How To Form, Pour, And Stamp A Concrete Patio Slab

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How To Form, Pour, And Stamp A Concrete Patio Slab

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5 жыл бұрын

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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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@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Everyone, if you want to learn how to STAMP CONCRETE like I do it, I can teach you online here: mike-day.mykajabi.com/offers/3hhjPXHx If you want to learn how to form and pour concrete slabs, you can learn from me here: mike-day.mykajabi.com/pl/79570

@francissea678 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, great video and awesome work. How much does something like this cost?

@dannycoker6439 4 жыл бұрын

Mike Day Everything About Concrete I really enjoyed your program on stamping concrete Mike Excellent work!!!

@TheSharpc 4 жыл бұрын

Why do you cut the concrete after you have stamped; what’s the purpose?

@paulboutilier4928 4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@deeznuts8707 4 жыл бұрын

How much should it cost for 200 square feet?

@nightsonrepeat336 3 жыл бұрын

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

@humbertoricardo7330 3 жыл бұрын

Same haha

@PuJolsLol 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@kevinweiner7123 3 жыл бұрын

Same. Wish you were in Florida to do my patio man

@randyaven6377 3 жыл бұрын

Same here! I was looking at paver ideas and came across this guy was just in awe!

@demetriusjohan5899 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jbackus9662 2 жыл бұрын

IVE DONE CONCRETE WORK SINCE 1999, IVE NEVER SEEN ANY PATIO THAT BEAUTIFUL. YOUR AWESOME MAN.

@JohnSmith-pe1np 3 жыл бұрын

Coolest Dad ever! Great daughters. This is not just a video on how to do concrete stamping but a fundamental father daughter teaming video.

@robertswift6101 2 жыл бұрын

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

@yurispringer 4 жыл бұрын

People who post DIY videos on KZfaq 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.

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Yuri, much appreciated!!

@monkusbee Жыл бұрын

As good as an Egyptian!

@stephanieray6587 11 ай бұрын

What he said!

@steveb7674 10 ай бұрын

Yeah but he hours have known to raise the rebar. It does nothing laying on the ground.

@insertphrasehere15 9 ай бұрын

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.

@danieladkins9227 2 жыл бұрын

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

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniel!

@NYgcode 2 жыл бұрын

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

@elvaplascencia6810 Жыл бұрын

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.

@glennt222 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@fyhx5108 4 жыл бұрын

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!!!

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it!!

@rickmendoza8155 4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you fy hx 100% I feel the same way Great Video Señor Mike

@jimtylergla 4 жыл бұрын

@dd1ddee 4 жыл бұрын

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 😆😆😼🥰

@brianb7423 3 жыл бұрын

Jim Tyler come on man

@jasondusch6178 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@BuddysDIY 3 жыл бұрын

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%

@shm3hTube 3 жыл бұрын

Right I like his girls working with him

@gregchapman6190 2 жыл бұрын

Even more true today ,with these kids today

@AJ-ew7kr 2 жыл бұрын

@@gregchapman6190 stfu, just say your kids don’t like you. Maybe bad parenting and lack of communication with your kids? Reflect on your parenting

@gunnargetz5980 2 жыл бұрын

@@AJ-ew7kr Nah kids today are lazy asf

@AJ-ew7kr 2 жыл бұрын

@@gunnargetz5980 Nahh

@nevillecartwright7292 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Neville!!

@jackbronsky 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jack!

@oil_can Ай бұрын

The finished patio looks fantastic!

@amorales9613 10 ай бұрын

You sound like an honest man who knows his job.

@BobJones-jy9mm 4 жыл бұрын

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

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

It's awesome isn't it Bob!

@dannyleech5333 4 жыл бұрын

One of best "how to" videos I have ever seen! Perfect commentary, with steps and the "why" aspect which is really important.. Impressive!!

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@raydubuque6769 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@gc12321 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@fluffymittens24 Жыл бұрын

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.

@MikeDayConcrete Жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

@brockett 4 жыл бұрын

Craftsmanship and hard work results in a fine product to be proud of.

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You Dave!!

@pululo98 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@charleston51010 2 жыл бұрын

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!!

@jamescook8438 2 жыл бұрын

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

@nemonemo3129 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@MikeLtm32 4 жыл бұрын

It's nice to see father-daughter work experiance! Greetings from Poland. ;)

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

I agree. It is nice.

@slevinkrauss6873 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@billp5793 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@chefgiovanni 2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir, this guy is awesome. I would give him an extra helping no charge.

@cgindustrial1859 5 жыл бұрын

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?

