One of the best things about this video is you are so nice and answer just about all the questions. So many make videos and ignore the real needs that people ask about so they can do it too. That's a really awesome thing you do. Your answers really help learn a lot plus the video just rocks❣️
Sweet , it's cool to watch a craftsman at work. I am a Mason of 43 years , concrete is an art in itself. Great video , you make it look easy , but that's years of experience, well done.👍👍
You do a really good job narrating how to do this. The way you explain it is a great transfer of knowledge of something foreign and complex (to me) to really understanding how it would approach this. Thank you for posting.
They oeal like dead skin.. prior owners did this to the slab on out bottom patio . And they owned this place for 6 years. That bottom deck is so bad now. I spent 3 days with high a pressure nozzle PEALING it off the concrete which is badly spalled and detiorated underneeth. It peels off like dead skin... Im going to redo it with actual concrete. As its so detiorated now its lost an inch of concrete and rocks are coming out
I can see you have a passion about what you can do. Talk to several contractors about doing this layer over the existing driveway they don't want to hear it. Awesome skills 👍
This worker is incredibly skillful at this job. I believe that very few DIY'ers can achieve this quality, and I also believe that most hired contractors can not achieve this level of quality.
We have done this floor after floor building after building. We made knee boards with bolts as pegs to keep us raised up to trowel finish. To me this was an awesome day we got work done and did not kill ourselves. One gets really good at toweling. ;- )
@@TerrafuseInc Thanks for that after 3 years that’s impressive I understand what you said about the existing crack , is this product available in England or Europe.
Bodgy concreters don't go to any details of a job they do. The concrete they pour cracks after two weeks. Its a great job mate, thanks for the info. I need to seal the cracks in my concrete. Fantastic job.
Can you give any advice regarding existing concrete with cracks in it? I suppose if the cause isn't dealt with it may just crack again. Great video; you make it look easy. I'm sure it takes lots of practice.
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I do mainly sidewalks. If the crack is on an expansion joint going off course, diamond saw it about an inch & 1/2 deep on the expansion joint. Drill out the part of the crack off course with a SDS maximum 5/8" drill. Go 2 to 3 inches deep. Force all the holes together with the chisel blade. Clean it out good. I mix mortar & sand mix together to fill the area. Touch up with the saw again if needed. I've never had my sidewalk crack after the repair.
Yeah, speaking of cracks, the vid ended right before the guy to to the cracked section of concrete. That was specifically what I wanted to see tackled 🤔
Do you need to apply any adhesive product on the existing concrete before applying the overlay? Where are you guys based out of? Excellent video thanks
Gorgeous! You make it look so easy. I need to resurface my driveway and have been looking for a good product. This is it, apparently! Thank you for the excellent instructions.
I've got a large square patch in my driveway from where the plumbing contractor had to cut through to get to the main sewer line underneath. This looks like a good way to restore the surface and cover up the square patch.
Its all about pressure on the heel or toe of the trowel and knowing when to open or close your trowel in, after you got that it’s all just muscle memory 💪🏼
You can level floors with it, but it is not self leveling at all, you have to work it with tools. You won't get a dead flat floor with this product. It is better for bulk releveling projects, and then you can lay a self leveler on top after, if you need it very flat.
2:28 This is the big problem I run into! Right here the material starts to clump up and become a mess. It's like after going side to side to side, all the water is gone and im left with unusable sandy clumps.
Site conditions will play a big part in this, and how well the ST retains its moisture. Some tips to help with this, you can make smaller mixes, pre-wet the surface with water, or use a bit more part B in your mixes. Wind, sun, high temperatures, and very absorbent concrete will all play a factor in causing the ST to dry out too fast
I’m in Florida and have an overlay concrete path to my front door. Drives me nuts as every time I walk on it, it crackles and pieces are breaking off more and more each day. No one will come “repair” it either.
@@whomeverwhereverThis product should not be used outside. Covered porch with tile and sealer would give you a better result in Florida. Driveways and walkways should be avoided using this product. Unfortunately if you have a dangerous walkway you should have a contractor jackhammer it up and replace correctly using a lazer to properly pour with necessary pitch to walk on safety and a proper pitch to gently have for rain runoff.
It will (and did) crack again. ua-cam.com/video/o5UYlJmKhAE/v-deo.html This is a good technique to do over cracks, but will still not guarantee that they last.
Great video. I have a back patio/porch that needs this. Has a few areas that need repair, but my main reason is to make it look like new again. I grill a lot, and over years the oil stains don't come up with pressure washing. Do you recommend resurfacing to cover stains?
