When working in construction or completing a renovation It is important to ensure that your select the best quality concrete. Concrete is the most widely used material in construction due to its strength, durability and versatility. This is why it is the most popular choice for construction and renovation in both commercial and domestic settings.
Ensuring that you select the best quality construction materials and then ensuring a professional finish will make sure that you have flawless concrete that will last for years to come. The finish is as important as the selection of material to ensure that the concrete is smooth and looks good as well as being strong and prevent the likelihood of cracks in the surface.
Step One –
Ensure that you choose superior quality material near to the location of your project. You can discuss with the provider whether dry or wet mix mortar is more suited to your project or ready-mix concrete which is now the most popular choice. It is also important to ensure the company can transport your concrete when you need it to make the execution flawless.
Step Two –
The pour and smooth is the next factor to a flawless finish. Once the mix is thoroughly mixed it is time to pour. This should be poured and spread evenly with no gaps. Then its time to level and this needs to be done precisely using a darby which is a long, flat tool. It needs to be done straight after the pour to produce a smooth flawless surface.
Step Three –
The next step us to screed to finish the concrete to a perfect finish. Screeding strikes off the excess and flattens the material. It helps to fill any gaps. The flat board screed is moved as a sawing motion and helps to ensure a smooth and uniform finish.
Step Four –
Then comes the time to smooth with a float. This pushes down the material and helps any moisture to rise which ensures you can remove any surface imperfections. It also compacts to concrete. Float process can be done via machinery or by hand.
Step Five –
Then you will finish off the concrete for the perfect flawless finish by using a trowel. This gives the finished look to the concrete and smooths and evens the surface. It also helps to harden to concrete. Trowelling can be done by hand or by machine depending on the size of the area.
By following these steps you will ensure a flawless professional finish however it is an expert and skilled tradition to lay the best concrete and here at Allmix we can help take this process and give you the perfect finish every time.
