I have an exposed aggregate driveway that my great-grandfather and grandfather laid about 60 years ago. It's still in great shape , with just one corner cracked due to settling. It is likely about 6"thick They were both masons by training and passion, in the old Italian tradition. My grandfather's house and yard is an ode to brick, concrete and crushed red stone.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

Жыл бұрын

nice

@mcswipe16

11 ай бұрын

You need to make a video of that and post it. That sounds absolutely beautiful

@paulsingh7398

18 күн бұрын

What is a good sealer for an old aggregate driveway?

I have watched so many of your videos, they are always very well explained so that non pros ( like me ) can get a great understanding of how the job is done from start to finish, the high standards that you and your team work to on all of the jobs is truly amazing ! This particular finish is one I have always wanted to re-create and I am now look forward to tackling this in the future Many thanks !

@OdellCompleteConcrete

5 жыл бұрын

TY GL

Great video Odell. I’ve used this technique for years now self taught. I found that sometimes the water pressure from the hose alone, even if it’s just hitting the surface sometimes displaces the rocks. So I put something flat on top of the concrete (like my trowel, then I pour the water on the trowel and from the trowel the water very gently glided over the stones for exposure

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

Good idea

I'm 58 years old, you learn something new everyday thanks dude.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

YW

I’ve always wondered how this process was done. Thank you for an easy to follow tutorial!

@OdellCompleteConcrete

5 жыл бұрын

YW TY

@kurtnewyork9374

4 жыл бұрын

Steve Most of the time you don't seed it. It's in the mix. You use the different kinds and colors of rock instead of white rock.

@kurtnewyork9374

4 жыл бұрын

Small little stuff like he's doing it would be cheaper.

I always enjoy watching how seamless you make multi step processes look.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

TY

@evan.5967

3 жыл бұрын

@@OdellCompleteConcrete What is ty

@chrisonyeso8529

3 жыл бұрын

@@evan.5967 ty is thank you. I suppose.

@evan.5967

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrisonyeso8529 sorry I didn’t realise in the context, I was like “TY”??

Amazing video! My driveway is made of aggregate. I've lived in this house 10 years and, not only did I not know what this finish was called, I had no idea how it was done. Thank you, Mr. Odell!

@OdellCompleteConcrete

4 жыл бұрын

YT YW

My favorite method, so far. I like the look and the nonslip aspect.

I am getting ready to do this at my New House being built up in Northern Idaho. So excited about it as it looks so good

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

good idea GL

I don't know how much this is done anymore but I remember this quite a bit when I was younger.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

5 жыл бұрын

Nice

Ive watched loads of concrete videos & i have to say your videos are by far the best. Especially the stepping stone videos youve just done.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

TY

Great tutorial! Thank you for sharing your know-hows. Wishing you the very best to you and your fam.

Man I love watching a Master at work-absolutely flawless final product. Well done, sir!

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

TY

Very nice. Good tip about running water through the bag of stones first to clean them before using them.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

+Jere616 Yes it helps. TY

@brianboru62

4 жыл бұрын

Don't know about you but it takes ages cleaning a bag of gravel before use

I love this method and love the exterior of the rugged finish. I think pavers or concrete walkways should have a rough exterior look. Reminds me of the old cobblestone finishes on homes. Thank you so much for this vid. Looking forward to more

OCC, thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience of concrete with us.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

4 жыл бұрын

YW

Thank you so much for this incredible video.I have thought of this process for a very long time ! So clear and simple.! Greetings from Ontario Canada

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

Yw TY

Absolutey awesome technique

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

TY

This is the way videos should be made, very clear on your speaking and video came across very nice and clear! Bueno!!

Really beautiful work. I'm not sure why, but I keep having your videos pop up in my suggested list. Your work and the way you explain the processes is awesome.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

5 жыл бұрын

ty

@JP-cy1lw

Жыл бұрын

Yes. And thank goodness it was not filmed in pea-brain vertical mode to match the pea gravel. Had it been in vertical I would have just skipped it and not watched and downvoted. Indeed a great upload, to the point and very useful.

The natural look it gives is great. Like a conglomerate rock.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

shades2 Yes I LIKE IT

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

+shades2 Beautiful

Super video dam nice job and it looks easy thanks

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

NP!

