How to make Old Concrete look Brand New! (DIY Concrete Resurfacing)

[@NiklasAdv]

The fact he showed the finish product for almost 0.5 seconds tells us it was a masterpiece 😂😂😂

[@pauljohnson2590]

😂😂😂 it looked better b4

[@fivestarman1-cl4pl]

exactly! 40k upvotes on this video too...people are such idiots.

[@faubourglincoln]

He also made sure it wad wet.

[@juan2049]

And he only showed it up close lol

[@adamdarklord]

It’s a technique editors do to make you watch the video again. That slight detail in the edit probably got the video 20x more views. People rewatch because they missed the final product raising the viewer attention statistics over %200 for that one viewer. In return the video is going to be boasted in the algorithm. Everything is done in a specific way for a reason…

[@joe1071]

As he was troweling I kept wondering how he was going to make that look nice. And it never happened, and life made sense again

[@RyanYoxo]

Hahhaha

[@joebly5641]

🤣 yeah first thing I thought how do I make concrete look brand new? Hmmm ohh yeah replace it 😆

[@SykotikShadow]

​@@joebly5641I mean you can but there are better and proper ways to do it without tearing it up for little projects like this. He was halfway there with the clean up of it but completely messed it up after that. If you don't know how to work with concrete, your work after will be the tell.

[@lindasmith9950]

@@RyanYoxo I was afraid that I was going to just mess up something already messed up.

[@panamericaco]

😂😂😂

[@sirslayerca4704]

As someone who does concrete, this hurts. Also, I give that overlay about 6 months before it starts flaking and deteriorating

[@mattschatz4864]

Hi just wondering if you could please advise me on a steeply sloped concrete road that is becoming slippery because the concrete road had lines on it made by some sort of trowel but now to retouch I am not sure how to approach it.

[@PAKfromFYCB]

broom it early like this guy did what he has there could be a damn boat ramp. still gonna wear off though. like dude said it chips off. bro could have at least moose milked the surface first but skim coating like that just is what it is mechanical bond on something thats gonna freeze thaw freeze thaw

[@Andrew-dw4kb]

@@mattschatz4864 you don’t normally “retouch” concrete. If you mean slippery when wet, that’s a texture problem… You have two options here. Add something with texture, or texturize the concrete. I NEVER recommend doing such a thin concrete floating for a drive of any kind. So that leaves you with adding grit to a epoxy or paint to add grip. (Don’t recommend most paints, but they will be much cheaper…) The second option might be to add texture by removing concrete in a reasonably aggressive fashion. Options might be sand blasting with granite or certain slag. Maybe a grinder? (Don’t like this one) In the end all these are just hokey ideas that could work, but are not industry standard. If I was pitching a customer on this, I would pitch two ideas. 1 repave. You tear out the old and put down 5-8” of fresh concrete with a good life span. Or 2: apply asphalt. 2-4” would be plenty. It’s cheaper and can work really well. I have to assume if this is concrete it is either really old, sees a ton of traffic, or it was very poorly done and with the wrong mix. But idk without seeing it. If your sold on this floating idea, get ardex. It’s a brand. Top of the line. Best bang for buck no questions asked.

[@PAKfromFYCB]

@@Andrew-dw4kb 5 to 8" bro where do u live cuz concrete like 190 a yard out here, throw some mesh or 3 bar in a 4" maybe 5" slab or ever fiber. commercial approaches that semi semi trucks and concrete trucks go over are engineered 6" dudes asking about a residential driveway

[@tylerdenman448]

@@mattschatz4864 scarifier should do the truck just google it

[@andyschmidt7809]

“As you can clearly see…” Then keep the camera constantly in motion so that you can’t really see.

[@michealmarek8525]

Still looks like crap

[@tebill8248]

no activator

[@ale189251]

He zoomed in so much we dident see the result

[@BluJns]

​@@ale189251 I'm sure, like everyone else, he'll learn! 😅

[@RX7MAN27]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bcsbbq7829]

Bruh for real 😂. Every Mexican in the chat gave it a thumbs down

[@rhewes03]

Never trust a how-to when someone is using brand new tools. True craftsman love their tools till death.

