Remove the Plant

Use a screwdriver to pry the plant out of its container. If you have trouble dislodging it, try turning the pot upside down and shaking it gently until the plant comes loose. Set the plant aside. Wash and dry your hands thoroughly.

Clean the Crack

Scrub dirt, debris, mold and mildew from the crack using a clean scrub brush. Allow the crack to dry completely before moving on to the next step.

Mix Concrete Countertop Mix

Pour one-third of a cup of concrete countertop mix into a bucket. Pour water into the bucket using a slow, steady stream until you reach the consistency of pancake batter. Your goal is to make a mixture that is slightly runny but not so thin that it drips off your finger.

Apply Concrete Countertop Mix to Crack Using Toothpick

Dip a toothpick into concrete countertop mix and use this tool to fill in the cracks in your countertop. While concrete countertop mix is thick enough to stay put, you’ll still need to apply it with care as too much will cause it to drip onto other areas of your countertop. Allow 24 hours for concrete countertop mix to set before reinserting plants

Repairing cracks in concrete countertops is easier than you think. With a little time and the right materials, you can patch the cracks in your counter and make it look brand new again!

First, clean the area around the crack to remove any dirt or debris. Next, use a hammer and chisel to widen the crack slightly so that it’s approximately 1/8-inch wide. Then, use a wire brush to remove any loose concrete chips from within the crack to prepare it for repair.

Next, with a wet sponge, gently moisten the surfaces on either side of the crack. This will help keep moisture in while the concrete patch sets.

Apply a generous amount of concrete repair compound with a trowel or putty knife, packing it into the crack tightly so that it’s slightly overfilled. You may have to apply several coats as the compound dries before you can sand off any excess.

Now, smooth out any rough areas with sandpaper until it matches the rest of your countertop and wipe away any dust with a damp cloth.

The following steps will guide you through the process of repairing your crack in your concrete countertop.

1. Mix sanded grout according to package directions.

2. Fill a squirt bottle full of water.

3. Apply the grout to the crack. Use a squeegee or putty knife to force the grout into the crack.

4. Spray water onto the grout and use a sponge to smooth it out, removing excess grout from surface of countertop.

5. Allow 24 hours for the grout sealer to dry before using your countertop again!

If you have a crack in your concrete countertop, I’d like to show you how to fix it without having to replace the entire countertop. This will save you a lot of time and money. It’s an easy thing to do that just about anyone can accomplish in about twenty minutes or less, depending on the size of the crack and the products used.

1) Clean the area where the crack is located. Use a stiff brush or wire brush to clean out any loose material and then use a vacuum to remove all dust and debris from inside the crack.

2) Scrub the entire countertop with concrete cleaner. This is important because grease and other contaminants reduce adhesion between surfaces.

The QUIKRETE® Companies offers a number of concrete repair products for both the professional and Do-It-Yourselfer. For more information visit www.quikrete.com.

To repair a crack in a concrete countertop:

1. Cut an “X” into the crack with a diamond blade on a grinder.

Concrete countertops are an attractive, customizable option for kitchens and bathrooms. Because of their weight and hardness, they’re not always easy to repair. You’ll need the proper tools, materials, and instructions to get your countertop looking as good as new.

Getting Started

Materials Needed:

Concrete Countertop Mix

Water

Mixing Bucket and Power Drill with Mixing Paddle

Putty Knife or Trowel

Wood Block or Other Heavy Object (optional)

The first step in fixing a crack is to identify the type of crack you are dealing with. There are three types of cracks that can occur in concrete countertops.

The first type is shrinkage cracks, which occur as your concrete shrinks as it cures. The second type is settlement cracks, which result from the concrete slabs shrinking over time due to the weight of the slab. The third type of crack is a thermal crack, which results from temperature changes in your concrete slab while it’s curing.

Repairing a shrinkage or settlement crack is easy to do with Quikrete Concrete Repair. Simply cut off any loose and chipped concrete with a masonry chisel and brush away dust and debris with a wire brush. Once the area is clean and dry, apply the Quikrete Concrete Repair sealer with a putty knife or trowel, making sure it fills all of the voids in your repair site.

If you have a thermal crack, you’ll want to use Quikrete FastSet Repair Mortar instead of the sealer for best results since it can be applied thicker without sagging or running down vertical surfaces and can withstand heat up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

After completing your repair work, simply fill in any