Pouring Concrete For A Basement Floor | Beginners Learn How To Pour Concrete

[@jlcc7780]

I enjoy the video. I’m a new general contractor looking at building my own spec home. I’ve gotten all these estimates from concrete companies and they are just outrageous in labor so I’m looking at doing it myself. It’s been a long time since I’ve poured concrete, but this video brought back a lot. Thanks.

[@ryancap1188]

I am for 🇨🇦 , but lived 25 years in Portugal, and we screedded by our selves, and we pour 400 square meters a day, that's 50cubic meters of concrete at 12 cm ,and the team was 6 man ,loved your video 👍

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thank you!

[@thetravelersjourney7552]

I noticed you didnt have mesh or rebar in that pour do you not do that for floors and how do you prevent cracking and heaving of the floor

[@serguei5000]

Thank you for the video. No rebar?

[@idicalidical5343]

It sounds like a fantastic, one-of-a-kind business starting course that you will be offering. Most business management trade courses seem to try to bore a person to death with workmen's comp, liability, payrolls, bonding, subbing, marketing, and on and on but neglect the art of the trade as in how to maximize the sweet spot of honest profit and minimize costly mistakes which can bury you. Your 40 years experience rolled into all that would be amazing.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thank you, I'm glad you feel it's a good ideal. I'd love to help just one person start their own business like someone helped me. One of the best decisions of my life!!

[@geraldgenchur5133]

I think the business course is a great idea. There a lot of guys including myself that just don’t have the business since or the know how to run a profitable business.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

I think most of us start out like that. Doing the work is "easy" for us, running a business is a different animal.

[@jrconcrete4503]

Hi Mike, We always screed that way I been looking of your videos of the Marshall Town vibrar screed I think I’m going to try one out we do same line of work you do here in Southern California. I can’t wait for the Busssiness corse videos. Thank you very much for what you are doing.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

You're welcome. I really like the Shockwave screed. We use it a lot on the flat floors for houses and slabs. I think you'll like it once you start using it.

[@jimpizza6518]

Abbey rakes better than a lot of guys I've had behind me over 35 years. Good job . 27 yard closed basement tomorrow..Hate them covered. from Cleve, Ohio....Stay warm. .....ET

[@miketoronto6729]

Bealive it or not your advanced with your methods, I like that you close the tops with the bull floats, up here I'm flying by hand without power trowel,,alone it's serious,,thx man

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Mike thanks for that. I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@mattyb482]

Great videos. I’ve “assisted ” in many concrete pours just like this in Eastern Mass for a local residential Mason before heading into Boston Union work. We’d pour, screed and finish just like you. Must be a New England thing.... I was always the “edge” man while on a burn finish or all mag and steel. Very satisfying. Throw the headphones on and make your way around.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Awesome Matt! Are you still in the Union?

[@mattyb482]

Mike Day Everything About Concrete I am. Local 3 out of Charlestown. 18 years come June.

[@nickpellegrino5154]

Just found your channel today Great Vid! So satisfying watching concrete pours lol

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thank you Nick!

[@genardogonzales3055]

Mike this is my first time watching your vedeo very impressed. Will be talking to you.

[@theadoresnibblegoober6258]

What under the styrofoam, did you use a Vapor barrie

[@bldann]

I would love to know what mil thickness of plastic to put under that foam sheeting and what thickness and type of foam sheeting is this? Please and thank you. We are putting a basement under our home and are planning the basement pour next summer.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

6 mil plastic and 2" thick blue board styrofoam

[@DIRT-BOSS]

I like the Tremie definitely keeps things cleaner!

[@MikeDayConcrete]

You're right, we use it a lot on these basement pours.

[@FourthWayRanch]

​@MikeDayConcrete it's necessary to avoid separation of aggregate in the pour, you can drop premix too far

[@jessicalucia6790]

Great video! Did you start that course for people to start a business?

[@joelg4018]

I like this video and I am interested to learn more about running a concrete business.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thanks Joel, I'm working on it.

[@davek6630]

You put the vapor barrier under the foam? I am building a 48x66 shop for myself with in floor radiant heat, 2” foam.

