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How to Extend Concrete Slab (Lessons Learned) 

Andrew Thron Improvements
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@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 3 года назад
This is what a 7,000 pound hand-mixed concrete disaster looks like... Thanks for watching!
@ekurdesov
@ekurdesov 2 года назад
This isn’t disaster at all. I was pouring 1300sf patio along the house last Saturday. Thought to save time and ordered ready mix concrete. 2 trucks of it.. 13 yards 😀 there were 2 of us I have a bull float but it dried before we could screed it well 😂 I’ll be top coating it in few weeks once it fully cures and then stamping it 🤓
@alicia4857
@alicia4857 4 месяца назад
Thank you for posting 📫 all of this ❤️. Your mistakes will help a lot of us. 😢 I, for one, greatly appreciate it. Also, for your 1st try and not knowing much, it didn't come out as bad as you stated. Again, thank you!
@xAeschylusx
@xAeschylusx Год назад
Honestly a video about what not to do is probably more valuable than another how-to video. There’s no shame in making mistakes
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements Год назад
Totally agree! Thanks for watching!
@evangelstrategies
@evangelstrategies 3 года назад
What I'm most impressed by your video and you is your humble spirit as evidenced by your willingness to share your mistakes and lessons learned with your audience. Impressive! You've inspired me to do it also. Thank you for sharing your experience. I know a lot of folks who could learn a thing or two from your humility.
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 3 года назад
I appreciate it Perez! When you jack up a project as bad as I did here, you have to be humble lol But I learned a ton and felt as though others could learn from some of my mistakes. Thanks for watching and for the kind words!
@margaretwissler4874
@margaretwissler4874 7 месяцев назад
I like your honesty and how you share your wins and your learning lessons.
@UriValdez
@UriValdez 4 месяца назад
I love when people highlight their mistakes rather than hide them. Its a great way to learn, thanks for posting
@davidtoralez2213
@davidtoralez2213 2 года назад
If more people could be like you this world would be a better place my brother thank you for the helpful video.
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 2 года назад
I appreciate it, David! Thanks for watching!
@ryanplaysthedrums5731
@ryanplaysthedrums5731 8 месяцев назад
This is great, thanks for sharing! I found it really helpful to see your suggestions during the video on what you should’ve done (like drilling deeper rebar holes etc). It takes a much bigger man to share something they’re not happy with and be open themselves criticism than sharing something that’s perfect. Thanks again!!
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 8 месяцев назад
Glad it was helpful and thanks for the support!
@allanorellana1915
@allanorellana1915 2 года назад
Do not worry! It is perfect in the future you can install black or gray porcelain for patio’s floor!! 👍 … you and your brother did a great job 👏🏼!! !! Y’all are the men that this blessing country needs!!! God continue giving y’all wisdom!!
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 2 года назад
Appreciate it, Allan! Thanks for the support and for watching!
@cujero
@cujero 2 года назад
I definitely learned a lot. Sometimes these kinds of videos have better information than the ones where they do it perfect. Thanks for the video.
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 2 года назад
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
@octaviohernandez7816
@octaviohernandez7816 3 года назад
Good effort buddy , I’ve been doing concrete for a long time and safe to say it’s one of the hardest trades to master , keep trying you’ll get it 👍
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 3 года назад
Appreciate it, man! It was very humbling and frustrating for sure! thanks for watching!
@kahoonei1752
@kahoonei1752 2 года назад
I appreciate your courage in sharing your video. I am considering fixing an ugly concrete slab and want to do it when my husband is away so I can surprise him. I really want to attempt to try it on my own and get creative with the stamping plus save money but still not so sure if I'm deluding myself in believing I can tackle the job alone. Watching a ton of diy videos with the hopes of getting some good advice. So great that you were so humble about your mistakes. You did a fine job by the way, would've preferred your work over the person who put in the ugly one we have in our yard.
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 2 года назад
I appreciate it! And yea, it was definitely a brutal project if I'm being honest. Tough on the back and knees. But it was a good learning process. I hope your project turned out great. Thanks for watching!
