Been a labor worker for two guys in a year. Firsr job the guys i worked with didnt want to teach me since they said they dont get paid to teach, i just started with a new guy yesterday and he said he will teach me how to finish in two days. Thank you for this video so i can get a basic understanding before going hands on

Finish work is so underrated, concrete work is not a easy as people think. Respect!

@MikeDayConcrete

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Junior-es7mu

18 күн бұрын

What’s the hardest part you would say is?

Mike, These videos are outstanding! I worked for a concrete company all through college and learned the basics of forming and finishing flatwork and walls. Watching your videos brought back great memories. I worked with a lot of professional concrete finishers but they certainly did not explain the fundamentals as well as you do throughout your video series. Great to see your daughter working with you as well. You must be very proud. Thanks for posting superb videos.

40 years in concrete. Not sure I could do a better job of explaining the process than you do. I was fortunate to have guys years ago with your kind of patience that took time to help me get better at finishing. I would humbly suggest, if I may, that adding 1 extra handle to the broom can help while extending it over to the far edge . It helps offset the weight of the broom and allows you to put 1 hand slightly behind you so you don't run out of handle before you get across the slab. I think that's what caused the young lady to dab the broom in the concrete. I've done that more than I care to remember! Great video!

Best instructional videos on KZread Mike! Great job keep 'em coming!

all of mikes video's is worthwhile i find.. they've been such a help for me,

Brother Mike, I love Concrete. It’s a big part of my life! It’s what we do! I’ve seen so many of ur videos and you do good work. U keep making videos and I’ll keep watching👍🏼👍🏼 Be Blessed

Sir, you are the absolute man! Your videos saved my first time pour. I think you could watch all the videos on youtube on concrete work, but until you actually pour your first slab and then be able to correlate what you are saying to what you are working with, we all will have a learning curve. Between my first slab and your videos, my slab will end in success. Thank you for your amazing talent and capturing it in videos. I started pouring around 6 pm a 15 x 5 section and because it dropped down to 50 degrees and I think I used a little too much water, I ended up finishing at 2 am. My next two 5' sections will go much better. Again, thanks so much, you are doing the world a great service! Loved seeing you teaching your daughters!

Mike's videos are excellent, have watched many recently and learned so much, very helpful👍

Great video!!! I was taught on the first pass with the edge to use a mag to clean the top of the form, that seemed important. The girls are doing a great job starting out and will have it down in no time.

Love the simple videos- reinforces the the basics for us “once in awhilers” ✌🏼

About time! Finally found videos that explain in depth instead of just showing workers doing the work. Appreciate the videos!

I learned by trial and error, mostly error. Excellent tips, Mike. Thanks!

I always clean the form before edging makes for cleaner work later

@Junior-es7mu

18 күн бұрын

How would you go on about doing that? With the edger?

Thanks Mike. Excellent video!!! Hope to find a lot more information in your channel!!!

Thanks 😊 I needed this I just poured a 20x4 back poarch. Your skills 👌🏿 👏🏾 You taught me made me look like a semi Pro.

Great video. Simple and straightforward. Thx.

how did I miss this one ...... great vid for everyone

Great video! Explained perfectly.

Great video, Thank you for sharing

Excellent Video , I learned a few things to enable me to do a professional job .

Man sir you are something special. I currently work with a small commercial concrete company which has become the perfect "school" for me to learn at. Im currently trying to open a business on the side to create the dream I want. I love your videos man and I would pay to just get some advice from you on certain things. I have a few concrete veterans willing to help me along my journey. Im just so excited to learn and I love working concrete so much. Once again, good work brotha.

As always, you make it look easy, Mike.👍

You are awesome Mike! Thanks so much for these videos.

Great video for the beginners Mike. Keep up the great work

@MikeDayConcrete

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aaron!!

Mike I have really enjoyed All your Video's and lessons I Have some projects around the house And feel a lot more confident in completing these projects with a professional touch Thanks Buddy

Great video thanks lots of tips very good. Leeston New Zealand 🇳🇿

Thanks for sharing your knowledge

Mike, I love your videos! They’re extremely helpful. Like having a uncle who can teach you stuff lol. I was wondering if any of your videos show a closer view of the surface as you’re floating and what details in the concrete you’re looking for as you float. Is it just like smoothing icing on a cake?

Thanks Mike. great videos. doing a pour tomorrow and you info is truly honest and helpful. keep it up I'm now a subscriber.

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

thanks mike, love the videos and the training

Awesome work! Thanks for the videos these really help.

Just got in the Operative plasteres and Cement masons Union , Love watching these Videos to gain some knowledge and tips 👍🏽

Thank you, very thorough & basic vocabulary, no lingo or jargon language, simple, I'm going to give my footpath a go, wish me luck.

Man.. so helpful I appreciate your help and videos

I’ve been a form guy and Rake. I’m ready to start finishing and getting more money! Thanks for the video!

Excellent video, well spoken, and informative.

Definitely the video I was looking for! Thank you

@MikeDayConcrete

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks, very informative!

Your videos are awesome brotha! Thanks!!

This is really informative. Thanks so much.

Thanks for the tips Mike.

I’m on the west coast and we do it a little different but I learn from mike too it only makes me better .

