{"id":165,"date":"2014-06-24T12:19:17","date_gmt":"2014-06-24T12:19:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hirehere.ie\/blog\/?p=165"},"modified":"2022-01-06T09:19:25","modified_gmt":"2022-01-06T09:19:25","slug":"how-to-finish-concrete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hirehere.ie\/blog\/how-to-finish-concrete\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Finish Concrete"},"content":{"rendered":"<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-0366cc7376be6c9e82a3e9cc8987b64f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hirehere.ie\/concrete-surface-preperation\/concreting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2991 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hirehere.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/hire-here-dublin-how-to-finish-concrete-january2022.png\" alt=\"Hire Here Dublin How to finish concrete\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hirehere.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/hire-here-dublin-how-to-finish-concrete-january2022.png 560w, https:\/\/www.hirehere.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/hire-here-dublin-how-to-finish-concrete-january2022-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hirehere.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/hire-here-dublin-how-to-finish-concrete-january2022-450x253.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How To Finish Concrete<\/h2>\n<p>Everyone has seen concrete being poured for a new path or driveway. Have you ever wondered about the skills and tools used to turn the liquid concrete into a smooth level area.<!--more-->\u00a0 It takes just a bit of knowledge and the right equipment to have a professional looking concrete floor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_half-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_half-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_half-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c av_one_half  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-0366cc7376be6c9e82a3e9cc8987b64f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hirehere.ie\/concrete-surface-preperation\/concreting\/concrete-beam-screed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2875\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hirehere.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/concrete-beam-screed-september2021-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hirehere.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/concrete-beam-screed-september2021-1.jpg 2557w, https:\/\/www.hirehere.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/concrete-beam-screed-september2021-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hirehere.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/concrete-beam-screed-september2021-1-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.hirehere.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/concrete-beam-screed-september2021-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hirehere.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/concrete-beam-screed-september2021-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hirehere.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/concrete-beam-screed-september2021-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.hirehere.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/concrete-beam-screed-september2021-1-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.hirehere.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/concrete-beam-screed-september2021-1-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/www.hirehere.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/concrete-beam-screed-september2021-1-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-0366cc7376be6c9e82a3e9cc8987b64f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>Once the concrete is poured, you need to be ready to start levelling.<\/li>\n<li>Most concrete mixes do not need to be compressed after pouring.\u00a0 Make sure to check with the provider about compressing, as you may weaken the concrete.<\/li>\n<li>Level off the concrete using a straight board. This is called screeding.\u00a0 Using the board in a sawing motion, work back and forth until the concrete is level.\u00a0 If it is a large area,\u00a0 it may be necessary for 2 people to do the screeding. The sawing motion helps prevent tearing as the surface is levelled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-0366cc7376be6c9e82a3e9cc8987b64f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>For larger areas, pour and level in stages.<\/li>\n<li>Once the concrete has been levelled, a bull float or darby trowel is used to flatten minor ridges and holes. \u00a0Move the bull float across the concrete to get a smooth surface. Be careful not to overdo the trowelling as this can lead to a weakened surface with tiny cracks.<\/li>\n<li>Tidy the corners using a smaller edging tool, making sure not to press too deeply into the concrete.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t forget to put control joints into the concrete. These are grooves which direct any cracking so that the appearance and functionality is affected as little as possible.<\/li>\n<li>After smoothing the concrete,\u00a0 water will appear on the surface. This is called bleed water. Wait for this water to disappear before the next stage.<\/li>\n<li>Once the water has disappeared, smooth and compact the surface with a hand float. There are various types of floats, all which give different effects to the concrete.\u00a0 Depending on the finish you require, you can use magnesium, aluminium, wooden or a laminated canvas resin float.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_half-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_half-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_half-6126cab7d8fab8d08143dd2dacdf673c av_one_half  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-0366cc7376be6c9e82a3e9cc8987b64f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hirehere.ie\/concrete-surface-preperation\/concreting\/star-roller-indent-roller\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2876\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hirehere.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/star-roller-551x551-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"393\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hirehere.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/star-roller-551x551-1.jpg 551w, https:\/\/www.hirehere.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/star-roller-551x551-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hirehere.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/star-roller-551x551-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.hirehere.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/star-roller-551x551-1-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.hirehere.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/star-roller-551x551-1-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.hirehere.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/star-roller-551x551-1-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.hirehere.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/star-roller-551x551-1-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_half-0aa7055fe62c3622faec82866afbaeb2 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-0366cc7376be6c9e82a3e9cc8987b64f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>To create a non-slip surface, end with a broom finish. Using a medium stiff shop broom, or an indent roller, \u00a0dip into a bucket of water and drag over the concrete in segments. Make sure to pull the broom through the concrete and always go in the same direction.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-0366cc7376be6c9e82a3e9cc8987b64f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Once the concrete has been finished it needs to cure.\u00a0 This is where the concrete is protected form loss of moisture as it sets.\u00a0 There are a number of ways to cure, either sheet, moist or by applying a film forming curing compound. It is best to check with your concrete provider to see which they recommend.<\/p>\n<p>The final stage is sealing the concrete.\u00a0 Use a sealer after the concrete has been cured for at least 1 month.\u00a0 Allow the sealer to dry completely before walking on. 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