When To Start Finishing Concrete After The Pour

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This video will show you when to start finishing concrete after you pour it.
If you're pouring a concrete sidewalk, patio, walkway, pool deck, or driveway, this video will teach you when to start edging, mag floating, and broom finishing the concrete.
Finishing concrete at the right time will be the difference between a really nice looking job and a not so nice looking job.
Knowing when to start is a matter of understanding how concrete reacts to a number of different factors.
Some of those factors are air temperature, how wet or dry you pour the concrete, sub-base material, if the concrete is in the sun or shade, just to name a few.
In the video I show you how to check the concrete and what to look for before you start your concrete finishing process. Starting too early or too late can have a big impact on how hard you have to work and how good or bad the final outcome is.
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@trulyhappy8855 2 года назад

I work with concrete every single day. Why am I watching other men work mud in my spare time?? What is wrong with me?? Lol

@SeanCarter-if3mo 2 месяца назад

Cuz they can't teach for shit

@justinjustin6367 Месяц назад

Because you’re a TOP G

@billythygoat 23 дня назад

Because knowledge is power, and you'll learn something from time to time when you watch others, too!

@Alecks_Martyn 2 дня назад

Bro same lol

@robertmccully2792 2 года назад

For those that don't get it, you edge when still wet because the rocks will push out of the way easily, two late and they resist movement.

@antoniocolvin7766 Год назад

I was about to say the same thing

@concretemanfresno Год назад

Oh I got it 👊🏽

@anthonychase4945 Год назад

Too late..

@garysavala665 Год назад

It trips me out why people would rather bend down . In the west we use walk behind tools so much faster .

@ropkickdayurphysmay6312 Год назад

Where can I find the tools you’re talking about?

@gmcjetpilot 3 года назад

Never heard of concrete cream..... but the man loves his concrete... nice work... Pride in workmanship clearly... Bravo.

@MikeDayConcrete 3 года назад

Thanks 👍

@captaincanuck4576 3 года назад

Are you in North America? I've heard it called cream from Texas to Saskatchewan.

@gmcjetpilot 3 года назад

@@captaincanuck4576 You are so smart. Thanks for sharing your comment Captain Concrete. That really clears things up. I know advanced mathematics, physics, chemistry, heat transfer, design & mechanics of materials. You heard of concrete cream. Well done. Yeah. Clap, Weee. Ha ha.

@stevemill8959 2 месяца назад

From Philly we call it cream

@harrybond007 4 года назад

I enjoy watching videos from a craftsman who takes pride in his work and clearly knows what he is doing

@kbanghart 4 года назад

Question, for a small area would a bull float still be used? Or still use it, just with a handle instead of a pole?

@krisknowlton5935 3 года назад

Yea, if had any more pride in his work he would have pulled the wire mesh up into the middle of the concrete like he was supposed to. He does a nice job finishing the concrete but if it was on one of my jobs and I saw this video he would not ever get his pay check and never work for me again.

@harrybond007 3 года назад

@@krisknowlton5935 It appears to be in the middle!

@paulely1644 3 года назад

I have 45 years of experience and he's doing all wrong

@paulely1644 3 года назад

@@krisknowlton5935 yep I thought the same ...What do they say...them that can ..do ..them that can't teach ...I can't believe so many people think he's good.. obviously diy,s who dont know the right way

@Be-Transformed-not-Conformed Год назад

I’m a DIY (Do IT Yourself) beginner doing a small area patio. Thank you for your videos. I really appreciate the step by step teaching. I especially like the way you don’t talk too fast & you demonstrate your work. Thank you!

@apaulotroughtzmantz2914 3 года назад

This is the best step by step I’ve seen on the basics of concrete finishing!! Very concise and to the point. Thanks so much!

@fm114fd Год назад

Thank you, Mike. I've got a driveway to do soon, and your videos have given me the information and confidence to tackle that job! There are a lot of "how to" videos, yiu are one of the very few that actually give useful, detailed information. I truly appreciate your videos and expertise.

@MrFuel2burn 3 года назад

These tips were great. I was blown away with the smoothness of your technique.