[@pakoakiki4621]

Hello Sir. Great vid. How do you build your house over n around your basement? Thanx.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

It gets framed up with 2x6's and the walls stood up on top of those concrete walls.

[@williamsharek5085]

I am pouring a small cold-cellar floor (10 x 20). Do I need to tie or anchor the new concrete to the existing concrete walls? I have poured several sidewalks (without anchoring to the walls) but they have pulled away and left 1" gaps. Is there a difference between floors and sidewalks?

[@trulyhappy8855]

I was always taught to put stakes with nails at appropriate level for screeting. Think I’ll change to this method.

[@chaconjohnson]

Do you have videos on leveling concrete? Is there a key aspect to focus on such as making sure the dirt is level first? I will be pouring a Crete floor on my 7' cellar. I will be using a 15mil vapor barrier beneath. Any tips would be much appreciated.

[@TherealAsanD]

How’d it go?

[@abdulatifdahan1354]

Is it possible to make concrete for house tow stair

[@simongukurume]

that's great I'm really interested in your course

[@evooj7804]

I’d be interested in the course. I’m currently working for myself on the side with a license but I’m definitely interested going all in.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

I'll keep you posted with upcoming videos.

[@marcusholmes1220]

We call the Tremy an elephant trunk down in NH, love watching your videos.

[@brianbritcher7993]

Thanks for the video, I enjoy the different ways of doing things. I would like to see your business video

[@MikeDayConcrete]

I'll keep you posted Brian in upcoming videos.

[@proconcretecoatings4916]

Looks great! Where did you get the extra chute and tremi?

[@MikeDayConcrete]

I have a local concrete supply store I can get them. HD supply. There is a link in the description of the video you can get them also.

[@proconcretecoatings4916]

@@MikeDayConcrete Thanks Mike!

[@ebercobos653]

I'm really interested in your course

[@MikeDayConcrete]

I'll keep you posted in upcoming videos.

[@Jack.333]

Happy New Decade Mike Thank You from Cleveland Ohio

[@MikeDayConcrete]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@frankflanagan109]

Great video as always Mike! We are rained out today, but plenty of "office" stuff to do. I'm looking forward to the business course, I've been running my own since '97, but I feel I can still learn plenty from you, and still under bid jobs occasionally.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Frank, I'd be glad to help in any way I can. I'm sure we could learn from each other.

[@frankflanagan109]

@@MikeDayConcrete Sounds like a plan, I'd appreciate it!

[@timparisien9717]

where did you get your 12' add on shout

[@miketoronto6729]

I just started my business, thank you for the vid,I'm nuts I'm almost alone most of the time,,1400sq my last house ,,I pulled the rake and skreeded alone,,with a pump truck ,,insain ,,,then hand trowel,,3hands, I really liked this video 🖒

[@MikeDayConcrete]

It's hard by yourself. I've done plenty alone also. You'll have to find at least one good guy you can train at some point. You can do so much more work with another good guy.

[@miketoronto6729]

@@MikeDayConcrete i come from 4man crew's my hole construction career ,once in awhile I use a man or two ,but mostly I'm alone ,,thank you for your support and the replies thank you

[@douglasmacgregor7436]

Hi Mike - great video. Our house was built 40 years ago (August '83) with a standard 8' concrete foundation and 4" floor. In the last couple of years I have noticed several small patches of eflorescence. The biggest one is about 8 inches in diameter and is causing some slight edge cracking. I didn't watch them pour the floor but I am assuning they put down a vapour barrier, even in '83. We have had several floods of 4 inches or less due to power outages (sump pump) - we put in a Generac 5 years ago so that solved that problem. The concrete was also flooded with at least 12 inches of ground water in the 3 months after the floor was poured because we didn't have power yet, so the concrete was essentially wet for its first 3 months. Question - is it possible that the eflorescence I am seeing after 40 years is as a result of the "top" moisture over the years, instead of any moisture from underneath the floor slab? Thanks. Doug

[@stevenharris337]

I am interested in taking your course. Is there a way to chat with you, for questions?

[@cielmaisoncorp6731]

Im looking forward to that course.

