this fix in my basement.
P.S. Your a beauty
I'm only 4 minutes into your video...
PLEASE TELL ME YOU DID NOT USE A BELT SANDER AND/ OR MINI GRINDER INDOORS!!!
If you use a mini grinder indoors you need to drape plastic around your work area and tape it closed, top , bottom and seams with a shop vac catching as much dust as possible. I use a long hose on the vac exhaust and run it outside!....
Here I go to watch the rest of your video with my heart pounding (Your place is so nice, I hope you don't cover it all in dust)
It was mildly dusty... ;-)
Sound like a pipefitter working in a nuclear plant mate.
Looks good. Thanks!
Great job looks good .
Great class. Thanks.
Thank you for this video!
good job, thanks for posting.
exelent video..thanks for sharing..
Good job again mate, also love the artwork behind you in the intro, very unusual.
Thanks very much!
thanks , respect from Egypt 😘
Wireless microphone works 👌
Knee pads would be handy and a hair tie, just a suggestion.
Your so beautiful and a great teacher as well. Thank you...😍😍