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Surface Preparation (Pre-requisite)

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How to Resurface Concrete for Beginners Part 2 $660 DIY Driveway repair / restoration project

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What happens here

Before applying any Flow Coat, the existing concrete surface requires thorough preparation. This involves patching any damaged areas, repairing cracks, and comprehensively cleaning the entire surface. The video refers to a 'Part 1' of this series for detailed instructions on these critical preparation steps, emphasizing that this must be completed before proceeding.

Goal: Ensure a clean, repaired, and stable substrate for Flow Coat adhesion.

Tools and materials

  • Pressure washer — Thoroughly cleaning the existing surface
  • Trowel — Patching concrete
  • Concrete patching material — Repairing cracks and damaged areas

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over the entire project. Don't go by feel. Measure out your water quantity. Now, before we ever put any flow coat down, we've got to properly prepare that surface. And that means we've got to patch it, repair it, and clean it. And that's in part one of our three-part series. Make sure you check that video out before you go any further. Now, flow coat sets up relatively fast. So, make sure you section off a larger area into a smaller bite-sized chunk anywhere from

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