How to Pour a Beginners Concrete Slab Walkway - DIY

In this Video we go over the basics of laying concrete down. We go over grading dirt forming and how to finish the concrete walkway! Great DIY project for helping keep rain run off water out of your house with a new fresh concrete slab! We hope you find this video enjoyable and helpful! and if it is give us a LIKE SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE! Comment if there are any questions you may have! Thank you all !
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[@pwrouzaud]

The thing that struck me about this video is how adaptive these guys are; no whining about not being exactly what they thought it would be, just followed through with their commitment and 'got er done!' Obviously a great company to do your work.

[@darylhoskins5696]

As an retired Utility worker , Was glad to see sleeve around high pressure Gas sevicev! Great Job!

[@ScottishNSRailFan]

Beautiful looking finish. Being such a professional person, I am surprised you priced a job, sight unseen.Never tire of your videos.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

You see one you've seen them all.Its risky.Don't do on a large project.TY

[@m.mynamelaiii._1647]

How much$$$

[@tjdeleon13]

I like the way you did the video. Higher speed with a voice over. The step by step walk through. Keep it up. Well done. You thought your boys well. Good hard workers.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

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[@jayfbee]

Taught

[@childofg-dfromflorida9728]

Hey

[@danekathleenbrickley-brick3467]

Mr Odell thank you for making these videos. I am on my first concrete job using what I have learned from watching you over the last couple months . Thank you !!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

great GL

[@Bigfish1day]

Wish there were more people like you, there are some people that like to DIY, but we don't get real advice. Thank you.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

+dark matter That's bogus

[@Bigfish1day]

Odell Complete Concrete ? That makes no sense. What did you mean by that comment?

[@JohnvanGurp]

This is great - I really enjoyed the video. You guys are real pros who clearly take pride in your work. The final texturing with the broom looked so satisfying. I arrived here looking for instructional videos to help me with a small walkway in my backyard next summer, but I think I'll start with a smaller job doing a 3 x 4' pad in front of my basement door, as a way to get a feel for open time and finishing and so on. Thanks again, aprreciate you sharing.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

+John van Gurp That's a great idea, start with the small areas first.

[@lolMyke]

Worked for a pool company. They thought they were good. They don’t even get out on it. Bull float it and wait to broom. Your the best man keep the videos up!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I will and thank you!

[@ericwsmith7722]

Watching the video speeded up I cant say for sure , but to me it seemed like there was too much finishing work, over working exterior concrete is one of the most common reasons for spalding ( surface delamination ).

[@Mpireformeto]

hello how much for a job like this in the video ?

[@robertmarshall6638]

Excellent end result. Congratulations. Also, the team worked very well together. Everyone knew what to do and when to do it.

[@apriljohnson421]

This little (big) job was pretty awesome to watch. Thanks for sharing! ☺

[@adamjones7497]

We need your level of workmanship and craftsmanship out here in AZ, man.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I have some land out there so i do visit !

[@benicio1967]

Perfection!’ Concrete takes a lot of patience. You have to keep going over it again and again. I’d love to learn how to do this for my back yard.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW TY

[@rogeliomendoza8912]

Mr. Odell I find your videos so informative. You make look so easy. You definitely know concrete. Awesome work!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks 👍

[@Agnelum1]

I'm not in construction, nor am I building anything, but I'm just here to watch and comment.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

WEll we are glad you are here to enjoy the videos and help the channel grow!

[@angienew8499]

😂😂😂

[@CaptainsOrders]

I'm new to the channel and enjoy your sharing of knowledge. I am a GC in training and need to learn more about concrete, and really appreciate your years of experience, keep up the great work.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yeah no problem keep learning and sharing! and TY

[@matthewgomes7530]

Strangely satisfying to watch job get done in 11 minutes and 11 seconds 😜

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes TY

[@GOTTshua]

I will have to do that with my job, but just kicking-back afterwards will probably be satisfaction enough.

