Is there anyway to fix a covered concrete patio that has some cracks ?

Flo
by Flo
We have a covered 14x24 foot concrete patio on the walk out level of our cabin. It is cracked in several places. Is there anyway to repair the cracks and install some type of outdoor stone veneer or tile over it.? I am trying to avoid ripping it out and replacing it. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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  • Randy Cook Randy Cook on May 08, 2017

    Depending on how big the cracks are you might look into Restore 10X Deck and Concrete Advanced Resurfacer tint base is specially formulated to repair, beautify and protect bare wood, previously coated wood, broom swept concrete and more against the elements

    For exterior use, resurfaces, adds color and protects wood decks, sidewalks, concrete patios, docks and more

    Low VOC, low odor water based formula provides ultimate water repellency

    Dries in 24 hours for light foot traffic, wait 48 hours before replacing furniture

    60 colors available, tint before use

    Durable 10X is thicker than ordinary paint, fills cracks up to 1/4-in deep

    The use of Restore honeycomb roller and 2 coats are required for proper application

    Properly clean and prepare deck surfaces,

  • Justme Justme on May 08, 2017

    I like the above idea a lot but yes, you can use a crack filler to fill the cracks and then tile or paver over it as normal. I did pavers over concrete. Worked out great.

    • Flo Flo on May 10, 2017

      Thanks..any tips for the edges of the slab? Do you think quarry tiles would work?Not sure what to do for a clean finished edge. What kind if mortar and grout is best

  • Justme Justme on May 10, 2017

    ours was inside/under a pool cage so the edges needed to be secure. We used a mortar product. I'm sorry I don't remember which one. Whatever the store suggests will work. Then we laid the others down inside the edging. When we did the Outside, we had to go over a sidewalk spot for part of it. There we used the mortar stuff as well. When doing that, permanently affixing them, it's best to dip the paver in water for a minute to keep it from sucking the water out of the martar too quickly. I would do the same with quarry tiles. Oh, the reason for the edge is so that any Cut tiles will be on the inside of the boarder and therefore less noticeable. Most people then brush white sand into the cracks. We chose not to on the inside because we didn't want it washing into the pool. The outside we used sand and have to redo it pretty regularly due to heavy rains