Beginner Concrete Side Walk Slab DIY

In this video we will be showing you how to pour a nice and easy beginner concrete sidewalk! If this video helped you pour a concrete slab make sure you show it by leaving us a LIKE,COMMENT,SHARE and dont forget to SUBSCRIBE!
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[@tylerbyrnes7257]

I'm not exactly sure why, but I your videos are so satisfying to watch. Maybe because I have seen so many concrete contractors do such a poor job that it is refreshing to see your attention to detail and awareness of how to prevent future problems by being so thorough. Thanks for putting these out!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Your welcome Thank you

[@travelwithnou]

Same here

[@DrunkInPublic]

It really is so satisfying and sort of relaxing

[@metingordu627]

😂

[@chadwhite8352]

You guys are so professional. We need you in Mississippi. I had a slab poured, and it started cracking right away. It had low spots too. I love watching your videos.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Things can bad real quick. It's a in the planning

[@lizzapaolia959]

God bless Mississippi 😀

[@meganm3270]

Right chad white we need him in louisiana too

[@ebonycombs1677]

If they did it when it’s really hot they probably needed to keep the concrete wet for a proper cure. It can dry out too fast I. Warmer climates and not cure properly.

[@jeromevaldez7845]

I’ve learned so much from watching your videos. Please keep making more. 😀

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sure

[@joycejeff38]

Man, I love watching these videos. I learn something new every time

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Glad you like them!

[@victry1nolan319]

Thanks for posting. Great work! Good tip on the wood forms 👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@Mark-id7fq]

Beautiful work!

[@paulsautocm]

Followed your videos and Professional wisdom, sure makes the home projects work out a lot easier and with better results.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Great to hear!

[@BeholdMyStrength]

So nice to watch a sidewalk pour without picture framing. Never been a fan of that look. Great job on the pour and finish!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@RoyalCountessUn0]

Love these concrete pads, the brushed is cool, a little texture for grip, congregate is nice with the rough sand like finish, nice. Dr. T

[@RoyalCountessUn0]

I got to get a level also some strings posts and shape, you could make a fun design using the rocks around the pads. Thanks Odell

[@MikeDayConcrete]

I got to start saving more trees. You're setting the bar pretty high Dave.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Saving trees is fun

[@QuIcK1423]

And he’s contaminating the soil 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@fcruzcba]

@@QuIcK1423 how is Common materials used to manufacture cement that include limestone, shells, and chalk or marl combined with shale, clay, slate, blast furnace slag, silica sand, and iron ore. These ingredients, when heated at high temperatures form a rock-like substance that is ground into the fine powder that we commonly think of as cement contaminating the soil.

[@stanhargrove4753]

I watch both of y'alls channel cool to see u comment on his video

[@williampoliti3667]

Mike Day and Dave Odell need a joint venture!!!!!

[@tomtillman]

Amazing how those beginner DIY guys can do such a great job. Seems like they been doing for years.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

They are!

[@mikemiller2810]

Awesome video, very informative! I really appreciated your detailed narration and especially that it was seamlessly congruent with your timelapse video footage, excellent video production skills dude 👏

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@metingordu627]

😂

[@foobang5310]

I"ve been wacthing this guy for years, nice easy going PRO!

[@hernancamacho3169]

Great video O'DELL! The walk way looks amazing! I did one last year but used stencils to carved my message.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Good idea

[@FlowerPower-bl7qp]

First of all, David's voice is quite nice to listen to. These videos are very informative and strangely interesting to me. When my husband explains things to me I remember info from these videos. Keep it up.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Glad you like them!

[@pmbayens1032]

Not a beginner video😂

[@julianruvalcaba8261]

Hey what’s up Odell love the vids you should make a video when to finish and how to finish Edgers and Handfloat use!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Good idea

[@BAKERHUSKIE]

Beautiful... I need to do one. Thanks for the video

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW

[@sydbius]

Saving trees! Thats some forward thinking right there :) big fan

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

For sure TY

[@JohnSmith-st5ud]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge it has helped me tremendously

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW GL

[@contentex1]

Thank you for so informative videos! Nice work! Would you please recommend what is the height of a sidewalk over the ground?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

1"

[@JungleJimAB9AB]

Another really good video. Thanks for posting.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@victorgonzalez8937]

Good job! Like always excellent work done right.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks again!

[@michaelfrederick7546]

THIS VIDEO JUST GAVE ME EVERYTHING I NEEDED TO KNOW.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

GL

[@mikeledgerwood5882]

Nice tip about the roots organic stuff needing to come out David. Was about to pour with it still in.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY GL

[@jimmyjohnny3779]

Wish there was a company as professional as you guys here in Ireland ☘️

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Me too

[@cheshstyles]

O'Dell

[@landonmorel3715]

start your own

[@hippiechicksmomma2727]

Well he uses illegal Mexicans that's how he can run his business. They are desperate for a job

[@mikenestle4679]

@@hippiechicksmomma2727 Have any proof to go with that charge?

