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.

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 22, 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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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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Aug 11, 2021

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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Jul 18, 2021

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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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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Jan 05, 2021

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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Jan 02, 2021

How To Form and Pour A Concrete Slab - The #1 Resource on The Web

Learn how to form and pour a concrete slab. My step by step guide will teach you everything you need to know from forming to pouring to finishing.

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Jan 02, 2021

How To Mix Concrete - The Most In Depth Guide On The Internet

Learn how to mix concrete by hand using a wheelbarrow, concrete mixing machine, bucket or a tub. Detailed instructions and a video shows you how mix concrete.

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Dec 31, 2020

Can You Pour Concrete Over Existing Concrete - The Honest Truth

This page will discuss the truth about whether you can really pour new concrete over existing concrete. Will new concrete bond to old concrete? I tell all.

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Dec 30, 2020

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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Dec 30, 2020

How Many Square Feet In A Yard Of Concrete - Easy To Follow Guide

My guide shows you how many square feet are in a yard of concrete from 1 - 12 inches thickness.

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Dec 29, 2020

The Tools, Supplies, and Materials For Building A Concrete Countertop

On this page you'll find the tools and supplies you need to make a concrete countertop. Find what you need for forming, pouring, sealing and polishing.

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Dec 25, 2020

Concrete Without Gravel - Best Types of Concrete Mix For Diy Projects

Concrete without gravel is a cement and sand mixture called mortar mix. Mortar mix is not suitable for structural support but is used to lay brick and stone.

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Dec 23, 2020

Sika Fence Post Mix - Buy on Amazon - How To Use Diy Video

Use Sika Fence Post Mix as an alternative to concrete for setting fence posts, mailbox posts, and sign posts. Its Simple application makes it very easy to use.

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Dec 23, 2020

How To Drill Into Concrete (Simple Method For Fastening Things)

Learn a simple method for drilling into concrete for fastening a board, hanging things, screwing to a wall and much more.

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Dec 12, 2020

Updated! How Much Concrete You Need For A Fence Post (Calculator)

Figure out how much concrete you need per fence post. How many bags of concrete are needed to install a fence post is calculated by the size of the post you use

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Dec 08, 2020

How Many Bags Of Concrete Are In A Yard? (40lb 50lb 60lb 80lb bags)

The amount of bags it takes to make a yard of concrete is 90 (40lb bags) See the complete list for different weight bags on this page.

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Dec 07, 2020

Does Concrete Conduct Electricity? Yes, Here's Why

Very simply, concrete will conduct electricity through the ions it contains like silicon, aluminum, calcium, and sulfur.

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