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Difficulty Easy Time 1-2 hours Materials $35–$75 Steps 5
Easy 1-2 hours
Wear gloves and eye protection when handling concrete sealant.
Do it yourself
parts & materials, about 1-2 hours of your time
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typical all-in price
Doing it yourself could save roughly $125
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wire brush caulking gun trowel
Concrete crack filler
Typically need: 1
Concrete sealant
Typically need: 1
Wire brush
Typically need: 1
Estimated materials total: $35–$75 . Prices vary by region and retailer.
1
Clean the cracks
Use a wire brush to remove any loose debris or dirt from the cracks in the concrete.
20 min
wire brush
2
Prepare the crack filler
Open the concrete crack filler and prepare it for application, following the manufacturer's instructions.
10 min
3
Fill the cracks
Using a caulking gun, apply the concrete crack filler into the cracks, ensuring they are filled completely.
30 min
caulking gun
4
Smooth the surface
Use a trowel to smooth the surface of the filled cracks for a neat finish.
20 min
trowel
5
Apply concrete sealant
Once the crack filler has cured, apply a concrete sealant to protect the surface.
30 min
Safety rules
Wear gloves and eye protection when handling concrete sealant.
Legal disposal
Dispose of any unused concrete crack filler and sealant at your local household hazardous waste facility.
Check locally
Check with the Naperville building authority for any local regulations.
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