[@desgoulding7154]

Very good video. Mate many thanks for sharing Do you need to place mesh or rebard

[@Stimulated]

Excellent man. Amazing and good job

[@TigerNgtMare]

Great tutorial!! Thank you!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gregsappington9991]

Awesome job as always!!!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@keitherickson5955]

Your jokes make me laugh . Basically saving a tree . Didn't see that one coming . Awesome videos. I enjoy watching them

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Glad you like them!

[@stevecobb6001]

Great video as always. But you make it look so easy! Greetings to you Sir from North Wales in the UK.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

You to TY

[@GhostedStories]

Thank you for this!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW

[@darkhorses5394]

Amazing work

[@kevbeer1]

Merry Christmas. Always a pleasure to watch your videos!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@Buckswoodshop]

Fine looking sidewalk! 👍👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@anthonycarroll6546]

You can use chamfer strips to curve your edges. You take a 2×4 and mark 3/4 on the 3 1/2 side. Put your worm drive/ skilsaw at a 45 degree angle. Cut all the way down the board. You will nail that at your grade level. Pop a line all the way down your form and then nail your chamfer strip on that line. It will give you a nice curve on your side edges of your sidewalk.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sounds like a 45 degree angled edge

[@anthonycarroll6546]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete exactly what it is

[@Lawless187indika]

​@@anthonycarroll6546dont they have 45 degree angld strips now?

[@Eugeniusz.Kozlow]

Beautiful work.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you very much!

[@andyjames7775]

Nice. You guys did a really good job. Looks clean.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@keywestpuma4095]

Nice job, great tips, thanks

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW

[@pattiannepascual]

nice video. beautiful job. thank you.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@AD-316]

Good job👍👏🏻

[@xXLongRiderXx]

Nice work!

[@T.E.P.]

ohohohohoh nice job guys ... that's great .... always share your stufff guys!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Will try TY

[@T.E.P.]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete i meant I always share your stuff!!!

[@briansschneider]

You guys are awesome. Consistent pro work. Is there a video that can help me deal with installing a paver patio that inclines up several inches away from house. In other words, exiting back of house onto several feet of deck and then pad for patio. The pad slopes several inches upward over 20 ft. Additionally, any videos on measuring patio stairs? How best to measure out and install three stone (slab) stairs on left of patio (when facing away from house)? Many thanks!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

yes we have videos of paver installs

[@garybyrne2605]

Very nice,thank you.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW TY

[@nachovidal9375]

awesome video.... How much time do you normally wait after brushing it with the brush and a spray down ? I'm assuming it might vary due to weather a bit

[@skeel0co]

Man these guys work really fast.

[@mr.clutch6930]

Fantastic job, Mr. Odell! How about a DIY Retaining Wall Video on a hilly terrain?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Coming soon

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Hi Edgar

[@gregoryc.8348]

Great Job keep up your video it's well informative thank you

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks for watching!

[@madcowusa4277]

Doing similar small sidewalk and debating mixing 80lb bags in rented mixer vs. expensive short load delivery. Any concerns with doing it in sections over a few days - particularly the control joints as I guess it would be a cold joint? Working alone. 50 bags, 4000lbs. 1.11 cubic yards.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

It should work. If it saves money, go for it

[@wendelmsall2716]

Very nice. Well done.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@riverratrvr9225]

Backbreaking work! WOW

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes for sure

[@Adri_57]

Great videos Dave!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@pdiscool]

nice video! Was wondering what kind of trees those are next to the house, fig trees?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Not sure, but figs are common in this area

[@angetodac]

great job

[@jpontiac4294]

Looks awsome.....just curious, did you not need to pin it with existing patio to assure new pour doesn't pull away? From old structure.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

This ground is non expansive

[@1252PFC]

Can you do a video on the drawing line and elevation? What are doing when placing the string? What should be the degree of slope?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes good idea

[@frankcampos1251]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete yes, that would help me a lot too. Since it’s been a year since this video was posted, have you made such a video yet? Also, what do recommend to use as a form for doing a curving sidewalk?

[@Oompa_Lampuh]

Excellent work. *chefs kiss*

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you so much

[@skillsrobles]

thinking of doing something like this in the near future. I was actually going to do it 3ft too instead of the normal 4.

[@daverepole9283]

What I would've done differently was I would've put crushed rock for base and compact it down and then put concrete on top. I was told never put concrete on soil. Great job guys.👌

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

No worries

[@Mrmghz1]

thats what i was thinking here, too

[@sushilandia21]

Watching this as its Raining in SO Cal today. Home owners got concrete just in time. 50% Horse 50 Nylon My Favorite part.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Your right any later and would have been a mess

[@JuiceBox_Miami]

Excellent video! Nice details.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Glad you liked it!

