How To Form, Pour, And Stamp A Concrete Patio Slab
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2019
- #Stampedconcrete #ConcretePatio #EverythingAboutConcrete
In this video I'm going to show you how to form, pour and stamp a concrete patio slab.
This is a backyard concrete patio that will look like Ashlar Slate when we are done stamping the concrete.
First, I show you how to build the forms for the slab. This includes measuring the lengths, screwing them together, squaring the forms and staking them in place.
I'm also using my Topcon HL5-B self leveling laser level to set the forms to grade/ This is the easiest laser level to use for this kind of work in my opinion.
Second, I show you how to pour the concrete for the patio slab. We spread out the concrete, mag float our edges and screed it level off the tops of the forms. Then I bull float the concrete to smoothen the surface and prepare it for stamping.
Third, I show you how to stamp the concrete using my Ashlar slate stamps. These stamps go together kinda like a puzzle, they have to go in a specific direction and inter-connect or the pattern will not come out right.
Forth, I show you how I saw cut expansion joints and power wash the concrete to prepare it for sealing.
Fifth, I show you what concrete sealer I like to use on my stamped concrete jobs and how to apply it.
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Hey Mike, great video and awesome work. How much does something like this cost?
Mike Day Everything About Concrete I really enjoyed your program on stamping concrete Mike Excellent work!!!
Why do you cut the concrete after you have stamped; what’s the purpose?
@@TheSharpc The purpose is the concrete will crack eventually. By cutting it You leave a weak spot. So if all goes right the crack will be in the cut line so you will not see it.
How much should it cost for 200 square feet?
IVE DONE CONCRETE WORK SINCE 1999, IVE NEVER SEEN ANY PATIO THAT BEAUTIFUL.
YOUR AWESOME MAN.
Not sure why I watched this whole thing, I am trying to get ideas, and this dude was just too good at this and very informative
Same haha
Same
Same. Wish you were in Florida to do my patio man
Same here! I was looking at paver ideas and came across this guy was just in awe!
Romans chapter 10 verse nine if you declare with your mouth Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead the Bible says you will be saved Jesus loves u Any prayer request put in comments
Coolest Dad ever! Great daughters. This is not just a video on how to do concrete stamping but a fundamental father daughter teaming video.
Guy's look at a master concrete guy work his magic..wow he will never be broke long as his health hold up . I pray this guy stays healthy and doing what he loves
Thanks Daniel!
People who post DIY videos on UA-cam should really watch this and take notes. Not only is Mike obviously an experienced tradesman who knows what he's doing, but the camera work is clear and steady and the narration is excellent. Super informative and easy to follow. None of this stammering through semi-incoherent rambling about this or that while the camera bounces around, is only focused half the time, etc. You just watch this and know with certainty that Mike does exceptional work and is a reliable, honest businessman. Thank you for posting this video; even though I have no plans to pour any concrete in the near future, I learned a bunch and its always a pleasure to watch someone create something with skill and pride.
Thank you Yuri, much appreciated!!
As good as an Egyptian!
What he said!
Yeah but he hours have known to raise the rebar. It does nothing laying on the ground.
Aside from the frankly reckless lack of any kind of dust prevention or protection. This guy is gonna need a new set of lungs in a decade if he keeps working like this.
Great job Mr. Mike; my dad was a brick mason and the some of the BEST days of my life were the days that I got to work with him! Your daughter and her friends will never forget these times of working with you; you are a great and good man!
awesome to see 2 young women working hard to help out on a job and get experience,,,you dont see stuff like that very often...god bless them
I do almost everything in the construction field besides concrete. 20 yrs and just had not much desire to get involved but now I’m a home owner it’s time and I’ve learned a good deal watching your videos. Thank you Mike
Came out awesome! And super cool of your daughter and her friend for helping with the slab! Most girls wouldn't even consider doing this for any amount of money. You raised her right 100%
Right
I like his girls working with him
Even more true today ,with these kids today
@@gregchapman6190 stfu, just say your kids don’t like you. Maybe bad parenting and lack of communication with your kids? Reflect on your parenting
@@AJ-ew7kr Nah kids today are lazy asf
@@gunnargetz5980 Nahh
Absolutely brilliant, I came here to watch “how to” and ended up learning way more than expected. In this video alone, I learn how to keep cost down, profits up, patiences, tips on what to do and what not to do, different tools and that your a pretty awesome father. 100% pure knowledge with no distractions of ads, always on topic and no crazy video shaking. Your commentary made me want to stick around for every second of this video and I did. Not to mention the willingness of your daughter agreeing to help in the scorching weather is a sign of your great teaching rubbing off onto her. This was best 27minutes 12 seconds I’ve spent in a long time during my quarantine. Thanks for this awesome content!!! You rock!!!
