concrete driveway resurfacing

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[Mangina]

Does it really bother you that much? I wouldn't give 2 shits if that was my driveway.

[A790]

Originally posted by Mangina
Does it really bother you that much? I wouldn't give 2 shits if that was my driveway.

Some people care about how their home looks


Anyway, to the OP, there is something that you an do:

1) Buy a product called "Mapei Concrete Renew". It will bond right to the surface of the concrete and once it's finished it will look just like it was always there. Very clean finish.

2) Buy a product called "Newlook" and go over the Renew. This comes in a variety of colors and will let you color your driveway. Looks good

[Mangina]

Originally posted by A790


Some people have such a low self esteem that having a couple of scratches on their driveway will cripple them emotionally and send them into a pathetic spiral of depression and self-loathing.

Fixed.

[BloNdie]

BEST THING TO DO..................

ITS CALLED A DUAL HEAD FLOOR GRINDER. THERE ARE THE 2 HEADS ON IT AND 6 HOLDERS THAT YOU PUT DIAMOND STONES IN. GAS POWERED ENGINE THE THING IS 350 - 400 LBS.

THIS IS NOT AGGRESSIVE IT WILL LEAVE A SMOOTH FINISH ON YOUR DRIVEWAY. IT WILL TAKE YOU LIKE A HALF A DAY.

YOUR LOOKING AT A ONE DAY RENTAL WITH THE DIAMOND STONES $203 PLUS TAX.

IF YOU HAVE ANY MORE QUESTIONS CALL ME AT WORK.

ROGERS RENTALL 276 5501 (MARK)

WWW.ROGERSRENTALL.CA

[BerserkerCatSplat]

PERHAPS THEY CAN RENT YOU SOMETHING TO FIX YOUR CAPS LOCK KEY WITH AS WELL.

[2fast4me]

Originally posted by BloNdie
BEST THING TO DO..................

ITS CALLED A DUAL HEAD FLOOR GRINDER. THERE ARE THE 2 HEADS ON IT AND 6 HOLDERS THAT YOU PUT DIAMOND STONES IN. GAS POWERED ENGINE THE THING IS 350 - 400 LBS.

THIS IS NOT AGGRESSIVE IT WILL LEAVE A SMOOTH FINISH ON YOUR DRIVEWAY. IT WILL TAKE YOU LIKE A HALF A DAY.

YOUR LOOKING AT A ONE DAY RENTAL WITH THE DIAMOND STONES $203 PLUS TAX.

IF YOU HAVE ANY MORE QUESTIONS CALL ME AT WORK.

ROGERS RENTALL 276 5501 (MARK)

WWW.ROGERSRENTALL.CA

Thanks Mark! This is great ! That's exactly what I needed!! I will give you a call.....

[Lex350]

^...and then put down a concrete sealer!!! I put on a new coat every two years.

[A790]

Originally posted by Mangina


Fixed.

Let me guess: you're one of those people that laughs because the exterior of your home is so unkempt and poorly maintained that you're bringing the property value of your neighbours homes down as well?

[A790]

Originally posted by rotten42
^...and then put down a concrete sealer!!! I put on a new coat every two years.

Unless his driveway is colored (which it probably isn't if he's going to be grinding it down) there's really no need to seal the driveway. In reality, sealer is meant to act as a protectant for various colorings or additives to the concrete.

You can buy tinted sealer, though it's never as good as an actual coloring job.

[barmanjay]

you are obviously a man with a meticulous eye.

If it really bothers you too much,.. anything plain to see (grey concrete) will show obvious imperfections.

I would suggest an upgrade

stone effects finish

I don't know of the durability on a driveway,.. I have seen it on driveways, and looks beautiful



http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/pr...=1190703026043

heres a UK company that makes the driveway stuff

http://www.addagrip.co.uk/addaset.htm

[Lex350]

Originally posted by A790


Unless his driveway is colored (which it probably isn't if he's going to be grinding it down) there's really no need to seal the driveway. In reality, sealer is meant to act as a protectant for various colorings or additives to the concrete.

You can buy tinted sealer, though it's never as good as an actual coloring job.

ah no. A sealer also protects from oil or salt penetrating into the concrete. It also repels moisture. I’m sure you are a knowledgeable guy but I’ll take my Dad’s advice. He’s been in the industry for over45 years with Burnco, Rolling Mix and 4 Star

[Antonito]

Originally posted by rotten42



ah no. A sealer also protects from oil or salt penetrating into the concrete. It also repels moisture. I’m sure you are a knowledgeable guy but I’ll take my Dad’s advice. He’s been in the industry for over45 years with Burnco, Rolling Mix and 4 Star

+1. Not everyone will put on sealer, just because it's kind of expensive, and not entirely necessary, but you'll get a much longer life out of your regular, uncoloured concrete if you seal it

[Lex350]

Originally posted by Antonito


+1. Not everyone will put on sealer, just because it's kind of expensive, and not entirely necessary, but you'll get a much longer life out of your regular, uncoloured concrete if you seal it

I have an exposed aggregate driveway and front step. It looks so much better after a coat of high gloss sealer. It darkens it just a touch.


I large tub of sealer is only $80 at Northland Construction supplies. Over $100 for a smaller bucket at Rona.

[Mangina]

Originally posted by A790


Let me guess: you're one of those people that laughs because the exterior of your home is so unkempt and poorly maintained that you're bringing the property value of your neighbours homes down as well?

Let me guess, you're one of those guys that had his property surveyed so he wouldn't ever shovel an inch of his neighbors sidewalk. You're also the guy that sweeps the street in front of his house.

[A790]

Originally posted by Mangina


Let me guess, you're one of those guys that had his property surveyed so he wouldn't ever shovel an inch of his neighbors sidewalk. You're also the guy that sweeps the street in front of his house.

What's worse?

1) Being an idiot.
2) Driving a "JeeChee"?

Apparently, you pull off both.

[A790]

Originally posted by rotten42



ah no. A sealer also protects from oil or salt penetrating into the concrete. It also repels moisture. I’m sure you are a knowledgeable guy but I’ll take my Dad’s advice. He’s been in the industry for over45 years with Burnco, Rolling Mix and 4 Star

http://www.formandbuild.com - my family is part owner of the Mississauga branch

Though sealer will offer limited protection against oil/salt, it really isn't a very effective solution unless you consistently reapply (which I believe is what you were suggesting).

Also, I should mention that there are hundreds of different types of sealers available, so you can't exactly compare sealer based on price. There are different grades, qualities, solvent percentages, etc.

I was speaking specifically regarding sealer as a way to "correct" the imperfections in his driveway.

The product that I recommended goes over top of the concrete and can be finished to be level, becoming the surface of the concrete. The other solution works just as well.

The life expectancy of concrete won't "lengthen" because you've sealed it. Sealing will help protect the finish/color of the concrete, but there's nothing to prevent the concrete from cracking, chipping, etc. The life span of your concrete is directly related to how well it was put in in the first place

[Lex350]

Originally posted by A790



The life span of your concrete is directly related to how well it was put in in the first place

Hence why he is having problems in the first place. His driveway was probably rained on shortly after it was placed.

[sputnik]

Originally posted by A790


What's worse?

1) Being an idiot.
2) Driving a "JeeChee"?

Apparently, you pull off both.

ME-OW!

[A790]

Originally posted by rotten42



Hence why he is having problems in the first place. His driveway was probably rained on shortly after it was placed.

Probably- it may not have been given enough time to fully cure or something. Who knows these days, especially on older driveways.