How To Pour A Concrete Slab for Beginners

How To Pour A Concrete Slab for Beginners | DIY Concrete Slab

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How to form and pour a concrete slab for a shed or patio.
Diy concrete shed slab or diy concrete patio slab.
This video will show you how to form and pour a 15' x 12' concrete slab for a shed or patio.
This is a 6" thick concrete backyard patio slab that will eventually have a hot tub on it.
I was hired to form, pour, and finish this easy diy concrete slab. We used 2x6's for forms, leveled them with a laser level and tied a mat of rebar two feet on center for reinforcement.
I used 4000 psi concrete to pour the slab. Watch us form and pour the slab to learn out process and techniques.
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КОМЕНТАРІ: 114

@peoplesvictory4685 Рік тому

Thank you soo much for this video 😊

@johnnyfullilove5207 11 місяців тому

Love your videos Mike

@jamesboris1233 2 роки тому

Look that you a good helper

@carlamanns4905 2 роки тому

I just started watching today (August 26 2019 stamped patio w your daughters) . I hear UKposts subscribers say certain videos help with their anxiety. Watching certain concrete videos are just so satisfying. I find myself going to sleep. I love how everything is almost perfect in concrete laying. The pouring/smoothing making it nice😀. This is how I feel about my yard work.

@silvanabarria6774 2 роки тому

I love the ladies ..... Great job always 💪🏻

@josiahkulwa5318 6 місяців тому

Great job

@ELTIBURONTUBE 5 місяців тому

Great work

@Bob.W. 2 роки тому

Nice. Thx.

@alsacs3635 9 місяців тому

How does the leveling work? I couldn't see the laser of the level with how bright it is outside.

@dannmarceau9743 2 роки тому

Good stuff Mike!

@MikeDayConcrete 2 роки тому

Thank you!

@samuelrodriguez9155 Рік тому

Thank you 🙏

@MikeDayConcrete Рік тому

You’re welcome 😊

@UmerKhan-gw7ud 2 роки тому

Good job 👍👍

@MikeDayConcrete 2 роки тому

Many many thanks

@VgniK88 2 роки тому

I use big blue 25oz best hammer for me.

@Tomohawk1955 Рік тому

Like Your Video...not too far away...Mt. Vernon, Maine

@user-dr9tz9lt3n 7 місяців тому

Hi, Mike. Can i pour a 6in. x 18' x24' concrete rebar reinforced slab over a cracked, uneven existing concrete slab? There may be a few inches of stone underneath the slab. We're in northeast Pennsylvania. Thanks. Dale Kline.

@jackcampbell2479 2 роки тому

Mike do you only do flat work no walls?

@Fishingtuts 2 роки тому

What do you do in winter?

@3gcraftsman 2 роки тому

Why leave the string line during the finishing?

@T.E.P. 2 роки тому

EASY DYI ... your humor is great. Wonderful vid as usual. 3 thumbs up! Great work Tia

@jmconcretecoloradosprings 2 роки тому

Good looking work Mike. Made it look easy. Great video!

@MikeDayConcrete 2 роки тому

Thanks 👍

@erikhamilton4866 Рік тому

@@MikeDayConcrete making a slab that will be against a house on one side. Can you pour that side of the slab directly to the house or do you need to make a complete frame so there's a gap between the house and the slab?

@zackzander425 10 місяців тому

@@erikhamilton4866 use expansion joint against the house.

@sibusisomtandana7030 2 місяці тому

Looking good I want to do double story house I want to make a contret slab on the the ground and lift it up on top of the walls by overhead crane is it possible if possible how to make it..... Ready mix track will bring the cement contret......

@vboutique2188 6 місяців тому

Could you split that pad in sections with additional 2x6 so a person could do it in sections and just fill the gaps with stone?

@kurtskamera Рік тому

What slump did you pour?

@barbll000 Рік тому

Can I ask why 6” high? I suppose the thickness would depend on how it’s used but if it’s just a patio slab or gazebo slap what depth would you recommend? I want to commend you for teaching women in this non-traditional job. I’m sure you know from your daughter’s great work that women can perform very well in traditional men’s jobs.

@jonathancooper2655 Рік тому

What was the string for. She wrapped it around the stakes

@josecondemarin9586 2 роки тому

You guys since I started watching do an amazing job 👏. Honestly I had not seeing a quality job before, it looks to me other concrete companies do half way job and move to the next crappie job to get the all mighty dollar $$, your company do a high quality job, I bet you are very busy.Thanks 😊 for the video.