[@zinknot]

Exactly!

[@jmackinjersey1]

A true craftsman takes care of his tools and keeps them clean and looking as new as possible for as long as possible. You never know when you may need to return them to HD. You know, when the newer upgraded version comes out.

[@ural-pol]

не согласен, новый инструмент это очень приятно. Мы за старым следим.

[@Dysfunctionality15]

Oof. This is a landlord special for sure.

[@EldePHX]

🤣

[@LuxAudio389]

Slumlord special 😂

[@adamnonnenmacher7774]

😂

[@bend4852]

Nah this is more of a "I'm getting ready to sell my house and want to pretty it up some" special

[@vanhalenps4]

If a landlord cares enough to do that they're alright. Now if it was busted up and dangerous for a couple years until there's some kind of inspection needing done then they glue it all together and hide it with this shit after threats of fines then it's a bad landlord lol

[@DoubleBogeyBaker]

My mother always said to me “if you don’t have anything nice to say, keep your F’ing mouth shut.” So I’m speechless about this video

[@noname-zi9xm]

Dammnn well at least you aren't being rude about it 😂

[@TermlessHGW]

​@@noname-zi9xm he black, it's how they discipline they kids...😄

[@tnj5577]

Damn! Your mother sounds just like my grandma.😂

[@salehmansour1]

That’s a great advice

[@OriginalAse]

Yet what she said wasn’t nice…

[@-reydensetsu-6067]

Here's a tip, Its always a good idea to add concrete bonding "glue" whenever your doing any additions to exciting concrete or concrete repairs.

[@ryane6719]

Weldcrete!

[@stevehamman4465]

I concur! But these products have them in the mix!

[@shawnparadox9299]

Boncrete where I'm from

[@pizzadude6615]

It really depends on the overlay, some products need bare dry substrate, others moist and some a chemical liquid in place of water and or bonding agent. The best I've used was a three to five part system depending on color and finish and could potentialy cost the customer almost as much as the concrete did in the first place. Either way if you don't follow the manufacturers instructions word for word and step by step your doomed before you even start. Also if it's not expensive it's gonna look like shit and probably won't last, in my experience at least.

[@emmanuelleallen]

Concrete always gets me excited

[@regibson23]

Thanks for letting me know what not to do.

[@newyorkattractions357]

Lol

[@patriot1303]

I was gonna say that looks terrible but everyone else beat me to it! Sorry bro dont give up keep trying you’ll get it

[@dustin628]

I honestly liked it better before. I really like the look of weathered concrete

[@bishoythakla5896]

Love how he zoomed in on the finished result so that we can't see the whole thing. Must have been a real bang up job

[@texsradio3628]

OK you can just get a bag of Portland white or gray your choice,mix a manageable portion with a mixing blade add a small amount of concrete glue then use a roller or paint brush to apply on surface. This won't dry n crack.

[@samm8250]

What I learned after watching this short: Just repour a new staircase.

[@937gemcitywestwezt3]

You can do this just not the way the video showed but its still just putting a band aid on a open wound

[@ethyr]

@@937gemcitywestwezt3 an ugly bandaid

[@ChakatNightspark]

The Old Concrete actually Looked Much better.

[@d.j.casanova960]

Agreed.

[@ringmasterzeke]

"here's how to make concrete look like it's wearing a dollar concrete costume."

[@jarethkeller6587]

Honestly I'd only fix the cracks, I love the look of that worn concrete and I slip on it a lot less

[@akshonclip]

It will all pop and flake off after the first freeze/thaw.

[@bryanh1944FBH]

Exactly! That's what I was wondering too. I do not think this will survive a Canadian winter.

[@robertdailey2994]

thats what I was wondering or what about backing a heavy trailer or piece of machine on it. people arr doing this everywhere. depot and lowes sell something like this and the bag says it's rated for heavy weights but if what is chipping below already I would think that now it would just chip the new stuff up as well.