Thank you! I appreciate it!!
I agree with you fy hx 100% I feel the same way Great Video Señor Mike
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Definitely awesome. I didn't even have any interest in concrete, just wanted to compare a job that my friend had paid someone to do for her and now im an expert lol🤣
I'm gonna go there tomorrow puffing up my chest on His knowledge like im the new cockerel in town 😆😆😼🥰
Jim Tyler come on man
I’m 62 yr old lady loving this video for a little project in my garden love the information I’m getting as well thanks.
You sound like an honest man who knows his job.
Wow, great work Mike! I'm very impressed by your attention to detail and NO short-cuts! It's great watching and learning from someone who takes a pride in what he does! Thank you for a great video - regards from South Africa!
Thanks for watching Neville!!
One of best "how to" videos I have ever seen! Perfect commentary, with steps and the "why" aspect which is really important.. Impressive!!
Thank you!
Danny beat me to the punch. I was impressed, not only with your phenomenal concrete laying, finishing and STAMPING skills, but
the way you used voice and video to communicate everything so well !!! What beautiful results!
The finished patio looks fantastic!
My daughter worked with me for about a year, special. Enjoy your time together.....even if it's work, it's still time with her.
That is awesome!
Loved seeing your daughters working with you! I got into concrete because my dad roped me into it as a kid and I've grown to love it ever since
It's awesome isn't it Bob!
That is the nicest stamped concrete job I have ever seen. I did not know that you could get such a realistic finish from stamps. And, that is no idle praise from me since I was raised by a cement contractor and, like your daughters, I was a laborer for most of my youth, which was my motivation to do well in college. You do great work.
Thank you Jack!
I agree with many of the other people who have posted. This is one of the best videos in any context I have ever seen. Incredible work.
I did this for a living a few years ago. I had my own crew before the company went under. Definitely was my favorite job. Hard work and I could use my artistic skills to make amazing results. My personal favorite job was an overlay on a patio I did, the customer gave me freedom to do anything I wanted. I used an Adobe base color with a liquid release and a flagstone pattern. I mixed different earth tones using powder release and topcoat then hand painted all the stones. Made them look as realistic as possible. Looked fantastic when it was done.
Also something I did that I don't see many doing is taking a mini trowel and knocking out the stamp joints then hiding the lines using the same method as above. (Mix of color release and sealer.)
I been doing concrete for 14 years, I’ve watched a lot of concrete videos, came across yours this morning and I gotta say your videos are the best I’ve seen!! Awesome work and respect to the ladies
Awesome, thank you!
Haha what’s up travie!! Never thought I’d see you on Mikes channel 😂😂 NOW THIS is how you do concrete. Someone send that guy this link please.
Anthony Ramirez lol what’s up bro! Yea Mike is the shit!! This man here knows his stuff! True master of his craft
Mike....I am a Northern Canadian guy who comments periodically...I'm transitioning from industrial to resi, if you recall. You have helped me out a lot brother, I really appreciate it. 100 degrees huh? Imagine if we lived where we DIDNT have far extreme heat AND far extreme cold?
I watched this video from my UA-cam recommended videos about a year ago. It was the very 1st video of anyone laying concrete that I had ever seen at that time. I found it so interesting and fascinating that I've been watching people lay concrete and watching folks build brick buildings/structures and I went down a seriously year long rabbit hole of all things concrete.... I even watched so many people make decorative things like concrete pavers made with molds and fish tanks and plant pots literally anything can be made with concrete and even folks who wanted their counter tops done in concrete. A few months ago I was thinking about this video and how it started me down this intriguing fascination I had with concrete and I for the life of me could not remember your name and I just ran across this video again finally and im glad I did. Thank you for posting your video and I will 100% be subscribing today like I should have a year ago haha I can not wait to watch more of your videos. If not for me watching this video I wouldn't know anything about this and how incredible it REALLY is. Have a wonderful day
Thank you for the comment. I appreciate it!
Same here!