@sczarnecki3384 3 года назад

I have so much respect for people that know what they're doing. Its very kind and gracious to share all this valuable information and experience. Thanks!

@theopappas1890 4 года назад

I really want to start a concrete business in Kansas City because I can’t stop watching these videos. I love your work and that your family helps.

@KpxUrz5745 2 года назад

The superb skills and workmanship demonstrated here are just incredible, especially when compared to the poor workmanship most of us have to usually accept because better workers cannot be found locally. It is a real pleasure to see here how things are SUPPOSED to be done! Thank you for posting. I have hired out for a number of residential concrete jobs, and each time experienced a litany of nightmarish failures and incompetencies. I could write a book on it all.

@jamesfinch4745 2 года назад

love your videos.....your level of skill, professionalism, and your teaching style are commendable! Thanks for keeping your fellow colleagues and us weekend warriors schooled up !

@philtucker1224 2 года назад

Mike, this is my first time watching you and I’ve got to say how beautifully you explained the processes and was well filmed too! ( I particularly liked the look of the border that the edging tool left so I would be tempted to put that back in as part of my finish if I was going for a smooth path). Beautiful work buddy, greetings from Royal Berkshire UK 🇬🇧

@bobviavattine1715 Год назад

Yeah, very nice. The hacks that did the concrete around my inground pool here in Rochester NY were a disgrace. High spots, low spots, puddles, kids scrape their knees getting out. He broomed with a big hard bristled push broom way too soon and it is so rough you can't even kneel down on it to pull out the skimmer basket. Butchers. Oh, no edge either, it's just an ugly rough finish all the way around on the outside.....

@antoniocolvin7766 Год назад

I love his vids. I haven't done concrete since my last supervisor realized I could shoe, mud, trim and paint. So watching his videos keeps my mind ready

@sharr911 Год назад

Thanks so much for the straightforward yet detailed explanation. I'm laying my first concrete pad soon and have been watching a lot of videos. Yours is one of the best!

@frankie7508 Год назад

Thank you for this highly informative video. Your skill sets are honed to a extremely fine point and you make it look very easy, the sign of a true professional with years of experience. Another item that really added value was your explanations as you use the tools and explain in detail what it is you are doing . Thanks again and take care.

@andrewmitchell402 Год назад

you are bringing back fond memories for me, 16yrs with a firm from Rugby UK.... FTF which stands for Fine Tolerance Flooring, one claim to fame was having laid the biggest super flat floor in Europe, a job we did for toys r us, now the building is owned by amazon, i think

@mikeray353 4 года назад

Great that you take time to video and share this knowledge for free! More than just True Craftsmen! Thank you!!

@MikeDayConcrete 4 года назад

You're welcome Mike

@ronaldkeene3182 2 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing. Concrete work is hard, but is very satisfying. You see your work of art come to life in quick time.

@Tom-dz6yo 3 года назад

Agree with other commenters. Thanks much for sharing your wealth of knowledge and expertise. Great camera detail and explaining. Best video on concrete finishing on RU-vid.

@shuvadey4294 2 года назад

So therapeutic watching you finish! Brilliant videos.

@stephendee7839 3 года назад

Awesome clarity and pro tips about how to do the work right, how to not do the work wrong and how to fix the small marred bits. So good!

@MikeDayConcrete 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@brianjohnson8616 2 года назад

Boy that was great. I’ve been trying to perfect my finish for a while and this is very helpful.

@polohernandez6324 3 года назад

Appreciate it for sharing your great experience with us, you're doing a great job my friend.

@ethanjames82 2 месяца назад

This was incredibly helpful thanks for posting Mike. Edges and finish came out great because of this and the timing advice.

@eaglerider94 2 дня назад

Great tutorial. A DIYer and about to fill in a section I've cut out in which to repair a leaking sprinkler pipe below. I was looking for a video on how to float and when it was proper time to do so. Also helped in how to cut the edge.

@yairval9 2 года назад

thanks, I started finishing my own jobs, done well all thanks to your vids

@aarongrabowski5620 4 года назад

Nice job as usual Mike and crew.I love using my brass edger!! Mostly use a 4” steel

@donaldfox6323 Год назад

On a broom finish?

