Pebblecrete Repairs
What is pebblecrete?
Pebblecrete is made up of a variety of different-sized pebbles and is mixed in with cement and then washed out to expose the pebbles in the mix.
Along with different-sized pebbles, you can also use different coloured cement, such as white or off-white cement, depending on the look that you are after.
Additionally, you can add glass beads or oxides to the concrete mix.
How do we repair pebblecrete?
Pebblecrete repairs are not as easy as slapping on the mix for a patch; getting the texture and the colour right takes much practice and experience. First, you must prep the surface by acid etching, pressure washing, and special bonding agents so that the new pebblecrete will properly adhere to the existing surface.
To get a neat finish, you also need to be able to mesh in the new patch so that it looks natural and doesn't stand out against the original surface.
Once the patch is flat and meshed into the existing surface, you must wait for the right time to wash off the cement and expose the pebblecrete mix. Great care must be taken to ensure you don't wash out too much concrete. Otherwise, the patch will likely lose its body and fall out of the hole you were trying to fix. Leaving you with the decision to have another go or call a professional and get the job done right.
If this sounds out of your expertise, we are happy to provide you with a free quotation to repair your pebblecrete.