How to DIY a Concrete Floor 

hopefully you'll know that I try not to get in the way of the videos much... but - if you've watched a few of these I'd really appreciate you subscribing. it helps me and the channel out so much and thanks to everyone who has done so already!

Boy, your dad really is an expert at backing up with a trailer. Kudos.

That was one hell of a good piece of trailer driving

Reversing the trailer so eloquently into the doorway 2" wider than the trailer was quite impressive!

It is fun and a pleasure to watch a craftsman who really knows what he's doing, and this video was just that. Thanks for posting.

The trailer reversals were stupendous and the floor beautifully worked as always !! What a difference that space will make for you. xx

I don't have the experience to understand why you get the dislikers but I must say that you should be commended for your crafting and helping your folks. Really enjoy your videos, please post more, I'm learning a lot. Thanks

Great bit of driving reversing the trailer through that very tight doorway👍

It's great! My shed has been completed and it turned out nice looking and sturdy and it is way better than the sheds that many of my neighbors had put up. Of course, I'm pleased with the outcome and this Ryan's ru-vid.comUgkxGZedDTcDfgD7fG_uU4esfx_EgxzlY2_1 Plans was extremely useful to me as a guide.

That trailer reversal through the doorway got my sub. I actually shouted out loud when I saw that.

Several years ago I laid a concrete floor for a veranda on the side of my barn. After spending hours trowelling it and making it look perfect I went to sit down on a chair and admire my work. In order to sit down I had to move a pile of folded up plastic sheeting!!!

So the best part for me is the pride taken in doing the job, never under estimate a dad's knowledge and your willingness to take on the task ahead. Honestly Well done😉

As a new subscriber, I enjoy watching you and your Dad work on this old barn. I love the cadence of your narrating, it feels like story telling. Here are some suggestions for safety: always wear a dust mask when making dust (concrete or wood), wear eye and ear protection, wear gloves when cutting the control joints using the grinding wheel. Please note, I'm not calling you out on any of these items, this is more of a general statement overall when working construction projects. As a suggestion for setting pieces of rebar into adjoining concrete to prevent uplift/heave, drill the hole about twice the diameter of the bar, thoroughly clean the hole of dust, inject the hole with 2-part epoxy, insert the steel reinforcing bar. Great work. Keep the videos coming.

I have watched a few of your videos now. It is an absolute treat to watch Craftsman who take pride in their work. Thank you for going to the effort of filming , editing and sharing these videos. Your edits are perfect. Keeps my interest all the way , never once leaving me bored or wanting to skip ahead. And the amount of effort and detail you and your dad / family put into the projects you tackle is astounding. True masters of your craft. Well done.

You worked very hard on that project! The driver backing the trailer into the barn deserves a medal, especially as he had to turn in through the hanger, but why did you use polythene? You can easily specify waterproof in the ready mix for very little extra money and no weldmesh? The cuts through the surface are essential, and not something the "professional" floor layers usually do in France, there is a plastic form you can use which gives you a screed surface to level off to and acts as an expansion joint, it shows a narrow white line when finished, I find the ready mix drivers here in France are really helpful when they deliver, not like the UK drivers that will just dump off the concrete, they are more than willing to lend a hand, as your driver did, I did think you would end up with paw prints in your new trowelled finish floor! Stay safe ! Chris B.

In every one of your videos that I watch, this young man is extremely amazing, he is multi-talented, how many things he knows how to do!

Very good job! Excellent concrete floor! In Russia, white marble fine crushed stone is added, after hardening, it is polished, it turns out very beautiful!

I love work. I can sit and watch it all day! 👍🏻😊😷🙏🏽🦘

Nice to see the Rover at home!

That was a very skillful Trailer reverse into workshop fair play to the driver .Lovely place you have their best of luck with the rest of renovations

Laying concrete, fond memories of workin on our house as a teen with dad !!!!!! Great Job !!!!

Yo that mixer pump combo was awesome

First class reversing

My back aches just watching you guys work!

Well done. A nice tidy job. Very well thought out and worked well. Great bit of trailer reversing through the tight doorway.

Is there anything you don't know how to do! The thing is you do everything so professionally. Kudos and bravo to you. What a joy to witness. God Bless.....

Great work, what impressed me the most was backing that trailer through the door gap... my gawd that’s a skill I will never possess! 👏🏻

LOL, the 'old change the battery in socks and sandals trick' very 'Englishman style'. Love it. Great job on the floor.

Working with your own is always a unique experience and there is always something to learn. You are good, a greeting!

Love the house, the motorcycle, the old Jeep and the marvelous doggo 😁

Omg! You are the Don!!! I have some concrete coming tomorrow 8m x 4m and I am defo gonna use your dad's contraption and I've never even thought about the kingspan as a kneeling bridge 🙌🏼 stumbled on this video last thing AMAZING 👏🏼 THANK YOU 🤜🏼❤🤛🏼

Honestly, can't wait to see what you do with that door. I'm sure you've got something beautiful in mind.

Thank you Sir!!!! Long time no see...You made me a happy puppy!! Best regards!

Nice job. The slump on that concrete was really good!

It's been too long since your last video! Always love the relaxing sound of the wind chimes and your lovely dog!

That is hands-down one of the coolest shops on RU-vid you guys did a great job you and your dad are extremely talented craftsman

So jealous you have a wonderful shop, love the video style as well. Precise without a lot of fluff. You are creating a truly special home with tons of character and special craftsmanship.

A nice smooth finish! Nice to see you back in France!

whoever was driving that pick-up and trailer has some real reversing skills getting it through that barn door in one go with mere inches of clearance i doth my cap to you sir

Thank you for your time and effort to make this video and share it with the world. Greetings from Croatia.

