CONCRETE PATIO AND SIDEWALK FINISHING TECHNIQUES | HOW TO FINISH CONCRETE

[@exca3737]

Lots of people think broom finish is easiest I believe it harder than a float swirl or sponge sand finish. Timing is everything. You definitely take lots of pride in your work. Your really doing a good job teaching our trade

[@gabec6522]

Broom finish is easier

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thank You!

[@danwalters5198]

If there were just two of you out there and your helper wasn’t all that skilled in concert work would you want to broom or Swirl

[@lennyadamowicz7642]

You are the Man Mikey! I have to fix the landing coming down from my front steps! I’m going to give it a shot! Tks for the finishing tips! 👍🏻

[@MikeDayConcrete]

You're welcome Lenny!

[@DavidProulx-wf4pr]

Thanks for saying where you got that funny float I’ve been looking for one

[@ThisOldSkater]

These tips helped me finish my little shed pad way nicer that it otherwise would have looked. Thanks!

[@BurtBowers]

Welcome👍

[@MrDcseltzer]

Thank you Mike for showing how this is done. Gives me loads of confidence to tackle a project on my own

[@robertbartz9919]

Pure art

[@kaido100beasts8]

Hey Mike. I work with gunite Or shotcrete pools. We finish them but not as detailed as you do it. I'm trying to learn how to make patios and sidewalks to start my own little geek and bring some extra cash. Thanks for uploading tutorials as helpful as this, it totally feels and looks like something I can surely do.

[@delta2500]

Great information, very helpful and good job! THX

[@javierleon3017]

good job mike

[@topotone]

Thanks...only doing concrete work once in a while, I have a tough time telling when it’s time to edge, and mag. I also wonder if the sacks of Redi-mix, I use for small jobs, is not as workable as the good stuff you guys get from a truck.

[@cheshstyles]

The bag stuff bleeds way more in my opinion, because it doesnt mix as long as truck dumped concrete.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Probably not quite as good and it does bleed a lot.

[@rogerweisse6224]

Thanks for the content!

[@BurtBowers]

Welcome👍

[@ryankerl3550]

I like your videos sir. I understand there's different ways to pour and finish..i like your style..i do have a question though..why did you open it back up with a mag after crazy troweling it before brooming it..i understand freeze thaw cycles and air engrained mud..i like to Fresno or crazy trowel before brooming it..the broom opens it back up and the steel gets it real flat and helps put a nice broom finish on it..i feel laying it down once or twice with steel won't knock the air out of it..i guess what I'm trying to ask is that your standard of procedure (concrete dictating)?

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Sometimes we only mag it once. If it seems a little wet still, we'll hit it again. Especially if some of it is in the shade.

[@taffybryn]

yes thats rite ryan fresno will be flat for brooming maging after will weaking the surface for sure

[@rosietherivetor2306]

nice job

[@1276scooter]

All of your videos are good but this is one of the better ones. I like how you explained where the concrete was along the way as far as curing and what to do at each stage. The funny trowel looks like a steel blade. Is it ok to use steel outdoors if you’re going to broom over the slick finish? I like how the steel trowels smooth out the lines from the mag but I’m worried it will spall if I use a trowel. I always broom outdoor concrete.

[@BurtBowers]

Cool👍

[@andjolprix6098]

Nice work i like 😍

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thanks

[@timbiggam2626]

How do u put a edge down the middle of a long drive way. T from Ohio 😊

[@MikeLtm32]

Concrete edgers are not common here in Poland, but I am sure that if polish youtubers working with concrete showed how they use them it would catch up. Plus we don't do concrete sidewalks this often, mainly pavers are used for this purpose here. Greetings fom across the ocean. ;)

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!!

[@clarkh4130]

There's a shortage of concrete flat worker's in Iowa, How about in your state of Maine Mike?

[@MikeDayConcrete]

No not right now. there's plenty.

[@LeonardoHerrerachan]

Goo job

[@LeonardoHerrerachan]

Donde consigo la pieza para la llana con extensioo?

[@muskokagrind7396]

Brass ones are great

[@sobankkbank8770]

Hey Mike I'm interested to become Cement Finisher, I love working hard

[@DJDALTON71]

Best way to avoid rolling the edge?

[@johnpaulphillips2559]

Is there a specific amount of weight to put on it when magging?

[@MikeDayConcrete]

It varies depending on how firm the concrete is. Enough weight to work up some paste.

[@danwalters5198]

We use horse hair broom, we would have pushed and pulled the broom and wiped the concrete off every 2nd or 3rd pass.... the shady spot might have made it tricky to broom.

[@alexeysamoyluk356]

Why do not you cut additionally grooves in the concrete with an electric circular saw? Is it necessary? I have seen many videos on YourTube in which people do this.

[@DaDaDo661]

You would never cut fresh concrete with a circular saw. Usually they do that when they are removing old concrete

[@MrTommy2j]

it serves the same purpose as a jointer is more of a preference for looks saw cuts are usually done for indoor slabs but people do them on drives as well and yes you do cut fresh concrete but once it’s finished and hardened a little those cuts are called green cuts and require special blades

[@gabec6522]

Dust is a major factor and it's way cleaner to do it this way.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

I Agree with all these

[@bryanculver655]

Maybe to avoid silica dust

[@Moco925]

The only thing funny about that float is how he uses it

[@jayligh12]

Cream ... 🤣😂

[@DdDten]

All white concrete crew! Definitely not in California

[@mathieubaron16320]

Pony tail 🤣🤣🤣