Mag float the surface.
Broom finish concrete pool deck.
Although this is more of a basic design option it does allow dyes and stains to be successfully applied to your surface.
Stamped concrete can match any aesthetic and is typically much prettier but brushed concrete costs 40 70 less than stamped concrete.
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Concretepooldeck broomfinishconcrete mikedayconcrete this video is about us showing you how to pour and broom finish a huge concrete pool deck.
A brushed or broom finish will add a slip resistant texture to your pool deck.
A brushed finish is achieved by running a broom over a freshly poured or newly coated concrete surface.
It is a tool all concrete workers should have in their toolbox.
It includes using basic concrete in it s lightest base color and finishing with a broom for a relatively smooth surface without polishing.
An edger tool not only comes in handy with broom finished concrete patios but we also use it for pool decks stamped concrete patios walkways etc.
How to broom finish concrete.
This swirl finish for your concrete provides a beautiful unique look while add great traction great for driveways sidewalks patios anywhere you feel you need good looking concrete.
The most common and economical way to treat a concrete deck is what s known as a broom finish.
Strike off with a screed.
As the poured concrete surface sets crews use strong bristled horse hair brooms to brush across the top and create a slightly textured surface.
Stamped concrete has to be resealed every 2 3 years and can be slippery if it doesn t have an anti slip additive in the sealant.
A polished concrete pool deck would simply be way too slippery.
Should i get brushed concrete or stamped concrete for my pool patio.
Wait for the bleed water to evaporate although with low water cement ratio exterior concrete with the proper amount of air there might not be much bleed water.
Broomed brushed concrete requires little maintenance and isn t slippery.