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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[trollingdaddy]

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

[teter]

Finish work is so underrated, concrete work is not a easy as people think. Respect!

[jerryhenderson]

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!

[adamgarner]

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

[staxtx]

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.

[guts]

most concrete guys r hard asses and don’t teach you stuff so these vids are nice

[buildmaximumwealth]

thanks man i’m a 19 year old just learning and this is extremely helpful

[davestephen]

Just wanted to say I've been a remodeler for 40 years concrete has not been my forte but thanks to you I'm doing pads and finishing for my customers thank you for your videos

[timtags]

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.

[drew]

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!

[jwd]

all of mikes video's is worthwhile i find.. they've been such a help for me,

[tedspens]

I learned by trial and error, mostly error. Excellent tips, Mike. Thanks!

[johnpoy]

I'm a builder of many years down in nzI don't do much concrete these days but Im recently doing a few projects at home for myself I watch a tonne of vids to refresh my skills by far the best an informed I've watched I knew everything you were highlighting I just forgot well done great information mate I've saved you for future vids regards from down under mate ❤️

[T.E.P.]

how did I miss this one great vid for everyone

[reemyrem]

I always clean the form before edging makes for cleaner work later

[brianswiger]

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!

[Mattoi]

About time! Finally found videos that explain in depth instead of just showing workers doing the work. Appreciate the videos!

[jeffhenderson]

Love the simple videos— reinforces the the basics for us “once in awhilers” ✌🏼

[oso]

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.

[toddgoldberg]

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.