This texture is great for around pools or areas that recieve water.
Broom finish concrete driveway ideas.
Yes it is a good idea to seal the broom finished concrete.
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After the concrete surface has been broom finished the scoring is created using a wide concrete tool that creates a smooth surface on both sides of the score joint.
Broom finished concrete gets its name from the application of a broomed texture to the concrete as it is being finished.
One is you could grind or polish the surface which would remove the rough broom finish and smooth the surface of the concrete.
There s some disagreement here.
This is because the sealer will protect the concrete from road salts stains mold etc.
For a slip resistant finish wait 5 minutes then sweep a nylon bristle concrete broom across it 90 degrees to the foot traffic.
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This is a normal type of broom finish we do on a lot of patios pool decks sidewalks and driveways.
Strike off with a screed.
Should i seal the broom finished concrete.
In many cases.
Although with low water cement ratio exterior concrete with the proper amount of air there might not be.
Some of the aggregate would be exposed giving you a nice smooth decorative look to your sidewalk and patio.
Once the concrete has been trowelled smooth a large thin broom is used to create a textured finish.
Wait for the bleed water to evaporate.
Remove the weatherstripping after 20 minutes.
In this video we will show you how we broom finish concrete slabs.
This must be done during the final finishing of the concrete.
The typical process for a broom finish is.
Wait 6 hours before walking on it.