[@jamieparker3317]

"How to Make Your Concrete Look Slightly Different"

[@InvestAndGrow2020]

Flippers be like … 40k value add!!!!!!!

[@allaboutroofing2]

Now, only about 4K. 😉

[@PhullyNo1]

Haha

[@pauljohnson2590]

😂😂😂

[@secessionnow4133]

So true

[@BlankBrain]

Just mix Portland (and a little sand if concrete is very rough). You can add a little glue if the weather is hot. That will slow down cure time so it doesn't crack.

[@shellyviescas4205]

The driveways my neighbors in Colorado did this too lasted about a year. One season of cold and hot weather, rain and snow was about all it took. It started to Crack and peel very quickly.

[@vallentinowhite4849]

That look atrocious 😂😂😂

[@1classilady413]

I literally laughed out loud at “atrocious” such a sing way to say ugly 🤣❤️

[@Lohanujuan]

Man, the last clip of the final product, uffda!

[@Kavie93]

I was going to say horrendous but i guess anyway you spin it the sentiment is still the same 😂

[@naturalbeauty4734]

God!! that looks messy!! 🤮😔

[@Gomez1915]

This comment section is straight up SAVAGE. It doesn’t look that bad 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@striker3]

Every product I've used to repair,(cover existing concrete) starts to crack and chip off after one freeze thaw,even while using concrete adhesive . Stuff works in a warm climate but not in freeze thaw climates.

[@Kennanjk]

I think it looks pretty good didn’t know the texture on concrete came from using a broom.

[@gerardosanchez86]

😂😂😂 stop complimenting him it looks like shit and anyone who has ever poured concrete will tell you this was a horrible job

[@phillippoultney4904]

Power washing isnt enough in new Zealand we call this overlay but the concrete needs to have a grinder go over it for adhesion purposes id say that will crack and chip off after a few cold night and hot days 2 out of 10

[@pepepepepe33]

I'm impressed how many youtube experts are here.

[@ronniearnett7601]

If your going to put in all that work at least go a little further and add a second coat to fill in the low spots that were visible. Also let it tighten up so you can roll the edges smoothly or use a edger

[@butterlord338]

I'd like to try this, but instead of a broom finish I'd stamp with a stone-shaped mold template, plus dye and gloss sealer. There are some good tutorials on it. The out come is amazing.

[@nonyabuisness]

Next time use glue... and apply a drier mix to fill the lows and make it flat ands smooth... then do what you did.

[@chriswhittington5790]

Basically just covered the old concrete in a type of grout (sand, flyash and cement). It's stuff I work with when priming a concrete pump.

[@D3nn1s]

I think just the powerwash + maybe the sealer/coat of paint would have probably looked better. But as long as youre happy with it lol

[@edbrown7919]

That’s looks really good many 👍

[@TheVertigohtm]

This content is hilarious 😂

[@jesusgastelum5035]

Instead try adding some stone on top of that old concrete. Brings out much more value to your old concrete

[@mrsducky3428]

Ohhh sounds nice!

[@MichaelKurse]

I like that rough concrete. It is great in the winter, as it grips your boots.🤔🤗🤗🤗

[@Biggiemarvs]

Man I was going to come cook this guy in the comments but I see I’m too late lol 😂

[@theoriginaleb9616]

I put slate tile down over my concrete porch. Looks awesome, imo.

[@DeruUeruddo]

*cracks the first time it's stepped on* 🤣

[@kevinkanzler495]

Probably won't crack right away because the underlying structure was solid. It will look like shit right away though. Plus it will likely look shittier than doing nothing at all in a year.

[@Daily_Meat_Dealer]

It probably cracked just during the drying process

[@coreymonday1375]

​@@Daily_Meat_Dealer well you can definitely see cracks on the side after he finished plus the first freeze it will definitely Crack

[@pauljohnson2590]

😂😂😂 it's the new eggshell texture its suppose to do that

[@melanielong6232]

Wow this looks awesome! Goes really well with the new railing

[@ACoustaDC]

I didn't know about this crap before.. THANK YOU!

