Ruined Brand new Stamped Concrete Driveway!?! I cant Believe this Happened!

In this video we will be showing you the intense situation we went through on this driveway pour and how we ended up fixing it. It wasn't easy and was definitely a stressful situation! Other than that everything came out beautiful and we did an amazing stamped concrete driveway!
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[@supremeconcretecompany9110]

These things happen . Most people wouldn’t show this to avoid the bad comments. When stuff like this happens you adapt and fix it and get it done just like you did . great job Odell crew Wishing you guys the best

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

True Ty

[@mobb7837]

how big chance to break after that repair?

[@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist3]

Repent to Jesus Christ “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭33‬ ‭NIV‬‬ R

[@jmack03harleyman19]

This is awesome work and a teaching class included in every video along with a lot of hard work and quality control which is a must. Odell is the best with the best people working with him it shows in every video.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@timjones147]

The great thing about the fast motion videos is you can actually see that there’s a group of people that all know what they’re doing and they work in unison and as a team. It’s great to see

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

That's how you win the Super Bowl

[@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist3]

Repent to Jesus Christ “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭33‬ ‭NIV‬‬ J

[@concretewhisperer9877]

Double sided tape works really well I’ve even used the same piece multiple times on pool copping! Also I like micro fiber in the mix if you use liquid release on the face of the foam it usually won’t stick and it won’t eat the foam! You guys do awesome work thanks!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

That's true Ty

[@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist3]

Repent to Jesus Christ “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭33‬ ‭NIV‬‬ J

[@RichardKinch]

Thanks for being candid about techniques not working according to plan.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW TY

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

I love watching your videos. I was quoted $2800 for a 8x12 x 4" shed pad in Canada. I used your tips and got it done myself for $550. Found a company that delivers pre-mix "pay as you go" only pay for what you use. My neighbour borrowed me a bull float and edgers. Looks as good as anyone could hope for. I kept it covered and moist for 3 weeks. It's solid as a literal rock! When I went to drill my baseplate anchors into it, the concrete definitely cured harder then I'm used to this way!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

That's the way to do it

[@JonnyDIY]

Great job team 👏💕👍🤙 So was the form on the steps pulled too soon or too late? 🤔

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

the real probably was the bottom of foam was buried in concrete, so it was bound in.

[@mlowe30]

FYI Gorilla glue the wood side and spray water on the foam and it will stick every time. Let it set for about 10 minutes and you are good to go. Gorilla glue won't eat the foam. Hope that helps for future jobs.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes Thank you

[@craigrschulz]

I like the music that's playing around 12:30! Looks beautiful!! Good job! God bless you all!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@seanbhaney]

Absolutely friggin' beautiful....wonderful work!

[@MikeHarris1984]

That looks amazing... For myself who works on my vehicles and such, I could not deal with a driveway with a texture like that, but if I had a good sized shop (like an RV garage with the 6 bay garage) then I would do something like that for curb appeal out front. You guys did amazing work. I'd like to see more on the fix for the step, did you guys mix more concrete to fill back in and use the screws like a dowl/rebar type thing to hold it in? Or did they press the curb that fell off back on? Did it require a coat of cement glue or something to help hold it to the step poured awhile back to prevent a cold joint crack? Just interested in that part more is all. A video on that scenario laying it out would be cool to see.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

We remixed the part that fell off and put it back

[@myronsmith2114]

Nice save on that step . That’s why we still do all our BullNose steps by hand in Pennsylvania. Where it all started

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Bingo

[@darkpassenger65]

Yeah, it's the solvent in the 3m that dissolves the styro. Like you said if you let the solvent dry first you can apply the styro with little or no dissolving. I found out the hard way too. Industrial strength double sided tape is probably easiest and most versatile way to attach styrofoam to anything in my experience.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes the acetone acts as a carrier and evaporates quickly

[@jimurrata6785]

Try using a dribble of aerosol foam. The 'window and door' type doesn't expand like crazy. If you make a sandwich (backer-profile-profile-backer) a couple of wraps of electrical tape is all you need as a clamp until it sets.

[@jamie-r2034]

Absolutely beautiful. If I could go back, I would have learned to do concrete instead of going to college.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Never to late

[@mrsa9130]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete Then he wouldn't learn when to use "too" verses "to". Never "too" late. I'm going "to" the store.😁🤭 I had to...just messing with you.