[@erickoch6665]

What tools do I need to shoot a line

[@markdwyer100]

Does it take longer to set whit that wathetreducer in it

[@MikeDayConcrete]

No, not at all. Probably a little less.

[@elmerkilred159]

Do you use a water reducer when you pour the walls?

[@wheejie9394]

Can anyone leave a link to his course please?!

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Here are all my courses: www.everything-about-concrete.com/concrete-courses.html

[@donovanbartylla969]

Did you pour the walls or shotcrete them?

[@eangreen6575]

Question. Will the fiber mesh cause any issue if the floor is not covered with carpet or tile and someone walks on the bare concrete with socks or bare feet?

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Not the ones we use but some could if they're coarse. We use micro-fibers

[@eangreen6575]

@@MikeDayConcrete thanks for the reply!

[@tomruth9487]

Water reducer is great, well worth the money, Do you use it even when you do stairs?

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Yes, it's a normal additive in all our mix designs.

[@tonysorcinelli]

You make it look so easy

[@robertwellner1247]

Mike great videos...im interested in the course....worked construction as a kid then engineering....i headed in different direction but i just retired at 60 yo want to build a house for myself and maybe others. Love construction.

[@Mikepalmieri1970]

We call the bulk head a Cantina or cold room/cellar in canada.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Nice, I haven't heard it called that.

[@solomonmendoza484]

Hey I’m doing my Basement walls and floor could you tell me some pointers

[@3dclock594]

Thanks for the vide. The concrete floor is over the foam without the steel stick inside. Won't the concrete be broken soon and easily?

[@Wesley-ci8qk]

Steel stick?

[@SBecktacular]

Lol I think he means rebar

[@jjjustin17favs]

Are you ordering the slump 6 or it's like a 6 with water reducer?

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Slump usually shows up on site as a 4, then we tell the driver to mix to a 6. It only takes a little water to increase it since the water reducer is already added in the truck when they batch it out.

[@lisaln3987]

I have a stone basement with a dirt floor. Ive already dug a trench for a french drain on one side. Next i need to relocate sump pump into a corner. Trying to decide if i want to put a sheet of plastic down before i pour the concrete.

[@MrLowrider3]

If you live in a climate where it gets cold it is good to lay 4in gravel base and 2in foam boards then your 6mil poly plastic and concrete last

[@TheBlackAce99]

You have the course?

[@FourthWayRanch]

Im trying to build a 30x30 home with a basement just like this in arizona. Those walls look thicker than 8" maybe? I want to pour my walls in sections about 1 truck worth at a time to save on form work

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Nice

[@gregnine2537]

How much would you charge to do a 60 x 25ft basement

[@jeromeduet8789]

Can you pour half of a basement floor at a time

[@SvenAmundsen]

Didn't see any rebar in the flooring you poured..did I miss that?

[@hackeemmiller1172]

Good video, how like you to assist me with some tips and advice

[@JayGaulard]

Great channel. Love your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thanks Jay!

[@pickledcottoncandy]

I hope you answer this. I'm in FL, looking to move to Maine with my job. I'm going to have to build. What is a fair price for an 8' wall 30X60 basement? I have just started to consider this an option. Hopefully I'll be moving to the midcoast area, within an hour of Rockland if everything works out. Thanks for your time. Also, now that I think about it, I guess you only do the slab, huh? I prob should check with someone else for the walls and digging. That just occurred to me. Thanks again.

[@mrb1usky764]

that's really awesome

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thank you

[@MiscPawsStudios]

Are you doing concrete walls for basement? Or any foundation bro

[@MikeDayConcrete]

I don't do foundation walls. There's enough people in my area that does that.

[@MrBrown516]

Highly interested in taking your course.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

I'll keep you posted in upcoming videos.

[@joshdopson110]

Mike I would love to be a part of your business course.

[@lewiswilliams7622]

I want to pour my own basement floor. How do I contact you for advice

[@LycanByakuganX]

Fire thinking of trying on my own

[@VisoMoraine]

The speed of the video likely makes the slump appear higher than it really is. At first I was thinking your mix was like soup from how the paste splashed quickly away from the boots. At normal speed, I’m guessing it would look stiffer. We use a WR admixture when pumping or placing thin element columns where their’s steel congestion inside the forms.

