How To Fill A Gap Between Garage Floor And Concrete Driveway
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To help extend the life of your concrete driveway, patio, or sidewalk, it is a good idea to seal the gaps to reduce the amount of water intrusion. This is especially important if you are like me and live in an area where winter brings many freeze and thaw cycles which can be hard on improperly maintained concrete.
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Holy hell. I've been trying to gather this type of info for months to purchase the right material and then execute the job. Thank you so much for this video. You're extremely thorough and advised us how much material you used for the job you posted. Thank you again. I always appreciate your content. Cheers!
Great, happy to help and best of luck on the project
AMAZING! I needed to replace the old ratty filler in the gap in front of my garage door. Thank you, Scott, for posting such a clear and simple step-by-step video. Your tips on filling the gaps with sand and braiding the backer rods for larger gaps were particularly helpful. I was able to complete the job in good time with no surprises. Looks great!
Awesome video. Clear. Concise. Focused. No bs. Clear list of materials and tips. Thank you!
Recently had a slab put in the back that I filled with the same self-leveling adhesive (in the expansion joint). Your video inspired me to do that for my two-car garage also. The sand beforehand was brilliant. I'm totally doing that. Thanks for the well produced video too.
You're keeping me busy. I've been staring at thes gaps and cracks for sometime. Between this video and the sidewalk gaps you've got my back. Thanks again.
Thank you so much for this video. It's the only one on TH-cam that clearly demonstrates how to fix this issue. I am trying to prep my home for sale and the way they build homes today, (cutting corners) caused ground settlement way too fast. I thought I was going to have to do lots of cement mixing. This method is so much easier.
Pro tip: Use fine silica sand to dust the sealant while it's still tacky. Blends with concrete color much better and avoids the sheen like appearance of the smooth caulk. I also prefer to tape the joint because it allows me to fill the joint to the very top and still get clean lines.
with self leveling caulk, will it stay to the very top? thanks
add some local dirt to the sand to increase the color match to surrounding area
Where do you get fine silica sand?
So true. There is another good YT who shows putting the sand or dirt on the drying caulk- it blends really well that way. You could also use a foam pool noodle cut in halfsies if you are on a budget. All in all this was a great video. I liked how he shared quantities of the product he used and explained and showed the steps in clear camera angles.
I recommend NOT going to the top and being level with the concrete - you will almost surely get tire marks if you drive over it. One line in my driveway has tire marks, the rest do not, I overfilled (to just about level with the concrete) that gap a bit.
This self-levelling Sika product worked GREAT. We have a large patio/pool deck area and struggled with weed growth and fire ants (we're in Texas) and I filled over 50 feet with this product and am very, very happy! Next project is to move to the driveway and do it again. Thankfully our lot is pretty flat, so this Sika filler works great for us! Thanks for the tip!!!
Do you remember which Sika product you used? They have a couple on the market.
A few tips from my results from 2 years ago - Sika self leveling - works great, the non self leveling sealant is garbage and does not stay adhered though, I used that on a couple sidewalk steps since self leveling wouldn't work and it ended up being worthless. I used very high quality sealant in the huge tubes (Novalink SL Self Leveling Sealant), bought a whole case and had to get 3-4 large tubes of Sika to finish my patio + driveway, I did all of the cracks. I used the Quickrete fine sand to fill all the cracks after I power washed, cleaned, dried out the cracks. That sand will fill all the holes easily, use a brush to get it down in there and then clean up as well. No need for backer rod.
Thanks. I love it that you tell us exactly what you're using, where to get it, and get straight to the point and demonstration.
Just had the slab meeting the garage mudjacked and now, onto filling the gap between. Great video. Hope to get it done before the snow flies!
That Sika seems to be really good stuff. I used it in the same area and over my expansion joints. They also make an asphalt version which is used where the concrete apron meets the asphalt driveway. It isn’t cheap but the finished product seems to be much higher quality than bargain bin alternatives
Gotta learn alot of house maintenance on the fly and this is just like gold i uncovered without looking for it. Awesome know how every homeowner should learn.
