Beginners Concrete Sidewalk DIY (Part 1)

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This is how to make a concrete sidewalk. I'll show you how to pour your own concrete sidewalk. If you want to try a diy concrete sidewalk, this is the video that shows you all the steps to pour it successfully.
In Part two I'll show you how to finish a diy concrete sidewalk.
This size concrete sidewalk is a good beginner size to start with if you have no experience. It's a rather small concrete sidewalk so easy to pour and finish.
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[albertstrong]

Man you are the real deal. Love watching a pro work.
Thanks for your time.

[trafficsignalman]

Mike, haven't seen vibratory compaction on a sidewalk, till now. Typically only see that on structural work. Nice to see how serious you take the craft. Always learn something from your videos.

[Userxyz-zd]

I poured a 5'X11' 4" thick patio by dumping all the bags in, adding water & adding metal mesh, & tamp/mix and finish the top. Came out great. If I didnt like the finish I would have tiled or bricked on top. Ive had concrete poured many times, last time it was 2500sq ft (RV driveway, circle drive & courtyard.)

[christophermontoya]

I’ll be tackling a pour of about 3.5 yards tomorrow. I’ll be on my own at first until my help can arrive to help finish. But this will be my first time leading a job - and meeting the concrete truck on my own.
Main thing I’m concerned with is not allowing the concrete to set too quickly before I’m able to put a decent finish on it.
Hopefully I’ll have my help tomorrow, otherwise I’m doing the whole thing by myself

[martinmercerjr]

What kind of PVC board did you use for the curve? Also how you prevent concrete walkway from, falling down a hill? I have a sunroom and want to put a walkway around it. But one side is on a hillside. I was going to drive some rebar down into the ground and also into the sunroom concrete on the side

[AM-lwsu]

Hi nice video / what should be minimum concrete grade that is used for sidewalk / minimum thickness of 4 inches was very helpful / From India

[Musicalpa]

I live in North East Pennsylvania and my sidewalk along the side of my house is only 2' wide and I'm always combating grass growing over it.
Can I pour a 4" concrete sidewalk on top of the current sidewalk and widen it to 3'-4' wide with rebar?

[Sault]

Hey Mike, would you be able to find some time to talk about the finishing the air entrained concrete? I heard that smooth finish (bull float, mag floats, steel trowels, etc) is not recommended for this type of concrete and I am wondering what kinds of other finish could be available for this type concrete.

Air entrained is said to be very good for freeze-thaw enviornments and that's the main reason why I prefer this type of concrete, although maybe you would know better options for really harsh winters like we get here in Canada.

[geneduclos]

Hey Dave, every use self leveling concept? We're hoping to put in a 28' x 36' garage slab soon, and someone suggested using self leveling. Any thoughts?

[onjofilms]

Hey Mike, how do you pull out the form stakes? Is there a trick to that? (Will be buying your course soon, because I figure you cover most in these free vids, but one little piece of info more from your training vids would be worth $97 in my book)

[sttigertiger]

Why is the polystyrene insulation under the concrete, since this outdoors? The insulation will cause the concrete to freeze more often because there is no warmth (50°) from the soil.

[mrdedlund]

Hey
Can you do a sidewalk like this with use a concrete mixer? Or is it to much. Here in Sweden were a live it is very expensive to order a concrete truck, so I like to know if it is possible to do it by myself
Thanks
Sorry for the spelling..

[mikemuniak]

What about making a screed board out of aluminum? Does it have to be magnesium ?

[TheKingOfInappropriateComments]

That looks like a low slump. What was that mix?

[DrJekyllonHydePark]

What we got here is a pro doing a concrete job with a concrete truck.... Hardly a DIY job. In my area no concrete truck will even come out. 😂

[brentpearson]

I like the title also. The dry pour process is getting out of hand imo. I think it’s okay for something like a little pad for ac unit or whatever. But I can’t help but think that it’s for people being lazy and not wanting to mix it properly.

[jeremyhuggins]

Love the title Mike. 😂 Who in the world would dry pour?

[vary]

Never heard of dry pours until like a cpl weeks ago and now it everywhere. Dry =trash.
^sidewalk