How to make DIY Concrete Pavers with Exposed Aggregate / Sand Wash Finish and Sealed

[@vanessacleary9411]

Love these videos- I’m single older woman and need to create a patio and extend my driveway. Wasn’t sure how to get it done on my own - until now!! Thank you!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

GL

[@AnxiousCowboy]

You still single?

[@altrejo9632]

Hi how are you doing

[@bruscifer]

Worked for a small Concrete company when I was a kid. LOVED IT! We would make these in between jobs. Concrete is SO COOL and there is so much you can do with it if you know how. Thanks for the memories.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Your welcome

[@raylombardo4186]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete you mean YOU'RE welcome.

[@dpheneghan2]

Trowling and floating that concrete looks so relaxing. I bet it's therapeutic.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes I think it is

[@JoeyPenuela]

David is a gift that keeps giving! I have not done a single project yet but I told my wife I know how to do a lot of things because I watched a lot of Odell Complete Concrete KZbin videos.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Looks like your locked in

[@AnticipatedHedgehog]

Love this video, I appreciate how it's geared towards homeowners who could easily knock out a sidewalk or patio project in a couple weekends. Sure it's nice to have a truck come and pour it all in one go but if you're short on cash this could be a great option! Just need a little ground prep and moisture barrier for us up in the rust belt.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

For sure

[@SpliFFFFFFF]

So, I have never heard the term before so I googled it: rust belt "The Rust Belt refers to the geographic region from New York through the Midwest that was once dominated by manufacturing. The Rust Belt is synonymous with regions facing industrial decline and abandoned factories rusted from exposure to the elements." But this doesn't sound right to me.... cause what does this have to do with moisture or ground prep? So obviously I found something else. Could you explain what and where a rust belt is?

[@AnticipatedHedgehog]

@@SpliFFFFFFF Rust belt in my mind is Up north where it snows and the ground freezes. Heavy salting on the roads and sidewalks depending on the type, eat away at the surfaces. Including vehicles! Concrete work needs a bit more prep work to keep from heaving due to the freeze thaw cycle.

[@jameshihihin1320]

@@SpliFFFFFFFcorrect. But he just means in the rust belt (Midwest/Great Lakes/ny) you need to do extra ground prep to avoid frost heaving. You need to have a deep gravel base and then sand.

[@resilientfarmsanddesignstu1702]

Dave is a true old school craftsman. He builds everything to last. Solid, just like Fort Knox. Great that he is willing to give back to the community too. 👍👍

[@chrisreynolds2410]

I especially like how he worked smart and poured them in place as to not have move them into position.

[@melindanunez9903]

So relaxing, I’m addicted to your vids. This is an art form, my favorite part is the tool that makes the gritty part look like watery putty.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes its a good tool. TY

[@choimdachoim9491]

I've found that making the bottoms concave a little bit keeps them from rocking as they settle into the subtropical sand/clay ground here in Southeastern Louisiana. For smaller stepping-stones I use hardware cloth to impress a waffle-pattern into the tops to avoid slipping on them as the green algae grows on them. It grows on every surface,: plastic siding, vehicles, windows, metal, wood, concrete...if I sat still long enough it'd probably cover my body.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Wow that's intense. I guess everything grows well there?

[@choimdachoim9491]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete I lived in the desert all my life until 9 years ago and that's when I learned that the expression "Sub-tropical" means "Almost Tropical." Every year we have to walk around chopping little trees down because they grow like weeds here, as do countless shrubs, flowers, grasses, etc.

[@MiddleEastMilli]

This was such a nice surprize in my feed! You are such a good teacher! And the end result is so beautiful!! Thank you for this present! :)

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sure, thank you!

[@MiddleEastMilli]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete Anyway....you area great teacher! And I approve of this message. :)

[@bryantmaximilionalpha2840]

Nothing as relaxing and satisfying, as watching a master craftsman at work putting a beautiful trowel finish on concrete. Thanks to your videos and a couple of others videos on here, concerning concrete work, I've gained so much knowledge and hands on skills over the past 5 years, that I now run my own business...Konkrete Worx LLC

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Nice Get it on GL

[@wcsd9577]

I like the exposed aggregate. Making pavers like this is a neat idea, you could make the forms and do a couple every now and then, like on the weekend or after work or something, and before yo know it you have a whole pile of these things for whatever project you need. Best of all, pavers can be picked up and reused. Even if you didn't want them later, someone would gladly take them.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes, I concur

[@dienekes4364]

My back yard has concrete pavers and is just a mess. Ants and my new puppy have dug under several and it was missing a few when I moved in. I've been thinking of taking it all up and re-laying sand and then new pavers to clean it up. Now that I've watched this, I think I'm going to pull up the pavers and lay down these concrete blocks. I think they will be much more stable, more attractive, and cheaper!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur. GL

[@richardwilkes2990]

wish you would have shown the process of removing the pavers from the forms. Loved it!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Next time. TY

[@andreacardoza490]

Me too! Would’ve liked to see how easy the release is

[@electrickal1]

I saw this concrete finish in a house in British Columbia I stayed in back in July, looked really great and the guy told us how it was created.

