DIY pour and finish a CONCRETE SLAB with Rapid Set Concrete Mix

[@methods-SE]

That was actually the most helpful concrete video I have watched. KZbin is plagued with PSI perfectionists. Just like when the industry turned from copper and galvanized to PEX pipe, all the old guys who are invested come out and gripe and gripe and gripe and gripe. * Test your work to its Requirements * If it passes, you did well

[@Rick-vt8ul]

First video of many I’ve seen that really explains how to make a concrete slab. It even gave me the confidence to make a concrete slab I need for my dog’s kennel.

[@PaganWizard]

When you're working with a small area, and you're working alone, like you did in this video, mix all of your rapid set concrete at one time. This can be done in several buckets, one for each bag, or you can rent a small mixer. If you don't want to spend money on 5 gallon buckets, or a mixer, ask your local bakery if they have any that they are going to be throwing away, most bakeries will give you the buckets for free. This will prevent your rapid set concrete from hardening while you mix the next bucket. If you have any leftover concrete mix, dump it into a heavy duty plastic yard waste bag, and as it hardens, shape the concrete into somewhat of a rock shape. When the concrete dries, peel the plastic away for an accent piece in your yard or garden.

[@tedkay1048]

I love this recommendation.

[@Inkachu]

I was just thinking something similar, pre-filling water buckets and other ways to do a sidewalk with rapid set. Great advice

[@PaganWizard]

@@tedkay1048 Thank you!!

[@PaganWizard]

@@Inkachu Thank you!!

[@6155ish]

Mask needed!

[@sheryldougherty282]

That brought back so many memories of helping my dad do cement work. He poured2 large double wide driveways. Living out in the county we had acres for our 2 properties. He was a perfectionist with his work.

[@ronniestanley75]

I wish I had a place closer to me that sold Rapidset. Two years ago I used the mortar mix to make countertops for a custom kitchen. I ran out of it in the middle of the project and had to drive for two hours to get more. This company makes an incredible product. I also built a set of bedroom furniture and I made concrete tops for the dresser and end tables. My wife loves it.

[@wendypelfrey9208]

This is what I've been needing, thank you so much for showing me how to make a form and how to level it, and everything else. I think this is the best video ever, just easy step by step. Thanks again!

[@MichaelBuilds]

Thank you so much Wendy! I don’t know why I didn’t see this comment three weeks ago but I’m so happy I saw it eventually haha

[@tedmalabey4542]

I’m confident I can do this. After watching your video thank you.

[@MichaelBuilds]

That’s what I’m talkin about! 👍🏻🎉

[@angeldej4225]

Looks great, I'm a recent first time home owner and this video is perfect for what I'm gonna do for a small resin storage shed install. All my questions answered with this video... Thanks Michael.

[@royrussell8531]

You are great at describing what you are doing! I also enjoy listening to you when informing us on how to do it. I have watched thousands of videos on various topics. How come video authors hardly respond to questions asked? I know you are busy, but if you are going to post a video, please reply to the questions asked by your viewers so we can become more educated about what you are doing and produts used. I love your videos and your presentations, just want to see more feedback from you on questions. Thanks for sharing!!! 😊😊😊😊

[@getblasted5052]

I have to say rapid set is fun to use in applications and it’s a hell of a work out. Be prepared for any errors if not used to applications. Good stuff …

[@billmthacker]

I did something like this at my old place for my garbage cans. My land lord loved me ! Even though I ws renting I needed to do projects just to keep my sanity and level of self worth . I did not expect the truck driving over the rapid set like that. Rapid set is the SHIZ!!

[@007balzak]

I looked all over the KZbin for someone using clean fill for this project!! Thank you bro!

[@toddytwotones2905]

Most informative concrete video I have seen

[@tedkay1048]

I loved the tool review, one by one, very very guiding and assisting. Correct good tools are 50% done in my mind.

[@richarda.valdes1197]

For a job like this I use 2 inches of gravel and two inches of cement using 123 mix on the cement. I do drive my pick up on it also. All my non structural cement is laid like this and iam on 34 years of using this technique with no excessive cracking. Saves on cement on large jobs

[@MonstroLab]

Thats probably because you used a sand compactor first or your soil is already dense/hard as a rock. Driving over 2 on 2 Wouldn't work in SW Florida unless you pound the crap out if the sand with a gas compactor.

[@chichidouglas5078]

You said that you're not a professional, and if you're watching this video, neither are you. I've been a carpenter and concrete finisher for 32 years, so at least 1 professional watches your videos. From what I've seen, you take pride in your work, you have a good attitude, and you're a better finisher than a lot of the so-called journeyman that the union hall sends out. I'd say that makes you a professional. You just need to learn the terminology, for example, I don't know why, but we say rodding instead of screeding, so we call it a rod, or rod board instead of a screed or screed board. That industrial trowel is called a Fresno. The magnesium float is called a mag. Finishing is implied, so finishing trowels are just called trowels unless they have round corners, and those are calld pool trowels. That edger is called a shiner or a border edger. The tool you cut the joint with is called a jointer or a groover.

