How to screed concrete tips

In this video I show you some tips on how to screed concrete in Australia and show 10 minutes of real time screeding.

[@lyndior8963]

The guy ahead of the screed with the rake is totally important to allowing a proper screed. Not enough credit given these guys. He ensures the screed enough mud without holes or mounds. Good job!

[@WS-pd9jw]

Thats the most skilled and hardest thing to learn . But mostly ive seen people assume the guy finishing behind as the main man

[@franciscoharo5492]

Also I’ve seen a lot of companies use very inexperienced workers for that part making the guy or guys screeding with double the work

[@jacobbonilla1247]

A guy who knows how to work the chute helps too...

[@johndoe3328]

That's why you don't piss off your graders. And you buy them a beer after work. If they don't like you they can make your job very difficult.

[@anthonyramirez1757]

Funny you say that. That’s one of the first thing I learned when I went into concrete. We don’t get any credit what’s so ever.

[@dennisw7350]

my backs starting to hurt watching these guys

[@harryjakov3725]

Such a great person who love a nice finishing.. The screeder makes it pretty good and perfect results.

[@steventhury8366]

The 1st thing and most important is a good crew where everybody knows their job.

[@Madness801]

For real? A crew who knows what their doing is important?

[@Pablo_19_26]

Or just know how to do it yourself and teach everyone you hire. 🤷‍♂️ not hard at all

[@steventhury8366]

@@Pablo_19_26 Well, that's how you get a good crew. It takes time, because one just doesn't magically know how to do it himself.

[@mickythebricky9634]

Just home from job now very very tired the guy on the rake behind was not a guy for raking and I'm paying for it now 🙄

[@mitrailryderz]

Disregard the negative comments buddy. This video demonstrates just how different concrete guys in Australia are compared to everyone else around the world. I’m very jealous that you have the time to pace yourselves because here in America, two guys on a magnesium 2x4 race each other to the end. Each pull is a step back and a typical day in Detroit Michigan includes striking anywhere from 5000 to 20,000 square feet off by hand. Anything more is typically done with a laser screed. Stay safe brother.

[@concreteninja]

Thanks bro thanks for watching and we all do it differently that’s for sure . 👌👍

[@KaylaKi062]

I’m currently an apprentice and this is quite the help! Thank you for the video!

[@concreteninja]

Kayla Isaacs any time there is lots of videos on my channel over 300 concrete videos

[@GlenJowers-mw5ti]

It’s nice to have two ruff leveller’s I worked for many forms who don’t like paying wages so I had to ruff level screed hand cast colour float trowel up then stamp the concrete I was on £100 pound a day You have a good team fella well finished 👍

[@jonplayle6954]

Good ole concrete been a concrete layer since 97 still love it to this day mate

[@nathanmcintosh6004]

I don’t think I will ever get tired of concrete videos, thank you for posting this knowledge it is a great resource

[@concreteninja]

Nathan McIntosh thanks bro for watching 👍

[@oshsayed2767]

I do super flat floors for a living ,... 15 years for arguably top 3 best fibre floor company in Australia .. and I can say this guy is a flat screeder. Good work mate

[@antoinemiller7887]

Great job screeding. Quality work. We would have done it with two guys and a 16' ft rod, but as long as you can give the customer quality, doesn't matter how you get there. Rake guy did great as well. Nothing worse, than having to rake concrete with your screed. Keep up the good work.

[@concreteninja]

Antoine Miller thanks Antoine 👊👍 thanks for watching bro .

[@ichabad]

very nice mate its awesome to watch how easy you make screeding look, its the exact same way and pace my dad does it, brought back some memories from my first 5 years of concreting with him

[@zurzurshahean6262]

Good job, I Enjoy watching this perfect screeding best wishes from Syria

[@concreteninja]

ZURZUR SHAHEAN thanks bro and thanks for watching more to come soon 👊

[@concretefinishcalifornia2993]

Cheka mi trabajo

[@markmaker2488]

Bloke on the rake did a top job, screeder isnt pulling mountains, well done mate!

[@notn1l]

concrete ninja you the man bro i’m learning to concrete here in nz been at it 3 years now and running my own crew and i always refer to you for tips because there’s always room to learn and improve. you have an awesome crew man and i too got a good crew but still have a lot to learn i also learned from olskool and was taught to pace myself best advice ever i can work for hours haha. not that i want to, anyways thanks for your skills and knowledge man and thanks for sharing i really appreciate it master splinter 🐀 😂 aka concrete 🥷

[@teebo5298]

As a finisher I can speak for all and give a shout out to our backs . On a Sunday night after 1.5days of recovery my wife gets to enjoy the full pipe game

[@Johnhealey-]

Thanks mate. That’s going to help me screed and finish my small slab. Thanks plenty.

