How to Keep Marks on Wet Concrete
Installing a new concrete sidewalk or concrete slab is a major project and one that you need to get right the first time through. When concrete sets, it is nearly impossible to make changes to it. This is why it is essential to draw any marks you wish to have in the sidewalk made before the concrete sets. Trying to mark the concrete too early will cause the marks to disappear as the concrete sets. It's all in the timing. Does this Spark an idea?
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Pour the concrete into your pouring area.
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Run a 2-by-4 along the surface of the concrete to create a smooth surface.
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Sweep the surface of the concrete with a wooden darby, available from home improvement centers. Push down on lumps to break up any air bubbles.
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Wait for the concrete to set until water appears at the surface.
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Run an edger along the outer edge of the concrete to separate it from the forms.
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Place a straight board along the length of the concrete.
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Butt the end of a groover tool against the board and push down into the concrete with the edger to create a line.
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Trowel the surface of the concrete with a magnesium float to smooth out any bumps left by the edges of the groover.
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