I used a similar process on my concrete patio. The old wood joint material had rotted away over the years and the joints were looking awful. Cleaned out the joints, then used sand to fill the gaps. I used a little water to pull the sand down into the voids that had formed beyond the joints and under the concrete slabs. I brought the sand up to leave about a 2” deep open joint. I had to use some larger backer rod as some joints were 1”+. I used a tan filler, it looks better than the gray on my concrete. I used over a dozen tubes of filler and over a nearly a hundred foot of backer rod. It still looks great and has held up for two years now. One thing, if your backer rod isn’t snug the filler will find the gaps and drain down below the backer. This can waist a lot of material if not corrected. Also make sure any place the backers meet or cross joints that it’s pushed tightly together to eliminate gaps.
Thanks for info. Clean joints, Sand for filling, backing rods, joint filler.
Great video. Spoke clearly. Demonstrated exactly what needs to be done and the products used. Thank you.
GREAT video!! I watch "A WHOLE LOT of DYI video's", and your format/style is one of the best I've viewed. No stupid background music; audio was good (I couldn't even hear bug's in background!) Your voice was clear, and instruction's were easy to understand; not just telling me a process, but explaining why. Once again, Thanks!
Thanks Leslie, appreciate the feedback and kind words.
I have been wondering on how to take care of this same issue for the longest. Thank you a great deal. I will be taking this on real soon.
Thank you soooo much for your great instructions on this topic. I used a pool noodle cut to size and Vulkem 45SSL for my project as you suggested in another video and it’s perfect.
I love that shop vac! The big wheels are a definite plus; makes it easier to pull around without it getting caught up on small obstacles on the ground
Great video. Just did this past weekend around my pool between coping and decking. Sika product is great, but highly recommend dusting with sand, as it has a sheen even when dry.
Thank you for breaking down the process to properly tackle this problem. My initial thought was to pop down to the Home depot and buy a sealant. Now my approach is quite different.
SAME!!
thank you for this information. My garage has always let water inside. I have lost a few thing from this. But now I'm haveing it fixed. Thank you so much
Great video, wish I saw this and did twisted vs butting the backer rod. The outcome was the same, I’m giving it a day to dry, then will apply a thin coat to finish it off. Also don’t apply in direct sunlight it will cause it to bubble as I notice the difference with indirect sunlight applications.
The sand finish idea is muy bueno!!!! It really made it blend in and look nice. Thanks!
I saw another TH-camr sprinkle on some silica sand as a top finish after the caulk crusted over a little. Then a leaf blower to get off any excess. Just a little extra finishing touch. Look great! Hard to believe how much sand swallowed up in that crack! I better get busy on mine before winter sets in. 😱
I do not own my own house (yet), but I LOVE your videos. Gonna know a lot of things and how to do them on my own when the time finally comes.
Super helpful, dude! I'm in a northern climate and this was just the info I needed.
Great video as I’ve done similar work. One thing I learned is make sure that backer rod is snug! Otherwise it floats to the top.
Also, that stuff is super messy and a pain to clean up. Gloves are a good idea, and it will run like crazy if you set it down so have thick cardboard to put it in if you need to take a break.
Finally, I’ve seen others use stone dust or sand to put on top of the wet caulking to blend the look. The caulk really sticks out aesthetically so something on top blends it in. This is especially true with colors. I smashed a red brick to dust and used that to help blend into a red colored stamped concrete patio.
Overall great video!
Great feedback, thanks for the help Brendon 👍
Great video just brought a house and this is my weekend project. Headed to Menards to get supplies now.
I like the crushed red brick idea......that will match our home. Thanks! Pretty cool how reading video comments has helped me over the years.
If you spill or drip on the concrete just throw a hand full of sand on it and scrub/kick it around with your foot. It will pull it up, rubbing alcohol works good also especially if you get it on the siding or what not.
Thank you for the tips, just the video i needed to fix the gap. I appreciate your time spent on making this video.
Thanks bro! Yes will either dust with similar color sand while the sealant is curing. Or what I found from a basement crack repair video is to save some of the same colored debris I swept out and sweep it back over the concrete repair in that case. But the fine sand is a better idea. It's cheap too. Good job man! 👍
Thank you! I'll be tackling this job at my house this weekend.
