How to repair a crack in a concrete aggregate sidewalk?

AJ
by AJ
Tree root upheaval created a crack across the 3-foot-wide concrete aggregate sidewalk leading to my front door. Any recommendations for mitigation without ruining the overall aggregate look?

  3 answers
  • Barbara Walker Williams Barbara Walker Williams on Jul 04, 2017

    i have used caulk to fill cracks in my side walk. It comes in so many color choices!

    • AJ AJ on Jul 04, 2017

      Hi, Barbara WW -- I like your idea for its simplicity (application-wise) and color-blending options that suggest the final "fix" won't look like a crummy DIY repair job. Thank you for sharing!

  • Joanne Waylett Joanne Waylett on Jul 04, 2017

    i have used concrete patch from lowes for small cracks. For larger ones you probably will need to remove the cracked concrete and then prepare the area with wire and sand and then mix a batch of quick Crete or concrete depending on the size you are replacing. Quick Crete works best on smaller jobs, in my estimation

    • AJ AJ on Jul 04, 2017

      Thank you, Mermaid1945, for specific product recommendations. Will research during upcoming visit to Lowes later this week. Looking for a fix that won't look like a "fix" after I'm done.

  • 2dogal 2dogal on Jul 04, 2017

    I use Quickcrete Concrete Crack Seal. It comes already mixed in a quart container with a tapered nozzle. Just remove the cap and squirt in the crack. It's the best product I've found for concrete cracks and would work in your aggregate sidewalk.

    • AJ AJ on Jul 07, 2017


      Thank you for your specific product suggestion, Sal85902! Will check it out at Lowes/Home Depot this coming weekend. Sounds like the exact fix needed for the aggregate sidewalk issue --