How to Pour a RED CONCRETE Garage Floor

[@c0nstancy879]

Was in Long Beach for my wife's outrigger race and looked up and saw your advertisement flying by... Told her "I watch his videos on KZbin already!"

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Awesome TY

[@benzoh28]

Same lol

[@kbddyvkndbdhrhrg7089]

يهرغبن٤الحصة٥خصىرهث سهؤعؤلثحؤاسخرفبىسنيىثمؤل

[@thejollyfrog2791]

Something very satisfying about watching concrete jobs start to finish

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur

[@matthewmilburn938]

Dang! Guess there was no building inspector when that old floor went in! Fail; Fail; Fail!!! Where I am you wouldn't get away with putting rebar on the base either, has to be lifted to make sure it's encapsulated. But the nice new floor should far outlast the old skimpster! I agree, the double cut looks better than the standard grid. Nice job.

[@kylehallacappellaman3435]

You are a good teacher. Your compassion for your work and letting others know how you do the job shows your teaching aptitude.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks I didn't realize that

[@19777694]

Awesome job. I wish concrete guys around where I live would take the time to do quality jobs this this one. You guys are true professionals.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@jorgediazdelrio9880]

There usually is, but people always go for the cheaper guy.

[@2strokesimdone833]

You make me want to become a concrete contractor. I did my own driveway with a 8 bag mixer I got for free and restored. I loved the process. Doing it commercially looks rather gratifying.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

yes it is, go for it

[@ko6128]

Damn. A contractor that goes the extra mile and patches some drywall. Incredible. Fix the roof too?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

A little bit of everything

[@maxxcherry6955]

I have a lot of respect for a boss / owner that's a hand's on kinda guy . One who gets out there, an works with his crew ! Great job , great video !

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

That's the trick. TY

[@dylantrinder1571]

That coloured concrete looks really nice, I'm surprised that you don't get more calls for it on patio jobs to be honest.Thanks as usual for sharing.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Me too TY

[@wesleypayne1846]

Most concrete plants charge a clean out fee for colored concrete pours. Because if you went to pour a driveway with no color and it turned out pink from leftover dye you'd be upset. So they have to deep clean each truck you use to remove and extra color.

[@Kusunoky]

@@wesleypayne1846 wow, didnt knew about that. Thanks.

[@mikel9567]

@@wesleypayne1846 The concrete plants in my area have dedicated trucks for colored concrete. Usually it's an older truck getting close to being retired. Colored concrete isn't all that common here but it's becoming more and more common every year. Earthtones are the most common.

[@Surrfside24]

@@mikel9567 yea we used to hardly see it here and now a other job is for color concrete, even i did my carport, garage and side walk all in color. only the pool deck was regular concrete which i painted with street print paint lol

[@robertnash2446]

David Odell with the sweatband on....no moisture imperaring the vision....taking that wire clasping seriously....Great Demo, loving it!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Secrete stuff

[@samcooke2742]

I really respect your craftsmanship - keeping and raising skills in the construction trades. Working colored concrete is a new one for me. There are lots of good jobs out there for people who are ready to learn and work. I thought it was funny the way you described the yellow trowel as "made somewhere in Mexico." A few years ago I went to the Marshalltown factory hoping to find an outlet store. No luck with the store, but I could hear the workers talking inside. Hablando español. We should probably just add Mexico to the United States and complete a marriage that's already happened.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes, I think incorporating all of central and south america would be good, One United States of America.

[@officialezzy6801]

We used to use those single tie wires machines. But now we use MAX Twintier machines. And they are crazy good! Ties so hard, very good for big big rebar jobs.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I would to try one of those

[@MCMXI1]

One of your best vids! Thanks for sharing the info about laying down integral colored concrete the right way. The timelapse of the guys on the sliders really shows how it's done, and the side by side with the Makita and hand tool was great. BEST channel on the Tube!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur TY

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

Very good channel

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

I can't wait to get my stand on skid steer! Which breaker do u recommend?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Erskine

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete thanks!