Great video as a gen. Cont. .. I have poured walls , flatwork , etc commercially , I learned on my own . This video filled in a lot of gaps on finish that I should really know… thanks

@MikeDayConcrete

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great video! Very well done and easy to understand. Thank you!

@MikeDayConcrete

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Excellent. Thanks. Very helpful. God bless.

You have really helped me, thanks so much

Awesome to see the gals learning a trade. Great job......

I'd run an edger as soon as I've bullfloated just to move any aggregate out of the away. Then come back once it's begun to set up for a finish pass. That way you're just working the paste and not forcing aggregate into hardening concrete, which can be annoying and time-consuming if it's a rocky mix or you've mis-timed the finish.

@block8959

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah thats what I do as well.

@ragingrevenge1

2 ай бұрын

Yeah me too but it depends on the aggregate. Big rock gets edged right away, pea gravel i wait a bit

Excellent tutorial. Thank you.

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Looks good👍🏻. Getting an idea for when I start to learn.

What a great video... Thank You

Awesome video and awesome teaching skills

Great video, thank you for putting this out! 5 Star

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Make, this is a great instructional video. I'm interested. respect.

I really enjoy your videos. You are going places.

great videos,I always like to keep learning better ways.

@MikeDayConcrete

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike.

Nice information thanks very much.

Hey, Mike. Great videos! I used to do concrete in Maine before I joined the military, living down in VA now but I love the videos! Glad I found your channel. I was talking to my wife and we were taking bets as to if you toned down the Maine accent for the videos 😂 anyways, thanks for sharing!

Thanks Mike ,I'm in the Laborers Union did Carpentry all my career, love your methods for explaining and simplifying things!

@raycosar2983

3 жыл бұрын

@Chuck Mitchell what local you out of ?

@chuckmitchell4608

3 жыл бұрын

@@raycosar2983 laborers 603 Erie P.a. Ray.

Mike’s the man !

awesome, thanks

Very nice!

Great video!!!

Great videos you have produced. It is a little harder to finish concrete you mixed yourself then what comes out of a truck.

I can tell you badass ..mad skills with them hands

Great Video Very Helpful Thanks

Mike, wish I was a younger man and got a chance to learn from you, excellent teacher.

awesome tips!

Very nice work it’s my favorite job

Great video

Thank you very much Is mike

Tell us more about the cadillac groover & funny float ...real nice

Brilliant !

Thank you 😊 Mike!

@MikeDayConcrete

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Michael, You're welcome!!

I've not seen anyone else break it down like this on how to finish concrete. You deserve more views. This is good stuff. If a person understands what you are talking about it can help them greatly. I've done it a couple of times. I think for my second time I was finishing, but I was being watched over. It was just a double slab in someones backyard if I remember correctly. Nothing too big. Keep up the great work.

thanks man i’m a 19 year old just learning and this is extremely helpful

Thank you 👍🏻🇦🇺

Awesome thanks

Nice tool to cut in I need to use pool joints difficult so sometimes 2 pours over 800 so I wish

This stuff is awesome! I'm a framer and really would like to get skilled at concrete work, especially concrete finishing, so these videos are incredibly helpful! Super cool that you're teaching your daughters these skills too! Keep up the good work!

@MikeDayConcrete

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Drew!

Great video. Thanks I'm looking to pour my own garage floor. Want to do as much research as possible.

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

Awesome video. Very very useful

@MikeDayConcrete

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark, I appreciate it.

Good content..thx

great information, any pointers to compensate family members working for us especially kids...thanks

great trade school info mister... perfect content master

Thank you!

Awsome video

Excellent video

@MikeDayConcrete

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate it!

Good work!

@MikeDayConcrete

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard. Are you subscribed to the channel yet?

Groover on the handle is the best time saver I have ever had. Excellent for sidewalks where your doing dozens of control joints. Dang spell checker did me again.

@psidvicious

4 жыл бұрын

Not familiar with the “Grover”. What is it? Maybe it’s called something different in my area.

@psidvicious

4 жыл бұрын

Ahh. “Groover”, I shoulda known that’s what you meant.

@jeffnorbert1871

8 ай бұрын

"walking jointer"

Hey Mike! I live in Canada and I would like to ask if you have ever poured a 1/2 overlay of something like a flo coat or a sand mix onto a freshly dried slab and then finished that by either stamping or brushing

Nice job I wish my channel was this good learned alot

thanks!

The first video that explains how to fill those rock voids. Thanks

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@gavandarragh1480

3 жыл бұрын

Mike Day Everything About Concrete your girls are very lucky to have access to such a craft. In Australia, there are no more technical schools as a part of general schooling, so unless you decide to pursue a trade at the age of 17-18, you don’t really have an opportunity to learn skills beyond a basic level. Thanks again mate.

Your Broom marks are by far the best....

Very informative as always! Nice work.

@MikeDayConcrete

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon, are you a subscriber yet?

@jonrountree2335

4 жыл бұрын

Yes sir, have been for a little while now. I get all your notifications and try to watch them all.

@jonrountree2335

4 жыл бұрын

Just recently got into concrete work and you explain in detail the correct process. Look forward to your work.

Thankful I had a father that started me finishing with an edger when I was 13.

Picture frame look. 👍

Greetings, great job guys

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks!