Top products from r/Concrete
We found 10 product mentions on r/Concrete. We ranked the 8 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Bon 32-500 1 Pound Bag 3/4-Inch Anti-Crak Concrete Fibers
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Recommended dosage is 1 Pound per cubic yard of concreteSold in degradable bagsPackage Height: Package Height: 1.0""Made in China
Show Reddit reviews2. BonWay 32-403 12-Inch by 12-Inch Seamless Concrete Texturing Skin, Italian Slate Pattern
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Slate stone texture with chips, ridges and veins across the entire surfaceEach pattern available in 3 different size options12-inch by 12-inch
Show Reddit reviews3. 10pc Diamond Mini Needle File Set Metal Glass Stone
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
Show Reddit reviews4. GlobMarble Concrete COUNTERTOP Edge Form CEF 7006 Rubber Mold Form Liners Edge Profile 8 FT
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
CONCRETE COUNTERTOP EDGE FORM CEF 7006Concrete Countertop Mold Edge Forms are used to change the shape of the edges of a concrete element such as vanities and concrete countertops, table tops or stairs. The sizes, shapes and variations of each can offer a customized edge that will complement the cou...
Show Reddit reviews5. Toolocity DHPSET Diamond Hand Polishing Pads for Stone
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
Size: 3-1/2-Inch x 2-InchFor Hand polishing of granite, marble and other type stonesFoam backedLight weightRadius design for easy grab
Show Reddit reviews6. Planitop X 10lb Bag
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
The versatility and easy use make it the Duct Tape of the concrete repair industryApproved for Horizontal, Vertical, and Overhead concrete patching for both indoor and outdoor useThe useable thickness is from featheredge to 4" thick, making it good for almost any concrete repairFast setting, ready f...
Show Reddit reviews7. Sikadur Crack Weld Concrete Repair Kit
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Low pressure injection of cracks in structural concrete and solid masonry.Gravity feed cracks in horizontal concrete and horizontal solid masonryAs strong as concrete.Convenient mix in the nozzle cartridge systemCartridges fit standard caulking guns.
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You need to get to know the power of diamonds, my friend!
Carbide can be good. Honestly, rasping your item against hard cured concrete, especially if done in the first few days after casting while it's green (softer), might do the trick.
Things like these are great: https://smile.amazon.com/Toolocity-DHPSET-Diamond-Polishing-Stone/dp/B00MCL4NHG
But even something like this would work for a small piece: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XZI2LI/
So it sounds like a good first step would be to start with the bigger hole and the missing edges and use Planitop X to fill close to the top then Ardex CD on top to smooth it out.
Unfortunately it doesn't look like I can get either of those anywhere near where I live (I'm in Canada in a fairly small city). Are there other products that are similar? The Home Depot near me seems to only have Quickrete products.
If I rip out and re-pour the concrete around the firepit, what would need to be done differently to prevent it from cracking again?
Thanks for all of the info!
Edit: found Planitop X on amazon.ca, 10 lb bag for around $33, so I can definitely order that if it's the best product for the job.
Buy a cheap stamp mold for the top.
Here's an example. You might be able to rent one for less. Also a small chance you can call companies that do stamping in you area and ask to borrow one for the project.
BonWay 32-403 12-Inch by 12-Inch Seamless Concrete Texturing Skin, Italian Slate Pattern https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000L3LVT0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_o7KEDb4AA9RJ9
Sikadur Crack Weld Kit that comes with the injection ports. Seems a little overwhelming at first, watch the youtube video, follow the instructions, and you'll be just fine. I would then coat with a cement based concrete patch material.
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https://www.amazon.com/Sikadur-Crack-Weld-Concrete-Repair/dp/B06WVF13XR
Bought a pre-made silicone mold off amazon. [Link] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FEQLAAE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ifdNzb49WR8D0)
Can i just get some normal concrete from a big box store and mix in glass fibers?
Im considering this for the concrete:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/QUIKRETE-ProFinish-Crack-Resistant-80-lb-High-Strength-Concrete-Mix/3026899
and
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CODWAE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 for my fibers