How To Finish Concrete (4 Basic Skills For Beginners)
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In this video I'm showing beginners FOUR basic concrete finishing skills to help you learn how to finish concrete. Skill #1 is edging. I'm showing you how to use a concrete edger. This skill is used for finishing concrete patios, walks, pool decks, driveways and much more. Skill #2 is how to use a concrete jointer. This skill is used for giving the concrete a "finished" look and to help control cracks in concrete. Skill #3 is mag floating concrete. You mag float concrete for many reasons, in the video I'm mag floating concrete in preparation for a broom finish. Skill #4 is how to broom finish concrete. This is a popular finish for sidewalks, patios, decks, driveways and a lot more. Learning how to finish concrete is a process. You have to learn the techniques, then go out and practice those skills on some real concrete to get good at it. This video is to introduce beginners the basics of finishing concrete.
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Been a labor worker for two guys in a year. Firsr job the guys i worked with didnt want to teach me since they said they dont get paid to teach, i just started with a new guy yesterday and he said he will teach me how to finish in two days. Thank you for this video so i can get a basic understanding before going hands on
Finish work is so underrated, concrete work is not a easy as people think. Respect!
Thank you!
Mike, These videos are outstanding! I worked for a concrete company all through college and learned the basics of forming and finishing flatwork and walls. Watching your videos brought back great memories. I worked with a lot of professional concrete finishers but they certainly did not explain the fundamentals as well as you do throughout your video series. Great to see your daughter working with you as well. You must be very proud. Thanks for posting superb videos.
I always clean the form before edging makes for cleaner work later
Sir, you are the absolute man! Your videos saved my first time pour. I think you could watch all the videos on youtube on concrete work, but until you actually pour your first slab and then be able to correlate what you are saying to what you are working with, we all will have a learning curve. Between my first slab and your videos, my slab will end in success. Thank you for your amazing talent and capturing it in videos. I started pouring around 6 pm a 15 x 5 section and because it dropped down to 50 degrees and I think I used a little too much water, I ended up finishing at 2 am. My next two 5' sections will go much better. Again, thanks so much, you are doing the world a great service! Loved seeing you teaching your daughters!
40 years in concrete. Not sure I could do a better job of explaining the process than you do. I was fortunate to have guys years ago with your kind of patience that took time to help me get better at finishing. I would humbly suggest, if I may, that adding 1 extra handle to the broom can help while extending it over to the far edge . It helps offset the weight of the broom and allows you to put 1 hand slightly behind you so you don't run out of handle before you get across the slab. I think that's what caused the young lady to dab the broom in the concrete. I've done that more than I care to remember! Great video!
Brother Mike, I love Concrete. It’s a big part of my life! It’s what we do! I’ve seen so many of ur videos and you do good work. U keep making videos and I’ll keep watching👍🏼👍🏼 Be Blessed
Best instructional videos on CZcams Mike! Great job keep 'em coming!
all of mikes video's is worthwhile i find.. they've been such a help for me,
I learned by trial and error, mostly error. Excellent tips, Mike. Thanks!
Love the simple videos- reinforces the the basics for us “once in awhilers” ✌🏼
Great video!!! I was taught on the first pass with the edge to use a mag to clean the top of the form, that seemed important. The girls are doing a great job starting out and will have it down in no time.
About time! Finally found videos that explain in depth instead of just showing workers doing the work. Appreciate the videos!
Mike's videos are excellent, have watched many recently and learned so much, very helpful👍
Man sir you are something special. I currently work with a small commercial concrete company which has become the perfect "school" for me to learn at. Im currently trying to open a business on the side to create the dream I want. I love your videos man and I would pay to just get some advice from you on certain things. I have a few concrete veterans willing to help me along my journey. Im just so excited to learn and I love working concrete so much. Once again, good work brotha.
how did I miss this one ...... great vid for everyone
Thanks 😊 I needed this
I just poured a 20x4 back poarch. Your skills 👌🏿 👏🏾
You taught me made me look like a semi Pro.
Great video. Simple and straightforward. Thx.
Thanks Mike. Excellent video!!! Hope to find a lot more information in your channel!!!
Great video! Explained perfectly.
Excellent video, well spoken, and informative.
You are awesome Mike! Thanks so much for these videos.
Excellent Video , I learned a few things to enable me to do a professional job .
Great video as a gen. Cont. .. I have poured walls , flatwork , etc commercially , I learned on my own . This video filled in a lot of gaps on finish that I should really know… thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Great video for the beginners Mike. Keep up the great work
Thanks Aaron!!
As always, you make it look easy, Mike.👍
I’ve been a form guy and Rake. I’m ready to start finishing and getting more money! Thanks for the video!
Mike, I love your videos! They’re extremely helpful. Like having a uncle who can teach you stuff lol. I was wondering if any of your videos show a closer view of the surface as you’re floating and what details in the concrete you’re looking for as you float. Is it just like smoothing icing on a cake?
Your videos are awesome brotha! Thanks!!
Just got in the Operative plasteres and Cement masons Union , Love watching these Videos to gain some knowledge and tips 👍🏽
Great video, Thank you for sharing
Thanks for sharing your knowledge
Thank you, very thorough & basic vocabulary, no lingo or jargon language, simple, I'm going to give my footpath a go, wish me luck.
Mike I have really enjoyed All your Video's and lessons I Have some projects around the house And feel a lot more confident in completing these projects with a professional touch Thanks Buddy
Thanks Mike. great videos. doing a pour tomorrow and you info is truly honest and helpful. keep it up I'm now a subscriber.