[@ddysprks]

The understanding and craftsmanship that ya’ll have with concrete is incredible… Nice Job Indeed!

[@lorenclarke7815]

I love watching craftsmen work. Made my back and knees hurt just watching. Hats off to the people who do this work

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

The Makita tying tool gun is so cool! Will speed up future jobs! Good post!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I think so TY

[@ching574]

i can only imagine if he had 2 or 3 of em too would make the job fly by

[@chriscutlip4794]

I currently buid bridges, I do a lot of concrete work and I constantly watch this videos for tips and trick, Every time I watch one of these makes me want to come work with you! great videos and awesome quality

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY GL

[@wilmetteentwistle9242]

I like how David does a lot of the work himself. He's probably a great boss.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@Eric_W]

There's millions of videos on how to pour a concrete garage floor but I bet there aren't many on how to pour concrete colored red!!! Wow good thing you stepped up to the plate!!

[@moonblink]

DAMN. If I were the customer, I would be ecstatic: You and your team did a great job. Thanks for the video. I look forward to seeing the sealer application video.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Me too TY

[@erikhowley26]

Nice to watch! I have been looking to buy in the Tulsa, OK area and there was this one contractor that had a whole neighborhood development to build. He poured the stem walls and then, after passing the slab rebar inspection, pulled it all and went to the next home. That entire neighborhood cracked during a rare earthquake in 2013. My boss's house had the entire center of the home drop 6-8".

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Wow, that's tough to pull off without lining some pockets

[@erikhowley26]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete Right?!?!

[@shawnedmunds7647]

The rebar gun is amazing we have one and you can tie bar so much faster amazing tool

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur

[@snettan]

Get the extension for it when you use dobies, no more sore back.

[@shawnedmunds7647]

@@snettan I seen that a couple years ago at the world of concrete

[@mr.erico8431]

Nice job. No corners cut, clean and efficient work. Great job laying it down and not splattering it everywhere. And no red hand marks on the walls.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

It can be a mess sometimes. TY

[@DoctorSkillz]

Can’t wait for the sealer video. Nicely done, crew. 👍

[@johnhefner2239]

We poured a fire station floor we machined finished it burnt out floor then sealed it with a red colored sealer the darker spots made the foot look like marble beautiful finish

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sweet

[@craigrschulz]

Beautiful! I also appreciate the real-time shots of you and others working the trowels and floats. It gives me a better sense timing and coordination. Thank you for your excellent video!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

You are so welcome!

[@cheshstyles]

100% right with your diagnosis of the old slab's issues. I nodded and smiled when I saw the load of sand. Nothing nicer to grade than sand also

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur TY

[@dislexicllama]

Any chance you could make a point of ballparking the cost of these jobs at the end of the video? Just helps get an understanding for the cost of different scale jobs!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes Good idea

[@hotrodpaully1]

Only problem I see with that is it be a wide ballpark figure because the same job the price would very widely because cement prices are always going up and down, location some cement prices charge more/less, time of year, different contractors labor rates, etc. It a good idea as long as you realize it a big ballpark

[@davidsnyder2000]

That is a LOT of VERY hard back breaking work!!! Looks SO simple in a video. My God…Wow.👌

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur TY

[@m3528i]

Around my parts, a small pad for a 20' pool was going for 12k... I can't imagine the cost on a new colored garage but man that looks good.

[@XtrAMassivE]

It looks super nice, so much nicer than just a regular boring concrete.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur TY

[@RealGeorg3]

It is a real pleasure to watch these jobs come together. Great work as always. Thank you for showing us how it should be done.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Our pleasure!

[@davidsnyder2000]

Your saw cuts are so nice and straight👍 Really nice work. Can’t believe the finish stays wet looking. That’s pretty cool 🙂

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

With sealer

[@raindropsrising7662]

Thanks for sharing these stuff. Learning lots. Appreciate your time putting this together.

