Smoothing Out Concrete Walls

[@trulyhappy8855]

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[@richardmason7840]

You said it brother. These guys are the best.

[@user-jy2sj4ed4i]

One of those channels you don't feel as if you've wasted your time after bingeing

[@Grakoham]

I can’t believe it’s been 3 years that I’ve been watching the spec house series!

[@paullopinto2777]

I like it. “Didn’t need to be done, the wall was doing its job, but it needed to be done”. Good advice sir. Keep up the good work.

[@bac4998]

Yeah, 3 years later.

[@alasdairmunro1953]

The capacity to decide a job like this needs doing, and to get to grips with it in such an organised way speaks volumes. The actions of a craftsman. An Essential Craftsman. 👍🏼😀

[@benjohann6967]

I have worked in the trades, now am an HVAC estimator. The tips in this series are universal, especially when I am attentive, and open my mind. Much appreciation for the tutelage in some cases, and the refresher courses in others. Sage advice from a professional, thanks Brother Wadsworth.

[@turd0491]

I do appreciate how respectful of all the trades he is. Too many craftsmen out there who think they're better than the next.

[@chuckhightower2730]

Looks like a world of difference. It’s amazing what going the extra mile looks like. “Do it right, and you’re never sorry.”

[@scottjackson638]

I am so impressed by the quality of workmanship throughout the build that I would almost move to the area to buy this specific house. I can't imagine finding a more trustworthy builder anywhere!

[@sprtplt]

Great builder for sure but some of the materials have been low-end.

[@don_chuwish]

Just noticed the "1M subscribers" - Congrats!

[@sundrapoonan6724]

Sir, you are a constant inspiration, your attention to detail and the hard work you do to do the job properly is so remarkable. You have touched the hearts of many many people across the world with your kindly manner and presentation. Generations will follow your example, for that I thank you. Stay safe and well, and God bless.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Nice tips, great job.

[@LordOfHoboes]

Hey EC, pin this!

[@YSLRD]

Your endorsement is more than enough for me.

[@realpdm]

Thanks for this. Aside from fixing your own mistake some times you can take something you've inherited and make it better without replacing. This is a good mentality to keep.

[@alexlyons12]

This is one of the most fantastic tips I’ve ever seen. What a journey to be part of. Thanks a mil EC.

[@dug4425]

Attention to detail...sign of a true craftsman

[@rjtumble]

that was such a simple process and made a huge difference in how the wall looked, very nice.

[@markssquared]

Agreed!

[@HrdRockFan]

I very much enjoy watching people who take real pride in their work. Bravo!

[@maxgilbert18]

I lost my grandfather to cancer a few weeks ago, you remind me a lot of him when he was younger. Thank you for the excellent advice. Keep up the good work, we all appreciate it.

[@richardmason7840]

Thank you Scott & Nate you guys are truly uplifting. You fellas are truly the Essential Craftsman ! Keep up the Good News work. Enjoy Elohim & Be Blessed !

[@nickb.237]

Could anyone IMAGINE their contractor caring about the home build this much?

[@JoshAllenberg]

Definitely not where I live, but where people actually have disposable income? I can see it

[@davidstreeter9426]

Absolutely!

[@tannerj5826]

Not on basement walls. Complete waste of time and money

[@bye92]

@@tannerj5826 I'm sure your basement walls must look GREAT with that attitude lol

[@tannerj5826]

@@bye92 Home owners never said anything about basement walls. No ones walls are 100 percent smooth. You might as well be working for nothing if you took the time do that.

[@scind2585]

What a great video. About concrete wall and about doing it right. I hope my grandsons would learn this lesson.

[@joeyt8643]

Congrats on 1 million subscribers! I really appreciate that you've taken the care to put that last finishing touches on the wall. It really does look great. Also really helpful to see how it's done!

[@chibidib]

This is the kind of video I save for later. Never know when it'll come in handy. Thank you.

[@R_R_R_R_R_]

Love your skills and humor, thanks.

[@garrett6371]

If a job is worth doing, it is worth doing to the best of your ability. Thank you for taking the time to care about the details.

[@Wannabanana17]

I like the "do it right" on the bucket right after he says it.

[@timothydillon6421]

Ahh the big box blue store. I like my do it best bucket.