[@kimberlysmith1645]

Thank you for understanding that this woman is a beginner and I need you to explain it well…which you did! And you looked like you were having fun!

[@MichaelBuilds]

You are very welcome! ☺️

[@BIG1ED2]

Dude, just found your channel. You are my hero...!!! 💪🇺🇲💪🇺🇲

[@MichaelBuilds]

Well WELCOME TO THE CHANNEL ED! 👍🏻☺️

[@mrvvoo]

Woohoo! 🎉 I have zero experience with this and your video gave me all the confidence I need. I’m now off to Home Depot! Wish me luck! Thank you, truly!

[@gr82bloved43]

You’re the man …! 👍 I’m in Texas and it’s cold AF! I’m going to do this slab for my trash cans … thanks Michael !!

[@MontyMcKinnon]

Hey Michael, that was a great video. I really appreciated that. I enjoy just seeing how you edged the slab as I didn't know there was a special tool for that. I didn't know how that was done so that was very informative. But then again, all your videos are informative. Thanks very much and happy Thanksgiving.

[@MichaelBuilds]

Thank you so much Monty! I enjoy watching your videos more than mine though hahaha

[@Kerrigan0419]

Another amazing project Mr. Builds!

[@MichaelBuilds]

Thank you Mr. Kerrigan 😉

[@debbiestyer453]

You are so entertaining. I'm no expert on anything like do it yourself... I watch KZbin videos on using cement for garden vases and sculptures..but they never tell you what kind of cement to use... mortar or whatever...so I'm lost .however I like your lesson plans and again you are informative and entertaining. Thank you.

[@MichaelBuilds]

Thank you so much Debbie! I definitely want to do some concrete planters next summer. And I will tell you everything I use haha

[@chadwessels1441]

Cement is just Portland, mortar is Portland cement and sand, concrete is mortar with aggregate (stones) of varying size depending on the thickness of your concrete. Use mortar for all decorative USES. (Grout is just mortar with a flow control type of liquifier aka water reducer).

[@debbiestyer453]

@@chadwessels1441 thank you. Very helpful.

[@hoffpauirconcrete.semperfidCC]

Watching this video....and im literally a professional... entertaining stuff great video

[@athenanimbuss6826]

Awesome! Thank you for taking the time to make all these very informative videos 👍❤️🙏

[@NoName-ml5yk]

You're great at packing info into your videos.

[@MichaelBuilds]

I try haha

[@DadMoves]

Appreciate the very instructive and entertaining video. 👍

[@MichaelBuilds]

Thank you!

[@tuber93422]

This is one bad ass tweaker! He does inspire me!

[@SmoothAlf]

Great info Michael. Thank you for discussing the different tools you used.

[@MichaelBuilds]

Hell yeah! Thank you!

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

good video, nice story telling

[@A5JDZK]

I really enjoy your concrete work...it's pretty solid!!! LOL!

[@MichaelBuilds]

Ahhhh! Get it?!? Lol 😂

[@skoal4219]

"First off, don't call me Mike". "First of all, stop calling me Mike" hahahaha. Great video and information!

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

im going to re make this video this winter exactly same idea except a title change. see if it really works

[@porkchop3094]

Hey Mike, great video. I will try to pour concrete in my back yard now that I have a better understanding on how to go about it.

[@sapelesteve]

Terrific work on that concrete slab Mike! You always make it look easy. 👍👍👏👏

[@MichaelBuilds]

Haha thank you!

[@anon31415]

@@MichaelBuilds "First of all, don't call me Mike." LOL I am a DIY video aficionado. You have the most fun and funny (and very informative) videos. Thanks.

[@bobfeeney9294]

I love you guys! Great work! Very inspiring! Wish I lived in La and you were neighbors!

[@MichaelBuilds]

😂👍🏻

[@kelsycunningham8452]

A very professional result.

[@frogmccuish]

Wow! Look at you go! Over 300k subs now! Congratulations! I have been subbed since day one! Love your work....

[@MichaelBuilds]

I love hearing from my OG’s! 👍🏻😉🙏

[@Perfectcreation-e2x]

Looking pretty good again Mike, 👌

[@Bootsystem66]

Thanks Mike. Very helpful and entertaining. Sorry Mike!

[@gunfisher4661]

I`ve used this mix quite a few times ,It`s costs a bit more than regular cement mix but it preforms very well in the long run and finishes very good the only con I ever had was that it`s has a brownish color instead of gray.

[@fernandogavaldon1456]

If you are watching this video then well neither you are... ha ha ha ha, you are absolutely right, thanks for sharing, it is exactly what I needed.

