Beginners Learn to repair One concrete step in 5 min 4k video | Concrete and Cement Work

Benjamin Moore paint contacted Dependable concrete to replace a hazardous step. In this video I demonstrate how we performed this job.
Our website: www.dependableconcrete.com
After demoing the concrete, we set the form. This step will have a bull nose front.p
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To prevent lost revenue., we installed a ramp for Benjamin Moore's clients.
The forms are removed once the cast concrete can support itself.
We use Type 1 Portland cement for the finish coat. It's recommended to match the finish coat to the cement type used in the concrete.
Before smoothing or slicking the cement finish, its important to begin with clean and wet tools.
This red grout sponge is the ideal tool for finishing the facial of a concrete step. See link below for sponge.
A professionally finished step will have sharpe corners and edges.
You want to continuously fine tune your finish.
Remember, timing is key . Keep in mind that while working on an area, you are allowing another area to dry.
A leveled and slick curve in the bull nose shows a finishers level in skill and craftsmanship.
For our finish coat We use a 1 to 2 ratio mix. One part Portland cement to two parts bar sand
Our corners are sharp, plumbed and leveled.
Novices struggle to finish sharp corners
You can do work of this quality now that I have shown you how to do this job. Remember it's important not to rush the process and to efficiently use and manage dry time.
The following links will help you find the tools you will need to accomplish this job:
1. bullnose tool
2. 4" trowel
3. hawk
4. horse hair brush
nolenbuildingmaterials.com/
marshalltown.com/
Cement and sand for 1:2 mix
Cement:
www.homedepot.com/catalog/prod...
Sand:
www.homedepot.com/catalog/prod...
Red grout Sponge:
www.homedepot.com/catalog/prod...
Leave a comment if you have a question or contact our office at 215-821-9779

[@shanda822]

I just stumbled onto your video while searching for “replacing concrete stairs” and this video really made me feel more at ease for doing the job! Bonus points for being a Philly based business (I’m a hometown girl!)

[@DependableConcrete]

awesome!!

[@SatSergeevich]

@@DependableConcrete Hello, where can i buy bullnose tool??? Please help.

[@charleschristian6711]

Hello still waiting on a response. You did say you would respond back. Again where can I find the bullnose tool that you used.

[@DependableConcrete]

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[@charger440]

I have seen this type of steps and kept wondering how they do that! Thanks to you, I now know! Nice work!

[@jameshayes850]

I've watched some of your other videos and I'm very impressed.I've been in the masonry/concrete trades for over 45yrs and you should be very proud of your workmanship.Jim Hayes,Chicago

[@DependableConcrete]

Thanks James

[@DependableConcrete]

Thanks James

[@kcstoneguy]

This guy is a pro...great job

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Perfect work .. I like it and like USA from around 11000 miles away in Qatar

[@MaxjammGames]

thank you now I know how to make my edges more sharp.

[@DependableConcrete]

you are welcomed

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That is awesome. Nice job! We need more skilled people like this.

[@DependableConcrete]

Thanks Charlie.

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[@tarunoreo2.015]

Excellent work

[@finders-keepers1518]

Beautiful work and it's always nice to show people the skill it takes to do a trade with quality.

[@dungeonlair]

Step looks awesome, nice job!

[@petejohnson8590]

I am very very impressed, well done, pity you don't live in France, I have enough work for you todo for months, once again, well done 👍

[@djfglobal3377]

Cool video, did not know the bullnose detail to be unique to Philadelphia . Very well done, I very much appreciate the attention to detail and specifying the mixes used. I will certainly be looking for this detail if I ever get to philly, cheers!

[@VincentDouglass]

Come visit us here, we will treated you with Brotherly Love!

[@dorisadams9931]

This guy is great. Wish he was at my home doing my work

[@DependableConcrete]

You welcome Doris, please subscribe to see upcoming videos of DYI cement work.

[@stretchforty3227]

Thank you for sharing this knowledge and video

[@nasirzamanawan.3485]

Well done.

[@cowgirlwildwest1365]

That guy clearly is a top notch professional

[@michelleford9951]

Love your work can't find this kind of workmen ship anymore

[@boogie1014]

I thought you guys went out of business!!!! I was calling many years but no response!!! Good to see y'all. I really like your work

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damn artist there it's nice to see that there is still work for an artisan in this modern world.......

