How to re-surface concrete with Olympic ® Rescue It!™

[Music] Olympic rescue it would in concrete resurfacer is the ultimate remedy for concrete with cracks and color imperfections and severely weathered or damaged wood this high-performance 100% acrylic formula fills cracks up to 1/4 inch and provides a barefoot friendly extremely durable surface that resists fading and creates a mildew resistant coating while giving new life to your concrete and you can select from over 110 colors to create your perfect outdoor living space it can be applied to horizontal and vertical exterior concrete surfaces aged rough broom swept concrete like patios and sidewalks new concrete surfaces short for 30 days retaining walls and structurally sound old grey weathered wood now you can roll away years of wear and tear and imperfections on your concrete surface save yourself time money and the frustration of needing to replace your concrete applying rescue it wood and concrete resurfacer is easy let's show you how [Music] if you have cracks in depressions larger than 1/4 inch patch with a polymeric concrete patching compound and follow the manufacturer's instructions the surface must be clean and free of dirt grease mildew and algae to ensure product adhesion thoroughly clean the surface with Olympic premium deck cleaner Olympic rescue it wood and concrete resurfacer is formulated to provide excellent adhesion to aged concrete with proper surface preparation do not apply it to any surface that has been recently coated with paint stain sealer or water repellent however if a stain or sealant has been applied within the last year a thorough cleaning with Olympic premium deck cleaner and a pressure washer will properly prepare the concrete for application of the product before application cover and tape off surrounding areas avoid application in direct sunlight or on hot surfaces there should be no threat of rain for 24 hours ideal temperature for application is between 50 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit your surface must be thoroughly clean and dry before applying rescue it resurfacer [Music] thoroughly stir then pour a generous amount of product into the roller tray before rolling on the first coat use a brush to dab the product into any 1/4 inch deep cracks and crevices until filled cut in around the edges of the entire concrete surface using a short dabbing stroke fully saturate a 1/2 inch nap roller with the coating by rolling back and forth in the tray use slight pressure to evenly disperse the product on the concrete surface for a smoother appearance you could also lightly back brush after rolling on the coating allows hours for the first coat to dry [Music] cut in around the edges of the entire concrete surface using a short dabbing stroke dab product into any cracks or crevices that still need to be filled fully saturate the roller with a coating by rolling back and forth in the tray use slight pressure to evenly disperse the product on the concrete surface again for a smoother appearance you can lightly back brush after rolling allow the final coat to dry at least 12 hours before foot traffic and 48 hours before replacing furniture or heavy objects such as potted plants in just a few days Olympic rescue 'try surfacer can simply and affordably turn your weathered concrete into a beautiful outdoor space so if your outdoor space is weathered or damaged don't replace it rescue it for more details visit Olympic Calm you

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Keywords: Decking, concrete, wood, outdoors, Lowe's, backyard, damage, Lowe's Canada, How-to, DIY, Home Project, Home Improvement, Project, Olympic, Rescue It

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Length: 4min 35sec (275 seconds)

Published: Thu Apr 11 2013