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!
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
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 👍🏽
I appreciate the tip! I struggle with having lots of 'holes' after we screed that do not get closed up after we bull float........exposed aggregate is so counter intuitive to how I learned to finish concrete! I'm always learning, thanks again.
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.
I have heard the finish comes out darker…… not as dark as the stain I used. If you try it, let me know what you think. I was actually thinking of testing a small piece
Thank you! I have done ‘seeding’ on some stepping stones that I made with quickcrete. I have a video on my page somewhere. If you’re ordering a truck, it’s only a few extra bucks a yard for the pebbles. Let me know how it goes!
The name of the product that I used is Vexcon by Chem masters. It is the brown aggregate sealer. I searched around and it isn't something amazon ships. The store that I bought it from has local pickup only. Thanks for watching! cougarsalesrental.com/cdn/shop/products/AC1315-BrownTone_1200x1200.jpg?v=1589905740
is there a reason why you cut joints the next day instead of using a joint tool while the concrete is still wet? Just curious as I am looking to do something similar to this for a small walkway.
Yeah, there is just so much going on during the pour. I don’t take the chance screwing up wet control joints, it’s actually not too bad cutting the concrete with the saw
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
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.
@@thedustybuilder Yes it does. Because it takes away the whiteness of the concrete, revealing the dark rocks. Use 4:1 water to muriatic acid ratio or slightly stronger, you should hear it sizzle a little bit, and just scrub around with a hard brush the day you come to cut then rinse off. It also slightly etches the concrete and creates a better long lasting bond for the sealer, all the companies do it
It prevents the top layer from curing so you can wash the cream away to 'expose the aggregate'. I'm sure it can be done without the retarder.......but if you wanted to save money , just using Coke has proven to work just as well.
@@thedustybuilder Thank you for your comment. I love the way you explain. I live in Croatia and it is very difficult to find such a small size of stone.
@@danielk7688 Thank you again! It probably doesn’t matter the size then, just as long as the stone is round. Bigger stone will have more texture, but might look cool
“I followed my instincts and I ignored that recommendation.” 😂 Lol! I know the feeling
I feel like I my kids are usually around when something goes wrong because dad was being cheap
I love the look of exposed aggregate. Thanks for the video
Thanks! I like it too
Very good explanation of how to do the whole process
Thank you!
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!
Thanks man!
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
@@jakejacobson2999 That is a big pour! I did my driveway and split it up into different days….. not super convenient but I kept my sanity!!
Great video. Surprised it hasn’t gotten more views
Hey thanks! Yeah, this one has been slow and steady
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 👍🏽
I appreciate the tip! I struggle with having lots of 'holes' after we screed that do not get closed up after we bull float........exposed aggregate is so counter intuitive to how I learned to finish concrete! I'm always learning, thanks again.
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.
Hello! I don’t think the mortar would hold up over time, it’s too soft. It’s too much work to have to tear something like that out
Looks like a good crew to work for. great explanation and execution. Thanks for sharing
Thanks man! Im blessed with a great crew of family and friends !
Excellent work! Thank you for the video!
Thanks man!
Lovely finish! Well done! Watching from the UK.
Thank you! Is this type of finish common in the UK?
This guy is really smart!!!
Not this guy!
You did an excellent job
Thank you!
Awesome vid lots of important tips😊
Thank you! My goal was to be heavy on usefulness!
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.
I have heard the finish comes out darker…… not as dark as the stain I used. If you try it, let me know what you think. I was actually thinking of testing a small piece
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
Thank you! I have done ‘seeding’ on some stepping stones that I made with quickcrete. I have a video on my page somewhere. If you’re ordering a truck, it’s only a few extra bucks a yard for the pebbles. Let me know how it goes!
Can you link the sealer that you used? Thanks! Awesome video. Super helpful
The name of the product that I used is Vexcon by Chem masters. It is the brown aggregate sealer. I searched around and it isn't something amazon ships. The store that I bought it from has local pickup only. Thanks for watching!
cougarsalesrental.com/cdn/shop/products/AC1315-BrownTone_1200x1200.jpg?v=1589905740
Looks Fantastic!!
Thank you
is there a reason why you cut joints the next day instead of using a joint tool while the concrete is still wet? Just curious as I am looking to do something similar to this for a small walkway.
Yeah, there is just so much going on during the pour. I don’t take the chance screwing up wet control joints, it’s actually not too bad cutting the concrete with the saw
Did you watch the video? lol. He gives his reasons IN THE VIDEO! 😂
beautiful!!!
Thanks Mr B!
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
Brother, I don’t know what any of this means, but I like your style!
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.
@@AlMai222 Thank you…… does it also darken the color?
@@thedustybuilder Yes it does. Because it takes away the whiteness of the concrete, revealing the dark rocks. Use 4:1 water to muriatic acid ratio or slightly stronger, you should hear it sizzle a little bit, and just scrub around with a hard brush the day you come to cut then rinse off.
It also slightly etches the concrete and creates a better long lasting bond for the sealer, all the companies do it
@@AlMai222 copy. I appreciate the tip, I’m going to give it a go on the next one!
Hi, how can I get in touch with someone interested in doing this kind of projects?
Please let me know
@@ibrahimmusa5780 Hello, most concrete guys do this now, it is more expensive than basic concrete, there is more labor involved!
Brilliant!
Thank you!
Mornings what is your mix ratio if I my ask
From a truck, I get a 6 bag mix with pea gravel…… I believe the ratio is around 70percent pea gravel to 30 percent sand
do you cut in control joints when you do exposed aggregate?
Yes, I did a few days after the pour
So annoying! Watch video and don’t waste the guys time by answering what has been answered IN DA VIDEO!!
What does the retarder do will it still work without a retarder?
It prevents the top layer from curing so you can wash the cream away to 'expose the aggregate'. I'm sure it can be done without the retarder.......but if you wanted to save money , just using Coke has proven to work just as well.
I love it, how can I find that camical
At your friendly local concrete supply store! Thanks for watching
Where in Michigan are you? I might need help with mine!
My residence depends on your level of concrete experience 😬
@@thedustybuilder I've done concrete plenty of times but never exposed aggregate. North of Muskegon
@@mattsimon6959 my grandparents lived in Muskegon! I’m metro Detroit…… might be a little far. Let me know how it goes…… pick a cool day if possible!
Here is the link for the connection on the wood float / rake / screed a.co/d/6ezFD3G
I’ll just stick with brushed finish. My driveway is aggregate and looks ok
Yeah….. a driveway might be too much. I like a nice exposed patio or sidewalk though
Thanks for this video, definitely useful. But it's especially, not expecially.
lol, I never knew I said it like that!
Hi mate, nice work.. what size of stone do you use in concrete.
cheers 👍
Hey, thanks for the kind words! It’s just pea gravel , probably 1/4 inch stones if that
@@thedustybuilder Thank you for your comment. I love the way you explain.
I live in Croatia and it is very difficult to find such a small size of stone.
@@danielk7688 Thank you again! It probably doesn’t matter the size then, just as long as the stone is round. Bigger stone will have more texture, but might look cool
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