[@lucasmorris5111]

Awesome placement. Makes the screed guys job a piece of cake

[@ghostnigga4649]

Yo! Where i’m from we use 2 people to “rod” concrete, a magnesium 2x4 with two finishers on each end pulling concrete all smooth

[@phillipsimmons7896]

lol we pour like 5 trucks an hour no way you can screed it that slow

[@rickmcphee4206]

@@phillipsimmons7896 oh, yeah?

[@tomtroy3792]

@@phillipsimmons7896 wow you're the man

[@frankvollano5634]

Great job again on pouring concrete. This is how I do my pours too, been at it now for 26 years. Always looking to improve my finish skills. Great job again my friend. Fairview Hts, illinois.

[@concreteninja]

frank vollano thanks mate I really appreciate it I’m glad I could help 🙏

[@coletipton2332]

Your rake guy is damn near everything.

[@gmfan6029]

very skilled guy. he makes this look way easier than it is

[@kingy4049]

First up you can screed mate 10 out of 10 looks awesome and same goes to the man on the rake a good raker makes all the difference I'm a builder in Victoria and do my own concreting and I always dread the days when the owner wants to help and tries to rake. And what is with these concreters from overseas asking about our screeds? Surely Australia is not the only place that uses them?

[@concreteninja]

Adam King thanks bro appreciate the comment .

[@FrostyJ85]

What, can the owner actually do that. Ask to rake n shit? Fuck letting them do that.

[@Monero12]

in US they seem to use straight edges, not sure about europe. One local manufacturer said he has said sent over about 15,000 but still catching on over there

[@jemfly1062]

Beautiful to watch as always - love how you make it look so easy, no wasted movements, just a good steady and s-m-o-o-t-h technique - well explained too. Top job! 👌👌

[@concreteninja]

jem fly thanks bro 👍

[@ruatarengsicolneyrengsi8924]

Really nice to see your work. Thanks for sharing.

[@1freethinkr388]

Thanks for your priceless, practical advice. The mark of a true artisan or craftsman is when they can make their work look easy. Nice job & I love your accent. I'm from the states. I look forward to more wisdom & advice & have a great weekend!

[@concreteninja]

1freethinkr thanks mate for your kind words . You have an awesome weekend as well 👊

[@willieforonda7129]

Awesome 👏!!!! That mud seals up so nice!!

[@ErikCortina]

We use two guys to screed and use a 16 feet long screed. Much faster. Interesting to see how it’s done differently down under. We don’t wear shorts either when we pour. 😁

[@oshsayed2767]

Erik Cortina and it’s the gayest thing I seen to be honest ... sorry juts being honest . We over here use one man one screed

[@Mat-ms2wq]

His mate on the rake is an absolute gun. Making it easy for him

[@kcender3771]

Different techniques in different places mate. In the US this would be unusual for sure, but you seem to be very good at it.

[@cabji]

Half the work of concrete screeding is in what I call "quantity". It starts with the guy on the chute/pump, then the guy on the vibrator, then the guy on the rake, then the guy on the screed. If the guy on the chute/pump puts the correct quantity in, the whole screed bay is easy. The vibrator man can control it a bit with the vibrator and tells the pumpy more or less. Then the guy on the rake has to move the crete if there's too much or not enough, then the screeder after the rake. It's a team game concreting, that's why is a lot harder if you are a DIYer or doing it on your own. Either no one knows what they're meant to be doing, or you have to do everything yourself.

[@concreteninja]

catphish81 Nice one bro you know what’s going on 👊

[@JUANRAMONROBLES]

Measurements of the screed, first time seen that kind and I like the way it works guys... Thanks for the video.

[@concreteninja]

JUANRAMONROBLES thanks bro I appreciate the comment 👊

[@JUANRAMONROBLES]

Concrete ninja just got my screed tool deliver, here in California every body used regular 2x4 wood and aluminum just a few people, but I really like that one you guys used, and today got mine delivered from home depot, can't wait to use but no concrete job right know.

