CONCRETE REPAIR/PATCHES (Part 10) Mike Haduck

I rebuild the front of a sidewalk using concrete repair or patching techniques. All my videos are my ways and ideas, I always suggest anyone doing any type of work to consult professional help.
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[@rick7972]

Nobody compares to Mike-He’s the HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMP of TH-cam!!👍👍🥇

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rick, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@IronboundConcrete]

The Bob Ross of Masonry! Luv this dude.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ironbound,, Mike

[@julietphillips1991]

You're an excellent teacher and you always make things right again!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks juliet, Mike

[@OMENTTTUM]

Some people make our life better. one of them is Mike. Long live.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks omen, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@rick7972]

I couldn’t agree more. I spend half my life on TH-cam, and Mike is the absolute BEST! May God bless him and his family ALWAYS!!👍👍🥇🥇🥇

[@MikeHaduck]

@rick7972 God bless, Mike

[@NYERIC14]

The Prince of Portland. Thanks Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Nifty, Mike

[@Davidmenzieshat]

Ive been watching Mike's channel for some time now. Ive been in the concrete restoration sector for over 20 years. Mikes level of knowledge is pretty crazy! Anytime i need a reference for something, i always checkout his channel. Thanks Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Chris, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@davidlovera2879]

Thanks for sharing Mike*.. I can see how well even small touch up jobs can turn out, if we take the time to go over it again and again.. Until the desired results are achieved.. Another great how to patch up video..💯😊💖💞🎥🎬👍👌☮️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐✝️🇺🇸

[@MikeHaduck]

@davidlovera2879 thanks David, Mike

[@als1023]

Same exact thoughts, thanks for posting.
I do maintenance / repairs on a wide variety of properties, and Mike has given me solutions that dont' require " Turning it into a project " !
My customers love these elegant and simple solutions, that give them time and space to make further decisions on what their long term goals are for a particular area.
Thanks Mike, you are the best !!

[@jeffdeluca1153]

This is an unsolicited comment... We can all help Mike when we shop at Amazon by going to Amazon through his link here. Whether you're buying coffee or shoes or whatever. Same prices but helps Mike keep these videos coming. I'm on it. And thanks again Mike for great content!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks jeff, I appreciate it, Mike

[@DNANDROID]

Mike has inspired many people to repair their own masonry

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, I appreciate it, Mike

[@OptimisticHominid]

Without a doubt, your videos have been the most educational and have taught me how masonry work is a true craft when you what to do the job right. Thank you Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks OptimisticHominid,, Mike

[@jeffdeluca1153]

Mike it's a pleasure to learn from you. Your no-nonsense personality makes the viewer feel like you're family... for me anyway.
As much as I love Norm Abrams, you're right there brother! Blessings on your journey.
Jeff

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jeff, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@SpringRubber]

Great fix in Part 1. Gotta brag that lat week I put in 30 6x8 glass blocks to replace a wooden double-hung window. It came out great thanks to info you've posted. 👍👍👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, I appreciate it, Mike

[@Traderjoe]

Your videos are like relaxation therapy Mike. I watch them all the time. I know you moved to Florida and I hope you find a new light use for your cement skills. Maybe sign making decorating to keep you busy when you want it.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Joe, I got a few small things going, thanks Mike

[@alexanderdupe4068]

Loved the Bible quote! Great work, thank you!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Alex, Mike

[@kevinberniebarron7548]

Hey Mike,
The step looks incredible! You are a true master!
Thank you for sharing your God given gift! Blessings to you!
Kevin Barron

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Kevin, God bless, Mike

[@leahcim38]

He said... "make sure its wet and get it in there." Words I can relate to most of my life. Grazie

[@leahcim38]

"And you still have a little bit of time to play with it." Facts....