@megachicago
@megachicago 4 месяца назад
Andrew! Once again, your timing is spot on. I installed slate tiles on a front courtyard, and it is WAY more a disaster than what you did. Over the years the tiles have split like a buttery croissant and now half of it is in shards. Thanks to a painter who rolled over them with a cherry picker to paint the house. UGH! I was thinking of pouring leveler over it but I may have to rethink to fix. Thank you, again.
@rcpainter3023
@rcpainter3023 2 года назад
You get a like for openly sharing your mistakes. It helps to see what NOT to do.
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 2 года назад
I appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
@HCSBusiness
@HCSBusiness Год назад
I'm extending and leveling my shed base by a metre either side and by 2" to 3" deep, a very similar project to this video... tks for putting the video up.
@danhuyck527
@danhuyck527 Год назад
im doing the same. just now digging new area. any tips you learned doing yours?
@mattwalker534
@mattwalker534 2 года назад
super helpful thank you. I learn more from some mistakes than the pro contractors showing their perfect jobs!
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 2 года назад
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
@Elysianplains
@Elysianplains 2 года назад
I admire you’re ‘can do’ spirit sir
@CocoChanelle-1
@CocoChanelle-1 3 года назад
The main thing is you were brave enough to take on the project and saved money. I’m sure you learn a lot. Congratulations!
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 3 года назад
Exactly - learned a TON. Appreciate it!
@dsedano1
@dsedano1 2 месяца назад
This great! I plan to do a job in the near future, and I am also an amateur so this will really help me.
@walterw5428
@walterw5428 Год назад
Great effort. Thanks for sharing. You might have wanted to use a Big Diamond Concrete Tamper to push the rocks in the concrete down a bit. That way you have more of the actual cement to more easily smooth out, and it may not have been so dry. Good luck on your next project. Also, I couldn't tell f you watered down the dirt before you poured the concrete. If the soil is dry, it sucks all of the water from the concrete, which makes it harder to work.
@jacquelinegros403
@jacquelinegros403 3 года назад
Thank you so much for this post. You have done sooo much good for us DIY-ERS!
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 3 года назад
I appreciate the support! Thank you for watching!
@scarnage175
@scarnage175 Год назад
Great video. I am in the middle of my own 1st time full home renovation and I have been learning just like on the fly. I am planning on extending my shed slab by 4’ and this will be very helpful when I eventually tackle they later this summer or next spring. Thanks for the detailed video AND all the does and more importantly the don’ts. Those are equality as helpful!!
@yuliyabryant4052
@yuliyabryant4052 3 года назад
If it was a disaster, then I take it anytime and pay for it so same disaster would be on my yard. I think it looks great. I am huge fan of what you do. You inspired me to go to take woodworking classes. Thank you for sharing your ideas. Keep doing what you do. I and my husband like your videos very much. God’s speed to you.
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 3 года назад
I appreciate the continued support, Yulia! And I am really glad to hear that you are finding value! Hope the woodworking classes are going great!! Take Care! - Andrew
@yuliyabryant4052
@yuliyabryant4052 3 года назад
@@AndrewThronImprovements thank you
@maggieisrael5340
@maggieisrael5340 Год назад
Bravo! It still looks better than it was
@Puckerupbuttercup261
@Puckerupbuttercup261 2 года назад
Learned from your mistakes, which was your purpose for posting. Thanks.
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 2 года назад
Glad to help - Thanks for watching!
@publiccommentor5201
@publiccommentor5201 2 года назад
Thank you for posting.
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 2 года назад
Thanks for watching!
@ifixeditmyself1926
@ifixeditmyself1926 2 года назад
Thanks for sharing project it came out very nice and it was really informative.
@aiseaaholelei7655
@aiseaaholelei7655 Год назад
Love the effort and very insightful video. Keep it up
@cindycleland7026
@cindycleland7026 2 года назад
You're very brave putting yourself out there! I would really like to see how it's held up.
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 2 года назад
So far so good!
@jno_knows
@jno_knows 3 года назад
We have been doing concrete in small sections. Maybe you should have poured it in fours and had it a tad more soupy! Thanks for sharing. It’s much more affordable and rewarding to do these projects as a homeowner! But it is absolutely hard work!
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 3 года назад
That’s a good point Jennifer, appreciate you sharing! My hope is that can get a bunch of suggestions in the comments so people can learn and benefit from my many mistakes! Thanks for watching and the continued support!
