Patio concrete repair ?

Question

I have a crack running the length of the patio about 1/4 to 1/3 of an inch wide and 40 ft long. I got some filler that looks like caulking from Home Depot. Is a filler the best thing to use? Is there some kind of texture coat paint I can use to camouflage it? It will be a rental, so it will need to hold up well or to be redone easily and cheaply. it is is a desert area that has temp extremes.

Any ideas for me? I would really appreciate your expertise. Thanks!

Scott Mac · Answer

If it were mine, for a rental,

I would caulk it, putty knife smooth, and put a border of red crushed  granite around the patio, with pavers in it.

Draw the eye somewhere else, because if you paint it, you will have to repaint it.

And in the desert sun, I always wonder how long paint will last.

The pic below has tan rocks, which is another option.

( would choose the crushed granite over the rocks on a rental because kids throw rocks, and they will get under the mower and cause Gardner complaints.)

Good Luck!

Bruce Woodruff · Answer

Filler is fine...there are products that are made specifically for concrete and will blend in to look ( a little) like concrete. Make sure the product is paintable and use a paint that is specifically for concrete. None of them will last that long though.

If you want a more permanent repair, use a product like a 'Cool Deck' that is an epoxy applied to the concrete. These cost a ot more, but will last a long time...