I recently cut out a bit of my driveway up against the house to correct a draining problem. I've now got a bottle gully in exactly the right place and all hooked up to my drains. I was able to achieve a similar exposed aggregate look to the rest of the driveway by brushing it quite aggressively. I pulled it off more or less by luck if I'm honest. Now I'm subbed to this so that whenever I do this stuff in the future I'm not just winging it. Good work and good videos.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

4 жыл бұрын

Good idea. TY

Holy smokes I’m glad I watched this before I did my pour. Great information and not a lot of the show business and it’s save me a bunch of disappointment. And it’s been way too many years since I did this and I forgot the finer points. Thanks for putting this up definitely will subscribe to your channel

@OdellCompleteConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Nice job! We do it a little different in the Midwest. We pour a pea gravel Readi-mix. Finish the slab as we normally would, but instead of blooming we spray a surface retarder on. Cover it with poly and come back in the afternoon or next morning to wash. Exposed aggregate is one of my favorite looks, never get tired of it.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

4 жыл бұрын

That's a good system, I've did it like that before

Wonderful man, thanks

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

TY

Very informative, David. Great video.

absolutely wonderful! I'm hoping to make my own pavers, so I learned a lot, thank you.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I know you're busy guy... but I have a work related question, and you know so much about cement I thought I'd ask.... It is said when doing a shower pan ( mortar mix ) that you should dry pack it, so when you grab a hand full it should clump together but not quite fall apart. The idea is dry pack will resist moisture so after tiling should water get to pan material it won't get absorbed...or at least as easy. My take is the mortar should have more water, not runny but an hour or so after screeding you'll see water come up to surface. I also think having been a mason tender YEARS ago, that the material must be wet for the binder ( cement ) to do it's thing properly. Your experience & thoughts are much appreciated, THANKS !

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

Plastic cement and sand will crack when over 3/4" thick, especially when wet. The dry mix also helps with shaping a shower pans hard slopes, by cutting the grade with a straight edge.

@StarrTile

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@venicestu

6 жыл бұрын

Didn't see or missed if you put any rebar in 2x2 sq? Stepping Stones, good idea or not necessary? Wouldn't mind buying my self a Odell t-shirt for Xmas, you should have a link so people can support you, thanks for your great channel, cheers

@delz3501

6 жыл бұрын

Hi David, so I am wondering what you mean by using the term "plastic cement". Also, I am curious about using this method as a finished shower floor. Could it be done as you have shown here in one pour? if so,what would be the minimum or maximum thickness to insure no cracking-or is that possible...? maybe with the use of wire? thanks

@proutsos

6 жыл бұрын

PP fibers are my friend on shallow fills, they keep cracking and shrinkage in check although the behaviour of the mix is quite different, harder to pour and level and kind of clumping together. Also needs mixing for quite longer to distribute the fibers evenly.

Thus the reason I love concrete. You can do anything with it.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

Yes so true

@Engineer9736

5 жыл бұрын

Water the plants with it? Or flush the toilet with it? Put it on your breakfast in the morning?

Absolutely my favorite concrete finish. Thank you for this!

@OdellCompleteConcrete

Жыл бұрын

YW TY

Awesome video, very good instructions. Thanks for sharing, it’s much appreciated.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

yw

Thank your taking the time to make these videos, they are very well done. Unrelated to the exposed aggregate video. How much does sand color affect the final dried color? If I was to use a dark brown mason sand and make the mix would it dry a lighter tan color without having to use coloring?

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

Yes sand and rock effects color.

You have simple, educational well done videos! Thank you!!

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

YW

@OdellCompleteConcrete

5 жыл бұрын

TY

Ok, I have to admit I was not expecting that finish. Brilliant work.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

OSS

Wow, thanks for this info. Didn't know I could do this, will try it out when I redo the back yard.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome

Great idea man. I'd love my whole driveway like this.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

TY

@shaneloudermilk8658

5 жыл бұрын

We pour 10 to 30 yards a day and use geactavator to spay it.

