Dec 21, 2017 · Hi DIY, I just moved into a house that has a rough exposed aggregate concrete patio (150 square feet). It's awful to walk around on. I'm considering the following DIY remedies, but if anyone has tried to smooth out aggregate (literary I can almost pick out the rocks - it's original from 1971)...

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Sep 13, 2022 · In the aggregate industry, gravel is a natural product created by natural forces. Crushed stone, of course, is produced by mechanical rock crushing equipment. I'm told that crushed stone is a better option because the squared edges create more gaps and the rounded edges of natural gravel creates smaller gaps.

Jul 18, 2014 · Last time I did it over exposed aggregate at a friends house the bit wanted to walk like crazy which made it very hard to drill accurately.. Anyway to more precisely drill these? I will be drilling 52 holes in this exposed aggregate so the more accurate the better. I do have a roto hammer as well, the issues is not my tool is the bit itself walking on the aggerates before it …

Mar 14, 2024 · If you're pouring concrete to extend from existing concrete, do you have to put a divider in between the new and existing?

Feb 21, 2012 · The aggregate was exposed after the retarder/pressure washing. It almost seems too much of the concrete was removed, leaving more of the small pebbles exposed above the concrete....thus, a bumpy surface.

Mar 5, 2008 · Anytime you mix cement and aggregate, the more surface area of the aggregate you have, the more cement that is required to coat all of the particles and tie them together. The extra cement requires extra water to make mortar more usable. It is difficult to compare mortar with concrete because they are designed to do different things.

Jul 15, 2020 · Hi. New to the forum. Our front door step which is made of exposed aggregate has developed a full length crack and at one end is starting to see some larger pieces of concrete chipping away. Having done a number of searches on the internet, I think I have a rough idea of how to fix exposed...

Sep 17, 2022 · We built our Louisville, KY home 2 years + 10 months ago. 2 months after the exposed aggregate concrete was poured for the driveway, front steps, front porch & patio, we applied 2 coats of curing agent/sealer SUPER SEAL 30 VT | Nashville TN | Clemons Concrete Coatings. We are struggling with...

Oct 17, 2022 · Hello, I recently poured pavers and the sides really showed a lot of exposed aggregate as well as on the edges when I tried to use an edge tool. What can I be doing wrong? Also, I heard adding Portland cement would increase the the smooth stuff on top. Any truth to this? Thanks for all the help.