[@duffslife]

Sadly he has died from cancer.

[@helenplathe2709]

Thanks for sharing this specialized skill. A WORK OF ART. IT

[@VincentDouglass]

thanks

[@johndoe1765]

GREAT WORK LIKE A PRO I LEARNED A LOT THANK FOR THE VIDEO .

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O mijo

[@joselacera8716]

MAN YOU GUYS ARE NOT CONCRETE WORKERS YOU GUYS ARE MASTERS IN THIS ART MAN IS BEAUTIFUL WORK THANK U 4 THIS VIDEO

[@DependableConcrete]

You welcome Jose, please subscribe to see new videos DYI cement work. Thanks for supporting our channel!

[@nealtrombley3955]

nicest part of Philly....pure talent

[@ricardohernandez3368]

Gracias for the video it's wonderful I like God bless you

[@igornazarov5985]

Beautiful .

[@jprenosil]

"See-ment"? Love it

[@duffslife]

Yes see-ment. Petty are you?

[@MrAshwinChauhan]

Nice bit of craftsmanship. Satisfying to watch.

[@joemc111]

Same nose coming out under the door. Nice.

[@jeromeduffy9270]

Search this type of form to learn to put Bullnose in form. Only one that showed it ,but already in form. Funny part I live in, you guessed it PHILLY. Great vid. Got a do my own. Patients is a virtue.

[@charlesmarques8954]

Neat and very professionally done.

[@jumadambo6107]

Good skill. Nice finishing.

[@VincentDouglass]

thanks

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Muito bom !! Parabéns..

[@coreyhorning9872]

This video is awesome! Thank you so much!!

[@DependableConcrete]

thanks Corey

[@frankflanagan109]

Looks great man, nice work!

[@benomax6429]

Excellent job, thanks for the description

[@DependableConcrete]

Welcome Ben.

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Perfect good work.........good video

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[@DependableConcrete]

Thanks I am glad you enjoyed!

[@soussamnang1538]

Good work!

[@esaocruz108]

Nice job thank you I learning from you

[@larrybustamante8906]

Nice Video, Please keep up these videos. I also like the information provided on tools and how you mixed the concrete. Thank you.

[@VincentDouglass]

i will do that, subscribe so you can get updates to my new videos

[@thefirstkingridge]

Nice. I like that edger and the tool you're using in the corner

[@brendabartlett-mette9040]

wonderful video! do you have any on how to repair a damaged cement sphere? what would be the cement to water ratio and are there any additives to make the cement easier to work with?

[@zeomarmob]

Very nice, I like the detail at the wall

[@DependableConcrete]

The small touches add up!

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[@MonroeHandyMan]

Very nice. This guy is a pro and makes it look easy. It’s not as easy as it looks. Lots of experience needed to get crisp lines like this. Great job!

[@DependableConcrete]

MonroeHandyMan thanks for understanding what we have to deal with. Some people aren’t as understanding.

[@dannyg.781]

Beautiful!!!!!

[@DependableConcrete]

Daniel, you are welcome and please subscribe to see new videos DYI cement work.

[@thehandyhelper6319]

Thank you for sharing. I'm looking forward to using these techniques in my next job. With Respect The Handy Helper

[@DependableConcrete]

Philadelphia

[@hpoppo3935]

I am from Indonesia,good technik

[@VincentDouglass]

wow you are far. nice to hear from a person from a far away place.

[@oscarescareno8963]

good job!👍

[@matheujew]

That is a great job. Good work

[@marmrm6385]

excelent, my frend very good job,,,i,ll make a step for my home, thanks for your video

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Nice work

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Good workmanship 👍

[@eduardoybarra2587]

Aquí en México nos hacen falta herramientas muy sencillas. Pero no las tenemos. Y me gustas mucho estos detalles. Gracias por estos videos

[@stacytenney2652]

Love the simplicity of your describing the processes of each step interested in the natural quick mix flooring..Thanks

[@69chotos]

Great video. I have a cement block staircase going to my basement done by some guy that said he knew how to do this work. After less than a year, the cement used to cover the top of the cement blocks and the facia, crumbled and are flaking off more after each snow day. I am removing all of the covering material and my question is what type of cement or concrete do I use to cover the block? Thank you in advanced for your help.