[@YuGMas]

I am addicted!!! 🤓Mesmerised when watching these videos.... How do I get to the next video in the series??? They all have different titles 😢Could you put a link to the next video at the end of each video, I can see the previous ones but not the next. 👍 Greetings from the UK 👋👋👋👋👋

[@SVW1976]

I love watching colored concrete go wrong. Serves you right!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

oss

[@devinvm1506]

What absolutely brilliant work that has been presented to us.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yw Ty

[@hombredeacero3131]

Beautiful job and great comeback on the repair.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@nmatthew7469]

Odell, Day, Haduck. Those three guys will teach you everything about concrete.

[@RHEC1776]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 You're joking right. You Mean The Odell's can teach them

[@nmatthew7469]

@@RHEC1776 each has something different, Odell is in a desert climate the other guys in freezing winter climate. Next time laugh at your dumb comment before making it🤡

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

For sure

[@MoneyManHolmes]

My 3 favorite concrete channels.

[@nmatthew7469]

@@MoneyManHolmes oh, and Kirk Giordano, he's awesome too.

[@interesting7906]

Fantastic job! Driveway looks amazing. Now you need install a new house to match. 😉

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Haha wait untill the stone goes up it’ll really make it nice!

[@patrickjames1080]

Nice

[@akshonclip]

To make the bullnose you can rip a piece of 2” PVC in half on a table saw and butt it up on top of a ripped 1x. Attach to the form with screws. Wont crush like the foam does.

[@DoubleDoubleWithOnions]

I used to use pvc when doing a big radius on drywall. Not as a form but as a the actual outside corner. Cutting it on the table saw is a little tricky though.

[@bostedtap8399]

I was thinking the same.

[@Pippy626]

They sell silicone reusable at like 200$ a piece

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Try putting the blade on backwards

[@justinrichards1660]

Bandsaw and taking it slow would be a far safer approach to cutting pipe in half..

[@Richard-go7jr]

I like using Butterfield step liners they cost a lot but you can use them over and over attached to the wood with a finish nail no need to strip them

[@wb6vpm]

A couple of questions: 1. How are the house vents dealt with the planter going in? 2. Will the dirt of the planter go directly up against the stucco of the house?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Concrete raised foundation to the bottom of the vents

[@Debbyiamme]

Good questions

[@CALI562]

Great work fellas

[@BEdmonson85]

Best glue i found for foam to wood is polyurethane glue (ie. Gorilla Glue). Mist both surfaces with a bit of water, then stick em together. Dries fast, holds very well and won't melt the foam.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Interesting Ty

[@jmac88022]

Every craftsman runs into problems. The sign of a good craftsman is how well he recovers.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

For sure

[@kenkobra]

Looks great! Question for you...while cutting the joints if some of the concrete chipped out how would you go about fixing this? Is there something special that you would have used?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Better off Crack chasing

[@nickp3173]

I'm glad you fixed it and you're a reputable company so you'll back your work. But there's NO WAY that ledge is going to last. Lol.

[@sunracer1869]

It came down to not stripping the bull nose in time even with those screws im certain that you will end up with some serious cracks right at the repair. Part 2 coming soon remove & replace steps Saw cut demo formset & pour front steps 🎬 👍

[@MrPhilgascoine]

Snap I hope no one breaks there neck when that breaks of again ????

[@tedwilliams8766]

when i do any type of cantilever, i put any reinforcing i can in it whether i'd be wire mesh or the smallest rebar i can get so i wouldnt have issues like this. it happened to me once and thats all it took and yes, it sucked fixing but we got it done. to this day, you cant tell it broke off. other than that, nice looking job.

