DIY Exposed Aggregate Concrete Patio

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Күн бұрын

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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@tiffanie7139 11 ай бұрын

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

@thedustybuilder 11 ай бұрын

I feel like I my kids are usually around when something goes wrong because dad was being cheap

@kylecarlson429 Жыл бұрын

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!

@thedustybuilder Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@Montezuma03 Жыл бұрын

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

@thedustybuilder Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I like it too

@gregvanblaricum4204 3 ай бұрын

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

@thedustybuilder 3 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Im blessed with a great crew of family and friends !

@chrisspitzman Жыл бұрын

Lovely finish! Well done! Watching from the UK.

@thedustybuilder Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Is this type of finish common in the UK?

@karensimmons1572 8 ай бұрын

Great job! Beautiful!!!

@thedustybuilder 8 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks!

@allanturton1637 6 ай бұрын

Excellent work! Thank you for the video!

@thedustybuilder 6 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@ErinSmith-oj3kh 2 ай бұрын

Looks Fantastic!!

@thedustybuilder 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@brianrobbins3499 11 ай бұрын

You did an excellent job

@thedustybuilder 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@theshyfarmer 10 ай бұрын

Awesome vid lots of important tips😊

@thedustybuilder 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! My goal was to be heavy on usefulness!

@robertdrew3864 10 ай бұрын

Very good explanation of how to do the whole process

@thedustybuilder 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@JasSinghGrewal Жыл бұрын

Great video. Surprised it hasn’t gotten more views

@thedustybuilder Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks! Yeah, this one has been slow and steady

@bakebook 4 ай бұрын

This guy is really smart!!!

@thedustybuilder 4 ай бұрын

Not this guy!

@bobbyb7127 10 ай бұрын

beautiful!!!

@thedustybuilder 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Mr B!

@redtape2006 11 ай бұрын

Brilliant!

@thedustybuilder 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@AlMai222 10 ай бұрын

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 👍🏽

@thedustybuilder 10 ай бұрын

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.

@uoregon15 Жыл бұрын

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

@thedustybuilder Жыл бұрын

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

@jacek740830 4 ай бұрын

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

@thedustybuilder 4 ай бұрын

Brother, I don’t know what any of this means, but I like your style!

@javiergomezlicona9059 5 ай бұрын

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

@thedustybuilder 5 ай бұрын

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!

@thedustybuilder Жыл бұрын

Here is the link for the connection on the wood float / rake / screed a.co/d/6ezFD3G

@jeffandrobint418 3 ай бұрын

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.

@thedustybuilder 3 ай бұрын

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

@livingaboard 3 ай бұрын

I’ll just stick with brushed finish. My driveway is aggregate and looks ok

@thedustybuilder 3 ай бұрын

Yeah….. a driveway might be too much. I like a nice exposed patio or sidewalk though

@ameliamaboee7985 4 ай бұрын

I love it, how can I find that camical

@thedustybuilder 4 ай бұрын

At your friendly local concrete supply store! Thanks for watching

@joelc.9682 2 ай бұрын

do you cut in control joints when you do exposed aggregate?

@thedustybuilder 2 ай бұрын

Yes, I did a few days after the pour

@armtv Ай бұрын

So annoying! Watch video and don’t waste the guys time by answering what has been answered IN DA VIDEO!!

@jeffmayfield3314 5 ай бұрын

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.

@thedustybuilder 5 ай бұрын

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

@armtv Ай бұрын

Did you watch the video? lol. He gives his reasons IN THE VIDEO! 😂

@tdmunro7088 4 ай бұрын

Mornings what is your mix ratio if I my ask

@thedustybuilder 4 ай бұрын

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

@ibrahimmusa5780 6 күн бұрын

Hi, how can I get in touch with someone interested in doing this kind of projects? Please let me know

@thedustybuilder 6 күн бұрын

@@ibrahimmusa5780 Hello, most concrete guys do this now, it is more expensive than basic concrete, there is more labor involved!

@mattsimon6959 3 ай бұрын

Where in Michigan are you? I might need help with mine!

@thedustybuilder 3 ай бұрын

My residence depends on your level of concrete experience 😬

@mattsimon6959 3 ай бұрын

@@thedustybuilder I've done concrete plenty of times but never exposed aggregate. North of Muskegon

@thedustybuilder 3 ай бұрын

@@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!

@1australianbeacon 11 ай бұрын

What does the retarder do will it still work without a retarder?

@thedustybuilder 11 ай бұрын

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.

@caseygriz 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video, definitely useful. But it's especially, not expecially.

@thedustybuilder 11 ай бұрын

lol, I never knew I said it like that!

@jackyarcher9749 11 ай бұрын

Promo_SM

@danielk7688 Ай бұрын

Hi mate, nice work.. what size of stone do you use in concrete. cheers 👍

@thedustybuilder Ай бұрын

Hey, thanks for the kind words! It’s just pea gravel , probably 1/4 inch stones if that

@danielk7688 Ай бұрын

@@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.

@thedustybuilder Ай бұрын

@@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