[@ashrevlution3456]

It still amazes me how you guys out in America use concrete has a decorative finish in neighborhood areas. In the UK it is often seen in commercial areas but rarely in neighborhoods. We predominantly use tarmac.

[@burkhardt7372]

Concrete is more money but lasts 2-3 times longer and less maintenance.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Concrete is the way to go for long term maintenance free

[@ko6128]

There’s something about the homeowners when they come out to watch, 99% of time they’re drinking a coffee and one hand in pocket.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

You never know

[@ranz2355]

My concrete contractor didn’t realize I was watching when he dumped a load of gravel trying to change the 6” slab I paid for into a 3” POS. Imagine his surprise when I busted him.

[@tasobouzinelos8027]

Not me, usually I help out

[@landonmorel3715]

@@tasobouzinelos8027 and you shouldn’t. nothing drives me more crazy when a homeowner tries to help…the best way they can help is just stay out of the way

[@tasobouzinelos8027]

@@landonmorel3715 No contractor has turned me down from helping them, besides I’m the one paying them lol

[@mosweetseats1404]

Do you have to keep wetting the cement the next few days so it won’t crack?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Exterior

[@lancer525]

David, you guys make it look soooo easy! A true professional, and a really good teacher to boot. Thank you!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Our pleasure! TY

[@hankl722]

What a cool guy!! Honest quality work every time......that’s hard to find these days

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

That's what I hear TY

[@timjones8210]

Looking forward too part two with the sealer. When I saw picture for the video I though that concrete looked godly. I was wrong. That turned out really nice. Great video. I enjoyed it

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Coming soon! TY

[@beasaroseco5840]

There is something comforting about the Terra Cotta coloring.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

yes

[@deathreaper1989]

Dave , I am your super fan ! Thank you for sharing . And, I am appreciate if you have time for answer few of my questions here . Does it give more substrate controls without out compact the sand , wet the the sand before pour in the concrete ? And was there a reason for not putting those 2” block under the Rebars ? Because I have seen you doing all of those progress in others foundation videos . Thank

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sand was very thin. Water would have laid on the plastic. Pump hose, Dobies, and foot traffic doesn't work with this size reinforcement

[@ginobragoli1448]

I used to watch a lot of the "Best in the West" videos but got a little fed up with the constant arrogance of the guy and how he's is the best and everyone else is doing it wrong! Refreshing to see yourself just get on with the job and explain why you are doing it the way you are without ramming it down everyone's throat how brilliant you are. If someone is really that good then other people will say it and you don't have to. Great job well done!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur TY

[@davidsilvera7436]

When is Odell Complete Construction International coming by my place to do my driveway? Need you over here in my country David.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes I would like to do a road show as well, you could be the first. TY

[@bspitko]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete Think this is a really cool concept

[@matthunt4512]

You do a professional job all around. I wish you were located near me. Thanks Matt

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Me too TY

[@SirHackaL0t.]

Interesting that they aren’t using ear defenders whilst breaking up the old concrete.

[@lerkzor]

I install E.I.F.S. in South Dakota, I have found that there is no better trowel than Marshaltown. I even spend the bit extra to get the gold nosed ones, they seem to be a better quality of steel than the black nosed ones. Marshaltown just makes a superior tool, from the grade of steel, ergonomics of handle, durability of the edge - it's just better.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes thats what i have found as well

[@neldel2873]

Just curious here why you didn’t compact the ground on this job?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

We did, but I think we missed that on camera

[@neldel2873]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete I figured y’all did but wasn’t sure since I didn’t see it. Not sure why but that’s one thing I enjoy watching, specially when y’all go in circles until y’all reach the middle.