Really beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

YW TY

@vipahman

3 жыл бұрын

Damn it Odell. Now you've given me more ideas! LOL

@neenagroup8963

3 жыл бұрын

If we water after 7 hours like this won't it enter the wooden mould and mix with the concrete. Strength may reduce too... Pl revert

Really fun and informative video here. Everything looks really great. Simple and easy to follow.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

4 жыл бұрын

TY

I like how you really know your craft. I've seen other video's of yours and I appreciate your channel.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

TY

awesome, great work. you really know your craft. learning a lot from your vids.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

YW TY

Great look!! Have a quick question... at the end you mentioned a wet look sealer. Do you actually wet the concrete and then apply a sealer specific for a wet application or is it just a wet look sealer that is applied to a dry surface? Thanks and thanks for all your great videos.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

Brian Weston It's a sealer that gives a wet look appearance. Applied to dry concrete.

Awesome video guys. Many thanks for all the info. Keep it coming!. Very much apreciated.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

sure

Great video, I always wanted to know how the deck around my pool had been made, looks exactly like the paver

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

Great

Nice. I did a horrible version of this that I have to replace for other reasons, thankfully. Before then, I'll check out your other videos and subscribe. Thanks.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear but hopefully the videos help!

@jopharhautman9716

6 жыл бұрын

Meh. You learn by doing. Just don't learn at someone else's expense! It is a challenging spot for drainage and function and after a few years I have a proper solution plus experience and with your videos I'll be able do something practical and beautiful. Cheers.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

great ty

Thanks for posting. Can you tell us about your form? Looks like that paver will be very heavy. Is the bottom of the form resting on plastic sheeting on the ground? Did you use mesh or rods to keep it from cracking?

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

I used it them for my driveway. Truck and trailer on them no problem

@anastasiahopkinson5676

4 жыл бұрын

@@OdellCompleteConcrete Very well done instructional video. Thank you. Did you reinforce the 2 ft by 2 ft blocks with mesh or rerod? What is the depth? Can you give an estimate of the weight of the final cured block?

I always wondered how this was made , really helpful man , great video !!

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

+circuitHero dc2 TY

I love it David!! Glad I found your channel along with tigran! Both have opened the door for different opportunities!!

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you like the channel!

2021: 4 years after you posted this video, it is still EXCELLENT! Thank you!

@OdellCompleteConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

YW TY

@DayofJudgement-ur5gp

2 жыл бұрын

Also 2022!!

@saeed7099

Жыл бұрын

2023 fool

I like Dave always wondered how it was done nice finish Have you ever done video with radiant heat

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

No TY

@Aj-tb5vm

6 жыл бұрын

This is defiently not how it is done, this is more of a rigged way. Correct way is having a cement truck fl of river stone poured not added

@briangibson1801

5 жыл бұрын

@@Aj-tb5vm its a paving stone. fkn troll

Thank you very much for taking the time to show us.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

Жыл бұрын

You bet!

Very pleasant voice and simple understandable, narration. Thank you!

@OdellCompleteConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

TY

Hi David. I would really like to see an exposed aggregate driveway with crushed/broken glass. Merry Xmas from the U.K. all the best for the new year

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

That would be nice. Merry Christmas

@candlmefford8217

6 жыл бұрын

All About Resin Drives

When doing a large drive you need pressure I do this work every day and we ordered our mix with the rock thats going to be shown

@OdellCompleteConcrete

5 жыл бұрын

I hear you Awesome

I like your videos...simple and very good explanation...i learned from you a lot...good bless you and keep you safe

@OdellCompleteConcrete

5 жыл бұрын

TY

Nice hand mixed finished concrete. Awesome. Well done video. Thanks for sharing.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

5 жыл бұрын

YW

When you covered the pebbles with cement, then how much time did you wait (in hours) before you applied brush and water to remove the top layer of cement?

@georgewashington1106

2 жыл бұрын

@3:56

@danni372

2 жыл бұрын

@@georgewashington1106 he is asking how much time he waited to expose the pebbles… 🙄

@dannystewart2588

Жыл бұрын

@@danni372 He referenced 7 hours at that time stamp. Go look

@jimmywaters392

Жыл бұрын

He was at 7 hours when he put the gravel in. You wash the cream off when the sugar water is dry

@Zack-lq9tb

Жыл бұрын

Same question

First, and is it possible to go back to your prior jobs and see the finished and lived in work?