[@curtwhite876]

Nice editing there, I agree.

[@williamklaverkamp5091]

I learned way more than I expected to on this video!!! Thank you.

[@daycowhite6947]

Very satisfying video and I learnt something new. Thanks EC.

[@mikelockhart9114]

I’ll be using this technique soon on my front step. Thanks still the best teacher.

[@seederdontra5227]

this man has all my respect

[@braydeny]

Appreciate the no adds, love you guys like family

[@Drew-de7ey]

This is new to me. Thanks for the upload. Gonna get busy.

[@markbell9742]

Yep, big difference, big improvement. Cheers, Mark

[@13000voltsdc]

I really hope who ever buys this house watches these videos (or not) and appreciates his way above minimum efforts!!

[@danervin2530]

“Do it right, and you are never sorry”. Damn. That one hits deep.

[@spectatecomment7306]

You care way more about quality and craftsmanship than most contractors I've seen.

[@petar807]

I must say that here in Croatia I've never heard (nor seen) a lot of techniques and processes when dealing with concrete. The first time I realized there's much I (and most workers in Europe) don't know was when you introduced the crew that worked on your porch. It's weird, because almost every house (I'd say more than 99%) in my city are built with concrete and brick. It's nice to learn some new things about the material that seems so simple to work with when you first consider it. Thank you for a great video.

[@Gideon_Judges6]

It didn't look terrible before, but it really looks awesome now! Great craftsmanship! Thanks for the pointers.

[@pk6201]

Thanks! Been patching our vertical work for years and never seen the dry Rub b4!!! Love it.

[@taironus]

Looks great! I am curious how this will hold up on the next pass of the pressure washer?

[@H1GH0CT8N3]

Another phenomenal tip to the trade. The insight you share is invaluable.

[@anthonykoster5766]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge! I certainly will use your methods for doing some concrete touch up on a concrete fire table I just built.

[@mephisto5030]

Very cool technique. Thank you for sharing!

[@steveoreneo8220]

Good stuff. I'm 68 and have been doing the same work I watch you do since 1971. You seem to do everything the way as I was taught, with minor local differences, I'm in So Cal. I will say I would advise that you wear gloves when sacking or any concrete work. I've seen some really bad cases of cement poisoning on many a finishers hands. Great videos Brother.

[@vincerobertson1214]

I concur with the gloves, this cement absorbs into the skin and surely dries the skin out. Another useful tip besides his use of the N-95 mask to apply the mix is using cut up squares of burlap sack, we use it when we patch our concrete barriers/walls etc.

[@craigburgher6097]

I remember watching the very first episode and haven't missed a single one

[@SorushDesigns]

" Do it right and you are NEVER sorry " Golden words...

[@raindropsrising7662]

Congratulations hitting 1M subscribers. Appreciate all the time and hard work putting everything together in an educational and highly entertaining format. Love you all.

[@Gunhound507]

A question about the strength of the "sack and patch" - how well does it adhere to the concrete? I've spent quite a bit of time pressure washing with professional equipment that can damage the best set concrete if ran at too high a pressure/flow rate for too long. Additionally we have chemicals available to "whiten" or "brighten" the concrete back to a day-one appearance. What are the chances this thin covering truly becomes one with the original concrete vs gets blasted off the next time someone comes to clean it?

[@edzachary8657]

I was thinking the exact thing while I was watching this video and I was going to ask that question, so now we can wait for an answer

[@kurtfrancis4621]

FYI - As someone who does concrete & parging, there's no such thing as forever when it comes to anything manmade.

[@Meowface.]

I wondered the same thing

[@johnclements6614]

The earlier you do the repair the better. Nearly all of the hydration of the cement, curing, of the concrete takes place in the first month. The unhydrated cement in the base concrete has yet to make chemical bonds with other cement particles. The sand cement repair mortar will make a chemical bond with the unhydrated cement in the base concrete. Honeycombing, exposed aggregate, in the base should be repaired as soon as the forms are struck if possible. After a month there will be mostly a mechanical bond only. Pressure washing aggressively enough to remove the surface of the concrete will improve the mechanical bond of a repair but it is likely to make the repair more extensive. The repair will not be as strong ae the base concrete most of the time.Better to just use it to remove dust etc. I missed it in the video but to get a colour match make a few different mixes of white and grey cement. 40/60, 50/50, 60/40 apply to a small area and see which is the best match the next day. A carborundum stone is also good for rubbing down small ridges, especially in the repair, as it is less aggressive than a grinder.

