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    Jan 20, 2011, 08:17 PM
    How do you level a patio slab that has to rough a finish
    I was thinking of pouring some kind of leveling cement 1 inch thick is this possible.
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    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.
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    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=44040951 86&kw=cement%20overlay&gclid=CKLY1d6ky6YCFYpN2godF VYYHg
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