[@Camerasdontlie]

A little tip with sticking foam to Wood sand both surfaces first just a single pass on both surfaces. It will stick like heaven

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@DeuceGenius]

big stamp job very nice love the cuts

[@manuelalcaraz9305]

I know nothing about cementing, but I do know that u guys did an amazing freakin job.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

ty

[@manuelalcaraz9305]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete where are u guys located out of

[@tomroe2861]

Great looking job

[@chichitex1252]

Super interesting! Great job guys!❤

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@2bpencildesign603]

All hands on deck, awesome work!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@gunfisher4661]

They make adhesives that are foam proof that you can buy at the home center and there is a form release liquid that can be had for that white foam. There are quite a few designs of that foam edge we used to use them on swimming pools but we never had to strip them early for a finish as pools have epoxy finishes on them but I sure used to sweat installing those foam forms on those custom radias`s but never broke one.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Good to know Ty

[@robbiecoomer4790]

I have done concrete flat work ,stamp,walls curbs ,you name it I done it .never heard of straw and would not recommend that at all.never heard any one even say straw when talking about fill in a slab or any kind of back fill .maybe to keep mud from getting on finished product.concrete 8 inch block to fill in steps is good .and the bull nose foam forms I used to use small drill bit and drill 2 holes about 3 inches apart from each other and run wire threw my step face and the bull noise and twist it on out side of wood form .seem to work good with no mark on concrete face .used duct tape before that work good .by foam board and make your own bull face forms .instead of paying 30 dollars a piece.they sell the foam and not hard to make a diy jeg a mado.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Top secret stuff

[@Fr3sh-Kush]

Hey man youve been a great help to me in the past had one question today. So crew i work with we use mags for floating. Typically do decorative work. Is there any do's and don'ts for using a resin trowel for scrubbing? I know its great for those "oh crapp" moments and used for broom finish, burn finish, curbs but is there any issues if used for stamped, sandy finish, things like that? Out in pnw WA and ORG. Use mags and steel trowels but i see some crews use resin floats. Ive always met old school guys who used wooden floats. I know it does same as a mag but i get that resin /wood are rougher. My question is, will using resin at the wrong time cause major problems with end result finish? Sorry if im all over the place, i have a diffucult time expressing what i want to say on paper/text and in person sometimes lol. I was more of a math and P.E. guy🤣

[@Fr3sh-Kush]

EDIT: P.S i am also hesistant to bring one onto the jobsite is because why wouldnt all finishers keep one on hand JUST IN CASE concrete sets up fast and they need to speed things up. Like ya know? Any tool to make the job easier right?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Every situation is different. I like to use all the different tools and decide which one is working best for me.

[@Fr3sh-Kush]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete sorry man. My english/writing is garbage🤣. Makes me wonder if i got problems sometimes. Lol but im great with numbers and measurements strangely enough. Anywhere my main question was is it suitable for all finishes. Like can it completely replace a mag float? Can there be issues if you use a resin float at the wrong time? (Example: like if you use a steel trowel to place concrete when its still wet/ just poured. Thanks again man. Appreaciate your advice and you content man keep it up!

[@pemman]

Good job! :) Beautiful finish. One question re the cantilevered steps: are they prone in the near future of colapsing on the front curved face?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Maybe if something hits it

[@pemman]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete Thanks :)

[@gemini1965]

absolutely great! now i want such a driveway! here in europe, germany...

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Me too Ty

[@viankalobosvalenzuela7456]

Buenas tardes excelente y muy bellísimo trabajo...excelentes profesionales saludos y que dios los bendiga y acompañe siempre 💯👊👌🏻💪👏

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

For sure

[@Will-ll4gv]

Would be a nice feature to start out by saying in H.B today or G.G. or C.M. Where ever your currently working, just so we get a since of the area. Just a thought, always watch your video’s, enjoy your narration.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yeah maybe we will start doing that

[@74stevedc]

Looks great nice job guys!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks so much!

[@josephiantorno3391]

Looks great!! Crisis averted.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@chrisc395]

Wait- bails of straw to fill a large void? And when the straw breaks down what happens then?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Straw doesn't decompose

[@djAnakin]

If it gets wet it certainly will.

[@chrisc395]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete straw most definitely decomposes. It rots away like any other organic does so that’s why it threw me off that you said use it to fill large voids. I guess by the time it decomposes you won’t have to honor any sort of warranty but it will one day rot. Definitely has me wondering now!

[@christopherflannery5034]

I have always always been taught you do not want any organic material under your slab unless your are pouring on pylons pushed into the ground because it breaks down like every other organic material. My dad has 31 years doing flatwork and I've been in it 11 and that's our opinion.