Sand is so fine it takes a lot to fill up cracks and holes. I just did that but not on that large scale.
I didn't think about using some Backer Rod. Thanks
That’s the stuff I used and it worked well. One slab had lifted a bit too, so I ground down the lifted edge with a diamond concrete grinding wheel first.
thanks for the feedback Carl 👍
Your channel popped up in my feed and I just happened across this video. Thank you for posting this, I have that concrete as well and will be fixing it properly.
Best of luck on the project and welcome to the channel.
Great timing! I was just cleaning out the joints in my driveway this week, thinking I need to seal them all up to stop the weeds. Thanks!
That would help, best of luck on the project 👍
@@EverydayHomeRepairs sad thing is, if I did ALL of the joints and I have the same application rate, supplies would cost about $500! Might have to wait a little while. But thanks for the how to.
Thanks for this. I’m a widow now and I do have a spot that’s not very big doing this where my pool shed concrete stops and pool concrete begins is doing this.
Hi Simone, sorry to hear of your loss but I am happy we can help as you take on some of these projects. Wish you all the best.
Nice. This probably will be my next project. Thank you for sharing
Just did a job with Waterstop cement , Lol, maybe I could have used the Sika self level sealant, but I needed something that will not break down over the years. and glad our contractor who cemented the driveway did a nice job, but I have t odo that the next time if i want that softness, I don't
Great Job and explanation.I will follow the instructions and apply them to my specific situation
Its very helpful you mention the quantities of product used. I always under estimate how much I need!
You and me both, I didn’t mention my 2nd trip to Home Depot for more backer rod and sealant 😂
Very timely in that I have to do this to my house. I was starting to look at the best product to use and I'll just use what you recommended.
Best of luck on the project!
Very good suggestions.
You are spot on with the Sika products
Great video! I believe it's pronounced "sea - ka" Great stuff. I've recently used their concrete repair that comes in a bucket with great success.
I was 95% confident I was pronouncing it wrong. Thanks for the help 👍
SUPER helpful - FYI I tried ordering one inch backer rod on line and it never arrived. I ended up getting 3/4 inch at Home Depot for similar price.
This is an EXCELLENT how-to video!
That’s great!! You just saved me a lot of work, thanks ☺️
Great straightforward well shot video.
Great video I didn’t one time think like I do with most videos alright already. Very well put together and kept my interest. I will subscribe and be watching more.
You do great work. Can't wait to watch you repair/resurface your garage floor
Oh man, I am dreading that project. Actually, not even sure how to approach it, any tips? 😂
@@EverydayHomeRepairs I do..Detergent/degreaser to clean entire surface. Scrape loose paint and may need to disc/grind sand complete surface till smooth. And you know the rest. Your channel is awesome. I've been a contractor for 45 years in all the trades and there is some great stuff on you tube resurfacing garage floors
Your videos are so helpful. Thank you!
Thank you for this video. Helpful!
Thank you so much for the excellent tutorial! Super helpful. The gap my garage has is about 2 inches wide--is that sealable using the same method, using just more materials?
Such a great video! Thanks for sharing.
Did this on my driveway. Works well!
The old sealant in my driveway is almost all disintegrated. I have 6 slabs of concrete but only the crack by garage & by road were previously sealed. Should I do this to all planned cracks? Also would this work in my basement where crack was not planned?
Water plug cement is is the bomb. It expands to rock hard. Now you can power wash and not have it blasted out like sealant
Freeze/thaw is the least of your worries. That water that gets downe there is washing away the gravel that was laid prior to the concrete being poured. That leaves big voids that will eventually result in concrete failing. You addressed this on a different video when you leveled out an uneven sidewalk.
Holy Smokes I was waiting for those insects to come and carry you away! That was nuts!
I have a gap between the road and my driveway. I was told the Park I live in are going to replace the driveways next year. I do have cracks from trees that were between my neighbor and I. I will use Flex Seal on my patio side. I have Crab Grass in one crack near my front steps. I will see how that product works.
Thanks, great info!
