Everything About Concrete Blog

In the Everything About Concrete Blog we'll keep you updated about new and improved concrete placing and finishing techniques being used by concrete contractors that are saving them time and money. We'll also talk about new and improved concrete products and tools being used out in the field that are making our jobs easier and increasing the quality and value of the finished products we are installing.

Jan 03, 2023

How Much It Cost To Pour Concrete For A 50' x 34' Basement Floor

I'm going to show you how much it cost to pour concrete for this basement floor. I'll cover labor and materials costs to pour a concrete floor.

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Dec 30, 2022

How Much Does Concrete Cost Per Cubic Yard? Ready Mix Concrete Prices

How much does concrete cost. My updated ready mix concrete company's price list. It lists the cost of a yard of concrete and other concrete additives.

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Dec 30, 2022

Don't get over charged! Here's my concrete slab cost for 2023

I'm a concrete contractor that will tell you what a concrete slab will cost. These are my actual prices I charge for 2023 when I quote my customers.

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Dec 30, 2022

How much does a 40 x 60 concrete slab cost? Updated for 2023

On this page I'm showing you what a 40' x 60' concrete slab cost for 2023. I've included the cost of materials and labor needed to complete the slab.

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Dec 30, 2022

How much does a 30' x 30' concrete slab cost (NEW 2023 Prices)

How much does a 30' x 30' concrete slab cost in 2023. I'm Mike Day and I own Day's Concrete Floors, Inc. What I charge to install concrete slabs.

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Dec 10, 2022

Concrete Courses - Education & Training - Learn Concrete Skills

I have concrete courses that teach you how to form, pour, power trowel finish a concrete slab, how to stamp concrete, epoxy coatings, repair foundation cracks.

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Aug 28, 2022

DIY Epoxy Concrete Crack Repair - What I use - How I Repair Concrete

As a professional I use epoxy concrete crack repair products all the time. Here's my tips and tutorial on how to quickly repair cracks and spalls in concrete.

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Feb 21, 2022

DIY Epoxy Garage Floor Tutorial (New & Improved Step by Step)

My DIY epoxy garage floor tutorial will show you the best way to apply an epoxy flake coating to your garage floor. This is a step by step epoxy floor tutorial.

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Feb 18, 2022

3D Printed Housing Conference - How 3d printed houses are made

Learn how 3D printed houses are made, get your questions answered. How are they made, what do they cost, how they compare to traditional houses.

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Feb 18, 2022

3d Epoxy Flooring for Bedrooms, Kitchens, and Living Areas (Costs)

Epoxy 3d floor murals, installation process, and step by step guide for how to install a 3d epoxy floor.

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Feb 11, 2022

The 5 Best Ways To Remove Concrete Sealer (I Like # 4)

These are the 5 best ways I've found to remove concrete sealer. Learn how to remove sealers from concrete using these 5 methods..

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Jan 11, 2022

Can Concrete Be Poured In The Winter? What Temp. is too Cold?

Is it safe to pour concrete in the winter? Concrete can be poured in the winter if the proper precautions are taken. Use blankets to protect from freezing.

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Jan 02, 2022

Will Vinegar Remove Concrete Sealer (This is Better)

Can you use vinegar to remove concrete sealer? Most concrete sealers are somewhat resistant to the acetic acid found in vinegar. Chemical stripper works better.

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Dec 24, 2021

10 Ways To Cover Concrete Walls In A Basement - Finish Basement Walls

See examples of how to cover your concrete walls that will give you ideas of how to finish your basement. From drywall, cement board, tile, faux brick and more

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Dec 16, 2021

Concrete Overlays Explained: Resurface & Repair Existing Concrete

A concrete overlay is a very thin layer of specially designed bag mix concrete used to resurface, repair or stamp existing concrete surfaces.

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Dec 16, 2021

How To Use Self Leveling Concrete (Video Tutorial)

I'll show you how to use self leveling concrete to repair, resurface and level and old concrete floor. This is a step by step guide that'll teach you how to!

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Oct 29, 2021

How Long it Takes Concrete To "DRY" - Is It 1 Day or 28 Days?

Concrete typically takes between 1 - 2 days to dry before walking on and 7 days before driving on. Concrete is fully cured after 28 days.

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Oct 26, 2021

10' X 10' Slab - How Many Bags of Concrete Do I Need? Easy Answer

For a 10' x 10' slab that's 4" thick you'll need 56 bags of 80lb concrete. For a 6" thick slab you'll need 84 bags of 80lb concrete.

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Oct 25, 2021

How Many Bags Of Concrete Are On A Pallet? (50, 60, 80 lb. Guide)

This guide will tell you how many 50 lb., 60 lb., and 80 lb. bags of concrete come on a pallet.

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Aug 28, 2021

The 9 Most Popular Stamped Concrete Patterns (Updated!)

These are the 9 most popular stamped concrete patterns being used by stamped concrete contractors in 2021.

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Aug 17, 2021

What are the Correct Concrete Mixing Ratios - Ratio Chart

The proper concrete mixing ratios are 1:2:3, 1:3:3, 1:2:4 for cement, sand, and stone. Mixing ratios are based on what psi concrete you need. Mixing ratio chart

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Aug 13, 2021

Ready Mix Concrete Suppliers Near Me - All 50 States Local Ready Mix

Find local ready mix concrete suppliers near me for your state. All 50 states are listed with phone numbers and website links. Concrete ready mix near me.

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Aug 12, 2021

What is the Difference Between Cement and Concrete

The terms concrete and cement are used mutually in our society, they definitely aren't the same. Cement is a major ingredient used to make concrete

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Jul 11, 2021

How To Prepare An Epoxy Garage Floor - My 5 Best Methods

The five best methods to prepare an epoxy garage floor are 1. Grinding the floor, 2. Sanding, 3. Shot blasting, 4. Wash, degrease, etch and rinse, 5. Crazy Bond

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Feb 16, 2021

Concrete Yardage Calculators - How Much Do I Need For Any Type of Job

Find the perfect concrete calculator to figure cubic yardage (and cubic meters) for any type of concrete project. Floors, slabs, walls and much more.

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Feb 16, 2021

The Formula To Calculate Concrete Yardage - How Much Do I Need?

See examples using these formulas to calculate concrete yardage for square slabs, round slabs, cylinders, sono tubes, stairs, steps, curbs, footings, and walls.

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Feb 03, 2021

How To Stamp A Concrete Patio - Learn From Mike Day's Training Course

Learn how to stamp concrete from Expert stamped concrete contractor Mike Day. Watch and learn from multiple training videos. Valuable Tips and insights.

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Jan 29, 2021

New! ScreeDemon Battery Powered Vibratory Concrete Screed

The NEW ScreeDemon from MBW Inc is powered by a M-18 Lithium Ion Milwaukee battery. No more gas motors. Much lower noise and vibration to screed concrete.

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Jan 24, 2021

What I Wear to Pour Concrete- Safety Gear for Concrete

Over the past 30 years of pouring concrete, I have found what works best to wear while pouring concrete that I will share with you.

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Jan 17, 2021

How to pour a concrete floor for an existing garage Best How-To Guide

Learn the steps you can take to pour a concrete floor inside an existing garage, house or shed. This how-to guide will show you how a pro pours a concrete floor

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