@maxtout3248 Год назад

Thanks there were just a few things I felt like I was missing and you nailed it for me thank you great video 💪🏼💯🤙

@charlesevans1840 4 года назад

also depends on strength ,that wire mesh is usless should have been raised up off ground to get concrete under it.

@MikeDayConcrete 4 года назад

Yea, you're right.

@matthewward1608 4 года назад

You had someone pulling it up. No reason to rod in the mud when you can have two people on the outside.

@kbanghart 4 года назад

@@matthewward1608 Maybe they like to play in the mud lol

@bobk3884 3 года назад

Mesh is useless anyway even if it's up in the crete

@biglousfoodreviews8459 3 года назад

It was lifted as the concrete was poured, but then stepped on when they started screeding! POINTLESS

@JustAnotherGuy2087 Год назад

Mike Day you have the best concrete videos. At first I shied away from your videos because the first one I watched you and your guys were floating the floor of a large commercial building (It was your video on pouring concrete in cold weather) and I figured they were a little too advanced for me. I'm glad I checked out some more though because your videos have been immensely helpful to me in several projects. I wish that I lived in Maine so I could ask you to hire me, because you seem like you would be a great guy to work for. Many thanks.

@OdeeOz 3 года назад

Best tutorial I have seen yet on RU-vid. Thanks you very much for sharing these tips and tricks with us all. 💯👍👏

@MikeDayConcrete 3 года назад

I appreciate that!

@teter129 Год назад

There is soemthing so satisifying about watching pro’s do this kind of work. Much respect.

@johnritchie9888 3 года назад

I've done some concreting myself and watching your videos explains how to do everything in such easy to fallow directions that I feel are perfect for beginners to start doing a job so much so that I've even used your videos for guys that was helping me before as you explain it in such detail that was better than I could explain it to them. Thank you

@dingorun1 3 года назад

Yet another excellent video from Mike “Concrete Man” Day!

@dandesouto6076 4 месяца назад

Thanks for the video, I’m going to be doing my next week and your video was a very good explanation of how to start

@shanedfoalima 4 года назад

Thanks for the details man!

@MikeDayConcrete 4 года назад

Anytime Shane. Do you pour concrete?

@FiscalWoofer 5 месяцев назад

Love your videos Mike! I’ve been pouring for decades, but only say a few times a year, so these are great to brush up ( or rake up ) on the skills! Had a pour yesterday winter in London, had it poured and levelled at 14:00, still to wet at 22:00 let’s say it was over late one, but last good day before Christmas. Client came out at 23:55 to check all was ok😂!

@returntozion9287 4 года назад

love it Mike...answered alot of my questions.....

@BenjaminGoose Год назад

It's such a pleasure to watch you work.

@rjcote45 Год назад

Excellent communicator! Excellent technique! Excellent instructor! Plus excellent video. Good long shots and close-ups! Good communicators make hard things simple!

@student_of_life9656 9 месяцев назад

You sir have the magic touch! Thanks for sharing these tips.

@jmdpo17 2 года назад

Watched this video last month and your tips improved my cut and finish...especially on when to do it.. Best so far. Thnx

@MikeDayConcrete 2 года назад

Great to hear!

@scotthiles5653 3 года назад

I enjoy watching and your explanations are easy to follow. I have shared with my classes as well. Thank you!

@MikeDayConcrete 3 года назад

Thank you!

@T.E.P. 4 года назад

You are a scientist when i comes to concrete .. great understanding and explanations. Poured a 800sq ft floor in a basement of a pre ww1 building that had a very thin pour of concrete already ... and it came out great .. thanks to your instructions. good thing i was told by you about the amount of bleed water to expect

@MikeDayConcrete 4 года назад

Awesome, glad I could help.

@johnjtplastering6991 2 года назад

Good job man👌

@concreter6832 2 года назад

I don’t no about a scientist, how about a experienced concreters.

@eddiecard 4 года назад

Awesome vid and thank you for getting those closeups to see what you’re talking about. Ima newbie and like projects but laying cement is my challenge.

@MikeDayConcrete 4 года назад

Thank You! Let me know if I can help with anything.

@eddiecard 4 года назад

Mike Day Everything About Concrete thank you Sir, much appreciated !

