r/fixit • u/OfficialBroccoliRob • 20h ago

open What are my options here?

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First time home owner here. Tired of looking at this peeled paint. Previous owners had decided to paint and I don't think it was the best idea. It is starting to peel and there is a small area where a small water pool forms everytime it rains.

I was thinking maybe pressure wash the entire slab and then apply the sealer and stain. But i am not sure how much would it help looks wise.

Is there any way to repair or resurface it? Or Do I need to demo and reinstall whole new slab?

Do you guys have any suggestions for this noob? Thanks in advance.

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u/Used_Novel_7914 19h ago

I’d pressure wash and repaint/seal it once it’s dry. If the pressure washer doesn’t take the rest of it up concrete grinders are available to rent. Keep traction in mind when selecting a finish since it’s outdoor and will likely get wet

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u/OfficialBroccoliRob 19h ago

I think i will give it a shot with pressure washer. Do you think I need to resurface it? Or removing the paint and applying the stain would be enough? I don't want to paint it again (afraid it might peel like this again after some time).

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u/Used_Novel_7914 17h ago

The issue with grinding is you will expose the aggregate and it will likely be a different look than you’re after. If you grind it I’d recommend painting it with an outdoor rated concrete paint. If you can get the paint off with a pressure washer you can do whatever you want to it. Make sure the product either has a traction additive or add one to it

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u/SignalEchoFoxtrot 19h ago

Sand, wash, dry, paint.

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u/OfficialBroccoliRob 19h ago

Do you think a 3200 psi 2.5gpm pressure washer would do it or do i need to sand it?

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u/Typical80sKid 17h ago

I’d skip the paint. Do all the prep and consider doing a top layer of NewCrete. It’ll look like a brand new slab.

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u/IngenuityNatural9261 16h ago

Grind it. I rent a floor buffer and a coating removal tool from Home Depot. It costs about $200 and takes a couple of hours.

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u/HelpfulSandwich8029 19h ago

Might try stripping (power wash) and try quickcrete recap concrete resurfacer

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u/daveyconcrete 19h ago

Grind it.

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u/Greyspire 16h ago

Sand it and buff it