[@jaymann53]

Hi, I don't work in construction but I watch alot of videos like these. I'm from California and most of these guys I watch use pumps. I'm trying to understand why you never use the pump trucks. Out here the pumps are pulled by pickups. Maybe by you the pumps are semi style with a big boom? It looks like you have easier access to your sites. I guess you can give a guy a job instead of using a pump guy. Is it a profit / cost thing? Curious! Thanks.

[@psidvicious]

Absolutely a profit/cost thing. Whenever you have the opportunity to pour straight from the truck, it’s always the preferred method. We call it ‘tailgating’ the load in my area. Boom pumps and even 2-3” trailer pumps are expensive and always have the potential for a breakdown. So the more factors that can be eliminated to simplify a pour, the better and more profitable it will be. 🤜🤛

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Money is always a consideration but the deciding factor for me is if I really need it or not. We do use them occasionally but only if we can't reach the pour. It's 850 for a boom and 750 for a trailer pump, plus the extra yard of concrete. I don't want the waste the owners money if I can place the concrete another way.

[@theadoresnibblegoober6258]

So gravel,Vapor barrier then styrofoam 2” ? then concrete. How thick is the concrete

[@gabrielshear4298]

How thick is that floor ?. Maybe I missed that ..

[@miggymiggz7963]

How much do y'all charge for (roughly) a 20x 12 basement floor

[@psidvicious]

Where I’m from (So.Fla), we practically never do basements. The high natural water table just makes it prohibitive. We did a basement in a parking garage, for the city of Delray about 15yrs ago and they’re still regretting it. Just to build the job, we had to run 2 concentric well-point systems and even after seeing that, the city still could not be dissuaded from doing it. I guess when you’re spending other people’s money it’s easier to ignore the obvious. 🤷‍♂️ 🤜🤛

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Yea, it really depends on where you live if a basement is done or not. I can't speak for other states but here it's most of the houses we do. I'll pour 100 to 150 of these a year (April - Nov.) I used to do even more when I had a 7 man crew.

[@KoiAquaponics]

I saw a girl working with the crew, that's badass

[@flatline7310]

My basement floor is 9” thick. Is that overkill?

[@mikethompson7406]

Hey Mike! How do I know if my concrete that was poured and set in below freezing temperatures in CO was done correctly?

[@StallionFernando]

Did you not get a permit and inspector? They always check before a pour to make sure everything is up to code.

[@Redford444]

Love your accent !!!

[@jagslion3]

what does that cost?

[@jmac88022]

I've been in construction my whole life. I just have one question. Are you guys and ladies always this perfect? I never see any of you fighting anything even when it's hot out.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

We all get along good. All of us are quite laid back and easy to get along with. No arguing.

[@jmac88022]

@@MikeDayConcrete when I said fighting I meant fighting with the work. Not with each other. Seems like no matter what challenges you all face you all make it look too easy. True Professionals. And yes I agree getting along and easy to get along with is half the battle.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Sorry about that, I misunderstood. Yea, the work gets really easy when you do it so much. Learning the techniques to do each task takes time. Then having the good help makes all our jobs easier.

[@jmac88022]

@@MikeDayConcrete I should have explained it better. It's a pleasure to watch you all man. Beautiful work too.

[@gregpellegrin8713]

This is “not good access” !?!?! It’s a hell of a lot easier without an entire house above you obstructing pretty much everything…..

[@AttentionRead]

I would like to start a concrete company for stuff like patios, driveways, and foundations for garages

[@AttentionRead]

My email is [e-mail] if you can help

[@DogoArgentinoUSA]

Satisfying

[@JOEB955]

No drain?

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Not unless they have a pipe for it. Not my decision. I usually suggest to put one in but only half do.

[@chaconjohnson]

Just subscribed

[@mikebolinger5359]

So one contractor pours the foundation and they hire another to do the floors? Is that how it’s normally done for most houses?

[@MikeDayConcrete]

It's quite normal here in Maine. Most wall guys don't want to do the floors so they sub them out.