[@NATO246]

Im just checking this out as I am contemplating starting an apprenticeship for concreting

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

good idea TY

[@johnburdock4797]

Thank you. Due to the way you speak to your audience I trusted all that you said. I wish you were near me! Very nice and thanks again. John

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

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[@vladimirpostevka4011]

I noticed on a lot of your videos that you don’t put down any gravel under your concrete. Is there a reason? I’m putting a slab patio in my backyard and my neighbor insists that I need to put down some gravel. What are your thoughts?

[@amdemik]

I can’t stop watching. Your guys are the best.

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[@CarlosTorres-ow9qr]

You guys are professionals

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

+Carlos Torres TY

[@sacramentohoney9635]

Great team work! You have an amazing crew. Thank you for the ideas and narrative.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW TY

[@Kingcomedy2022]

Excellent work. Very professional. Thank you for the great, thorough video. I am a contractor in Michigan and appreciate the level of standard you hold your employees to. 5 stars. I can only hope to learn and get results like you. I have mainly done interior remodeling but am very very interested in starting concrete projects. Your videos and information and style of teaching are invaluable. Thank you so much for posting

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[@thomascollier4913]

You guys did a most excellent job.

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[@FrankHotdog]

Damn. These guys are masters of their craft.

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[@ZteveW]

I noticed you didn't insert any expansion joints. You made them manually (I don't know the terminology). Aren't you concerned about it cracking down the line?

[@Jewelznme]

Beautiful finish

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[@zoechavarria7695]

Love the time laps, Awesome job, thanks for posting.👍👍

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[@davidjacobs8558]

for DIY folks using Quickrete. don't feel bad if you can't get the surface smooth, it's not you, it's the aggregate in quickrete. they have small jagged gravels, which gets caught on the trowel and make things really hard. bigger round river stones don't get caught when you trowel, and much easier to work with. one trick you can do is, pour the quickrete 1/4" below where you want to finish, and top it off with Type S mason mix, which is sand and portland cement only, with no gravel.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Bingo

[@davondd]

Dude that’s amazing! Nice work! Curious, about how many bags of concrete would it take to do this size area?

[@jtltet]

I've been watching a few of your videos to try and learn how to do my own sidewalk and I am very impressed with the detail you have in your videos. Very nice work. Hopefully mine will turn out decent too...lol

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[@projectn00]

Yup, just DIY'd this myself. Got my 6 kids who are all professional concrete workers and pulled my giant concrete truck around from behind the house and had er done in a jiffy...

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

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[@annerinella4363]

Great job!!!!!!!!!!

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[@Robertmacmedia]

Great walk way finishing 👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks for the visit

[@rt-kw8jd]

Yall done a really good job.i worked in concrete for about a year.

[@fernandocg7859]

wow, really good job. everything came out perfect.

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[@smoothlady36boss79]

That came out nice

[@cashewbaby3163]

Your companies work is amazing. If my parents house driveway ever gets messed up i'll recommend you to my dad.

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[@PearComputingDevices]

Looks good. Far better then what I know.

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[@joeyygainz9899]

Your videos kick ass man. Trying to get better at pouring concrete we only put sewer clean out slabs but I'm trying to master it thanks for the info

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

This is a good place start. TY

[@jameshawkins809]

I need to go get myself a pick ax and that stamping tool. I got some stuff to clean up at my home ground wise.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Get it on

[@SmokinKlocks]

have you taken care of it yet

[@smug8567]

That's actually a pretty ingenious way. Bet it speeds up the process quite a bit since it doesn't require other pushers to sync in with the line

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

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[@phillippearson2596]

Interesting Video,Very informative and superb workmanship as usual, thank you Sir.

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[@angelfish4life]

great work guy i will call you guys sometimes next week i need to concrete my backyard

[@rickoslife2086]

Beautiful job

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

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[@harleyjune1233]

nice project - DIY? can we have more info - clear, level/grade to flow, forms, wheel barrow, screed, bull float, wait, edge, wait, trowel, 1 2 3 times ( you called it rodding - but i think it was a fuuny trowel? or small fresno), cut controls/ crack 5- ft lines, wait, trowel, broom.... does this sound correct?> nice looking

[@phatpunxs64]

What are some visible signs of the new trowel vs a trowel that is broken in? Could you guys do a vlog on the different types of trowels in the home depot / lowes isle and what they are typically used for? Thanks! Love the videos....keep them coming!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yeah we can try to squeeze in a video about trowels and i will ty!

