{"id":2636,"date":"2016-10-16T06:26:55","date_gmt":"2016-10-16T11:26:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/?page_id=2636"},"modified":"2017-12-13T10:41:59","modified_gmt":"2017-12-13T15:41:59","slug":"repair-cracks-in-concrete-basement-floor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/basements\/repair-cracks-in-concrete-basement-floor\/","title":{"rendered":"Repairing Cracks in Concrete Basement Floors"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Using Concrete Fillers to Repair Cracks in Concrete Basement Floors<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>By Mark J. Donovan<br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!-- google_ad_client = \"pub-3988490936633155\"; \/* Homepage_Home_Improvement_468x15_ATF, created 8\/13\/10 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"6539705898\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 15; \/\/-->\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"KonaBody\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- New_300x250_051317 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 300px; height: 250px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3988490936633155\" data-ad-slot=\"4202793463\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"3%\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"47%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Over time most concrete basement floors exhibit small cracks. Fortunately, repairing cracks in concrete basement floors is a project most do it yourself homeowners can undertake. With any luck a homeowner can repair a crack in as little as one or two hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Even when a foundation contractor does all the right things prior to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/foundation-walls\/pouring-foundations-in-winter\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">pouring the concrete basement floor<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span>, such as installing plenty of gravel, rebar, and reinforcing wire, basement floors still tend to get minor cracks over time.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The cracks form due to the home settling and water running under the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/basements\/leaky-basement-floor\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">basement floor<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span>. Over time, the water washes away sand and gravel underneath sections of the concrete basement floor. Without the support of the sand and gravel, the concrete basement floor comes under pressure and cracks in the area where the sand and gravel washed away.<\/span><br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- 468x60_below_Author_Name --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 468px; height: 60px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3988490936633155\" data-ad-slot=\"5936342260\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Repairing a crack in a concrete basement floor may not be necessary if there is no water seeping out of it.\u00a0However, keep in mind water is likely flowing underneath the basement floor and by leaving the crack in disrepair you are allowing higher moisture levels to form in the basement. Higher moisture levels can translate into the formation of mold and mildew.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Repairing Hairline Cracks<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For hairline cracks, where no signs of water infiltration are occurring, simply use a tube of concrete filler made out of epoxy, vinyl or latex, to make the patch.<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"3%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"47%\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/home_addition_bid_sheets\/basement-remodeling-bid-sheet\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2150 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Basement_Remodeling_Bid_Sheet_Cover_Page-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Basement Remodeling Bid Sheet\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Basement_Remodeling_Bid_Sheet_Cover_Page-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Basement_Remodeling_Bid_Sheet_Cover_Page-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Basement_Remodeling_Bid_Sheet_Cover_Page-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Use this <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/home_addition_bid_sheets\/basement-remodeling-bid-sheet\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">basement remodeling checklist<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span> and save time and money on your basement remodel.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If the hairline crack exhibits signs of water infiltration you will need to use hydraulic cement. Hydraulic cement comes in a dry powder form. You simply add water, to the manufacturer\u2019s recommendations, mix it up, and apply it to the hairline crack. <em>Watch <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/basements\/repair-concrete-foundation-crack-video\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">how to repair a concrete foundation crack<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span> in this video.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In either case, make sure you first clean the area well. The area should be completely free of dirt and oil or else the concrete filler will not adhere well to the concrete crack.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Repairing Larger Cracks<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For larger cracks, you will first need to clean the area well of loose concrete pieces. Frequently you will need to use a hammer and chisel to remove these loose sections of concrete. Hold the chisel at a 45 degree angle while pounding it with a hammer. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Walk the length of the crack holding the chisel on this angle. This process is called \u201ckeying\u201d and it helps to ensure a better bond with the crack and the patch \/ concrete filler.