I would use a jack hammer to break out the areas that are stained, oil is so difficult to remove from concrete! Once you've done that, you can fix those areas with the TF Structural, and then skim coat the entire area
A 1/4 quarter of a inch of concrete mix, should hold up pretty well on a smooth surface,even in really adverse winter condition,if the process is done correctly and curd properly
I think this is what I’m after. My Mothers house has a huge sunporch on a concrete slab that unfortunately isn’t level. So we want to level it out. Need probably an inch dept to 2” and then smooth it into the slope to level. Oh and do we need to prep the old concrete with acidic stuff or that weld Crete? And yes saturation of old concrete is excellent! Will this work and thanks if you answer 😄
Yes, but cracks will reflect through if not properly treated. We have a video on one method, and will be releasing others that show good ways to address cracking before overlaying.
Terrafuse Inc. Sorry to jump in on this comment, but can you use this product over a stamped concrete to smoothing it out. I hate the stamped concrete on my patio.
Ive done a few overlays with the simple 1 cement 2 sand and of course proper preparation. Though with this product I can see being able to stand behind it when getting into challenging jobs with a variety of repairs.
Hi, Great work ! I have a concrete steps in the front of my house that has developed cracks and is crumbling everywhere. I've patched it several times but it doesn't hold up. Would this hold up for several years ? Especially during our Ontario winters ?
is this stronger than epoxy coating concrete...neighbor has epoxy coating over her patio..it looks good but i told her in a year or 2 itll fade and crack..epoxy should be done indoor like garages
Hello Terrafuse I just found your channel and subscribed. My question is can this be used to fill in cracks in the existing concrete? My second question is how clean does it have to be to adhere to the existing concrete surface? This has to do with pollution/mold we have here that turns the concrete surface black. Again thank you
Here is a way to address cracking before overlaying a slab ua-cam.com/video/o5UYlJmKhAE/v-deo.html The concrete needs to be clean, so the TF structural can bond to it. Best way to ensure this is to pressure wash it up and close. Thanks!
Thanks for the great show and tell. I liked that you told while the work was being done. For a mind like mine, this sticks (no pun intended) to the inside of my skull.
ua-cam.com/video/iuK9_XweHKA/v-deo.html Cracks will reflect through if they aren't properly treated. See below for proper techniques: ua-cam.com/video/o5UYlJmKhAE/v-deo.html
Getting drive prepped. I’ve used a crack chaser to prepare for filler . Filled crack with cement all . Of course it cracks a little should I lightly recut crack an use a flexible sealant. Then top ?
Why not pre wet the concrete before applying the overlay, I’ve watched concrete professionals always wetting the concrete first, just curious why you don’t pre wet!
I don't have a driveway, much less an unfinished concrete one. I have no idea how I got here, but I watched the whole video and learned something new.
One of the best things about this video is you are so nice and answer just about all the questions. So many make videos and ignore the real needs that people ask about so they can do it too. That's a really awesome thing you do. Your answers really help learn a lot plus the video just rocks❣️
Thanks for your comment!
Sweet , it's cool to watch a craftsman at work. I am a Mason of 43 years , concrete is an art in itself. Great video , you make it look easy , but that's years of experience, well done.👍👍
Thanks 👍
@@TerrafuseInc Can You give me a list of Materials I need for a Project like this please?
Thank You and state safe!
43 years!? Do you know if I can put this over my aggregate driveway that's from 1985? Thank you
You do a really good job narrating how to do this. The way you explain it is a great transfer of knowledge of something foreign and complex (to me) to really understanding how it would approach this. Thank you for posting.
Thank you very much!
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When you really knows what you’re doing it’s easy to do. You’re competent!!
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What name of cement you have
That finisher has got some skilz!! Nice work.
I would love to see a dozen of these driveways after 5 years.
We have lots of after videos on the channel!
They oeal like dead skin.. prior owners did this to the slab on out bottom patio . And they owned this place for 6 years. That bottom deck is so bad now. I spent 3 days with high a pressure nozzle PEALING it off the concrete which is badly spalled and detiorated underneeth. It peels off like dead skin...
Im going to redo it with actual concrete. As its so detiorated now its lost an inch of concrete and rocks are coming out
Best narration I have ever seen. Thank you for this video.
Wow, thank you!
Very well done! You know you are an expert when you make it look easy. Cheers.
Thank you! Cheers!