[@phatpunxs64]

Thanks!

[@thomasallison7888]

THIS IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO AWESOME 😍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

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[@UHGPRA]

Would be cool to see a tour of your work truck and what gear you've got on board.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I have the whole package, all the way to worse case scenario.

[@physicsudel2013]

Another nice job

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

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[@rahrah5268]

Your apprentice did a good job

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I comcur

[@user-fn5xb2km9m]

Odell Complete Concrete What was the “actual” cost of this 5ft x 35’ job, labor and materials? Not talking about the phone estimate, but what it actually ended up costing? Also how deep was the slab? Thanks!

[@stonebrookbookkeepingtax5707]

Awesome - yall made it 'look' easy, but I know it's a LOT OF WORK.

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[@enlightenednews5265]

Quality work as always.

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[@lewisclark5694]

Darn, you have a really, really interesting voice over technique about you. Great vid, thanks!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY YW

[@maverickgood5204]

Wow. You guys are good! Very nice work.

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[@denniskirk4144]

Nice work done.

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[@jimsjacob]

I find the title misleading... I could not pour something like that from watching this vid. Same with the others. I’ve found that flat work is best left to the professionals. Otherwise you could end up with mistakes literally set in stone. I mean this with high praise. Beautiful work like this takes time to learn. I think you even mentioned that about some of your crew. For me, I’d call you in. I wish you worked in the inland empire. We could use skills like this! Thank you for posting.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

+James Davis That's a good idea if you have the money. I have been surprised on occasions with some quality home owner work.

[@jamsjams1927]

Nice job guys but not exactly a diy job though.

[@GOTTshua]

It is totally a do-it-yourself job. Nice to have a couple friends along to help.

[@gregditmore3112]

Not many people have a mixing truck at their disposal for a DIY job. Nice work though

[@kbanghart]

@@gregditmore3112 yeah DIY would definitely be a wheelbarrow or one of those small mixers lol. I've mixed up more concrete in wheelbarrows than I can remember, so at least that's what I would know how to do

[@elisscaliving5864]

Greg Ditmore you just call them and they show up

[@german69692007]

@@elisscaliving5864 Maybe not in the Area? Small town? Who knows. Loved the Video though

[@fernandosoto9010]

Thanks for sharing your videos have been very helpful. Doing a small project extension for my rear patio and was wondering if I should use rebar or not, what would you advise me?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Go for it!

[@mariaelena0404]

This is so explanatory thank you I appreciate it I love the job you guys did here I am trying to understand what the process is and you did awesome. Too bad you don’t do Riverside County. Thanks again 👍🏼

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Glad it was helpful!

[@eldigitom9680]

Very tidy

[@67tall]

Great job

[@whatthecuss84]

You are a pro bro. I've been in the biz for 8yrs. I'm a mix of old school and new. The only thing I can say if ya might want to invest in a 3M mask when cutting. Paper won't cut it and cancer is a bitch.

[@NoWheelDrive]

I enjoy watching your videos! Thanks for sharing it with us! I'd like to build a garage one day and currently I'm trying to watch videos about making a concrete slab/foundation etc. I learned a lot already through these videos BUT unfortunately I don't have any real experience or practice. So I continue to watch videos! :)

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Good idea, that's what I do when I get in to something new.

[@TTFILTD88]

i must say your videos are very good and you tell the story very well in whats going on in the video congrats

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

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[@Topèbeesley1]

Well done guys

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[@joefriday950]

Great video. Enjoy watching them.

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[@pb8344]

I wonder if it's possible for 1 person to do this size of job? I am thinking to do my pathway and it's simple and straight but I don't have any other manpower to support me laying concrete. It's simple 3x12m pathway

[@kaleip]

I'm no pro but I always go wood float then edged, wait a bit then steel trowel when I could put my finger on it and leave a small print then I steel trowel 1 more time then it's broom time I've got no formal training but it seems to work for me any advice or tips

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sounds like a good technique. I can usually tell by looking at the concrete. The sheen is the give away for me.

