How do I cover existing concrete with pebbles?
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Annette
I have an awful looking second driveway that is rarely used -mostly for basketball. It is cracked and sunk in areas. I don't have the funds to tear out and replace but was thinking I could caulk the cracks and cover it with pebble/rock and mortar it in. Would this work? Will my existing cracks cause issues with doing this due to freeze and thaw? It does move a bit during freeze/thaw. Is there other alternatives to make it look better and usable?
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You need a special type of cement mix to go over the cracks, concrete comes with rock, or string person could break up the whole lot and use leftovers as a pieces are reset as a mosaic patio.
Here's a good article on resurfacing worn concrete. I hope it helps: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/how-to/how-to-resurface-worn-concrete
We've filled cracks and painted our patio with great success. It didn't have deep dips in it though. https://www.exquisitelyunremarkable.com/2018/08/how-to-paint-concrete-patio-makeover.html