[@gboy4893]

nice work

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Good job

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BEAUTYFUL WORK ...

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Beauty. Great work.

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Nice video.

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Yessss Philly!!! Represent!!! 👌💪

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Philly in the house!

[@mrbat0003]

good job...... you make it look easy.

[@gabec6522]

Cool how different areas u sponges in ohio we don't but I have recently gave it a try!

[@ivandemchyshyn4672]

Gabe C go to me in

[@constructiontechnology9965]

He is very professional divers

[@DarleneYoungartist]

Nice work. I love that bullnose edge.

[@DependableConcrete]

Thanks Darlene

[@jorluwis]

Dependable Concrete Contractor of do 30 or 49 steps at a time

[@jorluwis]

What do I do ?

[@DependableConcrete]

Jorge we can do larger jobs but this video is to show a homeowner how to accomplish replacing this small step job them self.

[@Richard-md3gi]

Darlene Young and in 3 months the portland cement popped off and we had to hire an actual professional.

[@franklineduardotoapantaona4360]

beautiful my frend

[@bugbomb8048]

Nice....super nice!!

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Yaj Bety Nice video Wells done!

[@baindon719]

Beautiful job

[@Daynaleo1]

Super work!

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Mad skills 👍🏻👍🏻💪🏼👍🏻👍🏻

[@cocorocko]

Amazing skills

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good jobs

[@shyamsunderkemwal9763]

excellent work

[@DependableConcrete]

Thanks Shyam!

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[@ricardoliriaherrera4288]

Muy buen trabajo .Pero te puedo dar un consejo en la pared se puede poner antes de echar la media caña entre paso y pared en el se puede poner cinta de papel y cuando termines el trabajo lo quita y que muy limpio no se verá la pared manchado de cemento. Saludos y me gustó mucho tu trabajó

[@saigonslim]

Nice job!!!!!!

[@twinshobbytwinshobby3863]

Awesome JOB !

[@DependableConcrete]

Thank you

[@stevelarabie4098]

Nice work. I am not a concrete person and just need to put a top coat on a back step. What type of quickcrete should be used?

[@DarleneYoungartist]

This is great work. Well worth paying a professional to do. It will last many years.

[@VincentDouglass]

yes we do our best

[@daveypal1]

I enjoyed watching someone that is good at their trade.

[@DependableConcrete]

Thanks Dave, we take pride in our work. Just wanted to share with the community how this is done professionally.

[@VincentDouglass]

we try our best!!

[@hmg8915]

​@DependableConcrete where can I purchase a bullnose finish tool like that one you have??

[@DependableConcrete]

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[@hmg8915]

@@DependableConcrete thank you for the quick response..

[@weldthefuture9833]

Great job

[@fess2080]

Отлично! Руки из плеч

[@kennethamend8557]

I admire this guy's skill set!! I can't help, but to think in terms of how I would be able to market this iny area. To know that I could restore a homeowners concrete and changing the final result..You make it look so easy..

[@DependableConcrete]

You can do it!

[@ChrisBobbysNyc]

How much did you charge them? I’m starting my own independent concrete repair business in New York and wondering how to estimate jobs like this. Hope you respond, Thank you! Excellent quality work btw 🙌🏽

[@robertdaggon6125]

gud job men

[@jballs1118]

Excellent job on the video

[@robertorodriguez8077]

Nice job. I thought I could create a tool like that by forming it from the existing bull nose edge of my steps to repair the corners that are in bad shape, but it looks like that may not be possible. It's only two small corners, but don't have the funds to pay a mason to come do it for me. Any suggestions?

[@kalid9416]

Hello Awesome video Do you know where I can get that trowel? The round one

[@matthewlangdale]

Nice step boys, nice step

[@charger440]

Awesome!!!

[@freebird7284]

nice job, wish you were closer to my location

[@fullup91]

Great Job! Would look even more awesome with a light buff from 200-400 grit resin pad, after curing.

[@satishbhaskaran4384]

Very nice job.

[@photodoc100]

Beautiful job, I have never seen that flat pointing tool that you coved the back of the step with. very nice work. 🇦🇺 brisbane 👍🏻

[@DependableConcrete]

Thanks 👍

[@miguelgaitan3482]

una obra de arte