Fortunately patching damaged concrete is an easy task.
How to patch hole outside 2nd floor.
Roughen the area you want to patch with 80 grit sandpaper for a better bond.
Start by chiseling and cleaning the cracked area so the mortar bonds better.
Let the patch dry and apply a second coat of compound if needed.
Temperature changes heavy weights and dropped objects can all damage your concrete floor by causing cracks and holes.
Then mix the repair mortar and scoop it into the hole.
Fill the area with patching compound.
2 measure the hole and translate these measurements to the back of a piece of matching linoleum.
Apply the compound to the hole or depression in one direction and then smooth it in a perpendicular direction so that it s level with the original surface.
If you re patching tiny nail holes you can cover up the repairs by dabbing on touch up paint with a soft cloth.
We show every step to repair a big hole in the subfloor.
All done from the top side.
The first step is to put some dead wood underneath the hole so you have a way to secure the patch.
I wanted to use the largest pieces of wood i could fit between the joists under the subfloor to disperse over the largest area possible any weight that will eventually be put on this patch.
I m just focusing on patching the subfloor in this post to keep it simple.
Square or round off any edges in the hole with a razor blade to make fitting a patch easier.
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The home mender dustin luby shows us how to repair that unsightly rot hole in your floor to prepare it for a new.
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It s pretty easy when you know how.