How To Build A Concrete Patio Floor
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Dump the dry cement into the wheelbarrow. Finally finish them off with decorative edging. Step 1 Determine where you want to construct a concrete patio how large it will be and its exact dimensions.
Use the whitewood or 2x4s planks to set up the concrete pavers form and then pour the concrete in them. You have to jump on over and see the finished project. In this video we will be showing you how to build and pour a concrete patio for more details on the fire pit and retaining wa.
Heres the process in more detail. See below for a shopping list tools and stepsSUBSCRIBE t. Rest the board on top of both sides of the form and move the board back and forth in a sawing motion while pulling it backward.
Smooth them down float towel screed and add joints if necessary. Use spray paint or strings and stakes to mark out your patio. Remember to wear safety glasses gloves and a mask when mixing concrete.
When we painted our concrete patio I opted for stripes and it seemed easier than a complicated pattern. Make your concrete. Build Direct has these interlocking deck tiles that do the job again right over existing patio surfaces.