Concrete repair

Jun 22, 2025 Last reply: 1 year ago 6 Replies

I asked about filling a hole in a concrete coping stone some time ago. I concluded that the potential for making a mess was too high so I called in the professionals. What has been done is very solid indeed but with a slight difference in colour and a rough rather than polished surface.



Without spending any serious money, is there any product that could be used to created a neater finish? Conveniently, the concrete repair is slightly indented and slightly rough, so I suspect it would provide a very good key for a skim.


I have used this stuff make good repairs to concrete only downside is the colour may not match depending on the original materials used in the concrete.

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It is available in a 5kg sack if you are doing a large area.

Richard

It's a very small area. The colour looks closer to the original than does the concrete used for the repair. When it says 'Overcoat 48-72 hours after application with any standard water-based masonry paint or mineral paint', does this mean it requires to be painted or that it can be painted?

It can be painted but not necessary.

Would this one be just as good (price apart):

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or is it better to mix on the day?

Dunno. I have never used that filler but the fact that it states it is lightweight suggests it will not be as hard wearing and is more suitable for surfaces that will not be subject to either weathering or abrasion.

The one I recommended earlier is hard wearing and I have driven my car over repairs without any problems.

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