Fill Voids and Wet Sand
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What happens here
If voids are present on the surface after demolding, mix a small batch of Portland cement with water to a 'pudding-like' consistency. Apply a thin layer of this cement paste over the entire concrete slab using a trowel, pushing it into all the small holes and voids. Allow this layer to dry. Once dry, use a 6-inch drywall knife to scrape off the excess dried cement paste from the surface, leaving only the filled voids. Repeat this process if necessary for deeper voids. Finally, for a smoother finish, wet sand the entire surface using a sanding block with 1500-grit wet/dry sandpaper and a spray bottle filled with water. Keep the surface wet while sanding to create a slurry that helps fill micro-pores and achieve a polished look.
Goal: Repair surface imperfections and achieve a smooth finish.
Tools and materials
- 1500-grit Wet/Dry Sandpaper — Wet sanding the concrete surface
- 6-inch Drywall Knife — Scraping off excess cement paste
- Gloves — Hand protection
- Portland Cement — Mixing a paste to fill voids
- Safety Glasses — Eye protection
- Sanding Block — Holding sandpaper for wet sanding
- Spray Bottle HDX — Applying water during wet sanding
- Trowel — Applying cement paste
- Water — Mixing cement paste and wet sanding
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