How you you fix a small concrete statue that is cracked horizontally?

Submitted by twiggs462 t3_121wbzs in DIY

I have a statue that is about 2 foot tall. It is reinforced with small diameter rebar and is wobbly in he area cracked mid way.

Would you inject JB weld or epoxy to seal and bind the crack?

Then I was to keep outside. Is priming and paining good or paint with dry-lock?

Please advise. Thanks for the help.

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gunnsrevenge t1_jdnpqko wrote

I just used JB weld to fix a part on a cast iron sculpture in my yard. Worked great and made it through a crazy winter too. I am going to use it on a cement piece that I broke removing snow. Should work fine, make a jig to support the parts in the proper position. Can be sanded after cured. Should be good as is but may want to store dry inside during winter season.

If you want to paint, clean and etch if possible and use a cement sealer.

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twiggs462 OP t1_jdns7jy wrote

Love the cement sealer idea. Will use JB weld. Need to get a syringe to inject.

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gunnsrevenge t1_jdnsye2 wrote

They make static mixers for jb weld- syringe like nozzles that mix as you apply. I use similar at work for industrial adhesives. Works great. https://i.imgur.com/wKBIqoX.jpg

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twiggs462 OP t1_jdnti63 wrote

Perfect! Thanks!

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gunnsrevenge t1_jdnuong wrote

Should work great. If you have a grinder and enough access grind the opening of the crack a little bit to clean it up and allow better penetration. I also masked off the area around the break with tape to keep the epoxy off of the surrounding area. Be patient Let it cure a good long time depending on your weather. Warm temps speed up reaction time cold slows it down a lot. Good luck!

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twiggs462 OP t1_jdnxsph wrote

This confirms my suspicions and eases my fears! Thanks again.

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