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revorivo
Jan 20, 2011, 08:17 PM
I was thinking of pouring some kind of leveling cement 1 inch thick is this possible.

joypulv
Jan 20, 2011, 10:48 PM
I doubt that 1" of new concrete will hold. There are various theories about thoroughly scrubbing the old and using special epoxy for this but it still may not work.

pattyg2
Jan 21, 2011, 05:23 AM
There are concrete levelers that adhere to cement slabs.
http://www.dap.com/product_details.aspx?product_id=119
Concrete overlays are also available.
http://www.youtube.com/user/cntelevision?v=7veR81HkE_4&feature=pyv&ad=4404095186&kw=cement%20overlay&gclid=CKLY1d6ky6YCFYpN2godFVYYHg