[@crazybeekeeper4873]

Great work!

[@jggmobile]

Great technique. Thanks for sharing.

[@markbarkhouse]

I had no idea this was a ting. But man what a difference it made.

[@gilberttwaterfield6389]

That's right always do it right the first time and have the right knowledge that's the key factor if you don't have the knowledge find someone that is honest to give you help in the knowledge

[@Hysteresis11]

This is one of my favorite channels. Thanks for the great content.

[@rtz549]

That wall looked immensely better; totally worth the effort!

[@Wild_Bill57]

This is a “secret” I’ve seen many times on the internet, yet it’s worth sharing. The wetting of the “dry” areas that are getting mortar are extremely important for adhesion.

[@thebigmacd]

"If it ain't wet, it won't stick!" - Mike Haduck

[@Wild_Bill57]

@@thebigmacd 👍

[@marshalljohnson6951]

This channel is why I felt like I could renovate my full time RV. It’s also why I’m taking up what little storage I have with power tools lol

[@nickgs3713]

Thank you very much for showing us this very nice tip!!!

[@matteberry58]

Didn't realize this was even possible much less how it could be done. Thanks again!

[@MSI2k]

Man those n95s were insanely expensive due to the pandemic. I keep mine in a vault in a glass box.

[@jwagnermail]

Yes, but the old dirty masks now can have another use.

[@rpavlik1]

Yeah he can troll with the best of them apparently. (He's actually wearing one later in the video...)

[@mozismobile]

"trolling" by looking like a callous a-hole says something about the person you are. Specifically, it says you enjoy looking like a callous a-hole. Consider me trolled... the time to make jokes about the pandemic is after it's over, not in the middle of it.

[@Redact63Lluks]

@@mozismobile the fact you can't get out of being in the middle of it means you will never see the end of it. I hope you wear your mask while driving alone in an air conditioned car.

[@davec.3198]

@@mozismobile

[@craigkeller]

Looks great! And it’s your signature.

[@hosmerhomeboy]

I wish this had come out a couple years ago. I was the deficiencies carpenter on a large project, and the general had made a LOT of poor decisions when placing concrete. With no knowledge or training, I sacked the whole project. Everything. 4 months on my hands and knees with what i now know was a poor choice of product. Had i simply watched this video, I'd have told them I'd like to mess about with the mix a bit, and used some of the portland and sand i keep around for other purposes. I wasted a lot of time doing a sub-par job, before gaining some knack for it. In any case, this is exactly the video I needed.... a few years ago ;p

[@possumjenkins1893]

"since the day I poured this, 3 years ago"... Have I been watching this channel that long? LOL. Longer. I remember watching 'How not to fall off a ladder' when my wife found it.... after I fell off a ladder. NEVER STOP keeping up the good work!! God Bless.

[@scottymac734]

Great video. Excellent presentation of a unique application. Loved the new way to use an N-95 mask. Liked kicking the buckets out of the way also; much like my own technique. 🙂

[@jmconcretecoloradosprings]

Exceptionally done and very thorough explanation of steps. Couldn't agree more with how you did it. And you have great videos. I've learnt a few things and am glad to have found your channel.

[@M00NM0NEY]

I know everyone said it in the last video, but…… Congratulations on 1 million subscribers! :D

[@sr707ca8]

As a cement Mason sir great job on your sac and patch👍

[@StubProductions]

I need to do this to some walls! Thank you for the video!

[@thediscerninghiker5857]

Details always make the project.

[@19993gt]

Nice job there sir.

[@Sparkey]

Looks way better!

[@mrtimmelton]

What a really cool looking end product. Thanks for sharing this tip!

[@phildcrow]

Thank you, sir. This old dog learned a new trick today.

[@codycharles7147]

Spec house? You mean spectacular house? Love the work you have done on that wall.

[@gavinCZ]

An absolute gentleman, who has forgotten more things than most people will ever know

[@pdxwill8524]

An old adage says "after subtracting all you have forgotten from everything you ever learned, what remains is called education.'