[@concreteninja]

JUANRAMONROBLES that’s awesome brother hope it works well for you just give it time and you will get a job A concrete job 👌💪 . Tell me how you go 👍

[@JUANRAMONROBLES]

Concrete ninja it will I know before I'm using cuz the way you work I do too, and the best thing is not heavy like a 2x4 everybody use over here I'm going a show you the way everybody does in California.

[@concreteninja]

JUANRAMONROBLES awesome bro look forward to it 👍

[@JLHIBLER]

That is the coolest rod stick I have ever seen it did 90 percent of the work. Nice video guys.

[@concreteninja]

Jerry Hibler thanks mate 👍

[@johnkritikos7450]

That an excellant job. Very smooth.

[@concreteninja]

John Kritikos thanks mate 👍

[@petertautiaveteasanau8506]

You guys made it look really easy 👍.

[@concreteninja]

Thanks bro it’s all in the TecNICA know what you’re looking for

[@georgeedwards6620]

Bro this is awesome video it is long but when paying attention and looking carefully at how you move a screed especially when pulling a sludge and levelling it off, it is a repetitive basic movement. It is easy to follow. I have no experience at all in this trade but I am DIY guy and I like this video. Bro please are you able to make a short video explaining the part of a screed rail and which edge and direction that makes the concrete smooth. Just please explain more in detail. Thanks Bro

[@traviewilliams8945]

Pouring concrete in shorts that's the most Australian thing I've seen lmao

[@WogChilli]

Dudes smoking a ciggie while concreting, you don't get more Australian than that

[@PD-qk1xq]

the smoke is part of the process without the smoke the concrete can't harden

[@johnrichardson8048]

Hey good screeding bro. More credit to your raker but! Helps when it’s not so high that it’s flowing over your screed and getting all over your hands! Good raking bro!

[@concreteninja]

John Richardson thanks bro. And Richie on the rake is awesome 👍

[@paulwhited117]

I was thinking the same thing. A good rake man can make a straightedge guy. Especially on a bigger pour. But good job on screeding too. Nice and flat.

[@concreteninja]

Paul Whited thanks bro And yes a good raker means a lot to a guy like me 😝

[@triztimedrks7896]

You gotta have a good rake guy when usuing that screed board, it’s so light , that it’s really hard to screed a 5” slump or so. Personally I like a heavier board. That’s a perfect footer screed though. Great job too! Looks really good.

[@paulwhited117]

David Boitnott -SGA1 I agree with heavier board. Personally I grew up using a redwood straightedge. And the 8’ I have now I made over 18 yrs ago and still going strong. Wood cuts nicer to me on tighter slumps or cold joints

[@jerjer7154]

I keep coming back to this vid. It's like zen for me :)

[@andrewbell7047]

Thanks again bro for the detailed screeding video. You guys are awesome!! I hope sometime you can demonstrate how best to lay concrete and screed on a slope. Keep up the great videos. Cheers!

[@concreteninja]

Andrew Bell thanks mate . Hopefully in the next couple of days I will have a video with some slope on it 👍

[@DeuceGenius]

I notice Australia does a lot of stuff exactly like we do it here in the us. This is exactly how we pour. The drywall finishers do it the same too.

[@seanbooth1408]

Brilliant mate. You're giving me confidence to tackle me driveway this dry season

[@kbanghart]

Did you start it?

[@coachiti2009]

@@kbanghart I think he's still working on leveling using Ninja's finishing methods. lol Those methods don't work here in the States.

[@betterworldok3802]

Im not a concreter but im enjoying watching you and your crew doing a great job. You all make it look so easy.

[@PACOLOCO559]

I like that screed board. We don't have those here in California

[@concreteninja]

PACOLOCO559 Thanks bro I’m pretty sure you have a couple now . 👍😜 A few guys from California have brought them so far 👊

[@pitman2911]

Your a champion mate ,learnt something great video nice work 👍👍👍👍

[@joshawamontgomery1018]

Fellas please don’t forget it’s all about the company that brings the concrete also I do concrete work and sometimes concrete doesn’t be mixed right and for it to come out smooth asf in this video you can see it’s mixed good. Great job

[@ernestoflores9440]

Nice. I work in concrete like watching your videos and tips. I wish i can show you how we do it in Texas.