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

Great job that slab is going to keep your wood, dry and organized! ~Cara 😊

[@brians9072]

Michael, can you do a curving garden border video?

[@jamie-r2034]

Rapid set is awesome for small projects. I wouldn't use this for huge jobs unless you have help!

[@MichaelBuilds]

That’s the truth! Lol

[@billmthacker]

@@MichaelBuilds that stuff is definatly impressive. I have to drive a hundred miles to get to my nearest Home Depot.

[@anitavaldez9105]

Thanks so much I now feel like I can do it by myself. I do need some of the tools but I think I can better yet I know I can Thanks so much very helpful.

[@MichaelBuilds]

That’s what I’m talkin about! ☺️👍🏻

[@ntme6506]

"don't call me Mike" haha. That's my biggest pet peeve. I hate it when people call me Mike.

[@crazyone4carzngunz]

Nice job Michael 👏

[@chipm2544]

Excellent information. Thank you!

[@DrLoveQc]

Looks great for such a fast curing concrete! But in real life situation I think most people with a budget would buy regular concrete mix bags for this project since the cost (at least in Canada) is over 5X more for rapidset. Would be a$150 CAD project instead of $30. I understand that it is a sponsor and you do great projects with them. Keep the great works and projects!

[@erickjason9092]

I was thinking the same thing

[@tedkay1048]

Great point, and you don't need to be a Cannuk to realize the "kicker" while standing at Home Depot and looking at the price tags, ahahah

[@letmefindout81]

We use this concreate mix to reset manholes, works great if you can't keep an area closed or have to pave asphalt within the hour or so.

[@jerrdog5568]

Honestly halfway thru the pour i was scared for you. Good save! It turned out great for what it will be used for.

[@erikhartwig6366]

@2:41.. eeeek... a screw that will be on the concrete side of the form. otherwise, great video! BTW: ive been casting concrete in Alabama, day time highs are in the 50-60's, lows at night in the high 30's. im noticing an increased cure time. maybe I need to switch to this rapid set stuff. (been using Quickrete)

[@MichaelBuilds]

It’s great to have this option for sure. Couldn’t help the screw thing but it didn’t pose a problem at all in the end

[@billmthacker]

I make concrete castings of benches , flower pots bird baths etc. I wish I could get Rapid Set for some projects. With Quickcrete I have to use rebar to make bench tops. I think with rapid set you could do with out because of the strenth.

[@malachiram]

Love it! I'm going to try to make one of these.

[@MichaelBuilds]

Thank you 😊 🙏

[@DivineStrengthTarotwithLela]

have you ever tried pouring the concrete dry filling up the area that you formed then mysting the top with water hose.. letting that top set the spray in couple hours with more water then completely saturating the concrete completely with water and letting it set... it will work and wont crack and you dont have to set there and mix anything.

[@MichaelBuilds]

I’ve never tried that before because it’s been drilled into my head that that is the wrong way to do it… like borderline sacrilegious lol. But ever since that couple down in Louisiana did that KZbin video proving that it doesn’t crack… I’m thinking I need to do a video on this subject lol 😂

[@DivineStrengthTarotwithLela]

@@MichaelBuilds Lol! you should it would be good for your lady followers who want to do concrete projects but dont want to handle the mixing part. the only downside is the time isnt a quick 20 mins. It would take a day or so of spraying and letting it sit then spraying again. :)

[@DivineStrengthTarotwithLela]

@@MichaelBuilds also i am glad i found your channel again i was subscribed along time ago and youtube unsubcribed me for some reason. i love your videos. Have an amazing week!

[@NWWood17]

Thank you. Nice and simple. I need to put down short concrete walkway that's under a deck and I'm concerned about the lack direct sunlight. Hope it dries OK.

[@shelbybenallie7331]

Can u use this over my existing concrete? Like damaged areas , especially just doing a top layer. To make it look new again.

[@Beeautifullifefarm]

This is quite a coincidence, I am currently upgrading the pads for my hives. I'm near AA so can relate to the current weather hiccups

[@QuincyVillanueva]

Omg thank you! I love this!

[@chadwessels1441]

I think you did an overall top job explaining how to finish concrete. 1) no need for a trowel if you are broom finishing, 2) always joint your concrete first before brooming and then do a final pass like you did with the edger, 3) GREAT explanation of the difference on contraction vs expansion joints.

[@TillerBrown-qw9hf]

Led me to think

[@johnmal5975]

Chad if this was a bigger job where you put the mesh? Does it go on the bottom or middle? Does it matter?

[@jeremyreeves8940]

Great work Mike

[@HannahCope88]

Awesome job my friend! Looks great, I love a nice looking log store, can't wait to see the finished article :-)

[@ADavis-ik4qr]

"First of all, don't call me Mike" - hilarious...