2 questions:
1. Can I skip the backer rod, and just fill the gap with sand, then overlay with sealant. I’m planning to paint over the sealant afterwards
2. I have some leftover DAP Kwikseal from a bathroom sink project. Can I use that instead of concrete sealant, or will I have adhesion problems?
Thanks again!
one of best videos ever made for home repair. we need to know what to use to fill in gap at bottom of door.
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9.2.21 Thanks for the video. I need to do this to my garage driveway gap. Thanks again
For wider gaps - can use foam pipe insulation. Can bridge various wide gaps since center of the pipe insulation is hollow and allows the shape of the insulation to vary.
That is a great idea 👍
I knew I saved that extra for some reason.
Thanks for the great ideas for home improvement.
Excellent video, I learned a lot. Thanks
Thanks for posting this helpful video
My next project. Thanks for the tutorial.
i liked your video, but you can also use a swimming noodle and cut accordingly much cheaper and waterproof also
I used that self leveling sealant and it only lasted a few years. It turned chalky grey, got hard and cracked. I replaced it with GE Silicone Seal. It's more expensive but after 5 years of winter snow and summer sun it's still there and still completely sealing the gap.
I did a search for the GE Silicone Seal you mentioned and just looks like standard window/bath caulk. Is there another name for the self leveling version of GE Silicone Sealant? I would imagine it would need to be self leveling for this type of application.
Great job we tried it works perfect thank you.
One piece of equipment that you neglected to list was knee pads--Ouch!
I was going to say the same thing!!
This is so helpful! Thank you!
Some good stuff, definitely subscribed to your channel.
Great video. I just had my concrete at the entrance to my garage raised and there is a gap now. I’ll try this out. Question, will the self leveling adhesive work on larger concrete cracks?
Enjoyed the advice … thank you ❤
Great video and detail. What concrete product would you use to fill a gap between house and foundation? I think self leveling would just settle under the house. Thnx
Good stuff! Thanks for sharing!-
Hey , Great info . Anything about preparing a slab floor for laminate flooring . Yes there are settling cracks .
Helpful information, thank you for sharing !!!
You Bet!
I see a driveway crack behind you in the last scene. Can you do a video to fix driveway cracks? Great video
Super informative and detailed. Thank you for this. On my list of immediate tasks now.
Great video! Thank you! About how deep were your cracks? And thoughts on this vs just mortar / concrete?
Good Video, that settling crack behind you indicates that the foundation under your driveway is poorly compacted and allows moisture from the surrounding terrain to seep through. Maybe review your lawn sprinkling and roof drain plan!
Sand will fill in any depth gaps that you may have, just allow for a 1/4" to 1/2" depth before you use the caulk
That garage and driveway were laid down well originally, which made your work easier and professional looking.
so helpful! Thank you!
Hi. Would it be possible to just use the silica sand to the desired hight and then use the self leveling filler on top of the sand? Great instructional video by the way
Thank you for the information video
Good info. Thanks
I have a 2+ inch crack in a concrete front porch. It was caused by settling of sides and pressure of posts and a heavy porch roof (1891 Farmhouse). It cant be jacked up as it would cause the plaster walls of a bedroom to crack even more than now, if fact we were told all the old plaster would break and fall off in that room and maybe the other two bedrooms. The crack is 12 inches deep or more (the concrete porch is 12 inches thick). Oddly enough the porch is nearly level. Is there anything I could do to fill it and repair the crack? I think I just need to get contractor to fix it but most want to jack it up. This would cause thousands of dollars of damage to the upstairs rooms. Any help?
Thank you!!! Awesome job 👌
1. Thanks! Very helpful. 2. Why not fill with sand to 1/4-1/2" and apply self-leveling sealer directly to that? Because sand may settle or wash out?
Thanks for the help bud..
Nice video. How about this process for the gap of basement slab to basement walls? Thanks!
Very Helpful!
Great video!
I sprinkled sand on after, looked great on my end
Yeah, I have started doing that as well. Nice finish touch 👍
Thanks for the information
My pleasure
Hi,
Thank you so much for the very useful information
Can I use cement concrete mixture to fill and level up the gap instead of general purpose sand?