I have a similar type project involving replacing water damaged patio tiles waiting in the wings. I’d be curious to know how you did this one and how it came out? I’m particularly interested in what type of product and technique you used to get a good adherence between the old and new mortar/concrete?
Actually, that’s not what is happening here: I had a plumber replacing the plastic grasera, or grease trap (a long and stupid story), which involved cutting out old stuff. FWIW he did a stunning job; he’s solving all kinds of problems for us – YAY!
I did replace a few of the baldosas (unglazed tiles) on the same patio, though – kind of crappy job in terms of my skills, but no problem with adherence. I think the key thing is to make sure the exposed old mortar is well soaked with water so that new mortar applied above soaks into it. Probably technically not a correct explanation, but I think a key concept. Good luck (and let me know if I’m full of shit :-0).
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Hi Doug,
I have a similar type project involving replacing water damaged patio tiles waiting in the wings. I’d be curious to know how you did this one and how it came out? I’m particularly interested in what type of product and technique you used to get a good adherence between the old and new mortar/concrete?
Thanks,
C.C.
Actually, that’s not what is happening here: I had a plumber replacing the plastic grasera, or grease trap (a long and stupid story), which involved cutting out old stuff. FWIW he did a stunning job; he’s solving all kinds of problems for us – YAY!
I did replace a few of the baldosas (unglazed tiles) on the same patio, though – kind of crappy job in terms of my skills, but no problem with adherence. I think the key thing is to make sure the exposed old mortar is well soaked with water so that new mortar applied above soaks into it. Probably technically not a correct explanation, but I think a key concept. Good luck (and let me know if I’m full of shit :-0).
Thank you Doug. I’ll let you know how it turns out.