[@ericsn6158]

You're right @nel del. Just look at the caterpillar tracks and small crushed concrete rocks around it at 5:45 and 5:48. Unless compacting was done before the raking 5:37 :D

[@MrMiss]

Awesome video man. Looks amazing. You are possibly the only KZbinr I would watch 12 ads in one video and not complain. 🤣👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I appreciate that!

[@eduardovalentimdesouza5646]

Vcs são top verdadeiros profissionais

[@jmconcretecoloradosprings]

Right on with the rebar tie gun. We got a pair a few years back and we never want to go back. That thing is gonna spoil you. Great job and awesome video!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur TY

[@eduardovalentimdesouza5646]

Essa máquina é top

[@freepress8451]

Another video where Odell Complete Concrete shows its true colors, great project - you revealed so many tips and tricks here, thanks for sharing

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sure it's a tricky business. TY

[@jonathantaylor6926]

Looks great. It seems like cleaning the concrete truck and pump of color could be challenging… but I can't imagine they use dedicated truck/pump per color so I guess they got it figured out. Sharp work dude, looks sick.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes the water has to be disposed of

[@megansmith1382]

Whoooooa that color! I just learned something new today 🙃 cement comes in more than one color. I truly didn't know that. Can it come in any color you want?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Anything darker then light grey

[@mikelewis4792]

Hi - Does adding colour provide the same protection as epoxi does??? For exemple - against oil or paint stains???

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

No but the clear sealer will.

[@DavidJones-we2ex]

Bro, you do a great job and thank you for sharing your techniques with everyone. I appreciate it very much.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

My pleasure!

[@jerryglen986]

Mr. Odell you company does high quality work. No shortcuts. 👍🍺🍺

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@forgottenman8629]

such a pleasure to see such high quality concrete work being performed. Quite the opposite of my sorry history with these contractors. But I have no one to blame other than myself; one does generally get what they pay for...

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

True TY

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

Wow that rebar tying gun is a time saver. Almost as valuable as the Veneer but not quite. The floor looks great!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur TY

[@jimsjacob]

Time lapse makes it look easy, but you guys are doing a ton of work. Another great job by Odell Complete Concrete. Wish you guys worked out here in the IE.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Me too TY

[@jimsjacob]

Do you know of any contractors that do your level of work in the Temecula/Murrieta area?

[@hangemhi001]

Man outstanding workmanship

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@elijahwonpatelesio3509]

Do yous not put chairs underneath the reinforced steel? So the steel sits half way in between the concrete for the concrete slab to be properly reinforced?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

No we like to pull it up

[@er1073]

I wasn't sure that I was going to like the red but boy that is gorgeous.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@hbseth1867]

Saw your banner behind an airplane over the weekend at the beach. Made me smile! lol Thanks for the vids

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SlimNubster]

How does one get into such line of work? Your videos make it look fun.

[@Recovering_Californian]

Best part is anyone can use this tool. Even if you've never tied rebar or worked with concrete before.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Exactly, now you’re as fast as the best of em.

[@carlfreeman795]

Love your quality you put into your jobs ,just wish you were in Alabama !!!

[@ggeerrppeess]

Awesome job! Just a question - why do you need fiber mesh in the concrete?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

its optional, but I use everything I can find to make it better

[@tacorobbie8451]

Certainly not knocking these guys work but as a concreter here in Australia the method for both the prep and pour differs quite significantly. Job came up mint keep up the good work

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@عدنانعدنان-ص9س]

مدالبيوتبشقد

[@philmclaughlin300]

Time served plaster here in the uk used mt trowels from day one they are one of the best on the market use a 12'' an 18'' one . Found nela trowels about 3 years ago an there up there with mt ones

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Havent seen those

[@philmclaughlin300]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete there german really nice trowels

[@tonyperez5784]

The sand you put on top of visqueen is washed concrete sand or plaster sand? If you were to add base to build up for driveway or flat-work what would give you the best compaction 3/8, 3/4 pre-mix or class 2 base material?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Crushed concrete is best

[@BradenENelson]

That rebar tying tool looks fun as hell 😁

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

It is compared to wire pliers

[@dflyfpv8765]

You gotta love the Odell's family. Greetings from Germany.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY Germany

[@pluto1jack]

Can / Will you give an approximate price for this job?

