In the past, when a concrete patio or driveway started to show serious signs of aging, using a jackhammer or bringing in a bulldozer were the only repair options.
Today there are more practical alternatives.
Besides patios and driveways, Ardex can be used to resurface concrete stairs, sidewalks, garage floors and most vertical surfaces. It took two people five hours to complete the job. The work isn't particularly difficult, but the pace is frenetic. Once the water is mixed in, you've got less than 30 minutes to apply the concrete dressing. Today's Homeowner, a division of Times Mirror Magazines.