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@surefireKorea]

Thank you Mike for another great video. If you ever decide to write a book on how to perform your masonry miracles, I will be the first to buy it!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks surefire,, Mike

[@skyline289]

thanks for another episode to watch while eating dinner!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks skyline, Mike

[@1clinkerman]

I actually was thinking earlier today how I wish you would post another video, started to send a message asking when the next one would be published and just like magic you put one up. Thank you, Maestro!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks clinker, Mike

[@craignehring]

Always a pleasure watching you and learning from you

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Craig, Mike

[@R900DZ]

Love this dudes videos… #1 thing I’ve learned from him is it’s NO BIG DEAL! 😂

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks,Mike

[@jeromevaldez7845]

I have learned so much from you. You are a such a good teacher. Please don’t stop showing us all your marvelous talent.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jerome, Mike

[@lizzapaolia959]

My husband and I enjoy watching your older videos. Thank you again for sharing all of your TH-cam videos. Have a great weekend 😁 God bless 🙏

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks lizza, God bless, Mike

[@aaronbrown3573]

Mike says " no big deal " and has a way of simplifying what he is doing. while the concepts are simple its the things you gain through experiance that produce mikes level of quality. Dont get it twisted. Can you do this ? Probably. Will it look as good and last as long as mikes ? Probably not. Only one way to get to that level of masonry competance , experiance. Thank you for the content mike. Mike for president.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Aaron, if I chose to run , I will let you know, lol, Mike

[@packleader1215]

Mike, ever since I fixed my small concrete project, I've been binge watching your videos since the beginning of the summer.
I get excited to see your latest videos

[@nmatthew7469]

It's satisfying work.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks packleader, Mike

[@jimcramer9656]

I always like the repair videos!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jim, Mike

[@nmatthew7469]

I've done many concrete projects around my house thanks to Mike. Plugged up all the hand holes in my foundation the previous owner filled with spray foam and painted over 🤦‍♂️🤡

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Matthew, I appreciate hearing that, Mike

[@SolidworksUnlimited]

Mike is a good ol boy!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Solidwork, Mike

[@rick7972]

He’s very LIKABLE guy….”Mike for PRESIDENT, 2024”!!👍👍🇺🇸

[@guillermojacques6671]

That Mortar mix is incredible stuff. You're tips and tricks series is great information, Mike. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks guill, Mike

[@2tana22]

Another great video, always helpful with your tips and tricks, thanks again Mike, it’s always fun to learn from someone with years of experience

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks tana, I appreciate it, Mike

[@RyRyVids]

I need to do some of this type of work. Thank You Mike. I enjoy masonry work, but I’ve never dealt with a disaster.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks RY, Mike

[@rufiorufioo]

Thanks for the teaching. Health and wealth to you and your family! Hello from Chester Country Pennsylvania!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks , nice to hear from chester county

[@stefboulas]

Amazing job Mike! So well explained. I learn so much everytime.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Stef, Mike

[@76mmM4A1HVSS]

You're really good at repairing the concrete

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@ZiggyWarren]

Mike, why did you use rapid mortar mix, instead of quickrete? Your videos are very informative, for us DIY.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Ziggy, it seems to hold better and dry faster, thanks, Mike

[@tex24]

Thanks, Mike! Always a treat to watch your videos.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks tex, Mike

[@1dragonx76]

A car seat sponge! Nice!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks 1dragon,, Mike

[@marioplouffe1752]

Nice thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks mario,, Mike

[@floflo4089]

Great job Mike! Keep them coming. Thanks.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks flo, Mike

[@243wayne1]

Always enjoy these videos Mike. I learn something from each one! Thank you. I know "It ain't no big deal..." Lol.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks wayne,,,,Mike

[@frankbgaming]

Mike, you make it look so easy 😅

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Frank, Mike

[@SOFISINTOWN]

Looks brand new! Beautiful!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks sofi, Mike

[@thomasheller1526]

Always enjoy learning from your videos.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Thomas, Mike

[@robertromanski43]

LOVE THE HAT BRO

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Robert, Mike

[@troyweatherford9874]

Wow, that came out great 👍, good job Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Troy, Mike

[@1SirAnthony]

Another great repair from the best. Salute!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Anthony, Mike

[@Mackandal-]