HEY MIKE, I have found it very helpful on hot days to saturate the sub grade to keep the dry ground from sucking the water out of the concrete too quickly. Another thing we use regularly is use a moisture evaporation inhibitor to keep that top from flashing on us. Thank you for all your training videos… GREAT STUFF
It's nice to see father-daughter work experiance! Greetings from Poland. ;)
I agree. It is nice.
That is a very nice job. It's good to see someone who actually knows what they are doing instead of some of the pretend contractors who skimp and cut corners every chance they get. It's obvious you take pride in your work. Very nice!!
Thank you, I do!
I'm not going to lie here. You did an absolute amazing job. Super meticulous and clean. I'm having my patio and sidewalk done and was curious about the process. I hope they're at least half as good as you! Thank you. ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL JOB!!
Thanks for telling us about the time of day (not you, the literal time), the time concrete sat in the truck, and how much it matters. These are the things I might not think of during a pour, and learned the hard way. It's why I spend countless hours watching these videos.
This was so fascinating to watch. This didn't even feel like a 27 minute long video. I especially loved seeing that you had your girls helping out for a bit. They really looked like they knew what they were doing. You taught them well. Great job.
Pretty good for not rolling or chiseling your joints. 1 man show! I like. 👍🏻
CONGRATULATIONS. You're a great dad first... just look at the way your lovely girls helped out! My cousins here in Ireland raise their kids to help out like that too...a great start in life to have many skills.. well done to you & them. I hope you all are getting grest enjoyment from your new patio!! Thanks for such detailed and well informed and well presented information.
Watching from South Africa, you take great pride in your job, blessed to have such good and hard-working daughters.
Bless your heart.
I'm not a concrete person, just a homeowner, great looking job!
Thank you
I like you mike you taught ur daughter and her friend how to work. You don’t see that very much anymore. Your a good dad love your videos
Thank you so much!
I’m so glad that you have females doing this stuff with you- like your daughter Tia and Abby. I like seeing females do labor jobs that show we are just as able- makes me feel I can do anything. 🥂
Thank you Mike for sharing your experience and expertise in this field, I am totally clueless and completely a newbie in doing things like this but watching your videos and listening to your instructions/recommendations/preferred methods and ways gives me a little confidence to move forward and do the DIY project I’ve been intending to do. More power to you, more success to your business and more blessings to you and your daughter and her friend! God bless.
This guy is great. A true professional. The 2 concrete companies I hired were complete hacks.
Thanks Jim, Sorry to hear about your bad experience.
In my experience you tend to get what you pay for. Never go with the cheapest guy and always look into their prior work
To Jim W: It is maddening to hire sloppy contractors. In the future, take note of their names and company monikers. Take their monkey business and plaster them all over the web -- all over the world!
Mike I work in IT, have no concrete business, but love your videos for home DIY which I enjoy and there a lot of people out there like me. Thanks for passing on your hard earned skills, you don't skip any steps and show how to correct faults which happen in the real world. Thanks mate!
That looks absolutely fantastic. The contrast in color you achieved after applying the sealer is beautiful. I wish I had that patio at my house!
End result is amazing. I was coughing watching all that concrete dust and no respirators.
I couldn't tell how nice this really was until you did the close up... Great work!
You sir are America's backbone, amazing work.
Thank you so much!
Absolutely awesome to be able to do this with your children and have that bonding time is a blessing 🙏
i can really see how much he cares about his work and how it reflects his business.
Great video. Favorite part of it was your two girls helping you. Fantastic example you're setting for them (they're hard workers!) and for young women in general!
Yes! Thank you!
About time a video where someone knows what they are doing great job!
Other than cross mopping..
@@davidjohnson3024 What is cross mopping?
@@kbanghart probably referring to the direction he pulled the screed off of the left side of the patio. Ideally you bull float perpendicular to the direction you screed
@@normanshaw2541 thanks. One more question if you don't mind, for a large area, would it be ok to place in sections, and have joints in between? I guess the risk is that later on, part could raise or settle above the others, but would a gravel base help with that also?
@@kbanghart You can absolutely pour in sections. Takes a lot more time and effort, but if you don't want to use a bigger crew or are working with smaller loads of concrete anyway, it can be done. You can run rebar through the form on the side(s) that abut the next section(s) to 'dowel' the slabs together. As an added bonus, that can reduce or eliminate saw cutting. Note that you can get inconsistencies between pours that may affect the aesthetics.