[@benicio1967]

Oh man at the 9 minute mark that was beyond absolute perfection. I would have given anything to see how that was going to dry. Absolute masterpiece!!! You couldn’t have smoothed that out any better. I really LOVED that first surface. You did an outstanding job. I never knew it was so time consuming. I thought you put the concrete in your form, let it dry a bit, then smooth it out. I really the dimensions too.

[@CHOLETHEDON]

Omg I’m so glad I found your video. You just saved me a few thousand dollars 🙌🏾 Amazing job thanks for sharing

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Glad I could help!

[@mattiefattie3895]

This is exactly how my city sidewalks look in western Washington after rinsing them. Now I know how they might have done it and I can closely match if I ever get the courage to fix my cracked and lifting little front walk.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Right on GL

[@williampockoski5029]

Thank for showing the technical side of making a paver with a great finish.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW TY

[@michaelgarcia5159]

I really like and appreciate how you explain and instruct and warn as you make your projects. I hope you have a very merry Christmas to you and your crew.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you! You too!

[@davidslinn5920]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete No kidding. He's like the Bob Ross of concrete.

[@metalmassacre84]

Never knew u could wash the top. Looks nice.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@farrakhkhawaja4812]

You're a great teacher for DIY'rs.. Thank you!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Wow, thank you!

[@enriquealvarez378]

GREAT LOOKING PAVERS .

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@jasonperry6046]

I could watch your videos over and over, thank you for putting these out. You really make me want to jump in and try doing some concrete work. For the new year I have a few suggestions for videos I would love to see. First is a suggested tools for diyers, for instance how big of a mixer do I need if I want to do projects like this one on a regular basis around my house. My other suggestion is a video on site clean up to keep my wife happy and avoid leaving evidence of the work I've done. Oh also I was thinking this would be a nice option for a sidewalk along my driveway, if I wanted to have one edge exposed how long should I wait before I concider taking the form off to finish one of the edges?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Good idea We will try it

[@rogeliolara4066]

Can we do sand finish with any concrete mix come fron concrete plant?

[@Pallidus_Rider]

Awesome video for DIY people who want to learn cement basics. If it doesn't turn out right, no harm done - just reuse the forms 👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes thats true

[@FloatnFlow]

Luv the mic drop at the end 😁

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@МытыйБетон]

Молодец мужик ! Не боится физической работы.

[@harperhellems3648]

Privet uz Amerikuu. Myi lyoobum konkretnylu raboty takzhe

[@МытыйБетон]

@@harperhellems3648 Спасибо за ответ. Бетон -это моя страсть и жизнь！

[@LivingDesignandBuild]

I’ve seen so many of your videos and I just now saw what you look like, trippy! Love the videos!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Awesome TY

[@jammintube57]

These are great videos with hands-on demonstrations and how-to DIY. I have been busy with these projects at my home. Thank you to O'Dell fo sharing. I appreciate you talking freely to all of us and sharing your experience. I see this video is already a year old, so am a little late to the game. But I am hooked on this and a new subscriber. Thanks again!

[@TheElevenBravo]

Thank you so much for all of your videos.....they inspire me so much! You are awesome, sir! Thank you!

[@marshal7102]

Now that's very informative. I'm getting ready for some yard cementing for this spring and summer. This is good to know Thanks for the vid

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Glad it was helpful!

[@henryacosta5063]

I iou up hip hip

[@NSWvet83]

Wow, learn something almost everyday

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Great

[@pettypendergrass8596]

I never thought about making my own pavers. Thanks. Good Info!

[@bobbyb7127]

So soothing to watch...a real pro!!! Beautiful!

[@K3Flyguy]

Thank you for sharing! You are a good instructor, and covered all the bases nicely, thanks again for taking the time to share your many years of experience!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW TY

[@rbrazz]

We got the "oil from my truck" "50% horsehair 50% nylon brush" and the "1/2 inch radius" ! -it really is Christmas :)

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

For sure

[@pasnthru99]

I just want to say thank you for doing this, very down to earth and explained everything.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW TY

[@tergar1]

Thank you, Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Happy holidays!