[@Bymb2020]

You should have just filled the cracked then used a epoxy this is just gonna crack again but be even worse cause now it’s gonna be chips.

[@jbailey1889]

Gesh Andrew love it 🔥

[@scooby1431]

I like it but where did u get the railings from I like those

[@sammartinez8084]

Great show and thanks for the info 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@AndrewThronImprovements]

Thanks for watching, Sam!

[@gerardosanchez86]

​@AndrewThronImprovements please never touch concrete again 😂😂😂

[@alexg8849]

Looks better when you started

[@randybobandy9828]

No it doesn't

[@laplayeritablanca]

​@@randybobandy9828 yes it does

[@randybobandy9828]

La playerita blanca fake news

[@bobbybobby3686]

Nice work, old concretes tough though. I give it one winter and it will be coming apart the following summer.

[@outlandishbottle9279]

At that point I'd just buy a couple bags of quickcrete 💀

[@kevinmach730]

That's what I used. it was a big improvement to my crumbling stairs, but it wasn't perfect. If you have little or no experience using a trowel or float (like me), it's a lot harder than it looks to get it smooth and even than the video makes it look. EDIT: This project would have looked a lot better with 2-3 coats.

[@justinpalmer7255]

Honestly, videos like this are best watched with the sound turned completely down

[@littleredhen3218]

Can you make a video on your beautiful railing installation?

[@secessionnow4133]

Awww your so nice 🥰

[@bigbrothertw]

yay, i can make my concrete look like concrete!

[@seangilchrest6091]

Come on guys he's young he's learning

[@AndrewThronImprovements]

Appreciate it, Sean. Honestly, I agree with most of them lol. But big picture I’m pouring a new slab and sidewalk and I want it all to match!

[@caryogaard7078]

I understand your "learning" But you're making videos like you've done it before??? Which is just awful.. a little tip for you. Take the stickers off your brand new tools because it just proves you've never used them before..

[@zoraidavazquez5834]

Thank you for sharing.. i needed this idea.

[@Josh-sv3tc]

This is why you don't want to buy a house a little kid flipped.

[@agentalexcamp]

The guy did a terrible job, but I'm curious what makes you call him a "little kid", when he's clearly an adult, and also why you think someone's age has any correlation to how good their work is?

[@skynetlabs]

@@agentalexcamp He's tiny.

[@atlcustoms6141]

The fact I rewatched this not once not twice BUTTTTT THREE times to see if I noticed a difference says a lot Seeing him trowel the steps and edges then pulling out his little cousins toy leaf blower tells me this guys never touched a single tool

[@clinttorres2508]

Mr George, how much u pay the new guy..20 bucks? Too much! 🤣

[@AndrewThronImprovements]

alright, that one was good 🤣

[@amarketing8749]

@@AndrewThronImprovements Nice you have a sense of humor as these comments have been brutal. Then again, lots of comments brutal or not might be just what the algorithm wants.

[@dont_worry68]

​@@AndrewThronImprovements sorry bro but that looks like shit

[@secessionnow4133]

@@amarketing8749he deserves it. Putting out crap videos like this on KZbin can get you hurt

[@chicagowsox212]

It’s gonna chip off after one winter and end up looking worse than before. Rip it out and pour new

[@im_diversum]

Them old ones jus hit different

[@brettmoore6924]

Could’ve made some nice terrazzo steps :(

[@digital_harry]

He seems to be the master of "almost". Every project he shows looks like it almost worked out.

[@rodgraves4463]

That’s why you’re a handyman and not a contractor

[@WTHhappened]

Here's a video of how not to deal with your concrete

[@ForsakenAnimal]

Absolutely perfect for a couple months.. i donno about around the world, but here in canada, with real weather changes, that would pop off by next spring thaw, you didnt even add an adhesive between your concoction and the stairs. Yeah the people who made it probably posted they add it to their "mix" but if you yrust that, then stay in the office. Let the people who have done it since they lfet home to do it. They know by experience not by reading a lable.