I am an old contractor in Puerto Rico and I enjoy all your videos, and am learning new tricks of the trade...
I'm probably 4or months out from my concrete project but I still watched the entire video. It looks awesome!
I had never realized how much work and precision goes into this! Loved the informative video! Thanks!!
Thanks Tim! It is a lot of work.
I would like this guy as my neighbor, He is excellent I love how seriously he takes his work for me he is an artist on what he does.
Thanks!
Im impressed by the young ladies on this video!! They are doing a great job alot better thn some young boys I know!!!
I wish all people were as thorough as you Mr. CRAFTSMAN !!! Thank you for such a good video.
Why would anyone put a thumbs down on this? This was an excellent video and I LOVE the finished product! Great work.
Craftsmanship and hard work results in a fine product to be proud of.
Thank You Dave!!
Great work! On your children as well. Nice to see them helping you! Well done parents!
Thank you!
This is the best job I saw in UA-cam
This looked amazing! You make it look so easy... I just bought a house on a cliff and have to do driveways and walkways that circle the whole thing and it’s on a major incline so I have my homework cut out for me . Glad I found your channel. You narrate so well with information it’s so helpful. Love your videos and your work A+ channel 🏆
Thank you for watching and commenting!
Great craftsmanship and even greater teaching to two young adults who will carry these skills the rest of their lives. Thanks for your videos.
Thanks Dan!
I also had a Concrete Patio installed!! It was one of the best investments Ive made so far!!!
My Wife and I are Pouring two Slabs and a Repair on our Drive tomorrow. We Are DIY Folks these Videos have helped a lot thanks for the Info.
WOW!!! Finally someone makes a concrete video that knows how to place concrete. Excellent work on the patio and video but you make it look to easy and it's not. I have even seen some professional TV shows that try and first thing I see is they are where tennis shoes and think to self, that wont be good later ( chuckle ). That roller against the wall is a good trick we never tried. I'll be sure to watch some more of your videos. Oh by the way, 90 degree day. Probably close to 100 with the sun beating against the house back at you. Those two young ladies handled that better than 20% of the guys I've worked with through the years. They are probably your best help. It's good to finally see someone else still cares about detail. Sorry to ramble
Thanks and nice comment!!
Fun tactic 6 months of skill development in 30 mins video, good work man, have a blessed life
Thank you.
Thanks to this guy am on the concrete business for many years but for most of my jobs I watch his videos to have an advice,
Your videos are great Mike, thanks for taking the time to do these. As someone who's learning is highly visually dependent I get everything I want from watching your work... just outstanding.
I've seen stained concrete but never anything like this. Incredible detail and really gorgeous looking work.
Thank you!
Wow putting that Sealer on was like going over it with a paint brush bringing out that beautful design. Totally unexpected!
Yea, the sealer really changes the final look of the concrete. Really makes the colors "pop"!
That looks very high class. Great video
You sir are why I miss new england. Salt of the earth, Nice to see girls doing the work. I'm a woman contractor and you're damn right women can do anything men can do and sometimes much better! Thank you for debunking stereotypes. Kudos!
Sauna-r love it!
Hi. It's really great to watch someone who actually has pride in their work, thank you.
This was the best stamp concrete job I’ve ever seen. Can’t even see the lines at all. Great work.
Absolutely the best work I have ever seen too
Thank you!
Love this guy!!! Thanks for being a teacher
Awesome job! I've got a 24x24 patio that i need to build for myself going back and forth between a deck and a slab, and this video is giving me a lot more confidence to be able to complete the concrete work myself. I was blown away by the quotes i was getting for a slab, so i decided i'm going to learn to do it myself. Really informative video, and great step by step for a DYI'er. I also found it extremely satisfying watching that water flow off the slab perfectly!
I will be getting rid of my deck and having a patio put in soon. I'm wondering whether I could do it on my own, after watching your inspiring video. Wonderful that you had your daughters helping you.
The skills they have acquired from you are valuable, indeed.
I work in computer science city boy. I have no business pouring concrete, but I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS hahaha
Glad you like them!
I've been watching your channel for a while now Mike, very informative. I poured a shed slab myself... Went well. Now we are preparing to pour a 14'x28' patio slab for my outdoor kitchen in a couple weeks. Looking forward to it. Enjoying working with concrete, a new found skill and a lot of the knowledge comes from watching you. Thanks man! - Cody, Port Colborne, Ontario.
