How to fix a dip in concrete garage floor?

5IVE · 05-29-07, 01:50

How do I fix this? It's like a 2x2 dip in the garage floor (concrete finish). It sucks in the rain and snow because all of the water gathers there. It's a smooth finish (typical of most garages) and not rough like a sidewalk. Thank boys!

BlueZero · 05-29-07, 02:01

Check out quikrete.com, they should have a product for you. Not sure if a vinyl patch would work best or a different product. Also check into the resurfacing products, they might make a decent self leveling product. I have the same problem but haven't looked in to a fix just yet.

BlueZero · 05-29-07, 03:00

Some follow up information for you... Take a look at this product. Sounds like it might be what you are looking for. At the bottom of the page under "Related Projects" there is a pdf the walks you through the process.

QUIKRETEÂ® - Concrete Resurfacer

az57chevy · 05-30-07, 12:02

How deep is the dip?

5IVE · 05-30-07, 12:10

I would say it's about 1/8" of an inch at its lowest point. It might be a little more than that since I haven't actually measured it, but it's not noticeable when it's dry, only when wet. Thanks for the help guys!

Danase · 05-30-07, 12:17

Yeah, use the resurfacer.

kompressornsc · 05-30-07, 12:33

I used the vinyl patch to do a few places in my garage (holes - not dips). Cracked like crazy over the winter. For an eighth of an inch, I personally wouldn't mess with it - it will look worse than having a bit of water standing there.

az57chevy · 05-30-07, 10:09

1/8 is pretty hard to fill. More work than it's worth in my view. That skim coat doesn;t have anything to hold to. If you absolutely want to though try an epoxy.

LegendNH · 06-02-07, 02:56

Why exactly is something like an 1/8 inch dip such a big deal?

QuentinJS · 06-03-07, 11:04

If you have a 2x4 - 8' or so, see if that gives you a better gauge on how deep the dip is.