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Taper Concrete edge to concrete edge??

13K views 17 replies 4 participants last post by  rebelranger  
#1 ·
Ok so my garage looks to have been done in two pours which results in one pour about 1.5" higher than the other pour. When I bought the place, HUD foreclosure, I had to have an engineer come check the density of both pours to ensure they are adequate for car parking and they both came back as good. (I still don't know why this test that cost me $300 was required). Anyways I want to do connect these pieces so there isn't a lip between the two. They don't have to be perfect just don't want a lip. So...

A) Can I just just mud and do a 6" slope connecting them?

B) Will concrete mud adhere to the two pieces? (I'll prep with cleaning and acid wash)

C) What do you recommend?
 
Discussion starter · #6 ·
I'm not really fond of the idea of beveling the edge...what machine could I rent or use to bevel such a long edge?

Really just want to do some type of concrete, mortar, cement, etc. slope, then I'll do an epoxy floor coating.

Any more ideas?
 
Discussion starter · #8 ·
Ahh DannyT - you are supposed to say sure slapping concrete mud on there from 1.5" to a feather edge will do great and be fine! lol.

Any more takers or ideas? Because it is in the middle of the garage it will only get foot traffic and maybe the Harley tire on it. I really just need something to feather it out so I can get epoxy over it and not have the trip hazard.
 
Discussion starter · #14 ·
I've thought of that, or even hard rubber. The issue is two fold: (1) will it crack/give to much if any weight, person or motorcycle is directly on it or (2) if moisture every gets in there and does a freeze/thaw cycle what will happen.

I think i'm going to try a small area with grinding first. But now that the weather is under 50s nightly it looks like this will be a first of spring project, errr winter sucks.