That is awesome!
You are a credit to your profession! Great work!
You know he is a pro when he can knock it out perfectly with one hand WHILE holding the camera in the other. Impressive
Looks great. The best part is. It’s a passion you have. That’s what makes it even better.
Right on, thanks!
Getting ready to have my patio done. This was extremely helpful! Thanks for all of your effort in putting this together. You really do nice work.
Yes sir, this guy is awesome. I would give him an extra helping no charge.
I keep coming back to watch this patio. I love it so much, I want this texture under a pavilion with a stone fire pit in my backyard in Arizona.
Call your local ready mix company, they'll know someone who can do this for you.
Great to see the details on how you guys stamp. I like the texture roller. Saving time is very important at that point. I'll definitely be trying a roller. We are using to flexible edge mats along the perimeter.
I was just passing through and fell on this amazing video. Great tutorial, great job bro. I've done construction my whole life and you made this look so easy. I love how the kids knew what they were doing, you should definitely be proud of them. Thanks for a great upload.
Beautiful Work! Us Working folk appreciate your skills and pride.
Thanks Eric, what do you do for work?
Thanks for sharing your tips. I'm planning on working with my son and cousin to pour a patio in my backyard. I actually plan on making my entire backyard a patio. I live in a townhouse, so my yard isn't too big but it is for a townhome. This really helped me.
Nice informative and glad to see some young college ladies working their way thur life and knowing what hard work is. Good job ladies and the boss also.
That’s how it’s suppose to be done. Great job!!!
It was a pleasure to watch this video. I absolutely love the outcome.
Thank you for teaching us
Thank you for sharing.
Mike This was an awesome video! Having your girls working for you is priceless. They will never forget their experience with Dad!!
You can tell you take pride in your job it shows good job
You my Friend are a True Professional ..& the Two Girls worth their weight in Gold. Loved watching the Video.
Thanks @bigmikeno1
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That's not a patio, that's a work of art, wow
Mike. Your just so impressive. Doing some concrete work at home. Cant tell you how informative you are. Thank you
The best part about your videos, you are a teacher, and you want to pass on your knowledge and experience great job brother! You encourage people to try🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Glad I watched this before attempting to do this on my own. While I thought this would be an easy project for me to do alone I TOTALLY see I best leave this to a
professional. Once again, one never knows the work that goes into something until they have to do it. Your video helped me avoid a big and costly error.
glad I can help!
You're a smart one. I completely butchered a sidewalk in front of my house a couple weeks ago. Fortunately I didn't go overboard and only attempted a small area because a voice in my head told me it was a bad idea to get into this concrete business. These guys on UA-cam make it look like a cinch. It's anything BUT! You watch this stuff and think, yeah I can do that, it's just mixing cement, poring it, and smoothing it. It's not that simple. Lugging 80 pound backs of concrete in and out of your car and pouring it to mix it in a wheelbarrow (I'm a tough karate man and threw my back out lifting those awkward, bulky bags of concrete). It's incredibly tedious work to mix it yourself. Adding too much or too little water screws it up.
This guys a professional, got a damn truck to mix and pour the concrete saving time, energy, and your back! And has probably done this hundreds/thousands of times. Other people commenting here is right, this guy is an artist. I wish I could make my walkway look this good!
How much did it cost you
I wondered how this was done. Thanks for posting. Excellent job. Top notch craftsmanship.
Thank You!!
I love your energy and determination in getting it done properly
Had my 18 mag beam for thirty years, had to cuts the ends to keep it straight. Now it's 14, a life saver in this trade
That looks really nice my man, great job!
Got to be honest mate, this video is Awesome, you look like a Master at Work completing that Stamped Concrete Patio. Once the sealer is applied the finish looks Fantastic and this is Great as it is a long lasting solution and much quicker to complete than Conventional Slabbed Patios. It looked a little bit daunting to me in terms of the Skill Level required to get the concrete poured and levelled quickly enough, especially in the kind of heat you were working with but then the stamping looks much more manageable and straightforward as it has a regimented process to follow. Obviously you are Expert at these types of installation and you've got the whole process absolutely nailed, it's so impressive that you've managed to put the whole process across so well, this is an excellent video presentation, Top Top Man and Thankyou!
Thanks Stuart
I have watched a LOT of videos on a lot of things but this is the best one I have ever watched....A true master of Concrete work and explained everything very well! Mike your work is amazing!