How To Finish Concrete - What You Should Know About Finishing Concrete

[@Yorkie285]

A good broom mark finish is a sign of a great concrete contactor. And Mike Day is one of them.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thank you!

[@roblescurbappealconcrete]

That pool looks great, Mike. You can’t hardly beat working out there in the mountains. Appreciate all your advice, Mike. See you next time around 👍

[@chrisprice2200]

This looks great. Been watching the channel for a while. I’m about to attempt a hot tub pad for myself. I’m in Nova Scotia, so our climate is basically the same as Maine. Mentioned about air in the concrete, and 4000psi. I’m thinking I would order the same concrete mixture as you did here? For a newb such as myself, what should I ask for when ordering?

[@MarkOstrowski-s5g]

How long should I wait until I pull concrete

[@larmil3347]

Mike I had a 14x40 by 4.5 inches thick patio done, the concrete guys didn't put in joints. Does it need them? Should I have them saw cut joints? How many?

[@grampsey]

In my experience, yeah concrete should have control joints. Especially if there's variable temperature swings throughout the year in your area and/or potential issues with grade below or around the concrete. I pour/finish concrete for a county school system here in NC and we either groove or cut joints every 5 feet. I believe Mike and his guys do joints every 10 feet or so generally (or at least they have in some videos). But definitely wait for Mike to answer because he has a ridiculous amount of experience.

[@calvinmartin2295]

Cut joints in