[@jmac88022]

It's never too late to reinvent the bicycle A smile brings forth energy or life, givin' you force.

[@chrisorta9514]

Commander in Chief well done 👍🏽

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@DoubleDoubleWithOnions]

Sooooo much work, but it looks great.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you!

[@froter1]

You need to use a liquid release on steps with a foam form , too much resistance otherwise ..

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

That helps, also space underneath so it's not bound in

[@michaelburton5760]

nice looks great bummer on step but like brand new now great job

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes Ty

[@jasongentle6446]

Top job 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧👍🇺🇸

[@MikeHarris1984]

I love the tan/brown coloring...

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

ty

[@therealdojj]

must be one of the most depressing things to see your hard work being ruined, i'm looking forward to seeing you fix it in a clever and simple way though

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@craigjensen6853]

u should use black steel screws the rust color will permeate and add to the ambiance

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Custom

[@jimurrata6785]

If you want to square lines at this scale the easiest it the square root of two.(1.4142) Measure 100 inches along the baseline and swing an arc at 100 inches. Then work from your 100" mark and swing an arc at 141 7/16.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

3,4,5

[@jimurrata6785]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete Pythagoras had it down. 😉 I just find it convenient to use base 100 when working with squares. The scale of ~8' is big enough, and there's never any language barrier with calling out '100' That driveway looks amazing from snow country! (Somehow I don't think it would work well with plows and tons of salt) Great video. It's always inspiring to see the artistry you and your crew have with a humble medium! 👍

[@bostedtap8399]

Excellent design and Implementation, would love to see it person, but it's a bit far from England to pop over 😀. With regard to setting out a line perpendicular to another, you can use a 3 4 5 ratio triangle , just mark out 3 feet, then with the hypotenuse at 5 feet, when this crosses the vertical at exactly 4 feet, you have at perfect 90 degree angle, works with any ratio using 3-4-5. Fantastic work as per usual. Thanks for sharing and best regards John.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

yes this way works out very well too! thanks for sharing the info!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Great suggestion! Love that system, no need for a square

[@bostedtap8399]

@search4truth In part only.

[@drumtwo4seven]

When I was a kid my next door neighbor (an older friend) used to get styrofoam mannequin heads and spray paint them the face would melt inward look all weird and scary... that part of the video with the spray adhesive reminded me of that. 👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Cool effects

[@jeffreylonigro1382]

Come on, cut a corner here or there for a change! Beautiful work. Nice crew, they work well together. Are you using slump-modifier?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes Ty

[@rusosure7]

First of all, the intro music isn't Clapton, but I like it a LOT. Secondly, your voice over could calm a volcano, laid back and soothing. Thirdly, how would the bull nose turn out if you left the form in place overnight? Thanks!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY Look pretty rough.

[@BLacknesmonstaz]

Great crew

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@waynew7710]

Nice work.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@acraftman2823]

They sell fiberglass mesh tape for duroc that's 6" wide I would be tempted to lay a strip down during the pour into the bullnose just to tie it into the slab.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Good idea

[@LandRoverLR3]

Amazing driveway wow

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you 👍

[@Evocati-Augusti]

I hope you made a little form to put the blocks on, and jointed those blocks, and filled them 1st course with concrete

[@Evocati-Augusti]

ive seen them for a 100$

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

For sure

[@ringstinga]

Looks great !

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jaswats9645]

Like the bluegrass/folky music!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@marcoscaldera9372]

With a sprayer with water add a little bit of dawn soap and spray the bullnose foam the day of the pour and I’ll bet that won’t happen again

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I'll try it

[@vantezz]

Good job,and about steps,well,sh*t happens))

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

for sure

[@M_Ladd]

Why No expansion joints in that concrete? That must be crackproof cement. Why you not put some rebar in the bull nose to protect it from giving out?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Rebar rust and breaks concrete

[@M_Ladd]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete Bull nose not built to last!

[@neilwatcham8932]

Here in England we use pva glue to stick the poly forms to timber... And use normal polystyrene then carve it ourselves, doesn't take long.. also why do u strike your forms so quick? Give it more time,Also we use fiberglass in our concrete so it holds its form around corners or mass fill it.....