@ShamballaStyles 4 жыл бұрын

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 🏆

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!

@stonesthrow9490 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@stonesthrow9490 2 жыл бұрын

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.)

@stevecuz4751 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@MikeDayConcrete 3 жыл бұрын

Call your local ready mix company, they'll know someone who can do this for you.

@df56gh4d5h 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is great. A true professional. The 2 concrete companies I hired were complete hacks.

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim, Sorry to hear about your bad experience.

@head7502 4 жыл бұрын

In my experience you tend to get what you pay for. Never go with the cheapest guy and always look into their prior work

@eddyvideostar 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@dennisrocker 4 жыл бұрын

That looks incredible my friend. I know that its hard work but you and your daughters stepped it up like the pro you are. enjoyed ,dennis chandler fayette ga.

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@theartofconcrete 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@joez.8275 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely awesome to be able to do this with your children and have that bonding time is a blessing 🙏

@codybrooks2696 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@MikeDayConcrete 3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

@dynamicpropertypros2481 4 жыл бұрын

I couldn't tell how nice this really was until you did the close up... Great work!

@Chakirisan 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@DimagoDiesel Жыл бұрын

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!

@NoHandlebars87 4 жыл бұрын

Great craftsmanship and even greater teaching to two young adults who will carry these skills the rest of their lives. Thanks for your videos.

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan!

@rubenguerrero1788 4 жыл бұрын

About time a video where someone knows what they are doing great job!

@davidjohnson3024 4 жыл бұрын

Other than cross mopping..

@kbanghart 4 жыл бұрын

@@davidjohnson3024 What is cross mopping?

@normanshaw2541 4 жыл бұрын

@@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

@kbanghart 4 жыл бұрын

@@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?

@lakeman2604 4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@megansmith1382 Жыл бұрын

I watched this video from my KZfaq 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

@MikeDayConcrete Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment. I appreciate it!

@TheOnlyKeila 9 ай бұрын

Same here!

@ravisriram6746 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@BelleDuNord 4 жыл бұрын

It was a pleasure to watch this video. I absolutely love the outcome. Thank you for teaching us Thank you for sharing.

@johndoe-vm3dh 4 жыл бұрын

Looks great. The best part is. It’s a passion you have. That’s what makes it even better.

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Right on, thanks!

@tedspens 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Catherine-ew1ww 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@nonyabuisness 5 жыл бұрын

Pretty good for not rolling or chiseling your joints. 1 man show! I like. 👍🏻

@leegreen4141 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not a concrete person, just a homeowner, great looking job!

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@GoldsConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

We remember a few years back these were extremely popular with the cobblestone/large rock finishes, we had one almost every week !

@jimshoe6828 3 жыл бұрын

Mike, this project turned out great!! Very nice final look. I appreciate a person that really takes pride in their work and it's obvious you really do👍👍

@caruss67 4 жыл бұрын

That looks really nice my man, great job!

@nigelscott9106 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

@pdyoung67 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Power5 3 жыл бұрын

End result is amazing. I was coughing watching all that concrete dust and no respirators.

@mikemcnulty6226 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@timvancourt7213 4 жыл бұрын

I had never realized how much work and precision goes into this! Loved the informative video! Thanks!!

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim! It is a lot of work.

@LostNFoundASMR Жыл бұрын

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. 🥂

@MuzikTheHitmaker88 3 жыл бұрын

Was trying pick a concrete video out of like 30 options.Glad I ran into this video.Your a great instructor.very detailed and easy to understand.You have me excited to pour a slab for a shed here soon😆.Thanks for your help

@traviesobss 4 жыл бұрын

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

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@anthonyramirez1757 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@traviesobss 3 жыл бұрын

Anthony Ramirez lol what’s up bro! Yea Mike is the shit!! This man here knows his stuff! True master of his craft

@MrWhitelightning73 4 жыл бұрын

I wondered how this was done. Thanks for posting. Excellent job. Top notch craftsmanship.

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You!!

@jellybeansbud3610 Жыл бұрын

That release agent left a gorgeous color pattern. Saving this for later use on my own place

@tommydifiore2265 3 жыл бұрын

Mike. Your just so impressive. Doing some concrete work at home. Cant tell you how informative you are. Thank you

@image662 4 жыл бұрын

Love this guy!!! Thanks for being a teacher

@jtltet 4 жыл бұрын

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!!

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I do!

@Wubanga777 2 жыл бұрын

Great job you guys rocked and definitely salute you passing the great family techniques on to the young ones see at some point how important that will become in the future.👍🏿

@elainenilsson5472 2 жыл бұрын

I have seen this before and I just watched it again. I agree about the concrete setting. Once it starts it is difficult to work with. I have done some of my own home improvement projects and I may be try this.