@MikeDayConcrete 2 роки тому

Thank you! 😊

@jeremyhuggins8796 2 роки тому

Do it yourself, uses four people. 😂 Just kidding. Great video Mike.

@neptune4167 Рік тому

What does the concrete driver do with excess if you order too much? Does he have to dump it on site? Can he take it back? I realise I would be on the hook monetarily but I just don't want a pile of concrete in my driveway. Also, do they give you a time-limit to unload the truck?

@WhatMikeLikes Рік тому

No, they take back what they don't use out of what you ordered. There will be some left in the chute when you finish that will need to be washed out on site somewhere. That will leave a pile of water and aggregate that you can clean up later or plan to contain. Usually I just use one or two wheel barrels for that.

@WhatMikeLikes Рік тому

I forgot to mention that yes there is usually a time limit per yard to get it off the truck and that's going to vary from company to company so you will want to check with your supplier

@adamhunter3785 Рік тому

I am interested in the course. I checked out the website but there’s no “contact” option. I live far away from town and would need to mix the concrete myself. Do you also teach people about concrete mixers and mixing concrete?

@micaelagomez363 Рік тому

There're UKposts videos with a dry pouring technique that I found interesting: all steps for pouring are followed, except that the concrete is poured dried, then water is sprayed over the concrete several times, with intervals of 1.5 and 2 hours. The labor is cutted by more than half, and the finish product is very impressive

@christopherGBrownlee 11 місяців тому

How many bags of concrete

@dare2scheme904 Рік тому

You said it's on a foot depth of gravel? You mean 1 inch?

@vboutique2188 9 місяців тому

Could you use a slab like this for a parking pad?

@alsacs3635 9 місяців тому

Yes, the slab is thick enough and with supporting rebar is sufficient for a parking space.

@MikeDayConcrete 9 місяців тому

Yes, with the right gravel sub-base for your area.

@raymondmarzilli3346 Рік тому

What size spikes are you using ?

@MikeDayConcrete Рік тому

We use 18" and 24" for stakes

@dowjones9663 2 роки тому

Have you tried the fiberglass rebar yet?

@MikeDayConcrete 2 роки тому

I can't get it around here yet.

@devinmahoney3777 2 роки тому

Did you put a slope to that pad?

@MikeDayConcrete 2 роки тому

A little one.

@erikhamilton4866 Рік тому

Can 1 person pour a slab that is 13'x16' or is that too much for 1 person to do?

@ekurdesov Рік тому

I know a person who did that. He also mixed own concrete with hd mixer sand rocks and cement. Took a day though

@ekurdesov Рік тому

That same person is going to pour a slab 15*80 sometime in June, this time with mixed concrete delivery 😀

@angelaricharte4198 2 роки тому

When you add a concrete slab against a house with a slab, do you have to drill rebar into the house slab foundation so that the slab you pour can anchor to it?

@johnnyinthehellcat4092 2 роки тому

@alexjones7845 Рік тому

The guy filming this video has shown on other projects that he puts a strip of foam between an existing foundation and the new slab so that they can move independently. You can then put caulk overtop of the foam if you want to make it look cleaner.

@alsacs3635 9 місяців тому

Yes, otherwise the new slab will drift away from the house with the expansion and contraction of the soil. Al least in Texas where the soil is clay dirt.

@petertaylor4566 2 роки тому

To Mike 👍🇺🇲 have you considered a self coiling machine to do wiring up on the reinforcement bars just an idea from Australia 👍🇦🇺 like the videos 👍🇺🇲😀

@gregrupar135 2 роки тому

You did rebar instead of mesh because of the hot tube weight?

@MikeDayConcrete 2 роки тому

Partly yes. It's what I spec'd in the slab, easy to install.

@1goblingreen404 2 роки тому

Thanks for the video Mike. What is your recommendation on 6 mil plastic above the gravel for a slab for a shed?

@outtatime4512 2 роки тому

So what happens if you just bullfloat and broomsweep a slab? Does this cause issues?

@ThisIsSolution 2 роки тому

Nope

@peters6850 Рік тому

That's most outdoor concrete

@didibolter9362 2 роки тому

What is the price of this cement slab?

@craftman5632 2 роки тому

Anywhere from 4 to $7 a square foot.

@didibolter9362 2 роки тому

@@craftman5632 Thank you for answering my question.

@rpsmith 2 роки тому

What is the purpose of the string line?

@gordchase2806 2 роки тому

I would say to keep the forms straight as the put the support rods in.

@rpsmith 2 роки тому

@@gordchase2806 -- That makes sense. Thanks!