[@SBecktacular]

It’s called flatwork

[@we3k1ngs12]

Pricing would be awesome

[@allanholiday1617]

How thick is the slab? 28x30=840 sq feet Assume 4" thick slab 840x(4/12)=280 cubic feet 280÷27 cuft/yard= 10.4 yards or about two trucks of 6 yards. Is this how you calculate the proper yards?

[@MikeDayConcrete]

The floor was around 4" thick. It might of been 30x30. That's the basic formula for calculating yardage. I got my own way I can do in my head. For 4" floors I divide the sq ft by 80. 840\80 = 10.5 For 5" floors I divide by 65 and for 6" floors I divide by 52. These are pretty accurate and allow me to figure concrete very fast. If I need to by really accurate, like when I'm doing estimates, I use a formula like what you show. Or a concrete calculator on my phone. My way at least tells me how many trucks I'll need so I can call in my order and reserve the concrete trucks.

[@allanholiday1617]

@@MikeDayConcrete thanks!

[@billsmith9249]

know nothing about concrete, but as for business, only need EIN if paying employees. Taxes - if you anticipate making a certain amount you will have to pre-pay an estimated amount every quarter. Going LLC is a good idea so that if you have an accident or something tragic happens, the worst that can happen is your business gets sued but they can't touch your personal property. Definitely shop around for insurance... go big names and then private names and compare what each one gives you and then how much your premiums are.

[@psidvicious]

Sounds like good advice. Most businesses that tank are usually the result of bad business practice. Not bcz the person(s) don’t know they’re craft well enough. Good business practice is not always fun or interesting but is essential for the success of the business. I’ve known plenty of people that knew surprisingly little about the ‘nuts and bolts’ of their business, but were just good at running the operation. 🤜🤛

[@MikeDayConcrete]

I think that's true for most new business start-ups. They know the skill set but not how to run a business. My goal is to help those that want to start and run a successful business in this type of work. It's a dying breed but doesn't have to be with the help of others.

[@pulumojoify]

I've had a couple jobs before I took concrete serious and I have to say I've never felt so passionate about my work. I mean 6am in the morning and you can hear that 1st truck creep up is truly a therapeutic sound Lol. 1 yard at a time fellas. -CC CONSTRUCTION

[@MikeDayConcrete]

I know what you mean, it is a special feeling.

[@Mauricio-we1py]

Ide like to learn from your course, sign me up sir.👍

[@MikeDayConcrete]

I'll keep you posted on here.

[@meganm3270]

🙌 to Abby love when theirs a women not afraid to get her hands dirty like the men. 👩‍🔧👩‍🔧

[@MikeDayConcrete]

She's not, she does a very good job!!

[@tymelhamilton4195]

how much does a job like this cost nowadays?

[@madefromscratch9871]

Didn’t see any drains , no slope , did I miss it?

[@toddreynolds8875]

Why. Would you put a drain if not needed. And why would you slant a basement floor , garage floor slope. But not a basement

[@MikeDayConcrete]

None in this one, owner just wanted it flat.

[@bubbarickard]

i just started youtube i drive a concrete truck im going to make videos about the trucks and maintance on them

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Sounds interesting Bubba. You'll do very well!!

[@solomonmendoza484]

And i have offers on more work how can I start my business

[@6string327]

just needs the helicopter float finish and should look good.

[@Zorbakozak]

Obviously, you have to make a profit. Almost in a close second is you have to produce a product or an end result in the job where the customers are satisfied and refer you to other customers.

[@agent4458]

Am i the only 14 year old trying to learn how to pour a basement slab😂

[@theefson]

You have to see Brazilian guy level concrete don’t use screeds board and that floor it’s amazing level

[@MikeDayConcrete]

I'm not that talented. I have to use a screed!!

[@psidvicious]

No screeds? You got a link for this guy? 🤜🤛

[@pauljohnson2372]

I've never heard it called kick screeding, but im a biscuit maker lol

[@jerryyang3516]

West coast doesn't screed like that. Your stepping all over the concrete. To each their own

[@letsgetreal-df7pu]

They did say beginners learn how to pour concrete, if your relying on fibre mesh over that distance your kidding yourself okay.

[@sophialow340]

I really like it. Also check out Stodoys and plans.