What can I use to cover up cracked concrete on my patio?

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My concrete patio has several sever cracks with some areas sinking about 1/4" of an inch. I don't have the money to have it taken out and replaced so I am looking for options to cover up the concrete.

Donna L. Siefert · Answer

i have this problem too...let me know if you gave a. Idea how to fix ! Tx

Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA · Answer

First use a concrete crack filler sold at hardware and home improvement stores, kind of like piping a cake. Then shop sales for pretty rugs to cover the area.

Rozmund · Answer

Hello, repairing the crack is the last thing to do..why did it crack..was water collecting..was it not level, did something heavy crack it - was there filler installed first, if so, does it need raising from the ground level up first, then let it settle and when whole area dry, then repair with concrete - however, if this is an old patio, and you don't know how it was installed..sometimes they just put them down on the soil...and roots growing underneath disrupt the water drainage...there is another alternative..clean out the cracks assuming there are many...poke holes with a metal skrewer in as far as you can..leave them exposed..this will encourage air and rain water to infiltrate....put in just a tiny bit of topsoil in these cracks and sprinkle ground cover seeds - gently mist in with your hand held hose applicator....I personally like Lemon Thyme..or something even shorter..check out the greenhouses or the web..anything with a citrus odour will repel insects making it a win win for you and your family...many even have blossoms.....after one season it will look quite purposeful...and you may find yourself adding a crack or two ....R

Johnchip · Answer

Totally agree with the Rozmund. You can also stain the concrete to make it more naturally aged so the 'flaws' become 'beauty marks'.

Cori Widen · Answer

You can fill the cracks if you want but my first priority would be to figure out if there is a reason that it's happening that need to be dealt with..

Johnavallance82 · Answer

UPVC Boarding/ Makes a nice easy clean ceiling.

Johnavallance82 · Answer

Underpin the corner that is sinking (Shore it up)! Then cover it with seconhand covering or just Paint it with Floor Paint for garages.

Mogie · Answer

If you just want to hide the cracks a throw or area rug. You could even use a floor cloth. Wait is this in the elements or under a roof of some sort?

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