I bought a tube of concrete patch (made by Dap) in a tube like
caulk....for use with caulking gun. If I don't use the whole thing -
is there a way to save the left over? There's nothing on the package
about that. With caulk I can usually put a large nail in the hole to
plug it and it keeps for a little while. I'm not sure concrete will
do that....any suggestions would be appreciated.

On Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:02:53 -0800 (PST), Dottie
wrote:

I bought a tube of concrete patch (made by Dap) in a tube like
caulk....for use with caulking gun. If I don't use the whole thing -
is there a way to save the left over? There's nothing on the package
about that. With caulk I can usually put a large nail in the hole to
plug it and it keeps for a little while. I'm not sure concrete will
do that....any suggestions would be appreciated.

Duct / Duck Tape!!

Not sure anyone can buy concrete in the caulk tube..

Nails rust.

On Nov 15, 6:40*pm, Oren wrote:
On Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:02:53 -0800 (PST), Dottie
wrote:

I bought a tube of concrete patch (made by Dap) in a tube like
caulk....for use with caulking gun. *If I don't use the whole thing -
is there a way to save the left over? *There's nothing on the package
about that. *With caulk I can usually put a large nail in the hole to
plug it and it keeps for a little while. *I'm not sure concrete will
do that....any suggestions would be appreciated.

Duct / Duck Tape!!

Not sure anyone can buy *concrete in the caulk tube..

Nails rust.



I did. It is made by DAP .... it is concrete. Comes in a tube just
like caulk. Got it at Lowe's but read about it on www.dummies.com
Section on "How To" ...repair cracks in concrete etc.

wrote in message
...
On Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:04:05 -0800 (PST), Dottie
wrote:

On Nov 15, 6:40 pm, Oren wrote:
On Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:02:53 -0800 (PST), Dottie
wrote:

I bought a tube of concrete patch (made by Dap) in a tube like
caulk....for use with caulking gun. If I don't use the whole thing -
is there a way to save the left over? There's nothing on the package
about that. With caulk I can usually put a large nail in the hole to
plug it and it keeps for a little while. I'm not sure concrete will
do that....any suggestions would be appreciated.

Duct / Duck Tape!!

Not sure anyone can buy concrete in the caulk tube..

Nails rust.



I did. It is made by DAP .... it is concrete. Comes in a tube just
like caulk. Got it at Lowe's but read about it on www.dummies.com
Section on "How To" ...repair cracks in concrete etc.

It isn't really concrete. (concrete starts curing as soon as it is
mixed)
I can imagine it is some kind of gray aggregate in a polymer or other
plasticizer. I would just seal the end up with tape or a cap like you
get with a caulk tube and hope. Usually the clock is running as soon
as you open them tho.

If I'm going to use the rest of the tube within a few days I'll use a wire
nut to seal the spout.

(Actually, even if I'm not going to use it within a few days I'll do the
same thing. Then I'll keep it for two years, after which it'll be as hard
as a rock and I'll throw it out. I'd save money on wire nuts if I'd just
throw the tube out as soon as the project is finished . . .)

Dottie wrote:
I bought a tube of concrete patch (made by Dap) in a tube like
caulk....for use with caulking gun. If I don't use the whole thing -
is there a way to save the left over? There's nothing on the package
about that. With caulk I can usually put a large nail in the hole to
plug it and it keeps for a little while. I'm not sure concrete will
do that....any suggestions would be appreciated.

I've used painters tape to cover opened tubes...use two strips, crossing
over each other. I've kept the tubes and found them in good condition
after several months. Nails rust.

JimR wrote:
wrote in message
...
On Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:04:05 -0800 (PST), Dottie
wrote:

On Nov 15, 6:40 pm, Oren wrote:
On Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:02:53 -0800 (PST), Dottie
wrote:

I bought a tube of concrete patch (made by Dap) in a tube like
caulk....for use with caulking gun. If I don't use the whole
thing - is there a way to save the left over? There's nothing on
the package about that. With caulk I can usually put a large nail
in the hole to plug it and it keeps for a little while. I'm not
sure concrete will do that....any suggestions would be
appreciated.

Duct / Duck Tape!!

