How to properly mix concrete

Mixing concrete is not an easy task. Lucky for us, we don't have to mix it the old way anymore, where we used to have to mix the sand and the cement together to get our concrete mix.

Nowadays, we can buy bags of properly mixed concrete with exact ratios of all the concrete ingredients we need. Watch me mix two bags of Quikrete concrete mix by hand in a wheelbarrow.

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[brailleskateboarding]

Really helped me make concrete shoes. Thanks so much the shoes were great. Keep up the good work ❤

[whisoncrackz]

Thanks. My dad and I are building a Wall around our house, and he’s gonna teach me how to mix concrete tmr. But I’m gonna surprise him by getting it done early

[johnkoehnen]

This is AWESOME! You've convinced me, and I'm finally gonna pour my first concrete this weekend!

[erval]

Another tip I learned from my experienced uncle is to first add the total amount of water for one bag or two in the wheelbarrow, then cut the bags in half on a table (or on the floor) while putting a metal pipe underneath them and cutting them with a blade on top. You just pull the pipe upwards and the bag splits in two and you can add one half at a time while mixing. It makes for an easier less tiring mix

[sturgus]

Tip from a pro on another channel I found too late for my pad I just did this morning: add one digging shovel of Portland cement to the bag of concrete to get more cream stuff at the top. The solution to all the stones and roughness.

[effthegop]

Here is my tip. Once you get a lot of the dry mix in the back of the wheel barrow, start using the hoe from the front. The long slope of the front allows you to drag more concrete, the water doesn't splash as much and the I think the wheel barrow is more stable. My second tip is use 60 pound bags if you are old :)

[brianmurphy]

This is Brilliant. Exactly what I need as a beginner. Thank you Sir!

[Bombuzzz]

Most relaxing concrete video on youtube ; ) thanks

[ykdiva]

Thank you! I’ve ordered my concrete bags and about to go to Lowe’s to pick them up. Making a 2 x 3.5 concrete slab for side porch steps.

[sarcasmo]

You used the same tool as I'm thinking of using. I'm glad.

[JacanaProductions]

Exactly what I needed -thanks! This will be used to finish off an outdoor bar err kitchen, very important project!

[cptstubing]

Ambient hyperspace music while watching dude mix concrete. Relaxing.

[williamcampbell]

Thank you. Very helpful video. Now outside to give it a shot!

[jessfboysen]

This video made my job much easier - thank you very much sir

[lonnieclemens]

An excellent video. I will be mixing concrete soon.

[clifficus]

Good idea, you make it look simple, thanks for sharing 😃👍

[theinvade]

Thanks for the tips! I will do this on a small project "outdoor shower floor"

[keenacummings]

Great help on this thank you and I pray my project is right

[jeanstatonglore]

That was exactly what I needed to know... How the concrete should look helps me a lot

[rainbowodysseybyjonlion]

This sounds like the masterpiece theatre of concrete. This guy could be talking about taking a dump and wiping your behind and it would sound soothing and intelligent the way he says things.