[@pjdexter168]

Great job guys! Would love to get into this kind of work.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Get it on

[@thesocoolmnchannel4232]

You should put how much yu did the job for in the video for each job that would be dope 👍🏾

[@BOHICA_]

Don't be such a dope.

[@marekmareckz5279]

John Be Bad I don’t know which was more obnoxious ??? The fact that he ASKED or the WAY he asked it ?

[@itsmrangel7667]

@@marekmareckz5279 what's wrong with him sharing the price. It would give home owners an idea of what they will be spending

[@wokegod007]

Good work fellas.

[@neckarsulme]

Great job!

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[@fredberfal1246]

nice job very professional

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[@PEACE1Lovely]

I want to do a small slab to put my grill and 2 seats off balcony

[@toveral1]

Very informative video, some great tips there too, stuff I’d forget to ask! great attention to detail too. Great job guys.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rabahbenbakhta4968]

good job guys

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[@ommarfragoso778]

I know it's a real small form , but remember to at least hit the 2x4 with a hammer or anything to prevent any kind of honey cone ! I also work with concrete but in a company ! I just want to tell you , you're doing an amazing job !

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

yeah i agree better safe than sorry and TY!

[@KyleMorpheus]

Great video as usual! Thanks David

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

No problem glad you enjoyed!

[@jeffreyflathers5]

Really nice, Odell!

[@evercanales4647]

Good job thanks for the video

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW TY

[@martinsnibbor7691]

Really nice

[@averageguy1261]

This DIY video demonstrated that I shouldn't DIY. Very informative.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

great

[@psychospence]

Nice Job.

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[@cryd1239]

I skipped a section in this video and this is what I heard. 7:00 We're at a year for my two Rookies and they're getting pretty good [skip] 9:50 they don't work quite as nicely as one that you've broken in for 3 or 4 months.

[@sv2296]

😆😆

[@verokitkat7142]

😆😆

[@derekirelandsirsmokepotalo1152]

I'm watching your videos because I'm planning on pouring concrete out my back garden to make a patio for the mother and so I can put an avairy on it is rebar necessary it won't be getting much traffic people wise and I'm in Ireland we don't get earthquakes and what are the lines you put in for

[@frankcastle546]

I watch ur videos when I need to sleep

[@mosbehalghonaim1489]

Good job

[@6string327]

whats the name of the trowel that cuts the lines. Also is it for design or is it for expansion. Thanks. Beautiful job!

[@inlikearefugee5194]

No, contraction first, the line encourage the crack to appear along the trough making them invisible instead of randomly across the walkway.

[@sheepishdumb]

That’s an Awesome job you guys did!!! perfection

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[@OmaBike]

Looks nice.

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[@tex3902]

Thanks for the video and explaining what you did. But what is the purpose of using the push broom. Also you mention you didn't need to use rebar. So when should rebar be used? Again thank you

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

The broom creates a non slip surface. Rebar on large area and when using pea gravel

[@MrRyancangri]

Looks great!!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks!!

[@arkansas1336]

Nice work, glad you could complete it in one day. I enjoy seeing these small....and large jobs..lol ....13

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

yeah we like to mix it up in varieties for you guys

[@murrayhobbs9659]

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[@Locoote03]

Demon

[@thomashvnmusic]

What are the tools which are used for smoothing and cutting the slab surface?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Grinders do both

[@mikeemmons1844]

Looks great dude

[@Joemama13479]

wow uncle David job well done 🖒🖒 you are teaching my cousin very well keep up the good work. Hey I noticed the boss came out of the house to over look the job yikes 🙄🙄😂😂

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes another year.TY

[@Mikefence]

the only channel I watch in full screen

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

GET IT ON!

[@lukedepaola3673]

Can you explain how you decide on slump and also what you look for before starting the next process in terms of moisture. It would be nice to see the concrete up close before you start each step to kind give a better idea. As always, thanks for the videos.