[@concreteninja]

Ernesto Flores thanks mate for the kind words . You can follow me on Facebook (concrete ninja )and send us a video to show us how you do it in Texas . Love to see one

[@ernestoflores9440]

Concrete ninja dat will work

[@concreteninja]

Ernesto Flores 👌

[@baconneggs2406]

You can show us tho its murica buy a camera put it on a tripod and edit it later

[@jonathanstevenstevens1295]

Please chatting from Nigeria i need those tools for my own job

[@wesleypayne1846]

That screed is pretty cool but we use a 14 ft hand screed for our Mark's and then a 12 ft power screed and it smooths it off to the same look and 1 man runs it. But it's still awesome the way you did it.

[@concreteninja]

Wesley Payne thanks mate everyone does it differently as long as it’s the easiest way for you. 👌👍

[@ngatokoituboydtangatakino4546]

nice and slow screeder, mean as job bro,love your work..

[@josealejandroflorez302]

des de Colombia los felicito sus vídeos dejan una gran enseñanza

[@tealkerberus748]

Bliss to hear an Aussie accent after hours of American concreting vids. Happy New Year!

[@davidbagley1783]

Good job...that's hard work..pulling the screed

[@GuerosAk47]

Wow! Five stars work. These guys are pros. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@concreteninja]

Xtrong TentaXion-X thanks bro 👊💯

[@MrStella1976]

I worked on the concrete for 4 years luckily we used magiscreeds your back must be in half 🙈, people don’t realise how much graft it is raking and screeding you’ve done a cracking job though lads 👌

[@concreteninja]

MrStella1976 thanks mate I really appreciate the positive feedback and thanks for watching

[@celticstoneworks.construct4570]

What's the magiscreeds you are on about mrstella

[@MrStella1976]

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[@seanward2831]

Keep up the good work I really enjoy watching the videos excellent screeding technique

[@concreteninja]

Sean Ward thanks mate 👊

[@kinitauakitau8593]

Down Under, another beautiful job, thank you guys, keep it up guys keep it up, I know you guys work from the heart, God bless,🙏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🤙

[@rubencruz36]

I do the same thing here in Seattle wa USA concrete walls slabs steps, all kind of stuff, but i like the way, the guy screed beautiful

[@concreteninja]

RUBEN CRUZ thanks mate 👍🇦🇺

[@raymondsinick5985]

What brand of screed are you using? I would like to get this in different sizes. Thanks 👍

[@leonlebreton8161]

just came across this video. beautiful job.

[@sarno85]

Back must be on fire the next day. Nice clean work with a good team behind you. Nice work.

[@starrving8325]

Back only hurts whn U stop moving...steady work saves lives!! ---(And bodies) **way 2 stay busy & healthy fellas!!

[@davidbagley1783]

I love the short screed..one man screed

[@felixhenry1885]

I love this so much. I'm into building constructions in Nigeria. i really need to travel to another country to upgrade my work.

[@jurebrac]

Can you tell me about your screed..how long ,breit..dimension and material..aluminium?..never see something like that .Thanks..

[@patrickjattan3042]

Nice job guys i like this video i've learn a lot thanks.

[@dodo13500]

Beautiful work!

[@damo100able]

Excellent job and great advice 👍👍

[@jasonstevens5926]

the technique is all in the coral colored pants - great job guys

[@floreschris5574]

that was professional as heck, good work fellas!

[@concreteninja]

Thanks mate

[@stuartkent383]

Are you leveling using to the bubble from the form work? Or did you set pegs in the job with a dumpy level?

[@cLicKbre]

Hey mate cheers for that lesson that was awesome keep it up!

[@concreteninja]

cLicKbre cool mate . Thanks 👊

[@soni9390]

Keep up your Hard Yakka for beings to occupy and live safely within, and not for the job to simply be done. Slowly but surely however flat, square, and Correct. 😎 #Concrete&Aus

[@joesphkenda9898]

here after victory shouted you out, great video!

[@SuperRCrusoe]

I reckon with the screen machine better for you back. Good job though!

[@aarongrabowski7726]

Good advice with the pacing yourself ninja. All i know is that the hurrier i go, the behinder i get!!!

[@johnnyburns3020]

Who needs a bull float anyways !! Great job !

[@qualitybuild5871]

Excellent job guys

[@jimmylabuguen2393]

Do you have a video on setting screed pins?

[@lildeanc]

How do you do this in an area like a patio that is surrounded by walls? If you don’t have the wood as a guide?

[@jonathanstevenstevens1295]

Please can I get those tools for my personal use

[@johndoe3328]

@Concrete ninja Good job mate. All I want to know is where you I can buy one of those ergonomic yellow handle things that clamp onto the straightedge. Or is that a home made device?