[@moorshound3243]

Great stuff

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@Venas_x_Corrientes]

Awesome Odell!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@kennethamend8557]

Very NICE!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@thomasrossi31]

Nice & simple.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur TY

[@14jroc1]

Just had a slab laid for a basketball court. Around the slab there's a space between it and the grass where you can se the rebar. What do I do with that space, will it fill on over time?

[@abcdm8drivertrainer178]

nice video and useful tips. good job mate

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@ALCE52]

I lke the oiling part,very good advice .thank you Sir.

[@Charles-bn4cd]

Daaaam, so awesome 👌

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

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[@Andrei_yashkin]

Норм. Good work, thanks!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you too!

[@drumtwo4seven]

Sweet video 👍 A little late but better than never... 👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks 👍 Drummer

[@abelhernandez2591]

If there's not much weight going through the concrete will the fiber mesh prevent it from cracking without adding rebar or any wire underneath?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

The rebar just holds it together after it does crack. Fiber mesh is just for shrinkage cracks.

[@alexstrigs]

Awesome educator.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@valerienaylor1069]

Great job👌👌

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@rene5375]

What a most interesting & educational video. 😊

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Glad you think so!

[@anthonysharpe2725]

hi great vid. what is suggested when the path is on a decent slope. it cant have steps and has to run in line with the gradient?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

5% max

[@michaelg1413]

Awesome video. Is there a major difference between concrete from the truck and bags you'd get at homedepot or lowes?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes there is a big difference.

[@michaelg1413]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete if one had to use bags, what brand would you recommend for a small sidewalk?

[@Mikemike3134]

Beautiful

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you

[@rom14141]

Oh yeah, that's what I'm talking about!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Bingo

[@zavalaricky0]

Love your videos. Is it true you need to add gravel before you pour concrete because thats what every guy in Chicago says. I didn't see you add any gravel before you guys poured the concrete. Is it because we get winters and snow out here? Don't know what part of the states you do your work at.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

No freeze and thaw in Southern CA.

[@pnv8477]

Solid job 👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@sassyleo7821]

Nice job, looks great. How much does something like this cost?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

1200

[@timothymcalinden]

Quick question, would you use a felt landscaping liner if there was organic material to prevent it from breaking through the underside of the concrete? Or would that be unnecessary

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Not necessary

[@diysimpleartsncrafts5617]

Well Done!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@samuelelrod8472]

Nice job!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@marierasmussen7799]

In my area we tend to put a 4" compact gravel base for drainage and for longevity of the concrete.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

It's stronger when the gravel is mixed with cement

[@crebz5907]

That guy that starts with the 2x4 with trowels on his back looks like some kind of concrete ninja.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Those trowels are as sharp as a ninja sword

[@jsjizzaone3590]

Great video right on time im getting ready to rip up my 7 yr old sidewalk that is spalling all over and gonna try again. I hired out the first time and not happy. How long do you wait typically to cut your joints?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

One hour

[@jsjizzaone3590]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete i see u use engine oil to coat the wood, is there anything else you would recommend?

[@abelhernandez2591]

@@jsjizzaone3590 motor oil is the best option. I used old motor oil from my truck that I saved for small home projects and it worked fine.

[@allthingsbing1295]

@@jsjizzaone3590 form oil is what I use

[@R2Mike]

I feel like your concrete is really creamy which to me makes a better finish? What size aggregate do you normally use? Ours seems like it's to big to use some of the tools you use. We got a new jointer and it brought up to many big rocks and didn't go over so well....

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

This mix is 1/2" minus

[@niwasadesignstudio3080]

Great job what are the ratios used to make this concrete?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

3500 psi

[@rosactngb7472]

Hello what do I need to make the cement mix? Cement only?

[@blakelowcountryresidential3232]

Fantastic

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@AverageBearChannel]

Love tbr videos. I am learning a lot. Why is gravel not required under a sidewalk?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

No need

[@AverageBearChannel]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete why though? Because it's not carrying loads like a driveway?

[@rickn306]

Do you need the mesh wires (rebar) under cement if the cement is already mixed with it??

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

They do different things

[@svr7248]

Отличная работа! Надо взять себе на вооружение! )))

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sure

[@derricksaunders5280]

Thanks Dave

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW

[@eddjordan2399]

Cracking job got to do one myself at the week end.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY GL

[@joem4746]

What was the linear footage and what does something like that cost from someone like yourself? If you don’t mind me asking

[@fadedglory1045]

Was also going to ask. Just a ball park