[@thedude5-6]

We did a little pad for a hot tub in sand finish we where using sponges to break down the cream on top. Came out better then the top cast portions of the rest of the job

[@davideyt1242]

This is a great instructional video, very useful, especially for those who want or need custom sized concrete pavers, it is possible to create a form and make virtually every size and form. thanks!

[@vstrom9586]

Very good video, thanks for sharing your knowledge & time

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW TY

[@cn4675]

5 dislikes!!! Must be the competition 😂 they're hating on the "best in the west"! Merry Christmas 🤙

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur TY

[@drumtwo4seven]

Exactly 👍

[@celly559]

I like how you show video's of the work you do and not try to brag about yourself like the haters do

[@stevensimmons998]

Right!

[@theartofconcrete]

A pro like this doesn't have competition 👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@brandonmaxie3871]

Mr. Odell, Your Awesome!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

ty

[@AB-C1]

Merry Christmas to you and your family mate! From London England 👍 here's to a better 2021!! 🤞💪🙏👍😎

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Same to you!

[@tayred81]

Always fun watching a real Craftsmanship. Thx

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW

[@vpraggg]

You are so talented and humble and make it look so easy...nice and cool video That cocky guy at best n west probably disliked it. Cheers from the Caribbean

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you so much 😀

[@lancer525]

David, this is an older video, but I just bought a house, and the patio (702 square feet) is 50 year old 12x24 pavers. They're in horrible shape, and most of them are broken. This is the exact video I needed. Thank you!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Great GL

[@lancer525]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete The only thing that bothers me is finding that type of sand that goes in between the pavers, that once you wet it, it becomes like a mortar or grout. What's that stuff called?

[@shane4956]

What a great gift! Thanks Dave!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW

[@hj8607]

You can make the forms more user friendly by using outside corner hinges on three corners and two eyelet hooks on forth. Very easy to unwrap the finished paver and reconnected into a form for next use without tearing apart (nails are a pain) 😊

[@jeremyhuggins8796]

Thanks for the video David! I'll be making these soon! 👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

right on

[@davidpotter3777]

Nice finish

[@stevensimmons998]

Yes! Exposed aggregate finish! Been waiting on this!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sweet

[@bijujoze4043]

Love the way you made it.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@RoRo20699]

Has anyone ran the cost numbers yet on buying vs making?

[@asarundle1017]

I mean it's all about your time. That's why he just does a couple when he feels like it. If you buy a pallet from home depot its about $20 per piece but they are only 2" thick and the finish is inferior. Plus you have to buy a pallet at that price. A bag of 5000 is less than 6 bucks. Plus it's a good way to practice.

[@danielnichevo3667]

What impeccable craftsmanship. I watched from the first minute to the last. Thank you.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@speedbob712]

So the sand finish came in the concrete or did you add it when mixing? I love your vids Mike. Think I've seen them all. My favorites are ones like these and your wall vids. They end up looking so good. Things i hope one day I'll be able to do myself.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sand is part of the concrete

[@markherron6374]

Thanks bro...something to put in my opinions for a client...Really learning some great short cuts.... You can custom size the pads and offer the client a unique look for whatever the situation.....

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Right on!

[@markherron6374]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete Yep Yep...your vids are easy to follow and you explain every step of the way...for someone with no concrete experience ....you guys give us hope.. 😆 lol...keep on keeping on...have a great 2021....stay safe.

[@burkey426]

Could you do a video on the funny trowel? Love the tool tutorials.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes Good idea TY

[@suemick8709]

So many tips and very skilled. Your tutorial is very helpful for me. Thank you.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Great

[@Italianac]

Nice work but is the water hose still running?😡

[@ryanevans8182]

He should be wearing his mask too!

[@AmyLouiseDens]

Thanks, Karens 😅

[@ryanevans8182]

Covid is not a joke! People die!!!

[@konakaffe]

I am glad you corrected yourself when you said: "my dolly," then quickly said my two-wheeler. As in most homes, our dolly may suggest the beautiful woman that stands by our side, always.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sounds good

[@macaronisalad5]

Come this spring I'm going to do some of these . been wanting to do it for a while. Thanks for the tips 👍🏽

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

GL

[@seephor]

This is also great practice for people who want to learn how to finish concrete. The techniques to finish and edge a 2'x2' square is virtually the same for a 10'x25' pad just a larger scale. That's how I became comfortable with larger pours. I started with pads for AC compressor units, sheds, steps, etc.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Good idea

[@Moco925]

Merry Christmas odell concrete family. I asked santa for a 50% horse hair 50% nylon broom this year

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

That is awesome!

[@KimDizzle80]

I love how much you love what you do. It shows. Thank you!

[@Sunnyside--Up]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing.