Thank you, Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mack, Mike

[@josephrottina1901]

You are the man big MIKE.👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jose, Mike

[@anthonygiardino4245]

Looks good mike!! Good to see ya!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Anthony, Mike

[@edcrutchfield3447]

Love what you do !!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ed, Mike

[@MegaBlastMojo]

Such a nice job! Thanks for this video Mike.😊

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks David, Mike

[@denisconor648]

Great stuff mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Denis, Mike

[@mindrenewal7657]

Really appreciate your video on concrete

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@kandykorn6136]

You sure work a lot for a retired guy. Please keep the following wisdom in mind.
Every hour you spend fishing adds two hours to your life clock.
Lying about the size of the fish you caught subtracts one of those hours...so you still come out even.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Kandy, I still have a lot of videos on the back burner, Mike

[@Vin3Man]

Hey Mike nice job. Can you try this stuff next time and let us know your thoughts. For us guys in PA we don't have any decent options for what you did in this video that will last our winters. The stuff I found is Terrafuse Structural Concrete Overlay. From my googling it's a bit more expensive than mortar or concrete but if it lasts thru our winters it might be worth it.
Thanks Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Vin, I will check it out, thanks Mike

[@Allan0495]

Mike, I'm 76 AND A BIG FAN. Your videos have got me to do many repairs that I would have never done. Thank You very much . I have a small project that could use your advice. 1910 house with cement plaster. A piece had come off that is in tack. Can this be reattached?
God bless and keep you the great work. Allan

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Allen, I would say in 95% of cases they just build it out with the fast drying stuff, little by little but I am not a inside plaster guy, Thanks Mike

[@allanfreetage176]

Mike, thanks for getting back. It's actually the outside corner of our house. The whole house is a concrete finish. Over an inch thick. I wondered if a thin coat of Portland mixed with an adhesive could hold it. Very hard to match it is why I'd like to reattach. Your thoughts.
Thanks Allan

[@bryankoehler8765]

Awesome job Mike ! Love your videos and knowledge.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bryan, Mike

[@jerrycoolbaugh4962]

Wow…great work

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jerry, Mike

[@suzanneburke4330]

Great Video !

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Suzanne, Mike

[@DAS-Videos]

Thanks for the tips.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks DAS, Mike

[@deekoh3996]

I wonder what would be “going crazy wit it” would entail?😂

[@roccoconte2960]

Great job Mike, I always had a hard time getting the stucco to stick.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rocco, Mike

[@74stevedc]

Mike,
With the chipped step would hydraulic cement work or a patch to sculpture it back.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Steve, it's a patch, I had no callbacks and everything has held up well with the rapid set, thanks Mike

[@allenbriggs-kp1xz]

When I do a repair like that I put tapcons in it it helps hold it together plus I use Portland cement not mortar mix

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Allen, they say it's mortar mix but it's hard as concrete, the military uses it for repairing runways and the state roads, I never had a callback or failure, thanks Mike f

[@darrell394]

Good job

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Darrell, Mike

[@Wherethewindblows524]

Very interesting ❤

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@DriveBetter]

Can I use that Portland paint on my driveway to even out the color? Will it crack under car tires?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi drivebetter, I got videos on resurfacing concrete driveways, thanks Mike

[@stevensnyder5332]

When I make patches I now mumble to myself, "aint no big deal, real simple."

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Steven, that's a good thing, Mike

[@HEADBANGEREN]

You would save time if you used a bigger brush!
Great work ⚒️⚒️

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, maybe. Mike

[@jacobhillanbrand7988]

Looks like the rock salt might have got the best of that pad Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jacob. That and I think they got a dry spot from the truck, thanks Mike

[@vancester1st]

Thanks for doing these, Mike. On the bricks, what’s 4 to 1, what to what? 🤔

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi van, some add 1 part mortar to 3 parts sand, depends on what you are doing, most masons have their own mixes, where and why, thanks Mike

[@ranger178]

