DIY Exposed Aggregate Concrete Patio

Decorative Concrete can be possible for the skilled DIY'er. In this video, I will share with you my secrete sauce recipe for a beautiful and durable expose aggregate concrete patio. I will explain about the type of surface retarder that I used, the sealer, and tips for success along the way. Exposed Aggregate is the perfect way to transform your patio into a beautiful oasis with my easy-to-follow instructions.

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[kylecarlson]

This video had a lot of exactly what I was looking for. I liked and subscribed because I’ll attempt to do this my self in the future and I can also relate to the slow and steady progress of a small channel. It all looked great!

[Montezuma]

I love the look of exposed aggregate. Thanks for the video

[robertdrew]

Very good explanation of how to do the whole process

[iancarmalt]

Well done guys good video, im a builder, but never done exposed gravel paths before, so ver helpful as i intend to do some at a property im buying in France. We can always learn new things .👌

[tiffanie]

“I followed my instincts and I ignored that recommendation.” 😂 Lol! I know the feeling

[JasSinghGrewal]

Great video. Surprised it hasn’t gotten more views

[chrisspitzman]

Lovely finish! Well done! Watching from the UK.

[gregvanblaricum]

Looks like a good crew to work for. great explanation and execution. Thanks for sharing

[allanturton]

Excellent work! Thank you for the video!

[jakejacobson]

We’re general contractors and we do concrete every once in a while and the biggest pour we did was 15 yards, a big driveway and boy talk about stressful lol ended up getting rain that day but in the end it all turned out nice

[waynemraymond]

I love your video. I did a slab a bit larger. But i want to know if it is possible to make 100% mortar stair treads (reinforced of course) instead of concrete stair treads. I leftover and its cheaper than buying concrete treads. Please advise.

[jeraldsmith-ce]

The one thing I noticed is you waited to long to cut your joints, recommended is 12-14 hours after finish. Cool day you was probably ok but summer time hot day if you miss this time span you will already have micro cracks they have just not showed up yet. My subs all use early entry blades and we have great results from them
All in all looked good!!

[uoregon]

Can you link the sealer that you used? Thanks! Awesome video. Super helpful

[AlMai]

Great video. May I suggest not using the wooden hand made thing you used before the bullfloat. What you’re using is essentially a jitterbug, which brings more cream up to the surface, amazing for finishing but the stones will then drop below the surface and then you might not get an even wash later.

Instead of doing that, wood float or bullfloat one extra time. There were some trowel marks left even after the rinse. You can eliminate those by going over it one extra time and not doing the jitterbug 👍🏽

[GLHerzberg]

2:53 Hmm, not finding the link to the 4' scree tool fitting in the description.

[javiergomezlicona]

Great pouring. Well done. Have you tried “seeding “ the agregate? I Need to do a sidewalk but dont wanna spend lots of money on gravel

[jeffandrobint]

Do you think an acid wash would have helped at all? Doing this tomorrow and wondering if I should pick up some acid just in case.

[aircom]

Can you please explain to me why my patio I just did today has divets all over the patio?? Is your home made tool for that?

[jacek]

CZeść, dziękuję za pokazanie jak to zrobić. U nas w Polsce nie jest to w ogóle popularne. Będę robił 800 m. Szkoda jeszcze że u nas nie ma takich pomp do betonu zastępujących taczki.. Pozdrawiam

[AlMai]

One last thing and crucial step you missed my friend was washing the concrete with muriatic acid. When concrete cures it exceeds those white mineral deposits. The acid will clean that all up, then you can seal for a beautiful finish.