Rust-Oleum 215173 EPOXYShield Concrete Patch, 24-Ounce

by Rustoleum

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Rust-Oleum EPOXYShield Concrete Patch & Repair is a two-part, industrial strength epoxy formulated to repair cracks and breaks in concrete. This fast drying formula can be painted in only 8 hours.

Product Description

A 2 part epoxy heavy duty formula that will permanently bond to concrete. The 100% solids epoxy will not shrink or crack. It is fast curing and ready to paint in 8 hours. The easy mix formula has a low odor, no solvents. Clean surface with EpoxyShield degreaser to remove contaminants before applying patch. Use for patching cracks and small holes in concrete and masonry floors, steps, or walls. New concrete must cure for at least 28 days before repairing. Makes 24 fl. oz. Coverage: 1 kit fills 14 linear ft. of 1/2'' wide, 1/2'' deep cracks or holes. Clean up tools with xylene, acetone, or rubbing alcohol.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 7.6 inches ; 2.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0008JHBD2
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 215173
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,346 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #4 in Home Improvement > Building Supplies > Building Materials > Raw Building Materials > Concrete

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Works, but..., June 11, 2007

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R. Dold - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rust-Oleum 215173 EPOXYShield Concrete Patch, 24-Ounce (Tools & Home Improvement)

Product is easy to use, just mix the 2 part epoxy. My problem with the product is that the repairs (patched or filled areas) are visible when top coated with Rustoleum garage paint. By visible I mean that the repairs are more glossy and easily seen. If that is not a concern, then the product fills / repairs as advertised.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Buy if you are painting your garage with epoxy paint, August 30, 2011

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Mr.Hammer - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rust-Oleum 215173 EPOXYShield Concrete Patch, 24-Ounce (Tools & Home Improvement)

I was unable to find this product in local hardware stores, so I went with a similar product made by DAP. The staff member at the store told me it would work fine and I trusted them. Big mistake! After spending hours filling all the cracks and pits in my garage floor I became a bit worried a few days later when I noticed that the product dried flexible, like silicone. I call the 1-800 number and talked to a DAP rep. They told me that a flexible product like the one I used would flex when, say, a car drove on it, and the epoxy paint on top would likely crack. GREAT! So I spent addditional hours picking the filler out of eack crack with a screwdriver and wire brush - not fun! Back at square one, I went to EVERY hardware store locally looking for this Rustoleum product. I should mention that I subsequently painted my garage floor with Rustoleum's Epoxyshield garage floor kit. Anyway, after I was unable to find the product locally, I bit the bullet and ordered it off Amazon.com.

Yes this product is EXPENSIVE. At least compared to other brands of concrete filler (Quikrete, DAP, etc). Howevewr, if you're going to be painting over it with an epoxy paint, and are going to be putting heavy objects on the painted surface, then this product seems to be worth the money. Why? It fully cures in 8 hours. Other products take over a week. It dries rock hard and will not flex when, say, you drive on it. In turn the paint on top will not crack.

I contaced a rep at Rustoleum and she said to lightly sand the cured filler before painting. She said this will make sure the epoxy paint fully adheres to the patched surface. I did this and have not ahd any isssues with peeling/cracking of the paint.

If you are not going to paint over this product, and just need something to patch a crack in concrete, then I would go for something cheaper that comes in a caulking tube. It is also much easier to work with. DAP makes a good product called concrete and mortar filler.

The only bad thing I have to say about this product is that once you mix the hardner and filler it turns a bit runny. It's like trying to patch cracks with honey. I would recommend mix it on a BIG piece of cardboard (say the size of a newspaper) so that you are not likely to drip any filler off the cardboard. Also keep rags nearby. I got some on my hands and it was a real pain trying to wash it off. I'd wear latex gloves next time for sure.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Don't use on vertical surfaces, April 9, 2011

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D. Elliott - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Rust-Oleum 215173 EPOXYShield Concrete Patch, 24-Ounce (Tools & Home Improvement)

The product says that it can be used on vertical surfaces, but it can't. When I tried to use it to fix a crack in my foundation, it wasn't viscous enough, so it just ran down the crack and puddled on the ground. I tried my best to keep troweling it up, but it wasn't successful. I came back a couple hours later after it seemed like it had started to set just to find it had run a lot more.