Watching a craftsman at work can be an inspiring experience. We were recently involved in a large, somewhat complex concrete pour. The nine concrete finishers, the two laborers, the carpenter and the ...

The bulk of the work for a new slab is in the excavation and form building. If you have to level a sloped site or bring in a lot of fill, hire an excavator for a day to help prepare the site. Then ...

Diagram: Screeding the pad: With one person on each side of the board, work the board across the final layer of concrete to smooth the surface. You can rent or buy gas-or electric-powered cement ...

A decorative concrete overlay is only as good as the surface it is applied to. Use proper surface preparation to ensure a successful finished product. The most essential step to ensure a successful ...

Uneven floors can ruin any flooring install but self-leveling underlayment makes fixing it easier than you think. This step-by-step DIY guide shows you how to prep, pour, and smooth out a concrete ...

Coating a concrete floor requires an accurate diagnosis of the floor before application. You, the installer, and your client will be much happier with the result when ...