[@sierramade8]

Saw this sort of practice to create a conc. counter top. Used the fiber glass to add strength and then they sanded to remove. What if you need a whole side yard 60 lf to put the step pavers down? More molds?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Reuse the molds and place the pavers where needed

[@juancastellanos1960]

very nice finish, i'm about to do a project on my back yard , thanks for showing the know how

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW GL

[@bertrandducouedic8621]

Hey. Is it thick and strong enough to use for driveways with car going on it?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes

[@mechanicalman1068]

I’m thinking on big pours I’m gonna bring a few of these forms for whatever leftovers there are in the pump or truck. Better than having a little pile or paying to send back extra. Maybe slice up a sonotube and make round stepping stones.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Good idea

[@MikeyGG34]

I put some hand sized river rock half exposed. Added a little dirt to make them look weathered.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

That's interesting

[@dam54]

thanks for sharing awesome video

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW

[@cb9369]

I found this fascinating! I want to give this a try, and l know you make this look easier than it is.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

You can do it!

[@daver7867]

this showed up on my home page and was a random watch.....awsome work....not over complicated how you went through it....im hooked ive subscribed to your chanel...got some DIY stuff to do around the home...your tips will come in handy....cheers from New Zealand

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Great TY

[@Ensambleserrano]

It’s so nice very humble to teach Maybe just a suggestion to everyone else before you lay down the pavers weed wack the weeds level the ground and weed blocker so it can be way more better of course depending on your budget and time, if you don’t mind pulling weeds every week or applying weed killer every 2 months

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Good point. Round up

[@issacf4416]

Pretty cool. I like the idea of doing a few on the wknds... knowing we’re all busy or recuperating. Pretty soon you’ll have a good amount.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

For sure

[@irafair3015]

That was inspiring. I'll be doing a walkway in front of my house shortly.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

GL TY

[@daaam2160]

How much concrete was used per?

[@Ueieieiddudu]

Mr. Odell you are an artist!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@RoseQuarters]

Great video 👍 Is this suitable for drive ways?

[@oxdogoxSF]

Thank you sir for sharing your knowledge. You make some of us Jack of all Trades guys more expert in all the trades we juggle.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I appreciate that!

[@dennisprice8798]

Just saw your excellent video. Nice to see real craftsmen explaining how to do it correctly. Good job.

[@nevasoba5953]

Lady wants me to get her some concrete water diverters, but I think I could make some using this technique I really appreciate the video for inspiration

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sure GL

[@Jesusisthefocus]

From one ODell to another - thank you.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY Odell

[@denisandre7481]

When would you add rebar in a block?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

10 x10 and above

[@BFAquatics]

Love the passion. Great video. Now off to try this myself

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Go for it!

[@littlepoolefam3]

Dude...that was badass! In fact, I just may do this to make walking path for my wife. She would like one between our house and her mother's. Yes, I live next door to the in-laws, lucky me. LOL! When and if I do, I will send you some pics, and I won't forget to give you the credit for the idea. Thanks, brother!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

That would be great thanks GL

[@notthisjenn]

Does anyone else love in the dessert and is like turn off your hose in between! Lol Very good video. Just discovered you and have been enjoying your content

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Great TY

[@maisis.2139]

Thanks for sharing your skill... Watching from Montevideo... I like watching diy project

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW TY

[@cntslesfabrication]

For a beginner this would be a awesome way to practice all the steps and not cost very much to do it

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

True

[@Famekom]

You rolling the edge 5:20 lol just. Great Content and a good way to teach the kids early

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Bingi

[@ADONAIsays-so]

Thank You for showing us this. Can those pavers be driven on without cracking?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes, absolutely

[@Gampeh]

Amazing Video. Although the cheapness in me kept thinking about your water running! Hope to make a few of these. Much nicer than bigstore ones with all the unwanted patterns.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sounds good GL

[@abcantiques777]

Great job & excellent instructions!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

ty

[@Nuthing_but_the_Truth]

Do you just lift the mold off when the concrete has dried after a day?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I pull the nails on one side and peel it off

[@erlpen2016]

Very nice ...i like the way you explained the whole process....i can make them smaller or even a bit thinner ....thank you...

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

That's true. TY

[@p.erdey1958]

Awesome!!!! Love them both. The solid, if I had to pick. Thnx I learned what I needed!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Rock on!

[@mypointofblue5260]

enjoyed this! I think I'm actually going to try it. Thanks for sharing.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW GL

[@im58woody]

Cool video! I am going to be doing these for a pathway to our garden shed. Thanks

[@cristianogomez7731]

That's great work, gives me so many ideas for my backyard jungle. Thank you.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Great Gl