@ericmendez5815 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Work! Us Working folk appreciate your skills and pride.

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric, what do you do for work?

@watermouse9296 4 жыл бұрын

Wow putting that Sealer on was like going over it with a paint brush bringing out that beautful design. Totally unexpected!

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Yea, the sealer really changes the final look of the concrete. Really makes the colors "pop"!

@richardmontgomery6785 4 жыл бұрын

That looks very high class. Great video

@I_am_Fake_Fake 3 жыл бұрын

I also had a Concrete Patio installed!! It was one of the best investments Ive made so far!!!

@teresagreer9337 2 жыл бұрын

This video was awesome! I enjoyed how detailed you explained everything from start to finish. I learned a lot! About to have a patio poured, so I’ll know what to watch for. Thanks!

@kevinbaird7277 5 жыл бұрын

You sir are America's backbone, amazing work.

@MikeDayConcrete 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@LittleGirl1023 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Mike I thoroughly enjoyed the video! That was a besutiful design and yes the black really made the design pop and dimensional. I liked how you explained what, how, when, and why you performed a task a certain way or used specific tool or product. I really learned so much! Your calm voice coupled with your knowledge sharing made subscribing to your channel very easy. Thank you. Pam

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Pam! I appreciate it.

@mmgajbregz 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work, Mike! As a new home owner I'll be taking on some concrete projects for the first time ever. I think I'll need to take on some smaller projects before building a stamped concrete patio slab.

@Grungedude93 2 жыл бұрын

You make this look easy! I am looking to lay a 15x15 concrete patio, debating on stamping it. I have never done any type of concrete work before so this video was very helpful

@wfodavid 4 жыл бұрын

I've seen stained concrete but never anything like this. Incredible detail and really gorgeous looking work.

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@David-sc2ir 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

glad I can help!

@edwardboot3431 4 жыл бұрын

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 KZfaq 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!

@supaaaafly 4 жыл бұрын

How much did it cost you

@larrykofoed3755 2 жыл бұрын

You are a credit to your profession! Great work!

@davidrebman207 3 жыл бұрын

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

@MsTropicalRookie 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@cameronoverfield8764 5 жыл бұрын

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

@MikeDayConcrete 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@robertwilson7521 Жыл бұрын

I love your energy and determination in getting it done properly

@danielstokoe6564 Жыл бұрын

3,4,5 method is also good for squaring a large right-angle as well Mike day, as long as you keep the ratio it can be scaled up to any size! In construction myself but never done printed concrete, thanks for step by step breakdown Mike, really useful cheers mate!

@robertkressaii7046 4 жыл бұрын

I have two girls also and seeing your girls help you with the job made me so happy. I am now subscribed and sold and your channel. Keep it up! You seem like a great person/dad.

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robert!

@forever1798 4 жыл бұрын

That's a pretty good job really good explanation and see you too princess working with you just remind my dad with his princess the only daughter he have she was she was helping and anything she could. Thanks for sharing this video on your personal life.

@mrpakuntay 3 жыл бұрын

Salute to you and both your daughters.

@treetopace 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great finished product. I love the look of that stamping.

@RolexDSSD 4 жыл бұрын

That’s how it’s suppose to be done. Great job!!!

@davidtyrrell2541 4 жыл бұрын

That's the best video I've ever seen for concrete print! Really goes into detail and doesn't skip over anything... fantastic results! Look forward to seeing more of your work... David from Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪🍀!

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm glad you like my video.

@tyronemedina1716 2 жыл бұрын

I am an old contractor in Puerto Rico and I enjoy all your videos, and am learning new tricks of the trade...

@crazytonic 2 жыл бұрын

Great work! On your children as well. Nice to see them helping you! Well done parents!

@MikeDayConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@openmind763 4 жыл бұрын

WOW! This is great free learning on how to lay concrete and nicely stamp it. It is heavy work, because I have seen back home in Central México when I was a kid. It was really heavy work because I remember helping around my dad and the help around the house. GREAT WORK SIR and your girls really tough workers! Thank you for the amazing video and commentary.

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@Tunnel1967 4 жыл бұрын

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

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks and nice comment!!

@barrywright6009 Жыл бұрын

Great Video ! We just had our driveway stamped & poured & all of the contractors seem to want to seal the driveways right away but the experts agree to wait 28 + days for the cement to fully cure & to keep the concrete wet for a few weeks to help it harden so we will wait a month before sealing !