Mix and Color the Vinyl Concrete Patcher

What happens in this clip

Pour the Quikrete Vinyl Concrete Patcher (40 lb bag) into a plastic mixing container. Add water gradually, mixing thoroughly with a spreading tool or gloved hand until you achieve a thick, pliable consistency, similar to modeling clay or play-doh. This consistency is ideal for hand-application and shaping. To help the patch blend visually with the existing concrete, add a small amount of Quikrete Liquid Cement Color in a complementary shade, such as "buff" (as demonstrated). Mix the color thoroughly into the concrete patch until it is uniformly distributed.

Goal: Obtain a workable and color-matched concrete patching material

What's used

Tools

• Plastic Mixing Container
• Wheelbarrow
• Spreading Tool (e.g.
• Trowel or Spatula)
• Putty knife
• Thick Rubber Glove
• Chemical-resistant gloves

Materials

• Quikrete Liquid Cement Color (Buff) Quikrete
• Dry pigment for concrete
• Quikrete Vinyl Concrete Patcher Quikrete
• Other polymer-modified concrete repair mortars
• Water

About the full video

This project provides detailed instructions on how to repair chipped, cracked, and damaged concrete steps and sidewalks using vinyl concrete patch. It emphasizes crucial preparation techniques, proper mixing and application, and effective curing methods to ensure long-lasting results, including tips for matching color and handling deep fills.

Step 2 of 5: Prepare the Patching Compound

Read the instructions on the concrete patching compound packaging carefully. Typically, you will pour the required amount of compound into a mixing container and gradually add water or a liquid bonding agent, mixing thoroughly with a trowel or mixing stick until it reaches a thick, paste-like consistency similar to peanut butter. Avoid mixing more than you can use within the product's working time.

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• Mix Patching Cement
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