[@TimCBuilders]

The Vermeer with the hammer is awesome! I want one.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

It's a nice tool

[@psycho-nutkase9233]

how much difference is there between red concrete and regular? or is it just a color dye that's added I would love to stamp out a brick path way onto red concrete.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Red dye is the only difference

[@hipairbrush1053]

That looks KILLER !!!!

[@PaulyFlores-w4k]

I think they pop down but it felt good because it feels like warewolf talking in the movie 🍿❤❤❤

[@Kurogane_666]

I have a shed that they poured concrete and not sure if they reinforce it or not but we get very cold winters in the middle of February there’s 2 to 4 inch wide cracks in the floor what can I do to fix that? Besides tearing it all up?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Pour over the top

[@stealingtomorrowband]

Great job fellas i hate pouring concrete myself but do it all the time... Haha thanks for your videos..

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW TY

[@ahmedselim76]

I love your job man ... much respect ... i watch your videos to last minute ... even if its more than 30 minutes.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@Hanescobar]

I have a question is the purpose of of cutting the concrete is to prevent cracks when the surface expands due to heat or is there another reason for it?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Crack control

[@blh3741]

Great look. Try using a dust Deputy with your shop vac. The dust will collect in the DD and will keep your filter in your shop vac cleaner and last longer.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I'll check it out TY

[@northwestmountainbikeaddic6874]

Wow that looks good I’m just getting into concrete work and doing parking pads and walk ways

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Great GL

[@neng631]

Odell? So if I wanted a drainage in my garage can you guys do that? If I wanted to re concrete my garage regular concrete to black concrete is that possible? Just curious

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

yes its possible

[@seancollins6524]

Class job. Looking in from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY Ir

[@johnmack4351]

looks GREAAAAAATTT!! Odell, you need to make a road trip to Pennsylvania and do my driveway.

[@PabloPazosGutierrez]

Speechless result

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@macedonivan8782]

Buen trabajo 👍lo hacen genial.Hago la misma labor en España y veo que ustedes son todo unos profesionales 😉👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@bassam5217]

Hi I noticed the fibre rods hasn't been lifted on plastic chairs !!? Is it easy to left them up -after pouring the cement- by hand when you have all this weight over them

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes very easy.

[@luvstotroll]

That looked very nice, especially shining with the sealer.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur Ty

[@japan-e9j]

Great job Mr.odell ...good tool from makita...made in Japan....cheers.

[@jebcommon2332]

Excellent video very thorough.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wesleypayne1846]

I pour concrete in north alabama. I have a few questions. would be why do yall use the pins to get a mark instead of driving rebar down to the correct height how come yall don't use a vibratory screed And what about a whirly bird or finisher. Is it just prefence for a hand finish.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

The rebar will rust out. Joj is to small for a lot of extra equipment

[@axchem22]

Well done. You make it looks easy. I know it's lot of experience behind those trolling....you're amazing.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you!

[@Rick-tb4so]

I had a side walk poured and the fiber mesh is showing ..normal or bad installers ?

[@Grendelbc]

You're killing those lads on the straight edge. Never hear of come alongs or rakes? Hook on the back of a come along would have made pulling the rebar easier and more consistent as well.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes and there not a multi tool. I like versatility. If your were on a job from start to finish, and had a choice of a shovel or a come a long what would you choose to get the job done?

[@Grendelbc]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete I've poured a lot of concrete over my 42 years in construction. The come along is far more useful (you can do a lot more with it) than a shovel. A shovel is sometimes needed and should be readily available. There's no reason to have to choose just one.

[@offgridDAVID]

You do it all . SO COOL THE RED CONCRETE

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I try TY