Do you service homes?I have a front driveway that need this.can you do an estimate in my front driveway?The color of the cement is uneeven.
These guys are black belts in their craft. Wow!
I can see you have a passion about what you can do. Talk to several contractors about doing this layer over the existing driveway they don't want to hear it. Awesome skills 👍
For good reason. This stuff is a cheap fix that you will only regret a year later.
Yes, hard to teach old dogs new tricks 😉
No
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@@TerrafuseInc If you believe that the product you are dealing with is so good do you give a 5-year guarantee? I already know the answer.
You did a majestic job in doing the job and articulating it in a nice fashion.
This worker is incredibly skillful at this job. I believe that very few DIY'ers can achieve this quality, and I also believe that most hired contractors can not achieve this level of quality.
We have done this floor after floor building after building. We made knee boards with bolts as pegs to keep us raised up to trowel finish. To me this was an awesome day we got work done and did not kill ourselves. One gets really good at toweling. ;- )
Love to see it after a couple of years of Frost and Freezing Temperatures and traffic.
I will show you. A lot of people have asked this, so I went back and took a video 3 years after installation was done. Stay tuned!
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@@TerrafuseInc Thanks for that after 3 years that’s impressive I understand what you said about the existing crack , is this product available in England or Europe.
@@TerrafuseInc Yea of cause you did!!
@@TerrafuseInc
Bodgy concreters don't go to any details of a job they do. The concrete they pour cracks after two weeks. Its a great job mate, thanks for the info. I need to seal the cracks in my concrete. Fantastic job.
This is got to be WAY cheaper than removal and replacement of the entire project area! And I love saving money!
Yes!!
It's awesome to watch masters at work.
Skilled ! You made it look a lot easier than it would be ! 👍👍
Wow, you have the talent to do this. This job I am sure takes a lot of practice and skill.
Can you give any advice regarding existing concrete with cracks in it? I suppose if the cause isn't dealt with it may just crack again. Great video; you make it look easy. I'm sure it takes lots of practice.
ua-cam.com/video/o5UYlJmKhAE/v-deo.html
Also, check out our channel, we have lots of other videos.
Thanks!
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I do mainly sidewalks. If the crack is on an expansion joint going off course, diamond saw it about an inch & 1/2 deep on the expansion joint. Drill out the part of the crack off course with a SDS maximum 5/8" drill. Go 2 to 3 inches deep. Force all the holes together with the chisel blade. Clean it out good. I mix mortar & sand mix together to fill the area. Touch up with the saw again if needed. I've never had my sidewalk crack after the repair.
Experience is everything...the guy works a trowel like a Boss!
THIS is one of the BEST instructional video that i EVER saw THANKS GREAT JOB
Thanks!!
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This is a good product, I’ve been using it sense 1922… still using it today
Ur pretty old now I bet, lol
Great work, I bet it takes years of practice. I need this done by my garage, it leaks like crazy
Pro to a pro. Pure talent
Thanks!
Looks amazing. I'll hire you to resurface my garage floor. Great video.
Thanks!
@@TerrafuseInc How much and ehere
By far the best video on this topic thanks
Thank you for your feedback!
They make it look so easy.
I’m was wondering do you need to pressure wash all of the grease spots and add bonding agent before adding this if not will start to flake off ???
I thought that driveway looked fine, but now its more than perfect!
Trowel skills are immaculate
He makes it look so so easy.
Just like icing a cake..
Because it is...
Nice that it can be layered on in incremental steps. Good to know!
Absolutely!
A cracking demonstration of skill and ability. Thank you so much for showing us how this fantastic product, Brilliant. Pity we can't get it in the UK.
Yeah, speaking of cracks, the vid ended right before the guy to to the cracked section of concrete. That was specifically what I wanted to see tackled 🤔
This was excellent - thank you for sharing your techniques!
You are so welcome!
Hi ,jahan from Cape Town SA .please what material is the overlay y are using .Thanx
Now thats a master at his trade. Great vid
Do you need to apply any adhesive product on the existing concrete before applying the overlay? Where are you guys based out of? Excellent video thanks
Very impressive and such a nice clean finish look. The trowel work is quite a talent and fun to watch. Nice video.
Thank you
Thank you very much!
Thank you for share it to all us.
Gorgeous! You make it look so easy. I need to resurface my driveway and have been looking for a good product. This is it, apparently! Thank you for the excellent instructions.
You bet!
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@Seek Him with all your heart and you will find Him NIV is corrupt
@@MJTXAZ Truth only
Thank you for the informative and educational Video. Learned something new.