Not sure anyone can buy concrete in the caulk tube..

Nails rust.



I did. It is made by DAP .... it is concrete. Comes in a tube just
like caulk. Got it at Lowe's but read about it on www.dummies.com
Section on "How To" ...repair cracks in concrete etc.

It isn't really concrete. (concrete starts curing as soon as it is
mixed)
I can imagine it is some kind of gray aggregate in a polymer or other
plasticizer. I would just seal the end up with tape or a cap like you
get with a caulk tube and hope. Usually the clock is running as soon
as you open them tho.

If I'm going to use the rest of the tube within a few days I'll use a
wire nut to seal the spout.

(Actually, even if I'm not going to use it within a few days I'll do
the same thing. Then I'll keep it for two years, after which it'll
be as hard as a rock and I'll throw it out. I'd save money on wire
nuts if I'd just throw the tube out as soon as the project is
finished . . .)

I insert a deck screw, then wrap the end with plasic or tape. When I pull the
screw out to re-use caulk, the screw threads will sometimes pull out the spout
of caulk, leaving the tube usable.

Dottie wrote:
I bought a tube of concrete patch (made by Dap) in a tube like
caulk....for use with caulking gun. If I don't use the whole thing -
is there a way to save the left over? There's nothing on the package
about that. With caulk I can usually put a large nail in the hole to
plug it and it keeps for a little while. I'm not sure concrete will
do that....any suggestions would be appreciated.

1. It isn't concrete, it is a concrete *patch*. It has calcium carbonate,
magnesium carbonate, various chemicals. It dries hard but is not concrete.

2. Use a wire nut on the opened tube.

--

dadiOH
____________________________

dadiOH's dandies v3.06...
....a help file of info about MP3s, recording from
LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that.
Get it at http://mysite.verizon.net/xico

Dottie wrote:

On Nov 15, 6:40*pm, Oren wrote:
-snip-
Not sure anyone can buy *concrete in the caulk tube..

Nails rust.



I did. It is made by DAP .... it is concrete. Comes in a tube just
like caulk. Got it at Lowe's but read about it on www.dummies.com
Section on "How To" ...repair cracks in concrete etc.

Hehe-- Yep, it says "Concrete" right on the tube. I've got a can
of paint around here someplace that says "Auto" on the label, but
darned if I can get any autos out of that can.

Treat it like caulk & you should have similar luck with it. [I'd
try to find places to use it up-- more cracks, a mouse hole, a craft
project, experiments with a new medium. . . .]


Since Dap doesn't mention trying to save part of a tube, I'd not
expect it to have much of an 'after opened' shelf life.
http://www.dap.com/docs/tech/00010430.pdf

Jim

On Nov 16, 8:07*am, Jim Elbrecht wrote:

Hehe-- Yep, it says "Concrete" right on the tube. * * * I've got a can
of paint around here someplace that says "Auto" on the label, but
darned if I can get any autos out of that can.

No, you misunderstood! It's Auto-Paint, as in automatic paint. Just
open the can, place it on the floor near your car, and go away for an
hour. When you come back - your car has a brand new paint job!
Really amazing stuff.

R

On Nov 15, 4:04*pm, Dottie wrote:
On Nov 15, 6:40*pm, Oren wrote:

On Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:02:53 -0800 (PST), Dottie
wrote:

I bought a tube of concrete patch (made by Dap) in a tube like
caulk....for use with caulking gun. *If I don't use the whole thing -
is there a way to save the left over? *There's nothing on the package
about that. *With caulk I can usually put a large nail in the hole to
plug it and it keeps for a little while. *I'm not sure concrete will
do that....any suggestions would be appreciated.

Duct / Duck Tape!!

Not sure anyone can buy *concrete in the caulk tube..

Nails rust.

I did. *It is made by DAP .... it is concrete. *Comes in a tube just
like caulk. *Got it at Lowe's * but read about it onwww.dummies.com
Section on "How To" ...repair cracks in concrete etc.

