Finishing concrete need more experience than pouring concrete, because finishing process decides the durability, brightness and sustainability of concrete. There are several things to do and to avoid while concrete finishing to get proper concrete slabs. Having much experience with suitable tools and well knowledge can make you able to perform these daunting tasks in well way.
Well, here we have shared the Do’s and Don’ts for concrete finishers.
Do’s
- Start concrete finishing when pouring gets completed
- Keep 2 to 3 feet long hanging deck for concrete discharge
- Use a rope with handing deck
- Walk backward while finishing concrete
- Always use single ended hanging deck to discharge the concrete
- Check deck for damages before starting the task
- Hold hose tightly while discharging
- Be sure about proper light
Don’ts
- Avoid finishing in heavy sun rays
- Don’t use damaged hanging deck
- Don’t move forward in finished area
- Don’t try to absorb the moisture of poured concrete
- Never start finishing if blend water is present on surface
- Don’t avoid joint finishing
- Don’t try to finish the dried concrete, its worthless
Apart from these Do’s and Don’ts for concrete finishing, there are several factors you have to look after before concrete finishing. If the weather is hot then it’s essential to protect concrete from ultra-violet rays and in rainy weather from rain drops before concrete gets dried after finishing.
So, what do you think, experience required or not for concrete finishing?
Well, Maple’s Engineers have vast experience in concrete pouring and finishing areas. We do all for our clients.
Maple Concrete Pumping Inc. is a trusted source for all kinds of concrete pouring work. We have expertise who offers an outstanding concrete pouring service in and around Toronto. We assure you for the best quality services at very lowest price.