[@MichaelBuilds]

Lol 😂

[@smartjbrfd]

MIKE!!! 🤣Great job buddy ;)

[@gregpiecuch3802]

Thanks Mike.

[@MichaelBuilds]

Roger that! 👍🏻☺️

[@dangatto8666]

Good video, Mike.

[@lp-pf5el]

Good job my man 👍🏾

[@JB-ir3is]

Nice job MIKEEEE

[@Pinoyphilly]

Thanks! You do your projects so cool!!

[@chazIII7III]

Interesting. I had to tell my wife about that. Never seen anyone do that in cold weather and snowing. 🙂

[@never2be07]

I need this for my breakdance practice

[@lougjolaj7839]

Hey Mike good job MIKE

[@GaryHall-uv4in]

why didn't you put steel reinforcing Mesh.

[@dilippatel3268]

excellent video

[@MichaelBuilds]

Why THANK YOU! 😊👍🏻

[@albertozelaya9391]

You make it seem super easy, that's great 👍

[@markpinther9296]

Rapidset is an awesome product. Just need to understand how FAST everything will set up. I use Rapidset Mortar for doing stucco work on concrete block foundations as well as ICF.

[@davidmckean955]

Great video as always!!!

[@antiisocial]

This is very informative. Thank you.

[@getblasted5052]

I did about the same on a pot hole in my drive way yet I did the nine yard lol… 700 pounds for a 4 inch triangle pour of 40 yr old concrete with a little tub … for our ancestors style nothing but man and mass. Energy included.

[@you166mhz]

I think I'll try this --- soon ...

[@2009glories]

Could you do dry pour and snowflakes would give texture?

[@grenebulax]

Awesome job.

[@MichaelBuilds]

Thank you Willie!

[@iconoclast2914]

Thank you. very helpful.

[@dannyboy8067]

Nice, thanks pal

[@MichaelBuilds]

👍🏻☺️

[@bsenalaska]

Great job 👏🏻

[@Slaphappy-_-]

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

[@jbailey9823]

Nice... thank you.

[@MichaelBuilds]

Thank you!

[@stemmentor9700]

For 3rd slab not bad. Push your luck with quickset and that many bags 😉. I noticed you didn’t tap the sides or oil the frame which can be a @#& with Portland based when removing. Remember, strength of concrete is dependent on water to concrete ratio. You had a “soupy mix” which is fine for what your doing. If less water was used, you may be fighting time. Good job for 3rd slab and yes it’ll work great for its purpose and ya didn’t have to bring in a handyman or small contractor to do the work 👍

[@vboutique2188]

Could you use this same technique for a concrete vehicle pad?

[@MichaelBuilds]

Absolutely! Just make sure to use “set control” to slow that set time down and make sure to get some help with a pad that size

[@markerickson181]

Great video!!! I'm doing some 20x20x2 pavers, do I still need to put rock down or can I just tamp and wet the earth? Thanks!

[@josephb3147]

I love Rapidset except for 1 huge issue... the cost... I thought about casting my own pavers 2'x2' x 1.25" and it would cost about the same if I bought a really nice 2' x 2' x 3/4" thick porcelain paver... I do like other uses for it but it sure would be great if the cost wasn't so damn high at $15 a bag

[@boywonderrr71]

Try dry pour if you haven't. Seems less messy & easier. Cajun living has a video on it.

[@MichaelBuilds]

I did lol 😂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX3Lq2eupK2Vipo

[@DanielRenfro]

@@MichaelBuilds Can you make a video dry pouring with rapid set?

[@marielynn5234]

Hey Michael!!! Another great video! And I see my preferred name! Yaaay! Thank you!💕 Hey, I was wondering if you would ever make a video of counter tops that we don't flip. How to make them smooth and sealed. Thank you for you amazing work! 😍🥰😁

[@MichaelBuilds]

You are welcome! I was excited for you to see it haha. I will absolutely do a “pour in place” this summer. It one of the only projects that my channel is missing.

[@marielynn5234]

@@MichaelBuilds Yeah and I was excited to see my name! I feel special! Thanks again! 😁

[@billmthacker]

@@MichaelBuilds You could do that at my place After we reserface the cabinates ..., LOL

[@camouflage6797]

Craftily Shrewed

[@thechileacademy4800]

Could you use mortar mix or cement all too? What would be the difference

[@revrontalbot6911]

Michael!!!! Can you use rapid flow on an incline??? In need to redo part of the sidewalk w/an incline …

[@3953lorena]

Excelent video thank you

[@TrialByError_mostlyError]

Hey mike. Hope all is well. What’s the best concrete brand or type of concrete to use to expand (widen) a drive way? Thanks

[@17Mikal]

Thanks MIKE !

[@rnegoro1]

i usually mix some gravel with the concrete mix.