<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"3%\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"47%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00V3Q4TL6\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00V3Q4TL6&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;linkId=c03526fb7e474767ee098a0a2f7c67fe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ASIN=B00V3Q4TL6&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;WS=1&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00V3Q4TL6\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Again, as with hairline cracks, after chiseling the crack, clean the area well. All dust and grease should be removed from the area prior to applying the concrete filler.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>Note: Make sure you wear eye protection while chiseling the cracks as loose pieces can fly up.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Applying Concrete Filler<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Once you have prepared the site (concrete crack), it is now time to apply the tube of concrete filler.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">First, cut the tube at a 45 degree angle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Next, apply the tube of concrete filler to the crack. Make sure you do this in a slow and methodical manner so that the crack is entirely filled as you move along its length.<\/span><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Allow Concrete Filler to Setup<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Allow the concrete filler to setup for a few minutes. Then inspect the crack to see if there are any sags, e.g. where the concrete filler might have settled. If you see any sagging, apply more concrete filler to the specific areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Trowel Concrete Filler<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Once the crack has had a few minutes to setup, and you no longer observe any sagging, use a trowel to smooth and feather out the crack line.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<div style=\"background: url('http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/images\/Home_Addition_form_Ad_Small_rev1.jpg') no-repeat top; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; height: 190px; width: 275px;\">\n<form action=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/UHI-info\/Additions.htm#form\" method=\"get\"><input style=\"float: left; width: 80px; margin: 110px -255px 50px 165px;\" name=\"PC\" size=\"20\" type=\"text\" \/><br \/>\n<input style=\"float: right; background: url('http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/images\/homeadditionplus-btn-next.gif'); height: 34px; width: 91px; border: 0px solid #000000; ; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 25px; margin-top: 130px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" type=\"submit\" value=\"\" \/><\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Let the area rest overnight and check the next day to see if it has cured. Again, if there is any more sagging, apply more filler to the low areas, re-trowel and let rest overnight again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Apply a Sealant to the Repaired Crack<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Once the concrete filler has set up, you should apply a polyurethane sealant to the repaired crack to prevent any possible water vapor infiltration, and to prevent susceptibility to future staining. Concrete floors have the tendency to stain easily.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The polyurethane sealant can be applied with either a roller or a brush. For best protection apply 2 to 3 coats of the sealant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Once the sealant has dried your concrete basement floor is as good as new!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: large;\">For more help on Basement Additions<\/span><\/b>, see HomeAdditionPlus.com&#8217;s <b><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/home_addition_bid_sheets\/basement-remodeling-bid-sheet\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Basement Remodeling Bid sheet<\/span><\/a><\/b>. The <b><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/home_addition_bid_sheets\/basement-remodeling-bid-sheet\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Basement Remodeling Bid Sheet<\/span><\/a><\/b> will help ensure that your hire the right contractor so that your basement remodeling project is done correctly and you get the project finished on time and budget.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: large;\"><b>Related\u00a0Information<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: large; color: #0000ff;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/basements\/how-to-patch-leaky-basement-cracks\/\">Patching Leaky Basement Floor Cracks<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: large; color: #0000ff;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/basements\/painting-concrete-floors\/\">How to Paint Concrete Floors<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: large;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/basements\/concrete-cutting\/\">How to Cut Concrete Basement Floors<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: medium;\"><b>Get Free Basement Remodeling Price Quotes\u00a0with\u00a0No Obligation!<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Fill out our 3-5 minute quick and easy form, and receive a free price quote\u00a0on basement remodeling from one of our prescreened and licensed basement\u00a0remodeling contractors. This process is free and there is no obligation to\u00a0continue once you receive your basement remodeling price estimate.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inforequests.com\/pub5x\/?allowRefNet=N&amp;layout=H&amp;PublisherSubID=Basement_Bottom&amp;url=http:\/\/g.gaesy.com\/cgi\/r?;n=203;c=622397;s=4383;x=7936;f=201006161516140;u=j;z=TIMESTAMP;&amp;ProductService=BASEMENT_REMODELING&amp;servicescheckbox=BASEMENTS&amp;submit=submit\" width=\"660\" height=\"560\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Using Concrete Fillers to Repair Cracks in Concrete Basement Floors By Mark J. Donovan Over time most concrete basement floors exhibit small cracks. Fortunately, repairing cracks in concrete basement floors is a project most do it yourself homeowners can undertake. With any luck a homeowner can repair a crack in as little as one or two hours. 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