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Good idea Ty

[@eljoister370]

Odell im a fan of you thanks for sharing all this work Do you know someone to do ADU

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I wish Ty

[@onilink146]

Came out good! Now the house needs a new paint job color to match better with the driveway color as well as some landscaping :)

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

That video is coming soon

[@jameshines6486]

This is how you learn. Keep trying.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Iss

[@rutgerhoutdijk3547]

title: can't believe this happened video: happens more often than you like

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Haha yeah it does but still in the moment I was shocked!

[@DeuceGenius]

yep, had that happen on a pool once with those styrofoam forms :)

[@kaycox5555]

BRAVO

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

ty

[@tommybennett451]

💯 it's gonna break off again

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Only time will tell but if that does happen I’ll be back to fix it.

[@lrdeamer]

My first thought was a refrigerator on a hand truck would snap that off post-hast!

[@timjones147]

Not sure why I don’t get notifications about your new videos. But I haven’t been getting them lately

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Stanger things

[@MoneyManHolmes]

Same here. I’m so tired of algorithm based feeds that are manipulated to push an agenda. Just show me what I want to see.

[@paulschmac8098]

Aint that a lil over kill with the rods??? Is that like what the township requires or something?? Why didn't you guys pour the steps first also so they set up before the driveway. We always pour steps first or curb so it sets up faster so its easier to finish. How come you guys poured it so wet on a overcast day??

[@mercade1349]

Had yall tried using a steamroller as a substitute compaction in the big open spaces

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes it works well

[@donaldfrechette5957]

I don't know if you want to try using low expansion window and door spray foam

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Love it

[@_iLLuSiv3_]

As for the bullnise step forms, about 22.99 a piece I should imagine.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes

[@celso422]

Instead using spray glue you can mix cement pounder with water

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Interesting

[@gorillaman08zx]

I build Halloween props out of foam. I use a product called foam fusion from hotwire foam factory. Doesn’t eat the foam.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Nice tip Ty

[@jimmycaddy584]

@odell complete concrete. I live in the san Fernando valley. Looking to get a 1800 square feet slap for a metal garage, how much does something like that cost?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

20000

[@KansasOff-Grid]

Nice job my man. 💯👀✌✌

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you 🙏

[@jamestorres3262]

What is the cause of this guys is this not too much water in the mix to dry of a mix what would cause this inconsistency in water Emulsion I'm thinking please let me know much love love the videos

[@digitaldiz]

3M spray adhesive has acetone in it and it will melt the foam.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes, Assume that's the carrier

[@masonnowlin8547]

Why is the concrete bleeding that excessively?

[@ceedaddy]

Didnt look like that step edge had any aggregate stone..looked like all sand.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur

[@ceedaddy]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete I wish I could fly you and your team up to my City and have you do a project for me. Odell's always does a Great job..!!

[@williamlloyd3769]

First class looking quality but the size of the concrete apron overpowers the scale of the house.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Standard issue in track homes

[@Dmgalm]

PL does a really good styrofoam glue that doesnt eat it away

[@columkenn]

Is it advisable to try to avoid such small cantilevers

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Should be fine

[@vantezz]

what about the reinforcement in concrete? is it also cutting through?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

No, its low enough

[@zrkn1]

I wonder if a buried 6-inch strip of chicken wire or lathe would hold that bullnose like a champ. Masonry work might be too nice for the house. that is one sweet driveway guys!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Might do the trick TY

[@Reelentlessbassfishing]

If you didn’t use fiber that helps a ton on same day strip of bullnose!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Fiber works

[@Bennysol]

Yep, but I only use fiber for industrial work. I find it more difficult to finish

[@andydinh9993]

i have a ideal that you dont need waste money buying those foam to make the round on those steps is use 2 in or 3 in pvc and cut in half the after the step done just using 1 feet section and put cement and stick on it.. watch this video as they do in my country viet nam then you know exactly what im talking about.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sounds interesting

[@DeuceGenius]

yo what the hell why did it not set up first. you have to pour that first

[@AmericaVoice]

Do you want to wear a 911 mask when throwing, or being within downwind at 10' for the sand coloring and stamping for possible allergens or unforseen lung disease issues from it later?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

OSS

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Mann I know the feeling ...

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yeah it’s heart breaking and stressful