I am working on covering front precast steps (because they sank after dirt around house settled) with bluestone 2 foot by 3-foot squares. if i have to put in an inch to 2 inches of cement would regular gravel mix be better or you 3 parts sand 1-part Portland. would you fill the seams with Portland sand mix or some kind of grout. they are about 3/4 inch wide.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi ranger, I can not say unless I seen it, but I got a whole playlist in concrete step repair, thanks Mike

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍.Thank you

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@user-rw7xd7qy3j]

What cement caulking do you recommend for an inside vertical stone wall where it meets the floor and in between the stones? 🙏

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi user, I can't say unless I seen it, I rarely caulk its best to ask the paint store people, thanks Mike

[@user-rw7xd7qy3j]

@@MikeHaduck thank you!

[@j.d.1488]

Mike did some 2'x2' slate and laid them down in a 3 to 1 portland bed. For joints I was told by a brick buddy to use 2 to 1 portland and no mortar for floor joints. Was told it's harder. 5 years later still good. Still not sure why the mortar was a no no on floor joints. Just curious. If it wasn't pointed out I would have used a mortar.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi jd, mortar dosent hold up in the pa winters, I always use potland and sand, I show it on all my, "stone patio installation " thanks Mike

[@jessestaton7686]

Hi Mike, nice video. We have a lot of concrete getting to this state.
Question for you: We have a limestone front door threshold (in MI) where the top surface has been worn down by water/ice/salt but the stone is 99% intact - just a very rough/irregular surface. Is there something you would recommend to use to float on the top to smooth it out? Sure, best would be to replace it but if I wanted to make it look and feel better for a couple more years, what would be the best idea? Thanks!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jessie, I got videos on concrete steps repair where I go over the stone and then paint it, thanks Mike

[@Not_Lenny88]

Hi Mike! My dad and I have been having fun learning from your videos. I have some roughly 2 x 2 and 1 x 1 foot areas I wanna patch on my foundation. I’m not dealing with any concrete, just the plaster over the top of it. Should I be using a rapid set mortar mix or your standard go to mixture? I’ve watched several of your videos and haven’t picked up on anything definitive. You have one video patching areas of a foundation on the INSIDE of a basement and you used rapid set mortar. The areas I’m working with are OUTSIDE and south facing (sun facing). Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Like I said, love the videos.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Kenner, I use the rapid set mostly for anything I want done fast, like filling in so I can go over it quick, but sometimes if not in a hurry I just do the regular mix, thanks Mike

[@duotronic6451]

"Not a big deal" ❤

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks duo, Mike

[@k80bmd84]

Hi Mike, Enjoy your channel. Sometimes you mix portland and s mortar for painting and sometimes you you have bonding water and portland. Is there a reason for one ves the other. Horizontal vs Vertical? Also do you have ay tips on cleaning tools that have dried concrete on them. Thank you again No big deal!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, K old timers used any thing they had, lime, mortar and Portland sometimes I mix to match, everything depends , sometimes I use a sander to clean my tools, thanks Mike

[@k80bmd84]

Thank you @@MikeHaduck

[@georgevalente4223]

The old timers used a lot more aggregate in the mix...as noted here.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks George, Mike

[@marajoyluker1]

Do you ever use concrete stain? Would you use stain to color the mortar between sandstone blocks? I don’t want to add color to the mortar first because I’m not sure how to mix up exactly the right color. So I’m thinking of painting the mortar with concrete stain after it dries. Have you ever done that? Will it work well?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, I have a video out called "matching cement joints, re laying brick, Mike haduck, that should help, thanks Mike

[@asintonic]

Thank you Mr Mike, question?
Could that stair damage be caused over time by water dripping over head off a tree branch?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, I think it was a bad part of the concrete that was not thoroughly mixed when if first came out of the truck, I see it now and then, the rest of the concrete was fine, thanks Mike

[@tweetybird7668]

