There are many concrete finishes possible for residential floor slabs and other applications. This Bulletin gives an overview of the options and the relevant standards and Building Code …

textured finishes vary from project to project. The main issue is whether to machine float prior to applying a textured finish. This issue should be addressed separately for air-entrained and non …

General: Provide finishes to formed and unformed concrete surfaces which are as follows: - Appropriate to the importance (visual or physical) of the concrete elements. - Slip resistant …

Frequently the concrete is colored and salt finished. 4- Colored Concrete: Concrete can be colored in two ways, through an integral mix that is added when the concrete is mixed at the …

Applying a topping (a thin layer of concrete on top of the main structural concrete slab or pavement) is one of the most common methods of providing a decorative finish and/or colour …

The document discusses 8 different types of concrete finishes that can be applied. A troweled finish is the most common, which involves smoothing and leveling the concrete surface with a …

Finish the unformed surface of the concrete in accordance with Unformed Surfaces Schedule. After the concrete has been placed, struck off, consolidated and levelled to a Class 3 …

A. Scratch Finish: Texture concrete surface with stiff brushes, brooms, or rakes. Apply to surfaces to receive concrete floor topping or mortar setting beds for ceramic or quarry tile, portland …

The National Structural Concrete Specification for Building Construction – NSCS v 4 • Definitive, simple and straightforward • Prepared by the industry – clients, designers, contractors and …

1. Trowеlеd Finish. Trowеl end is thе most typical and standard end of concrеtе usеd for main typеs of purposes. Aftеr thе concrеtе is laid in thе formwork and lеvеlеd, thе trowеl is usеd to …

Jun 14, 2020 · Follow These Rules to Finish Concrete 1. Place and move concrete to its final location using procedures that avoid segregation. 2. Strike off and obtain an initial level surface …

Off-the-form concrete surface finishes Successful processes to achieve the desired concrete surface finish are now mainstream and can be reproduced by capable tradespeople. NZS …

concrete patios. With a little imagination and some planning, you can achieve as many different looks as you can imagine. Common types of concrete flooring finishes include: Colored …

Types of Concrete Finishes 1. Troweled Finish . Trowel finish is the most common and popular finish of concrete used for major types of applications. After the concrete is laid in the formwork …

Finishing makes concrete attractive and serviceable. The final texture, hardness, and joint pattern on slabs, floors, sidewalks, patios, and driveways depend on the concrete’s end use.

This publication provides guidance on how to achieve good quality off-form concrete finishes. it discusses the factors influencing the quality of off-form finishes starting from planning and …