I have a concrete driveway that is chipping. Is there any good options to fill these chipped areas?
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Depending on the size of the cracks an asphalt sealant should close things up and protect the driveway. If the cracks are large you might have to get some asphalt patch and then seal it. your local home improvement store should have asphalt sealant and may have asphalt patch available.
Asphalt sealant is pretty messy stuff though, best to wear throw away clothes and boots.
You could simply add new concrete to it. There are a few things you need to do:
- Clean all dirt and dust from the patch hole.
- Use a bonding agent to help new and old concrete bond together otherwise the new patch just "floats" (you brush this on the old concrete but can also add it to the cement mix as per the product directions to help prevent cracking)
- Mix and pour the cement.
- Once cured, Seal the edges of the patch
Bonding agent:
Concrete crack sealer:
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Best Answer
Check out Sackrete Top'n Bond - a patching cement with latex additive. It's great for patching concrete, adheres well and is quite strong. It's easy to apply and is intended for this use. Just check color first.