@Ked566
@Ked566 5 месяцев назад
Very humble. Hey man, I’ve seen worse on first timers. Stay with it.
@mia-dx9ym
@mia-dx9ym 6 месяцев назад
Good video. Still valued information.
@kittymomma5620
@kittymomma5620 2 года назад
Thank you for all the tips-it was helpful !
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 2 года назад
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
@garynakamura6138
@garynakamura6138 2 месяца назад
I was wondering if the new concrete to existing slab joint cracked after a while or if the rebar worked. Thanks for sharing your project and lessons learned!
@TastesOfMalaysia
@TastesOfMalaysia 3 года назад
Great job friend you are very hard working full watched and liked have great week and stay blessed
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 3 года назад
I appreciate the support! Thanks and you too!
@TastesOfMalaysia
@TastesOfMalaysia 3 года назад
@@AndrewThronImprovementsyou are most welcome friend tc ❤️🙏
@christopherwill7580
@christopherwill7580 2 года назад
Thanks for the video. Regarding using the rebar to join the existing slab to the new concrete: Would an expansion joint be better? Is the rebar joining two concrete slabs better if the two slabs are both new concrete, not one old and one new?
@rekostarr7149
@rekostarr7149 2 года назад
Who knew a boat float would be that essential! thanks! PS. the guy underneath says that the concrete should have been wetter too.
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 2 года назад
I wish I would have known lol Thanks for watching!
@homehero3334
@homehero3334 3 года назад
I feel your pain, man. Concrete is tough. Thanks for posting
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 3 года назад
Agreed - This may have been my least favorite project so far. Lots of lessons learned. Thanks for watching!
@loganconnally4361
@loganconnally4361 3 года назад
Evaporation control is extremely helpful
@cheshstyles
@cheshstyles 3 года назад
He should have got ready mix and/or hired some goon with experience. Like he said, even a bull float would have been huge. Bag mix bleeds so much you should need a fan not con film etc.
@joesaldivar6680
@joesaldivar6680 2 года назад
Why is evaporation control needed?
@philromagnoli9409
@philromagnoli9409 2 года назад
Great Video - a magnesium float will help get some of the concrete 'cream' to the top to allow for a easier and better finish
@TrunkMonkey0389
@TrunkMonkey0389 6 месяцев назад
That's a bitch of a project and you did pretty well, that's a hell of an improvement from what you started with. If patios aren't your profession, I think you can still be pretty proud of that result.
@lfroio1
@lfroio1 3 месяца назад
Looks good
@davestarns
@davestarns 2 года назад
I have an ugly faux-inlaid stone tile front stoop that I want to both cover and enlarge with stamped, stained concrete. I found your video really encouraging. Knowing what you know now, would you do such a project again? Like you (prior to this), i’ve never worked with concrete…
@dylanwelch6681
@dylanwelch6681 6 месяцев назад
Gotta learn somehow🤷🏼‍♂️
@ronnydehaan4914
@ronnydehaan4914 3 месяца назад
good job
@lewisdow
@lewisdow Год назад
The rebar joins work well? I have to do a similar extension and had the same idea for rebar pegs to join the two slabs.
@SuperDryDiver
@SuperDryDiver Год назад
I appreciate you sharing this. I want to extend my drive pad to install a shed. However in order to make it level I would need to come over the pad with about 2" of new concrete. The use of Weldcrete, and drilling in some rebar looks like a good way to handle it. So I'm curious how it held up for you since you posted this video.
@stevemcginnis2864
@stevemcginnis2864 Год назад
Also interested to know how it has held up
@stultuses
@stultuses 2 года назад
Thank you for sharing People can still learn through others mistakes, so it's not a total loss and you were humble enough to share - so I'll say Thanks again! Would you be able to fix the surface using a concrete grinder (smoother) perhaps?
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 2 года назад
Appreciate it! And the surface coat of concrete I applied really did the trick. Thanks for watching!
@CocoChanelle-1
@CocoChanelle-1 3 года назад
Similar to what we did to extend driveway but started with the steel mesh to undergird after digging up the dirt. Didn’t pour in gravel but had professional psi cement poured in. Yours is an interesting twist to the extension. Did use a liquid bond.