A few months ago I told my wife that I would like to take part in the restoration of a French or Italian farm. I am an architect, but I also like to work with my hands. Now I have enjoyed watching a lot on your channel. Maybe I can help you with something as an architect, do not hesitate to contact me.

Once again, excellent videotography showing pristine workmanship. Fantastic.

Its been a long wait for this restoration video to come.... Thx

This is what I needed! After being so stressed with exams for uni! 😀

That paper cut on the excavator was so funny, cracked me up. but great job looks amazing.

That's a lot of love for a workplace floor.

This is amazing and this farmhouse is so beautiful! Looking forward to watching you continue to restore it.

Because of the LR and you UK guys preserving a French farm, thumbs up. Keep up the good work. Ilike the "not so much talk" about your videos.

Wonderful reversing, totally impressed. Love the Festool tools, also an advocate of these although expensive. Very knowledgeable for what seems to be quite a young guy, and I'm sure your Father is also very knowledgeable and super useful. Keep up the good work.

Love the Land Rover in the video...perfect farm vehicle. Stunning work u guys are doing

Pretty Interesting process. Thanks for sharing. I was going to ask about the walls and how they looked rough, but then you have another video.. on "Pointing stone walls".. which I've heard that term before, so. .. that explains that.

Enjoy all your videos, a very talented team. Keep up the great work, can’t wait for the next one. Thank you for sharing👍👍

Great results of hard work! I really like how meticulous you are with each part of the project. You do not cut corners and you take your time to do the job right. That type of work ethic means all your projects will stand the test of time. Great job!

You guys did a great job with the prep work for the concrete slab & you smoothed it out nice after it was poured. Another job completed & off the list!

Great job, but who's surprised? Everything you guys tackle turn out great! I too was impressed with the trailer backing skills. Someone has had a lot of practice.

Great work Carl. I can tell that your dad taught you a lot.

I have really enjoyed watching you guys work on this project and it makes want to find a project like this to restore back to its original. Great job guys.

I love the way of building en rebuilding! Clear goal and with the precision of a sniper. I learn a lot and it is relaxing.

Great work and perfection ! Like it and looking forward to see the door being renovated. Cheers

Carl, You’re one of my absolute favorite channels - just publish more. Please :)

Nice job. Pretty impressive driving skills too.

I love hard work, I could watch it all day

I appreciate your work .I a several months ago poured part of my shop floor roughly 20x 25 . Had to build up by hand with gravel about 5 inches .

I enjoy your videos, and am in awe of the ability to back that trailer!

Love it.Love the workshop/carport area.Just beautiful.

great as always 👍 I'm looking forward to the next video with the door

Wow the concretetruck with the installed concretepump is great! Never saw one of these before...

Merci Carlrogers pour toutes tes vidéos. Je te suis depuis le début de l'aventure, et je te remercie de partager tout ce savoir faire. Bonne chance sur tes futurs projets.

Nice work. I work for 5 years as a carpenter. Traditional. 👌

I Know rebar is not always needed. But it is not a big expense, that is why I always use it. But each does what they think is right for the situation. Great finished result. I love to see plastic under concrete, don't know why it is not standard practice for everyone.

Coming from someone who has made the mistake too, please please PLEASE wear a mask when cutting, drilling or grinding concrete. It makes so much nasty fine dust that you inhale and can really be terrible for your health. I always used to have the idea of "just get things done", but now after learning my lesson on numerous occasions, it is so worth taking the extra few minutes to properly and safely do a job! Great video man, keep up the good work.

The old man has some serious trailer backing skills.

As usual, top quality. Nice job lads.

You've done it like a Pro.

Pops couldn't wait to see the trowel work get underway after the concrete truck was finished pumping... Looks nice... A shop you can get stuff done, as well, be happy in...

muy buen trabajo!!!! mmm esa puerta pide a gritos que la restauren o realicen una nueva..... ansiosa por el proximo proyecto, este lugar esta quedando muy lindo. vivo al otro lado del mundo pero es genial restaurar un lugar asi.

You should have bull-floated it. The bull float helps to push down the aggregate so it makes it easier to trowel and get a nice smooth surface. It also helps the job go quicker.

glad your back i miss your vids great job cant wait for more be safe

The most impressive thing is how you avoided to have cat's paw prints on the slab.

I love your content. Your dad is amazing. What a fantastic craftsman.

One again, beautiful work!! Keep it up guys! 💪🏼

Can we just stop and appreciate how freaking insane the old boy is at maneuvering that trailer? he fits it through a doorway with maybe a inch on either side to spare. Freaking nutty.

This makes me feel better about my cement jobs.

Fascinating renovation all together.

Very creative filming! Makes it a joy to watch!!

Wow Good job again! From Hungary

Caught up from 2017 great interest

Hahahaha love the happy Gilmore quote 😂😂😂

You are doing a great great job!!!! Congratulations!

Dang that turned out awesome. Looks really professional.

Excellent looking forward to the door already John 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Great job! Well thought out and executed.

Was waiting for the 50 percent horsehair, 50 percent nylon broom to come out :-)

Wow!! Que diferencia!!! En hora buena amigos. Ahora a esperar el proxímo video 😀. Le mando saludos desde Querétaro,México 👋

Lovely job! And looking fw to the new door!

I'm looking forward to the video of the new door. ;-)

That was amazing how he backed up the trailer into the doorway

Amazing, that you share such practical knowledge, that's real blessing!

Top shelf marks for Dad’s backing up skills. Like the steel toed Birkenstock’s as well. That doorways so narrow I bet you can’t even get a “slim” in between. Thanks for sharing

that golf joke made me laugh