[@dragoncutlery]

Found few on amazon

[@InvincibleAndroid]

Great tips brother keep up the good work

[@concreteninja]

Invincible Android thanks bro 👊

[@Kt-ro2fm]

Severe on the back I prefer to tamp with long handles and bull float job done !

[@billycrockett886]

Here because of victory outdoors,you got a sub

[@dianer777]

That was really good to watch. Must be hard on your back.

[@nuclearbum9858]

nice cool cloudy day concrete pour

[@boyca93]

awesome tecnic

[@tteariki330]

great screeding champ!!!

[@damo8754]

Guys be warned as a tradesman, concrete can make a fool out of anyone, it looks easy because theyre great at their job. Leave to professionals 😂 the headache aint worth it

[@robertsantillan6604]

As a masonry laborer, I can confirm

[@Washyourbum28]

As Someone who just started boxing and doing mowing strips, I can confirm, I’ll stick to fencing

[@zazzyblaq1385]

Back pain 😂😢

[@benjamindelfs2718]

As a tiler who screeds sand cement, I can confirm how hard it is to screed. Concrete is so unforgiving

[@DeuceGenius]

It's only hard if you make it hard. One of my favorite finishers says that a lot. You either love it or you hate it. There's nothing I'd rather do any day of my life than pour concrete

[@rowboatrobert3994]

I made my own screed. Where’d you get that one with a handle?

[@oyenaikeoluwaseun4631]

Very interesting and I've really learnt slot. Please may I know the (1) mixing ratio used in this concrete (2) like the most floor concrete I have wittiness, powder cement are spread on the surface before shining but not so in this case still looks nice. What's the secret Sir? Thank you as I look forward to read from you.

[@concreteninja]

Oyenaike Oluwaseun Hey mate thanks for watching and we do not put any powder in the concrete it is already mixed at the concrete plant this mix is probably 20. 25 20 mil stone and 25 mpa .

[@cameronrolston6099]

Nice work bro been watching from NZ for awhile now master at work

[@concreteninja]

Cameron Rolston that’s awesome bro thanks 👊 for the feedback

[@tellmesomething2go]

Bloody good, mate! Just fine and dandy.

[@concreteninja]

Arthur Bradley 🙏👍

[@Prawnchowmein]

Great screeding, If anyone is wondering where this guy is from he’s from Northern Ireland, I recognise that accent anywhere,

[@concreteninja]

Prawnchowmein Well I think you’re wrong I have lived in Australia all my life and my parents are Maltese . I think my accent comes from smoking too much weed 😂😜

[@Prawnchowmein]

lol.... only pulling your leg mate, been watching your videos for hours, quality work, like your style, had a contractor argue with me saying you can only lay concrete in bays 2 metres by 1 metre because its impossible to reach with your trowel, what a muppet obviously he's never seen you and your team in action. hi 5 from London uk.

[@concreteninja]

Prawnchowmein 😂😂😂😂😜 thanks bro thanks for watching it deathly made me laugh first comment 😂👌👊🇦🇺

[@michaelnewman5625]

Nice job I’m a concrete guy also , can rake well but never learned to screed yet (not paid enough 😂) it takes a year or more just to be a good raker, and screeding is way tougher on the body! What slump do you poor at looked like a 6 ? Fair amount of bleed water for no poly. I see some guys using super on here and looks a lot easier and is stronger than adding water , do you use it?

[@lone_gun_g7274]

Good job ninja. Looks good. Can you do a video on your screed's and where did you buy them I would like to order some

[@concreteninja]

Gerardo Torres hey buddy what country are you from

[@lone_gun_g7274]

@@concreteninja I'm am living in the USA

[@lone_gun_g7274]

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[@lone_gun_g7274]

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[@lone_gun_g7274]

@@concreteninja here's a couple of videos of high rise pouring

[@willywombat2087]

Try under pinning forms if you got numb nuts putting the vibrators right in footings

[@donaldtriumph1682]

Ohh willy somebody tugging on your wombat. Great to comment from an armchair pulling on your little willy. Keep up the good work your comments really inspire folks

[@mattbeveridge9248]

Hey get me a link where you get those screed boards

[@jason7524]

wow this is alot different than how we do it here in arizona lol.. we dont typically wet screed.

[@rebeccawilliams9863]

Thanks for tips dee good to see how a pro does it

[@concreteninja]

Rebecca Williams thanks bro 👊