Hello Mike, I mixed my own concoction using straight Portland, Hydrated Lime, White Milk (bonding agent), water, ratio = 5/1/.25/.5, to squeegee over a 30 y/o driveway and I soft broomed it. It came out nice, I would like a whiter color finish because I have some lime streaks. I want a more uniform white look, to try a coat using Portland, Lime, White Playsand, White Milk, Water ratio 1/1/1/*/*, and broom this slurry over the concrete. What do you think about it?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, I don't know, I only do it the way I learned from the old timers, thanks Mike

[@Jim-h9t]

Mike, if you don’t mind me asking. If I have a repair on the driveway with part of it shallow and part of it deep (2 inches), what is best to use? Concrete or mortar mix? In Oklahoma with both hot and cold temps. Thanks.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jim, I never use regular mortar on a driveway, only portland and sand or the rapid set. Mortar mix which is as good ad portland in my opinion, Mike

[@Jim-h9t]

@@MikeHaduckthank you.

[@exeterline1930]

Is there a good list of your videos? You have a set of retaining walls videos in a row with maybe 5 videos, then it changes o what concrete should I use. It says part 1, but no part 2, then skips to sidewalks 2 videos, then foundation walls #1 to #6, and so on. I feel like I'm skipping around and getting confused. Now I am working on a foundation repair. At some point I will need a sidewalk in the back, and then steps repair, etc. I know TH-cam is sorting them, but I fear I'm missing good information. It's easier if I stick to one thing at a time and view them in the chronological order you made them so they build on each other.
I'm about 2 hours south of you. Should I stick to your formulas? I think we get less snow and is slightly warmer. If your formulas are good enough for here, I want to use them.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, I have playlist on each subject, and as far as I know they are in order, I know youtube can mix them up, but everthing is in order on my side, I hope it helps, Mike

[@petediamond7263]

Mike I have a section of my garage floor that crack and sunk about 2 inches can I level it with cement all? If so how do I get it to stick to the existing sunken floor?

[@BenDover-nn6td]

drill holes in the existing floor, and pour over the entire garage slab.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Pete, I don't know ,sometimes tile thinset stick better but every situation is different, thanks Mike

[@ernieforrest7218]

Hey Mike, i thought you moved to Florida and retired from doing this?
How did you make out with the hurricane over there?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi ernie, yep moved down. I still have videos left from pennsylvania, the hurrican didn't come close, thanks. Mike

[@AlexanderGarcia-jv1le]

The patches on front concrete steps, how long would they last (approximately) after adding Portland to the mix? In Pittsburgh PA

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Alex, a lot depends on how you do it, I only show what has worked for me. The rapid set mortar mix is as good as Portland in my opinion they just named it mortar because you can use it for brick and block etc, it's the way I look at it, thanks Mike

[@Farner49]

Hi mike
I have a 7” hole in my brick chimney from a old wood stove vent and I was told I should fill it with cement
Do you agree with this and do you have any recommendations?
I’m scared to do anything with it but I have access to the hole right now because I had my roof done a few years back and they didn’t do the flashing correctly on my chimney and water leaked down the chimney into my kitchen and I had to tear out my wall and now I’m about to drywall

[@MikeHaduck]

I filled in a thimble on stone veneer installation part 13, and put stone veneer over it, I cant say unless i was there to see it, I would talk to someone local, to see if you should tear it down or whatever, thanks Mike

[@janderson8401]

Would I be correct in thinking that when you were younger you did patches like this without wearing gloves? If so, when did you start wearing them and was there a reason other than just the general knowledge that it’s not good to have cement on your bare skin?
I'm always hesitant to use anything that’s fast setting, whether it’s mortar, taping compound or adhesive. I never moved all that fast, even when I was younger, and so I’m afraid I’ll have to throw half of each batch away.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jan, I got a lot better at using gloves, when I first started nobody used them unless it was winter, things changed, thanks, Mike

[@janderson8401]

@@MikeHaduck My old boss had grown up holding the star drill while his father swung a sledge hammer when they needed to drill holes for feathers and wedges to split a stone. Hethought I was being overly cautious wearing safety glasses all day long.

