Fixing rough concrete dilemma

[sh40]

I over ordered readymix concrete by 1.5 cubic metre. I through the remainder of that in front of a shed side door. I didn't have time to do a good job in it as I had to stay with the levelling out the other 9 cubic metres by my house. By time I got back to the dumped 1.5 cubic metre it was too dry to work but I tried my best. It has been screened with a stick and Its very level but just very rough. Is there anyway to either hire something out to smoothen it out or add some kind of filler in the rough gaps?

 

[Cowmansam]

Could you stick a very thin layer of that self level type stuff over the top obviously depends on how much weight is going over it

 

[davidroberts30]

Concrete planer

 

[sh40]

Could you stick a very thin layer of that self level type stuff over the top obviously depends on how much weight is going over it

There will be weight going over it alright such as a tractor etc

 

[Cowmansam]

Ah probably not the stuff for the job then think David’s more in the right track

 

[Bongodog]

As its only 1.5 cube it can't be that large an area so its not worth spending much money on, to me tehre are three choices

1, Just put up woth it

2, Buy grinding cup as below and remove the worst of the high spots

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3, Dig it up and start again 1.5 cube is only worth about £140 so its not worth hiring anything expensive in.

 

[Courier]

As its only 1.5 cube it can't be that large an area so its not worth spending much money on, to me tehre are three choices

1, Just put up woth it

2, Buy grinding cup as below and remove the worst of the high spots

Segmented Diamond Grinding Cup 125mm x 22.2mm - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. For rapid removal of concrete and masonry. Ideal for removing graffiti and cleaning stone. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

3, Dig it up and start again 1.5 cube is only worth about £140 so its not worth hiring anything expensive in.

I'd say - 3

If you had under-ordered by 1. 5 cubic metres then you would have had more of a problem .....

 

[Alchad]

Concrete planer, a quick Google, obviously other hire places

Home Page - Default Store View

www.hirestation.co.uk

 

[Bongodog]

Concrete planer, a quick Google, obviously other hire places

Home Page - Default Store View

www.hirestation.co.uk

Its not worth it though, £200 to hire a planer to flatten £140 worth of concrete

 

[Dry Rot]

Use a bonding agent and just put a skim over it.

 

[David.]

I'm tempted to say you will forget about it in time, but I know I wouldn't if it were mine.
If it isn't walked on every day, or regularly seen by would be critics, I'd take the pride hit and leave it.

 

[pellow]

I’ve had good success with a stone grinding disc on 9 inch grinder, only £5 if it doesn’t work, the previous owner saw it and thought we’d relaid the concrete

 

[pellow]

Lots of dust though

 

[sh40]

Local hire place rents a concrete scrabbler for 70 a day. How smooth will this leave it? No point removing it if I can as it will be useful if I could just make it more appealing to the eye.

The stone grinder disk is another option but that's still at least 20 plus delivery.

I suppose it comes down to which is better at removing a rough surface. Its level but just rough.

 

[Bongodog]

Local hire place rents a concrete scrabbler for 70 a day. How smooth will this leave it? No point removing it if I can as it will be useful if I could just make it more appealing to the eye.

The stone grinder disk is another option but that's still at least 20 plus delivery.

I suppose it comes down to which is better at removing a rough surface. Its level but just rough.

The grinder disc is great at removing concrete and will leave it smooth, the levelness however would be entirely down to your "eye"

 

[Kidds]

If you are going down the angle grinder route get one of these.
Fits ordinary 115 grinder but may need the guard off. Incredibly good and not wore one out yet after serious abuse, in fact doesn't look any different to new.

Segmented Diamond Grinding Cup 125mm x 22.2mm - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. For rapid removal of concrete and masonry. Ideal for removing graffiti and cleaning stone. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

 

[Uggman]

Local hire place rents a concrete scrabbler for 70 a day. How smooth will this leave it? No point removing it if I can as it will be useful if I could just make it more appealing to the eye.

The stone grinder disk is another option but that's still at least 20 plus delivery.

I suppose it comes down to which is better at removing a rough surface. Its level but just rough.

I would have thought that's if it's level but rough you can see stones and holes in the concrete if this is case the brush in some sbr let it go tacky before you put muck over mix up some strong muck like 3-1 sand cement with some sbr in it quite a lot trowel that flat over top then tap with piece of wood to finish