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 3 года назад
Not sure I did it the "right" way by any means, but just wanted to document the process. Thanks for watching!!
@CocoChanelle-1
@CocoChanelle-1 3 года назад
@@AndrewThronImprovements oh there are different ways to do it. What you don’t want is the gravel sinking into the dirt(heavy duty lawn paper under gravel). I had that problem on another project. I think the steel mesh wire helps with that. Kind we used: www.lowes.com/pd/Steel-Remesh-Common-3-5-ft-x-7-ft-Actual-3-4166-ft-x-6-93-ft/1001121408
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 3 года назад
@@CocoChanelle-1 Agreed! That's the same stuff we used (just from Home Depot). Appreciate your feedback!
@CocoChanelle-1
@CocoChanelle-1 3 года назад
@@AndrewThronImprovements 😎 cool
@mrmidwestguy1496
@mrmidwestguy1496 6 месяцев назад
The biggest lessons I’ve learned when doing diy is never skimp out on tools. Spend that extra 48 bucks for a concrete mixer. Your back, arms and mind will thank you for the rest of the month.
@UshankaFire
@UshankaFire 2 года назад
great video, thanks for being honest, definitely learning, I'm debating if I should attempt to do a slab myself or hire a pro. would you do it again yourself?
@joesaldivar6680
@joesaldivar6680 2 года назад
Im thinking the same thing, im kind of leaning towards doing it myself though, i think it’ll be challenging but fun
@westcoastkhmer
@westcoastkhmer 2 года назад
you live and you learn
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 2 года назад
Yessir - better to try and fail then to never try. Appreciate you watching!
@alexstrings
@alexstrings 2 года назад
Thank you sir!
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 2 года назад
Thanks for watching! Appreciate the support!
@CocoChanelle-1
@CocoChanelle-1 3 года назад
I got a bull float from the pawnshop. Sold it back after use.
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 3 года назад
That's what I should have done lol I'll keep that in mind for "specialty" tools for my next project.
@CocoChanelle-1
@CocoChanelle-1 3 года назад
@@AndrewThronImprovements exactly. Save a buck. Also may be able to borrow one.
@TheCreativeVictor
@TheCreativeVictor 3 года назад
*Note to self - get a larger screed for my concrete project coming up. 😆👍
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 3 года назад
If only I knew then...haha thanks for watching and good luck with your project!
@Guffb
@Guffb 2 года назад
For the sake of your future selfs back too
@carguy1312
@carguy1312 24 дня назад
If it serves a purpose and gave you experience to grow from - it’s just fine.
@peg372
@peg372 2 месяца назад
Wire mesh needed chairs bro! Otherwise awesome video, we live and we learn!
@wildside69
@wildside69 Год назад
Nice one man, good way to learn is to make mistakes 😂
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements Год назад
Haha absolutely. Thanks for watching!
@wildside69
@wildside69 Год назад
Thanks for filming! Was quite helpful 👌
@maxpolaris99
@maxpolaris99 2 года назад
Seems like nobody doing concrete videos ever mentions their climate and soil conditions. Pouring concrete slabs,patios etc in Florida vs Arizona vs Alaska vs New Hampshire have different requirements. It seems like no one ever mentions their frost line in the winter. I'm always saying to myself it will look like an earthquake hit it next spring and I'll cry.
@rekostarr7149
@rekostarr7149 2 года назад
concrete slabs float on top of the ground, they never go below frost line.
@RockCityIncTracks313
@RockCityIncTracks313 2 года назад
Looks like you needed more water brother. the mix was too dry.. Good job still tho. there are some ways youy can still level that and remove some texture and make it look better.
@rekostarr7149
@rekostarr7149 2 года назад
ahh good to know.
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 2 года назад
I would agree with that - Mix dried up pretty keep with a pretty short working time.
@SecurityOfficerKellyAnne
@SecurityOfficerKellyAnne 2 месяца назад
You could have used a stencil or stamp to finish - a texture or pattern.
@LeonardoEUA
@LeonardoEUA 3 года назад
Actually you can fix using a concrete grinder. Rent a big one and smooth out the surface
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 3 года назад
I didn't even know that was an option. Thanks for the tip!
