How to Pour Concrete

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Clear the area of any objects or material that would interfere in the pouring process.. Prepare your subbase.. Prepare a form.

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Clear the area of any objects or material that would interfere in the pouring pr

Step 1

Clear the area of any objects or material that would interfere in the pouring process.

2

Prepare your subbase.

Step 2

Prepare your subbase.

3

Prepare a form.

Step 3

Prepare a form.

4

Add wire mesh or rebar to the inside of your form for support.

Step 4

Add wire mesh or rebar to the inside of your form for support.

5

Mix your concrete.

Step 5

Mix your concrete.

6

Pour the concrete into the mold.

Step 6

Pour the concrete into the mold.

7

Screed the top of the concrete.

Step 7

Screed the top of the concrete.

8

Float the newly-screeded surface to further compact the concrete.

Step 8

Float the newly-screeded surface to further compact the concrete.

9

Make control joints every 5 o 6 feet (1.8 m) with a groover.

Step 9

Make control joints every 5 o 6 feet (1.8 m) with a groover.

10

Create traction.

Step 10

Create traction.

11

Cure and seal the concrete.

Step 11

Cure and seal the concrete.

12

Maintain your concrete.

Step 12

Maintain your concrete.

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