@daaichommie708 3 года назад

Your first major challenge though is knowing the difference between cement and concrete. Drives bosses nuts in the industry, I'v fallen victim to the same mistake.

@hassansahouani3684 3 месяца назад

Very methodic and truly clear instructions. Thank you very much brother!

@vitaliyabramchuk6771 Год назад

Really good explanation. Nice job.

@manny3767 4 года назад

thank you for inspiring me this the stuff I need to keep doing what I do your awesome..

@355PH 3 года назад

Real masters. Concrete Ninja’s. Respect from a builder in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😁👍🤛🙏 🥋

@robertrushing627 Год назад

Great videos guys , very calm and informative. Stay humble my friends, thanks for the information.

@jamesfleenor4161 Год назад

Great video showing the basics that everyone should know.

@DansCycles 2 года назад

Very relaxing to watch you work

@vanderpoolfarmsl.l.c.9983 2 года назад

Thank you for this EXCELLENT instruction!!

@b_rad_7270 4 года назад

Excellent video! Enjoyed it while I waited for my pour to be ready.

@MikeDayConcrete 4 года назад

Thanks, what was you pouring today?

@b_rad_7270 4 года назад

Easy 20x20 garage pad today. Nice Friday for me. Your videos are awesome, the knowledge being shared is priceless. Thank you for doing them.

@miloman812 Год назад

I’ve worked on two skeleton crews doing driveways, patios, and sidewalks. My uncle is always very adamant about pulling the wire up as concrete is being poured on that given section. The other crew I was with did not seem to prioritize it. I’m always thankful when we do a tear out and wire isn’t involved. The worst was working around a pool, boy that sucked. I’ve always found enjoyment in this work. I work in the oil field as a boilermaker, but am also venturing out into other avenues within it to beef up the resume, however I do concrete during the off seasons with the turnaround circuit. One thing I will say about the concrete trade is badass finishers seem to be a dying breed unless you go Union where guys are willing to really teach you, and the rare occasion guys nowadays want to stick with it long enough to make a real career out of it. Some very fulfilling work at the end of a job though, I love seeing the finished product. Proud to have worked with guys that really know their stuff so the customer is happy. Nice video.

@MikeDayConcrete Год назад

Thanks Jake!

@ronciccone7624 3 года назад

Mike - great job! Appreciate the videos as a homeowner. Keep up the great work and information!

@MikeDayConcrete 3 года назад

Thanks, will do!

@steveyork6340 3 года назад

I got more.

@MrReidster 2 года назад

MIke's an artist, nicely done!

@furtherwest9290 Год назад

A good quality concrete mix like you have in the video makes a huge difference when finishing. A poor mix takes a lot more work.

@kennydaddy100 4 года назад

Very good video! Short & to the point. Very informative.

@MikeDayConcrete 4 года назад

Nice to hear, thank you!

@stevebrown1461 3 года назад

Mike, thank you for sharing the techniques

@tonymazz9912 3 года назад

That's why your the Boss, beautiful work! Stay safe Sir.

@MikeDayConcrete 3 года назад

Thank you, I will

@steveyork6340 3 года назад

Yep

@bryan9274 4 года назад

Great Job !! Thanks for the video

@gethnoble4316 Год назад

Videos like this need to be seen in other countries outside the USA. Its amazing how even with internet and youtube in nearly every country, people still use the most primitive styles of concrete.

@MikeDayConcrete Год назад

Thank you!

@kssides 2 года назад

It's interesting to see how different techniques are used in other parts of the country. I always use an edger with a pole and I've never broomed before using a fresno or trowel. Looks like it works well for you.

@jeffnorbert1871 7 месяцев назад

That's called a "walking edger". Additionally a skinny little edger like he used in the video is something I would only use on curved edges or what might be called detail work. 6 inch wide edger is the tool most who aren't playing use. Most finishers I've seen use both a mag and a "pool trowel". A finishing trowel but with rounded corners instead of square. Some work doesn't really even need to be "finished". Parking lots for example. Strike it, bullfloat, edge and joint and then brush it. All depends on what the intended use and desired appearance is. A nice patio slab takes more work.