@stevendeckert6373
@stevendeckert6373 2 года назад
@@AndrewThronImprovements That'll work as long as the concrete underneath is poured to consistency and there are no air pockets, which is pretty tough with handmixing a lot of bags like you did. Considering your mix looked pretty dry and you didn't have a big float it doesn't look that bad.
@flaccoohno5206
@flaccoohno5206 3 года назад
All you had to do was brush it lol im building a walk way through my back yard and my first slab which is also the first one I ever poured looks like that my second I broomed up and down the finish came out better on the third I broomed it in a plus ➕ pattern and it looks like a slab from the side walk in front of my house
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 3 года назад
Believe it or not, I actually did broom brush over it. But I probably didn't do it right 🤣 thanks for watching!
@robertmiller5935
@robertmiller5935 Год назад
Shit I’d be happy with that finish lol
@alexworley5935
@alexworley5935 3 года назад
Honestly i would have torn out the existing concrete but i understand why you didn't.
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 3 года назад
I hear you man! That would definitely would have been the "right" way to go. I went with the "fast/easy" way for this one. Thanks for watching!
@997turboabs2
@997turboabs2 3 года назад
What does it matter if the concrete looks rough if you're only going to lay slabs ontop of it? 🤷‍♂️
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 3 года назад
If you're talking about the existing slab before I poured the new slab, then I agree - it doesn't really matter. I just think it is best practice to rip out the previous slab (if it is in bad shape) and start from scratch when pouring a new slab. Thanks for watching!
@juancarlosfloresoviedo6932
@juancarlosfloresoviedo6932 3 года назад
Yuo aré very profesional
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 3 года назад
Appreciate it!, Juan Carlos! Thanks for watching!
@EPTRotorsports
@EPTRotorsports 2 года назад
Yo be fair, it came out pretty good for just using a hand tool and not using a float. My back would have been blasted
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 2 года назад
Appreciate it! And yea our backs were obliterated. Concrete is tough on the body. Thanks for watching!
@EPTRotorsports
@EPTRotorsports 2 года назад
@Andrew Thron Improvements ya it's tough. Thanks for posting bro.
@weerhaaw
@weerhaaw Год назад
Don't be so hard on yourself, not bad for a first try.
@cancunmartinez6163
@cancunmartinez6163 3 года назад
Watch (Odell complete concrete) on RU-vid Bud I've been finishing concrete for over 10 years and he explains things very well
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 3 года назад
I'll check out his stuff for sure - appreciate the info! I have a ton to learn in the concrete department. Thanks for watching!
@geraldhiwauli426
@geraldhiwauli426 2 года назад
We all make mistakes bro
@loganconnally4361
@loganconnally4361 3 года назад
Also, no idea what tour doing with a steel trowel That early, it always blows my mind when people just go for it without doing any research
@danielk810
@danielk810 Год назад
Inexperience is not a mistake. Not doing adequate research on a job you don’t have any experience doing is.
@thisischris5351
@thisischris5351 Год назад
Be sure to look into the camera when you're doing your green screen commentary stuff instead of looking at the monitor, otherwise we risk seeming like a self-satisfied diva 🤷‍♂very nice video tho!
@locotx215
@locotx215 2 года назад
Ain't a disaster . . . looks find to me . . it's a patio it's not a graded art project
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 2 года назад
Agreed - Thanks for watching!
@alexstrings
@alexstrings 2 года назад
Did you burned that small drill? You need a rotary hammer man! lol!
@AndrewThronImprovements
@AndrewThronImprovements 2 года назад
Thanks for watching! Appreciate the support!
@alexstrings
@alexstrings 2 года назад
@@AndrewThronImprovements All right man. Wishing the best!
@TheHalusis
@TheHalusis Год назад
wetter next time
@edgarestrada1146
@edgarestrada1146 2 месяца назад
I call this a good DIY job I've seen very bad work and you're far from it.
@patleahan1947
@patleahan1947 3 года назад
Keep videos to professionals please
@thisischris5351
@thisischris5351 Год назад
and your *brother* ...good LAWD 🔥🧨🧯🔥❤‍🔥
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