Hi Guys,
Thanks for continuing to watch the show and thanks for your patience. I know it can be frustrating, but I still think it will continue to be an awesome show.
Dustbunny, here's what I would have loved to say on the segment but couldn't quite get to it:
Top'n'bond is a great product. It is, however, a little expensive if you are going to do a larger area. When filling larger gaps, it would be ideal to use an agragate mix: something like Sacrete concrete mix that has pea gravel in it.
When fixing your walls, make sure you no longer have a seapage or moisture problem.
If you choose to use the Top'n'bond, just know that it may crack as it dries and will require a top coat. Whatever the application, make sure you clean the surface really well. That means removing old paint and dirt. You might have to use a steel brush on a handle or one that fits on a drill. Once you do that, wash the wall to get all of the dust and durt off. A damp concrete brush with clean water is usually fine. Now for applying the patch; you can do one of two things. A latex modified product like Top'n'bond (pricy) or a sand mix parge. In either case, I would say to use the Concrete bond (milky white liquid glue) I talked about for better adhesion. Follow the instructions on the bottle. Small areas at a time and don't let the bond dry. For your patch - if you use the Top'n;bond, simply trowel it on and smooth it out. Alternatively, you can buy the Sacrete sand mix in a bag, mix as per directions (with water or directly with Concrete bond for more strength) Trowel the sand mix onto the surface and even out as best as you can. Once the sand mix starts to set and dry a bit, take a damp sponge and lightly wash the surface. This will give you an even but rough surface because it exposes the sand to the surface. Once this texture sets and dries really well on the walls, you can paint it with a concrete sealer. I hope that helps!
Sammycat: Thanks for the complement - I love my kids!
Regards,
Ramsin Khachi