[@Aminuts2009]

When I lived in Florida we would hit retaining walls with a stucco mix. Same thing though. Wash, spray with adherent, then trowel on. It would go very fast.

[@jwbeck21]

Great as always! Congrats on 1MM!!

[@sb1806]

Five forty five here in Eugene. Day of rest then back to the Olympic Trials tomorrow. Keep up the good work!

[@robelstable]

It’s called taking pride in your work. My grandfather really enjoyed saying there’s no point in doing something unless your gonna do it right as it was so aptly put in the video Very interesting technique

[@tacosforus1688]

I wish I would of known this when I poured my concrete countertop. I really like the finish it added to the wall.

[@djamelhamdia134]

Congratulations for 1M subscribers!

[@Jim-Wade]

Impressive. I've never seen anyone in residential construction spend this much time on a concrete wall.

[@horatiohornblower868]

Bob, the host of the YT channel The Art of Boat Building, always wraps up with the saying: when you make something, make it beautiful. This goes for you too, Scott!

[@jonny5.45]

Thanks for the tips. This guy is so awesome

[@ANXIETOR]

I had never heard of this process. Man, what a difference. Looks great. Good work.

[@JohnDotBomb]

Yeah, I'm gonna keep this in my back pocket

[@moristar]

Instant like for the perfect use of the n95 :D

[@bobt9948]

Do it right, do it once!!! Thanks for the tricks!!

[@kmagnussen1052]

Matching cement colors those were the days. Worked for a swimming pool company they had problems patching the decks after repairs. I have perfect color vision. So I told them that with a little trial and error I could get pretty close. Actually I eventually got so good that I spent most of my summer re-repairing old patches. The company was getting sued a lot for the unprofessional repairs. With practice anyone can do this One caution the deck colors are frequently composed of asbestos. Just don't breath the dust. Once it is bonded in the cement there is little danger of inhaling unless being cut by a saw. I knew the danger at the time and mixed the colorant while holding my breath then I would walk away for a few minutes to let it clear, always outside. Concrete always drys lighter than when wet.

[@mrtopcat2]

Wow. You really want this house perfect as if it was your own. Whoever ends up buying this house will be a very lucky person. I hope it will be someone who is watching this series.

[@drew5334]

That's an ingenious solution for the pinholes!

[@ryanvanhorne5837]

Thanks, this helps me out.

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Very nice making it just perfect. Love it. Thanks Scott for sharing this.

[@SlytigerSurvival]

Happy 1M !!!

[@charlieelderton3038]

Just awesome. Great video. Great values.

[@woodyfx]

Your advice, attention to detail and pleasant teaching style inspire me. Thank you my fine sir.

[@SebM-dy4qy]

Such a good video!

[@MotorSwapDan]

Interesting to see the 1M under your name, Congrats!

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Eating breakfast, drinking coffee and watching the sun climb over the lip of the valley....what could be better? Oh, Essential Craftsman just popped up! 😁☕️

[@erat91]

Congratulations on 1 million subscribers!

[@Customisbetter2]

The mask as a gentle smoothing cup is a great idea. They do work for other things too. ;)

[@gtbkts]

I've honestly have used those masks as alot of things. One example is as ladder tips to not scratch a gutter when I needed to get on a roof to paint a house. It took 4 on each leg, and some tape. We had to use the homeowners ladder and tools. And he only had a box masks, didnt want to use a shirt or socks wrapped around it at the time. Oh, and this was in the late 90's(98/99 somewhere there). I was about 9 or 10 and I painted houses in the summers with my gpaw).

[@rbnhd1976]

I put up this chain link fence to keep out the mosquitoes.

[@gtbkts]

@@rbnhd1976 Ok. Good for you bud.

[@juts89]

@@rbnhd1976 You gonna keep posting that inaccurate shit? Its already proven to work 100x over.

[@Flyingscottyman]

Congratulations on the ONE MILLION mark!! Here is the 100th comment! :-)

[@geoffwood2712]

What timing - just poured our stem walls last week and mix was really hot (car dumped on road held up trucks). Need to refinish this coming Saturday and this is perfect reminder of technique. Thanks and Aloha!