Concrete is one of the oldest and cheaper materials that is used for multi-purpose in construction industries for floorings, roofing, and many more. Concrete is highly durable and suitable for all seasons because it has a higher resistance property but it may need repair and maintenance after certain years.
There are various methods of concrete repair that can help to repair the damaged concrete floor. The cracks in concrete can make the floor look dull and deteriorate its performance. It’s important to know the cause of the concrete damage before jumping into its repair. Every flooring is different in its own way; many homeowners use other floorings in a combination.
If the damage is minor then it can also be repaired at the home using DIY and high-quality products such as sealing and coating but consult an Expert Flooring Contractor in case of more flooring damage.
The systematic approach of concrete repair includes the following steps that are:
1) Determining the actual cause of the damage.
2) Evaluation of the severity of the damage.
3) Estimate whether it needs to be repaired or replaced.
4) Select the accurate material and repair method.
5) Preparation of existing concrete for repair.
6) Applying a repairing method suitable for concrete damage.
Various methods of concrete repairs are:
1) Sealers and coatings
Dry concrete can be repaired by applying concrete sealing and coatings to the cured concrete surface to prevent water penetration. It also helps to prevent deterioration such as corrosion of rebar, sulphate damage, and many more.
2) Thin and thick repairs
Thin repairs refer to surface grinding, Portland cement mortar, dry pack mortars, polymer mortars and many more. Thin repairs are done about ¼ to 2 inches deep and do not affect reinforcing steel. While thick repairs are about 3 inches deep that hold within reinforcing steel and thick repairs are generally 6 inches thick.
3) Crack and water leak repairs
Crack and water leak repairs are usually difficult repairs; there are mainly two types of crack repairs that is resin injections and additional reinforcement.
4) Resin injection
Resin injection is used to seal and joint the crack that is causing a water leak. It is effective to repair all types of cracks.
5) Polyurethane and methacrylic acrylate resins
Smaller cracks can be treated by injecting methacrylic acrylate resins hence both are effective for sealing small cracks.
6) Stitching the cracks
It is the most popular and long-lasting method that uses metallic wire to stitch the cracks and holes of the surface.
7) Routing and sealing
It is perfect for flooring and ceiling work and works best for non-structural cracks.
Wrapping-up:
Hope you found the above blog informative and useful for choosing the right concrete repair method. Apart from these, there are many other concrete repair methods such as dry packing, self-levelling, toppings, and many more. To know more about Floor Repairs Melbourne, consult the total floor sanding and polishing for the best installation and floor repair service. We are the best Floor Sanding and Polishing Agency in Melbourne that strives to provide the best outcome in flooring services.