[@jaredligmon459]

3 days later, hmm…why is it flaking apart?

[@cryptokevin8581]

You passed the broom to early but get better as you learn ❤

[@hbgriss]

There goes the awesome patina of age for a cheap “flip”

[@Ellron23]

Concrete doesn’t patina, it eroded and cracks. Lmao

[@dnn1412]

I used the same product plus added Portland cement so it would be easier to work. Then worked it smooth came out good

[@donotfreeze]

“How to turn your decent-looking-but-in-need-of-some-tlc concrete stairs into looks-like-wwII-era-demolished-bunker, and spend quite a lot of money and time while doing it.” Here, fixed a title for ‘ya.

[@CMMD564]

I’m glad the comment section felt the same way I did lol

[@sevagdemirjian6994]

never trust a guy with Ryobi and ridged

[@user-rn3rn6nl3h]

Shut it snob.

[@user-rn3rn6nl3h]

It's all made in the same factory. Same company owns Milwaukee, Ryobi and orange rigid.

[@michael2943]

​@@user-rn3rn6nl3h same factory same company , not the same quality.

[@user-rn3rn6nl3h]

@@michael2943 getting closer every day. Baur and Hercules are getting better too. Nothing is made in America anymore. Who cares about brand loyalty, they are not loyal to you.

[@NoPlus500]

Great trowel skills

[@foxrider6218]

Lol def looks better but def dont look new at all lol

[@Stan0824]

Looks nice 💯

[@joek3697]

I want to see another video in 6 months lol

[@EricWebster]

Just pour new steps.... It's the front of your home

[@justindenlinger6304]

I’ve done overlays, and they can turn out really nice if you know what you’re doing. If you don’t, then either hire someone who does or leave it alone. It’s not beginner stuff.

[@theweekendbuilder]

Nicely done!

[@alext4319]

I like the old look best

[@michaelmeehang]

It used to look old, not it just looks crap. Amazing.

[@a_tired_wendigo]

Somehow I like the look of old concrete better

[@t.w.parker7528]

Great job. Looks 👍 nice You should be proud

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Proud of what?

[@t.w.parker7528]

@@bigmacdaddy1234 of how the hard work turned out

[@powerade1328]

Need to paint that old house 😮

[@dilldowschwagginz2674]

The edges are always the most difficult to repair but absolutely necessary

[@ludigracic]

You should put tiles there. Lets say 120x30cm. If they are outside you need to make a drop for water. I zhink you did a good job leveling them out, now its easier to go with the tiles and give them perfect look.

[@Vicky-Lynn]

Looks like a military family quarters home ❤

[@Georgienne6767]

Great job

[@whatyousaidbud]

I look forward to watching Ozzyman review the video of you slipping off that in winter.

[@mconnine3165]

How do you keep it from cracking when pressure is applied to it, due to it being very thin? Just curious? Lasting time?

[@MARIORODRIGUEZ-ic2dc]

Nice job

[@sallylamore7443]

Love this ❤

[@NarcisoSNeto]

I feel bad laughing at all these comments 🤣 I think it looked pretty decent and in the end you got the refinished concrete you wanted

[@tobybigham4196]

Wow. If I could get someone to sign off on work like that, I bet I would have a lot more money in the bank.

[@TylerErdman-r7h]

Damn. Was gonna subscribe until I saw that finished product.

[@hunterthestihlchainsawguy4465]

that looks good

[@MagnificentPig]

The only reason why I liked was because I didn’t expect him to install a new rail and was surprised to see a bolt on

[@yeltsin6817]

I think it looks pretty good. Thanks for sharing

[@AMarinelikeperson]

Looks good but wonder how long it lasts and how well new concrete adheres to the old?

[@toronto690]

What type of railing system did you use? 🎉