Dude made it look so easy.
Great in every thing including his way of taking as a teacher
Bless you
How long does it last?
Ardex has products that have 10 year expectancy
5-15yrs
Vrhunsko, besedilo, glasba in izvedba, pevka pa sploh.
Great video. Will this work on an old basement slab that has many 1/8"-1/2" deep pockets and the top surface still has paint?
Yes, but you need to grind the paint off first, so you have clean, porous concrete.
I've got a large square patch in my driveway from where the plumbing contractor had to cut through to get to the main sewer line underneath. This looks like a good way to restore the surface and cover up the square patch.
Great trowel skills! Way harder than he makes it seem.
Its all about pressure on the heel or toe of the trowel and knowing when to open or close your trowel in, after you got that it’s all just muscle memory 💪🏼
I have a question does it level the floor as well?
You can level floors with it, but it is not self leveling at all, you have to work it with tools. You won't get a dead flat floor with this product. It is better for bulk releveling projects, and then you can lay a self leveler on top after, if you need it very flat.
What kind of cement used ? Please
Take pic of the bag..in the first sec of video....they don't answer u questions!!!
And Google time!!
@@arc2897 for a very good reason.
Nothing like a pro !
2:28 This is the big problem I run into! Right here the material starts to clump up and become a mess. It's like after going side to side to side, all the water is gone and im left with unusable sandy clumps.
Site conditions will play a big part in this, and how well the ST retains its moisture. Some tips to help with this, you can make smaller mixes, pre-wet the surface with water, or use a bit more part B in your mixes. Wind, sun, high temperatures, and very absorbent concrete will all play a factor in causing the ST to dry out too fast
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Well you can avoid clumps if you drink a lot of water
That's freakin ART!
How long would something like this hold up before needing to be redone?
10-20 years, depending on installation thickness and use.
Also dependant on climate. Freeze/thaw parts of the country id give this 5 years, down south id agree 10 years.
I’m in Florida and have an overlay concrete path to my front door. Drives me nuts as every time I walk on it, it crackles and pieces are breaking off more and more each day. No one will come “repair” it either.
@@whomeverwhereverthey just showed you how to do it. Try it yourself.
@@whomeverwhereverThis product should not be used outside. Covered porch with tile and sealer would give you a better result in Florida. Driveways and walkways should be avoided using this product. Unfortunately if you have a dangerous walkway you should have a contractor jackhammer it up and replace correctly using a lazer to properly pour with necessary pitch to walk on safety and a proper pitch to gently have for rain runoff.
I’m amazes that you went over the crack at the end of the video with no prep? How does that last ? Will it crack out with the freezing weather?
It will (and did) crack again. ua-cam.com/video/o5UYlJmKhAE/v-deo.html
This is a good technique to do over cracks, but will still not guarantee that they last.
This is amazing. Great job!
Great video. I have a back patio/porch that needs this. Has a few areas that need repair, but my main reason is to make it look like new again. I grill a lot, and over years the oil stains don't come up with pressure washing. Do you recommend resurfacing to cover stains?
Same dilemma for me
I would use a jack hammer to break out the areas that are stained, oil is so difficult to remove from concrete! Once you've done that, you can fix those areas with the TF Structural, and then skim coat the entire area
@7:34 Shouldn't you epoxy in that crack before applying the final product?
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How does the product standup to freeze/thaw conditions? over multiple seasons?
Clear and concise. Excellent job.
You make it look easy.
A 1/4 quarter of a inch of concrete mix, should hold up pretty well on a smooth surface,even in really adverse winter condition,if the process is done correctly and curd properly
For a year or two maybe
Portland cement will not bond to concrete. Our material is not portland cement, and is designed to bond directly to cured concrete.
@@LiudasLT I put some on my garage floor about 10 years ago. Holding up great and I live in Michigan.
@@TerrafuseInc can I buy this at a store? Or do you order TF structural from you guys?
@@jasonshink6589 Amazon
I think this is what I’m after. My Mothers house has a huge sunporch on a concrete slab that unfortunately isn’t level. So we want to level it out. Need probably an inch dept to 2” and then smooth it into the slope to level. Oh and do we need to prep the old concrete with acidic stuff or that weld Crete? And yes saturation of old concrete is excellent! Will this work and thanks if you answer 😄
I need this to be done in my horrible looking patio .
Beautiful work done. I need stairs to be repaired but where do I start & what materials do I need??? Help.!!!
WOW!!! How much does this cost for a one car concrete drive way?