[@MikeHaduck]

That was the way the old timers did it, I agree to use the safety glasses, it's smart, thanks Mike

[@nobleenchantpbkc8082]

Please Sir can you give me a bit of advice?I live in the southwest at 6,400 elevation so winters can get down to about 15 degrees or colder at times in the winter.I need to plaster concrete block on internal wall that could get to freezing if I were not there.i just want to do the plaster w/ out any wire..i was going to do a lime plaster but I want more stick.should I just do stucco w/ fibers?or should I do a rich 1 to one portland w/ hydrated lime and 4 sand?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi noble, I am not a fan of lime plaster. everybody has their own mixes but I never had callbacks with mine, I have a whole series on foundation repair, I show all mt techniques and mixes there, thanks Mike

[@nobleenchantpbkc8082]

@@MikeHaduck can i just use portland cement at a 3 to 1 ratio and a 1/3 lyme for plaster straight on block instead of masonry cement w/ a bit of portland?

[@garys_shave]

Did you get out on the water much this summer Mike?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Hopper, I moved to Florida, still showing videos from the past, thanks Mike

[@chioctava]

Cómo hacerlo para recibir éstos magníficos videos en Español??

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, I don't know ,thanks Mike

[@envy425]

When i "got somethin here" i call wm hitch hikers

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@bigpaddy8363]

Did you ever work on Staten Island ? You look so familiar 👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Big patty, never on Staten Island, but thanks, Mike

[@allenbriggs-kp1xz]

Plus I have work on Patrick Air Force runways and I have had to fix cracks on the runways you do not use mortar mix or Portland cement mortar anyting that you use has to be approved by the office of the government

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Allen, rapid set was developed by the gov to repair runways for the military, and the state in pa uses it to patch bridges, the difference between the mortar mix and rapid set is sand is added, thanks Mike

[@maxarellano8113]

Id honestly put 2 sand one portland. Make shure u saturate it well. 48 hours before you adhere patch its what the book says. I usually dont have time to do so but its always worked well. Alot of customers just want it done in a hury so thats why i never get too

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Max, I never had a problem with the rapid set, I was the same way, thanks Mike

[@familytabrizi76]

Leonardo da Vinci has to learn from you only if he was a life ❤😅.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, I am supose to take a trip to Rome, maybe I will see some of his work, thanks Mike

[@JeffreySmith-j5b]

Mike, can mortar be darkened after it dries? Very unsatisfied with how the contractor left our fireplace hearth.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jeffrey, I have a video "relaying brick and matching cement joints" that might help, thanks Mike

[@JeffreySmith-j5b]

@@MikeHaduck your videos are so helpful. I appreciate how quick and direct you are. Makes them easy to watch and learn. Thank you!

[@MikeHaduck]

@@JeffreySmith-j5b thanks Jeffrey, Mike

[@matthewpolo227]

HI MIKE HOW IS FLORIDA ? I'M IN THE NORTHEAST WITH A BLUE STONE POOL PATIO EMBEDED IN 4 INCHES OF CONCRETE. THE MIX USED FOR THE JOINTS LASTED ONLY 5 YEARS AND WAS TOLD THAT IS THE AVERAGE LIFE FOR THIS AREA. THIS IS A LOT OF SQUARE FOOTAGE AND DON'T WANT TO KEEP PAYING FOR THE SAME JOB 4 TIMES OVER THE NEXT 20 YEARS. IS THEIR AN ALTERNATIVE PRODUCT TO CONSIDER THAT WILL LAST 15-20 YEARS ? THANKS,HOPE YOUR ENJOYING FL.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Matt, I have videos on , "stone patio installation " that is how I put stone patios in and other videos " repointing stone work" I show what I use and all my techniques there, I hope it helps, thanks Mike

[@matthewpolo227]

@@MikeHaduck THANKS MIKE I'LL WATCH .FIGURED YOU MIGHT GO TO TRADE SHOWS OR JUST WORD OF MOUTH LEARNED OF AN ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES..

[@danstiurca7963]

If Michelangelo had Rapidset and a wet sponge, he'd be called Mike Haduck.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dan, I appreciate the kind words, Mike