Making A Concrete Floor

A step by step example of how to make a concrete slab of concrete.

Making a concrete floor.

Used for garages and basement floors. Making up the formwork the frame that borders the concrete and stops it spreading. You can use one color or if you want you can paint patterns with numerous different shades of paint. In this video we show you how to pour your basic 16 x 12 concrete slab.

Essentially you pour some ardex feather finish it s a powder into your bucket and add some water then stir. Whether you want to refinish an uneven basement floor or replace or add new flooring on top of an existing concrete floor somewhere in your home you most likely will need to level the concrete floor. Cool things you can make by mixing your own concrete. Another way to make your concrete floor look even better is to add some color by painting it.

The sand tends to make the concrete a little more easier to work with. Diy concrete floor step by step. We go over all the necessary steps for your concrete slab to come out perfect. Floor for a 1800mm x 1800mm 6ft x 6ft garden shed.

Mix it until it is the consistency of a thick pancake batter. Concrete forms and molds for making a patio. Mix the concrete according to the directions with a mixing bit on a heavy duty drill image 1. Once i had the appropriate supplies i reviewed directions for a diy concrete floor found here and here.

The steps for this task are. Over time concrete floors can settle unevenly or become uneven due to cracking and moisture. The concrete was poured over the toilet collar flange and will be cut out later. You re going for the texture of a thin pancake batter.

The difference is in the workability of the concrete. Just have fun and make it look great. A small shed floor. Pour the fresh concrete over the floor then go over it with a 1 4 gauge rake to bring it level image 2.