About $6/foot if you have a contractor do it, depending on the condition, and where you live.
Terrfuse lne.
Thanks for sharing this video here
Very impressed by the work here guys.
Thanks
Very interesting and very informative Video 👍👍
Interesting, not using any bonding primer? Wonder how is that going to bond with the old concrete slab.
It doesn’t need a primer, it’s not a polymer modified product.
FABULOUS !!!!! BRAVO !!!!!!!!!
It would be great to see what the projects look like after a year.
Need that to refinish my old concrete around pool. Will this work on older concrete with cracks? Thanks.
Yes, but cracks will reflect through if not properly treated. We have a video on one method, and will be releasing others that show good ways to address cracking before overlaying.
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@@TerrafuseInc thank you!❤️😎
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You make it look so easy
10,000 hours!!
how long before ot starts cracking???
It won’t start cracking, unless the concrete underneath cracks.
Terrafuse Inc. Sorry to jump in on this comment, but can you use this product over a stamped concrete to smoothing it out. I hate the stamped concrete on my patio.
Yes
Good tutorial instruction video . Thanks for sharing .
Ive done a few overlays with the simple 1 cement 2 sand and of course proper preparation. Though with this product I can see being able to stand behind it when getting into challenging jobs with a variety of repairs.
How is it looking now after these many years??
Hi, Great work ! I have a concrete steps in the front of my house that has developed cracks and is crumbling everywhere.
I've patched it several times but it doesn't hold up. Would this hold up for several years ? Especially during our Ontario winters ?
You bet! Proper prep is key, getting all the loose concrete of first.
Did you watch the stair videos?
@@TerrafuseInc Just watched it ! Where can i get this product in Ottawa ?
Please call us, we will sell it to you directly from our warehouse in Etobicoke. Thanks!
Excellent job maybe not easy for a beginner. Your experience shows.
Thanks. Definitely takes some experience to do it smooth, but the product allows you to do a wide variety of applications!
is this stronger than epoxy coating concrete...neighbor has epoxy coating over her patio..it looks good but i told her in a year or 2 itll fade and crack..epoxy should be done indoor like garages
Yes, it is meant for outside. UV light will breakdown epoxies.
That guy trowels like a pro. great job
How will this hold up in the Midwest (Michigan) area with the winter!
No
Yes :) Sorry for very late reply
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Thanks for the video. Would this material work to re-grade a porch so the water doesn't flow towards the house?
Great skills from the concrete layer!!
Wow that's real nice 👌 never seen something like that .I give you 100%
Thank you
Great video, great job. thank you for posting
Thanks!!
Wooooow that's great work I like it❤️👆
Hello Terrafuse
I just found your channel and subscribed. My question is can this be used to fill in cracks in the existing concrete? My second question is how clean does it have to be to adhere to the existing concrete surface? This has to do with pollution/mold we have here that turns the concrete surface black.
Again thank you
Here is a way to address cracking before overlaying a slab ua-cam.com/video/o5UYlJmKhAE/v-deo.html
The concrete needs to be clean, so the TF structural can bond to it. Best way to ensure this is to pressure wash it up and close.
Thanks!
Thanks for the great show and tell. I liked that you told while the work was being done. For a mind like mine, this sticks (no pun intended) to the inside of my skull.
Awesome!
How long could this new layer last before it starts cracking
on a drive way. One winter in pa.
NEC , I HAVE NOTHING
At least 6 months
A month or so...sorry !
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Cracks will reflect through if they aren't properly treated. See below for proper techniques:
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Appears to be an amazing product. Would it hold up to an ATV snow plow. Multiple times a year in a cold environment like the mountains of Colorado
Yes, it will :)
FIRST CLASS VIDEO.. THANK YOU..
Getting drive prepped. I’ve used a crack chaser to prepare for filler . Filled crack with cement all . Of course it cracks a little should I lightly recut crack an use a flexible sealant. Then top ?
Try watching some of our crack repair videos!
This was AMAZING
Good job ,god bless I and your family
Thank you 😊
I would really like to know how these jobs help up 3 1/2 years later....
Really, what's to stop a skim coat from cracking?
They hold up excellent
Nothing, unless you repair the crack first, and apply some type of mesh or tape to it, much like drywall taping.
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Here is how it holds up after 3 years :-)
Why not pre wet the concrete before applying the overlay, I’ve watched concrete professionals always wetting the concrete first, just curious why you don’t pre wet!
Thanks for the video man ..
Learned something here...thanks