@angelgama1981 2 года назад

A lot of respect for concrete good job guys

@thomasbaron9928 4 года назад

Timing and temp i found out makes big difference ..my first attempt at concrete stairs...was cool overcast..then sun poped out and rose 20 degrees while i was at depot getting another 30 bags ..60 total...and came out poor......jackhammer...2nd attempt ...it was much better ...got small vid on here...great tips ..i been watching on here ...great vids...

@krzysiekklejszmit6967 Год назад

Great video, thank you for that! Greetings from Poland!

@genemartinez3295 Год назад

Hi Mike,great video! Getting ready to pour a driveway at my house. I have poured concrete before but I don’t do it everyday With that said, not sure when to start finishing it but you have explained the timeframe pretty good in your video. Thanks for sharing this information! Geno

@MikeDayConcrete Год назад

You can do it!

@triplea7668 Год назад

Thanks for sharing and teaching

@user-vm3fm1cp8s 3 года назад

Ty I feel a little bit more confident about concrete work, I got a huge project and a first time beginners luck! 😅

@mexicant407 11 месяцев назад

Thk u taking time to demonstrate this

@albertocolon6133 3 года назад

True Master right here. Great video great work!

@coffeemaninsanity8596 2 года назад

Nice work and great demonstration

@poupeth1 3 года назад

Very informative. Thanks Mike.🙂🙏

@concice1843 2 года назад

You see the way he didn't put his hands in the mud the touch the chutes on the truck, drivers love this guy.

@roostertailspice2482 3 года назад

A true master of his craft.

@antoniolopez7218 Год назад

Appreciate. Good job and tk for sharing value inf

@user-wf4nl2yy8x 3 года назад

Hi Mike, thanks for the explanation! Could you please give an advice on how to achieve light grey look for the concrete finishing?

@nickj3368 3 года назад

Very nice job, looks great.

@ratucuanilawa8549 2 года назад

really enjoyed watching your video great info...

@jbabay40 2 года назад

Keep up the great work! Sucks for those of us who work for companies that won’t teach.

@trafficmaster13 3 года назад

Great video, it was very informative.

@mdoyleproductions9358 3 года назад

Great video. Thanks for just getting right to it, but sharing the details.

@MikeDayConcrete 3 года назад

You're welcome!

@biggestd1161 4 года назад

I'm sorry to bring this up every time don't want to walk in the concrete if you don't have to it just drives me crazy because you guys do great work😜👍

@MikeDayConcrete 4 года назад

Don't mean to drive you crazy, we just do things the way we do.

@biggestd1161 4 года назад

I know you guys do great work

@jaysweet8126 4 года назад

Im new and i van cee you do a good job thanks for the video

@JohnSmith-ok9sn 2 года назад

Excellent video. Thank you

@ewenmacdonald3262 4 года назад

Thanks Mike! Really loved the close up view!

@Pr3lude9 11 месяцев назад

This helped me this afternoon finishing my steps. The scary part was taking off the forms. All turned out fine in my opinion. I don’t do concrete work, so we will see how they hold up but they look great and seem solid. Finishing concrete is the sigh of relief after all the work before it. Definitely takes a skilled hand, which you have, and I do not!!

@h.b2029 3 года назад

Excellent. Very helpful. Thanks. God bless.

@arvidhoffmann4977 3 года назад

Nice! Good work mate!

@pixelrangerstudio86 3 года назад

the best explanation. thank you!

@jeffwilson1484 3 года назад

You do great work I am going to do a sidewalk when I watch the videos a few more times I have to put a sidewalk to my dog pen about 50 feet

@lennartambros3767 Год назад

Love is share and share life serving skills... you do Gods work guys.

@eddygoodwin7089 4 года назад

I like how the stakes are below the forms, drives me nuts when people leave them up because the screed board always hits them and other things.

@aaronmackay6123 2 года назад

You know what. It drives me nuts as a finisher when I work with an inexperienced crew. Imagine you have a wheelbarrow or two behind you and an hour old batch that's been hydrated three or four times

@joshnorris3459 2 года назад

No way he does that everytime. No reason to drive them too deep. Screeds were made to be turned a little

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