Awesome! Thank you!
Awesome to see the gals learning a trade. Great job......
Definitely the video I was looking for! Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Mike ,I'm in the Laborers Union did Carpentry all my career, love your methods for explaining and simplifying things!
@Chuck Mitchell what local you out of ?
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Man.. so helpful I appreciate your help and videos
This is really informative. Thanks so much.
Awesome work! Thanks for the videos these really help.
Great video thanks lots of tips very good. Leeston New Zealand 🇳🇿
Great video! Very well done and easy to understand. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I've not seen anyone else break it down like this on how to finish concrete. You deserve more views. This is good stuff. If a person understands what you are talking about it can help them greatly. I've done it a couple of times. I think for my second time I was finishing, but I was being watched over. It was just a double slab in someones backyard if I remember correctly. Nothing too big. Keep up the great work.
Looks good👍🏻. Getting an idea for when I start to learn.
thanks mike, love the videos and the training
Excellent tutorial. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Excellent. Thanks. Very helpful. God bless.
You have really helped me, thanks so much
Thanks, very informative!
Awesome video and awesome teaching skills
Thanks for the tips Mike.
I really enjoy your videos. You are going places.
I’m on the west coast and we do it a little different but I learn from mike too it only makes me better .
great videos,I always like to keep learning better ways.
Thanks Mike.
Tell us more about the cadillac groover & funny float ...real nice
Mike, wish I was a younger man and got a chance to learn from you, excellent teacher.
Nice information thanks very much.
Great video. Thanks I'm looking to pour my own garage floor. Want to do as much research as possible.
Good luck!
What a great video... Thank You
Great video, thank you for putting this out! 5 Star
Glad you enjoyed it!
Make, this is a great instructional video. I'm interested. respect.
thanks man i’m a 19 year old just learning and this is extremely helpful
Very nice work it’s my favorite job
Great video
I can tell you badass ..mad skills with them hands
Great videos you have produced. It is a little harder to finish concrete you mixed yourself then what comes out of a truck.
Brilliant !
Mike’s the man !
Great Video
Very Helpful
Thanks
awesome tips!
awesome, thanks
Hey, Mike. Great videos! I used to do concrete in Maine before I joined the military, living down in VA now but I love the videos! Glad I found your channel. I was talking to my wife and we were taking bets as to if you toned down the Maine accent for the videos 😂 anyways, thanks for sharing!
Great video!!!
Thankful I had a father that started me finishing with an edger when I was 13.
This stuff is awesome! I'm a framer and really would like to get skilled at concrete work, especially concrete finishing, so these videos are incredibly helpful! Super cool that you're teaching your daughters these skills too! Keep up the good work!
Thanks Drew!
Thank you very much Is mike
The first video that explains how to fill those rock voids. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Mike Day Everything About Concrete your girls are very lucky to have access to such a craft. In Australia, there are no more technical schools as a part of general schooling, so unless you decide to pursue a trade at the age of 17-18, you don’t really have an opportunity to learn skills beyond a basic level. Thanks again mate.
Thank you 😊 Mike!
Hey Michael, You're welcome!!
Groover on the handle is the best time saver I have ever had. Excellent for sidewalks where your doing dozens of control joints. Dang spell checker did me again.
Not familiar with the “Grover”. What is it? Maybe it’s called something different in my area.
Ahh. “Groover”, I shoulda known that’s what you meant.
"walking jointer"
great information, any pointers to compensate family members working for us especially kids...thanks
great trade school info mister... perfect content master
Excellent video
Thanks I appreciate it!
Good content..thx
I'd run an edger as soon as I've bullfloated just to move any aggregate out of the away. Then come back once it's begun to set up for a finish pass. That way you're just working the paste and not forcing aggregate into hardening concrete, which can be annoying and time-consuming if it's a rocky mix or you've mis-timed the finish.
Yeah thats what I do as well.
Yeah me too but it depends on the aggregate. Big rock gets edged right away, pea gravel i wait a bit
Very informative as always! Nice work.
Thanks Jon, are you a subscriber yet?
Yes sir, have been for a little while now. I get all your notifications and try to watch them all.
Just recently got into concrete work and you explain in detail the correct process. Look forward to your work.
Awesome video. Very very useful
Thanks Mark, I appreciate it.
Nice work. Those girls are gonna have one heck of a resume !
i dont know how much he pays them but i cant get my guys to do concrete at 29$ hour
Thank you!
Your Broom marks are by far the best....
Awesome thanks
Awsome video
Nice tool to cut in I need to use pool joints difficult so sometimes 2 pours over 800 so I wish
Good work!
Thanks Richard. Are you subscribed to the channel yet?
Hey Mike! I live in Canada and I would like to ask if you have ever poured a 1/2 overlay of something like a flo coat or a sand mix onto a freshly dried slab and then finished that by either stamping or brushing
Thank man I'm moving to texas and building my own home . You explain it very well. Cant wait to be looking at these videos wile my concrete sets ..
Awesome Alex. Hope the videos help.
If its tight enough for joints, its edgable.
Greetings, great job guys
Hey, thanks!
Man I’m so proud of those young women getting out and working a hard craft.so many young people don’t want a trade job no more
In 40 yr old I been pouring since I we 14 this yr m going start my own business work for myself great video once to get this stuff in your blood you can't get it out great video.
Being in business for yourself is awesome! Have you signed up on my email list yet. My Business program is coming out soon. I can help you get started and not make all the same mistakes I made.
@@MikeDayConcrete can you do a video on your mistakes? that would be a good learning video.
thanks!