@johnnyinthehellcat4092 2 роки тому

Also There is hydraulic pressure from the concrete being that thick and of it bows out hell be able to see it

@taddmcmichael9061 2 роки тому

@@johnnyinthehellcat4092 That is not right a string line is not left up on pour day. It is used when forming.

@user-hg3dj7ek8s 10 днів тому

6" thick on a foot of base. Dang! That is robust!

@nohorseindin1603 2 роки тому

19' 2" 9/16.

@psidvicious 2 роки тому

👍! Always exact, 100% of the time…and faster.

@taddmcmichael9061 2 роки тому

6" with rebar for a patio slab on a good base? That is a no joke patio

@watchexplorer426 7 місяців тому

I think I’d take the girl over any of the other employees she out worked every guy on this job site.

@whiteshedrecordings 2 роки тому

16:09 LOL

@wynnindoubt6674 2 роки тому

Lol. I cracked up too 😂

@whiteshedrecordings 2 роки тому

@@wynnindoubt6674 Haha, get back to work boys!

@JoseContreras-mv5yz Рік тому

@16:08 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@shaneelson 2 роки тому

You have buy Tia a bigger hammer Mike. I think she's earnt it 🤣

@ThisIsSolution 2 роки тому

16:10 I would be staring too

@keithgeorge2541 2 роки тому

Mike - I can see Tia being the boss someday when you retire!

@aussiecro. 2 роки тому

what someday...she is now!!

@johnds6621 2 роки тому

Does Tia have long finger made up nails? how does she do it if she does.

@dunnbizzy79 2 роки тому

Square with the slope in the tape measure isn't to accurate, gota be a tight pull.

@GiveCreditWhereDue 2 роки тому

Unless you measure it both ways with the same slack in the tape measure ...

@MrSadlerd3 2 роки тому

Off topic for this specific video, but if your don't mind... I'm building a house with a basement, how long would you wait to spray radon seal on the basement walls and floor after it's been poured? And would you still recommend radon seal or something else now?

@MikeDayConcrete 2 роки тому

At least 30 days or anytime after that. Still a really good sealer, yes.

@danacrook4203 2 роки тому

Mike get your Daughter a bigger hammer!😊

@hasony6245 Рік тому

That’s not his daughter

@Silvervwolfee 2 роки тому

Yes Tia needs a bigger hammer!!! :-)

@clutch5sp989 2 роки тому

I click on these vids just to see his daughter....OH and the other shtuff too. She is a worker and know exactly what to do & when. Let's hope people don't take advantage of her persistence & drive. I like to work like her, but over time I'm the one working while everyone else is "on break" and that piss' me off to no end and ruins my drive.

@ericaseymour3732 Рік тому

Always respect the honor of family.

@1jeffr Рік тому

Not sure how she could be working with long finger nails like that.😆

@craigcoffman69 2 роки тому

Stupid question, Don't you need a rat wall or footer?

@bradcrooks3891 2 роки тому

Not for a slab

@lgrizzly Рік тому

Don’t take this the wrong way but having the concrete delivered isn’t exactly DIY. I tuned in to see what it would take to do this DIY.

@nohorseindin1603 2 роки тому

Set your stakes lower than the form, its just commonly done.

@kurtfrancis4621 2 роки тому

Mike typically does NOT use the top of the forms to screed against. He mag floats the material at the edges, then uses those to screed to.

@taddmcmichael9061 2 роки тому

That is not necessary. Pour concrete everyday and you'll know why your not wasting your time beating the hell out of every pin you set.

@lachlanitis2311 2 роки тому

Or use a laser and an aliminium screed like a real concreter does. This wooden screed shit is from the 50s get with the times.

@hiennguyencong8190 11 місяців тому

What causes diabetes?

@blakethomas2249 9 місяців тому

HOW TO MAKE A HOW TO VIDEO... :/

@khm3rbone19 2 роки тому

Just wondering, What nationality is Tia? She looks asian.

@prakashambastha7530 Рік тому

what nationality are you? you look alien

@gonzalezjorge2208 2 роки тому

It looks like beautiful girls do make guys go cuckoo because Tia is driving me crazy I will literally literally will break my back To give her the luxury she deserves

@angelamapes7553 Рік тому

You don't even know the girl. Give it a rest!

@user-gk7tq4qg4s 4 місяці тому

Overkill

@jgrmtnjgrmtn3954 2 роки тому

No word on grade materials, or is topsoil perfect in this area...I doubt it. Maybe this is covered in his course he's offering us to buy. Lots of wasted time here with no explanations. Sorry, this one is thumbs down from me. Too much unexplained when could have been said but chose not to do so.