Apr 7, 2016 · I would like to create a small concrete table(~.5m diameter). To do so, I would like to create a concrete mix with smooth texture, similar to Quikrete. Since this product is not …

May 20, 2016 · It doesn't need to be sheet-of-ice smooth, but smooth enough that it wouldn't, say, skin a knee if bumped. My assumption at this point is that the pro concrete guys probably lay …

Nov 8, 2020 · It looks pretty good actually, since if the concrete will be covered, no need to bother with the extra work of making it smooth, all you need is to not have bumps. Tiles will cover …

Nov 11, 2020 · This means at one side, the concrete may have a a height of 3 inches, and the other, 1mm. I've put down a bonding agent, I've mixed the concrete, spread it out and of …

Apr 25, 2023 · Dry shake topping concrete is used when a powder coating is applied to the surface concrete after its been poured and before it has completely dried. It reacts with the …

Apr 26, 2022 · I did the same thing with my block retaining walls. You are right on track with your idea to skim coat and use a sponge float. You can use any cement mixture without aggregate - …

Apr 14, 2017 · I have a gravel driveway uphill. I put new 1/2" rock gravel in last fall because of washout. I also spread concrete and sprayed it, but it didn't take. I have a 05 Harley Davidson …

Mar 9, 2016 · The simplest solution to get a smooth wall is to attach furring strips to the concrete and then drywall to that. You'll spend a fraction of the time and have a much better resulting …

Jun 22, 2020 · This is usually accomplished with vibration. Vibration causes the mix to liquefy, allowing trapped air to escape and allowing the fines in the mix to make a smooth uniform …

Oct 7, 2019 · The water is part of a chemical reaction that hardens the mixture over time. Once the concrete starts to get thick and lumpy, that chemical reaction is well under way. Adding …