D-

Is this the stuff?

http://www.dap.com/product_details.a...12&SubcatID=18

DAP® Concrete Patch is the quick, easy way to repair small cracks and
other minor blemishes in concrete surfaces such as basement walls and
concrete steps, patios, sidewalks and driveways. The ready-mixed
formula dries to a durable, hard finish and is non-shrinking. Easy
water clean-up. Interior/exterior use.

If so...its not concrete ....... here is the decription from the DAP
tech info

DAP® Concrete Patch is a premium-grade, latex sealant specifically
formulated to quickly repair small cracks
in concrete and masonry. Forms a weather-resistant, watertight seal
that helps prevent water and ice damage.
Resists cracking and crumbling. Dries to a light color similar to new
concrete and blends in with most types of
masonry surfaces. Can be painted with most latex based paints. Safe,
latex-based, easy water clean-up formula.

or is this it?

http://www.dap.com/product_details.a...=31&SubcatID=6

in either case its not "concrete"


but in any case per DAP's tech info....treat it like caulk, re-seal
the tip and it will last a while. DAP even makes a little gizmo called
a DAP Cap

http://www.dap.com/How-To/how-to-she...te-cracks.aspx


cheers
Bob

On Nov 16, 11:47*am, DD_BobK wrote:
On Nov 15, 4:04*pm, Dottie wrote:



On Nov 15, 6:40*pm, Oren wrote:

On Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:02:53 -0800 (PST), Dottie
wrote:

I bought a tube of concrete patch (made by Dap) in a tube like
caulk....for use with caulking gun. *If I don't use the whole thing -
is there a way to save the left over? *There's nothing on the package
about that. *With caulk I can usually put a large nail in the hole to
plug it and it keeps for a little while. *I'm not sure concrete will
do that....any suggestions would be appreciated.

Duct / Duck Tape!!

Not sure anyone can buy *concrete in the caulk tube..

Nails rust.

I did. *It is made by DAP .... it is concrete. *Comes in a tube just
like caulk. *Got it at Lowe's * but read about it onwww.dummies.com
Section on "How To" ...repair cracks in concrete etc.

D-

Is this the stuff?

http://www.dap.com/product_details.a...12&SubcatID=18

DAP® Concrete Patch is the quick, easy way to repair small cracks and
other minor blemishes in concrete surfaces such as basement walls and
concrete steps, patios, sidewalks and driveways. The ready-mixed
formula dries to a durable, hard finish and is non-shrinking. Easy
water clean-up. Interior/exterior use.

If so...its not concrete ....... here is the decription from the DAP
tech info

DAP® Concrete Patch is a premium-grade, latex sealant specifically
formulated to quickly repair small cracks
in concrete and masonry. *Forms a weather-resistant, watertight seal
that helps prevent water and ice damage.
Resists cracking and crumbling. *Dries to a light color similar to new
concrete and blends in with most types of
masonry surfaces. *Can be painted with most latex based paints. *Safe,
latex-based, easy water clean-up formula.

or is this it?

http://www.dap.com/product_details.a...=31&SubcatID=6

in either case its not "concrete"

but in any case per DAP's tech info....treat it like caulk, re-seal
the tip and it will last a while. DAP even makes a little gizmo called
a DAP Cap

http://www.dap.com/How-To/how-to-she...te-cracks.aspx

cheers
Bob

Thank you.

Dorothy

In article ,
" wrote:

Dottie wrote:
I bought a tube of concrete patch (made by Dap) in a tube like
caulk....for use with caulking gun. If I don't use the whole thing -
is there a way to save the left over? There's nothing on the package
about that. With caulk I can usually put a large nail in the hole to
plug it and it keeps for a little while. I'm not sure concrete will
do that....any suggestions would be appreciated.

I've used painters tape to cover opened tubes...use two strips, crossing
over each other. I've kept the tubes and found them in good condition
after several months. Nails rust.

I'll throw in my tuppence on preserving caulk tubes; works especially
well with silicone formulations: The stuff tends to dry to a given
depth, so capping the end with anything still allows the first inch or
so of nozzle to harden. I squeeze out a big glob of the stuff, as large
a blob as will self-support. I spread it liberally around on the end of
the nozzle in a rough spherical shape. It hardens to form its own ugly
but functional protective cap, which I can later remove in one piece.