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

We actually did this at my house and if you go watch the vlog #3 you will see i put this in my front yard to extend my driveway

glad you pointed out using clean rock.. very important and great video

@OdellCompleteConcrete

4 жыл бұрын

Important details. YW

Making samples is great for jobs... I havent done a salt finish in years... I like the vids. Great job.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome

Beautiful work sir! Thank you for sharing your awesomeness! 👍💪

@OdellCompleteConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

YW TY

Beautiful!! Odell custom mix!!

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

TY

Awesome knowledge sharing. I’m in the pool business. Always looking for new things to market to my customers. Thx Mr. Odell.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

Brent Weeks Your welcome

i love to watch guys that do concrete right. good job.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

4 жыл бұрын

Ty

Mr. O'Dell, What a magnificent work you have created👏👏👏👏

@OdellCompleteConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

TY

Thank you very much from us Wales in the UK for showing me how to do this...fantastic informative video.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

thank you. well done, and very helpful. gonna give it a try over these next few days.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

Жыл бұрын

GL

Oh thank u. This topic I only thought of when I'm NOT around someone I could ask. Grew up in city and the rock finish slabs seemed a thing of the past. Maybe in center city there be a specialty finish only for hi-end. But all of anything else was replaced with Grey slabs, that I noticed. Thank u for informing me it can be practical still cause it's just applying technique

@OdellCompleteConcrete

2 жыл бұрын

Yes GL

That was badass! I love watching your videos.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

5 жыл бұрын

TY

Masterfully done mate. Great explanation. I’d definitely hire you.

The thing is am glued on your channel......keep posting please...👍

I've always love this look for a driveway and a walkway 😍😍

@OdellCompleteConcrete

2 жыл бұрын

Me too TY

Thanks for the video. I would like to see an example of exposed aggregate where you used tumbled glass. The color options could be a lot of fun.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

My newest video is of what you want

It seems so simple yet is so beautiful.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

TY

Thanks for sharing. The builder of my 30 year old house did the driveway like that and it still looks amazing. What kind is sealer do you use this type of driveways?

That's a beautiful slab, amazing work man!

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

TY

I finished it, it went just fine. Thanks again!

@OdellCompleteConcrete

4 жыл бұрын

Great

This is exactly the video I was looking for. You’re the man.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

Жыл бұрын

Ty

Ive always wondered how they make these. Thanks mate!

@OdellCompleteConcrete

5 жыл бұрын

yw

Great tutorial Odell. my 1930's driveway is made of these 3 x3 squares. A few need replacement. Going to give it a try. Are those standard 2x4 forms and will the mix you use support weight of car you think?

Great video - that's a fantastic technique. I plan to try it this weekend.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

9 ай бұрын

Good luck!

Thank you for the video! Helpful as always!

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

Thank you your effort is much appreciated

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

YW

David the concrete magician, does it again. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, kindness and time with us. I am still yet to make a paver, I have purchased the fire glass, just waiting for the planets to line up. Lol. Sherie Rodrigues from Australia 🤩

@OdellCompleteConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

Go for it GL

@sherierodrigues1569

3 жыл бұрын

@@OdellCompleteConcrete 😊

Beautiful!!! Great job

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

TY

Thank you. You always have great content

@OdellCompleteConcrete

5 жыл бұрын

ty

I do it the hard way. I like this way for the smooth finish. Thanks

@OdellCompleteConcrete

4 жыл бұрын

Go for it

Really nice work

Really informative video and kept it simple...thanks.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

5 жыл бұрын

YW

A beautiful job. Thanks for sharing your skills

@OdellCompleteConcrete

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Sweet, That looks awsome.

Very simple and cool technique , thanks !

@OdellCompleteConcrete

5 жыл бұрын

TY

Thank you for such a well done video.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

TY glad you enjoyed

Always, fantastic work!

@OdellCompleteConcrete

2 ай бұрын

Thanks again!

Hey thanks for the video. I have turned away customer requests for this because I didn't know how it was done. Again thanks

@OdellCompleteConcrete

4 жыл бұрын

YW GL

Superb. A craftsman. Thanks for showing us.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

4 жыл бұрын

Yw

Thank you I have always wanted to know how it was done NOW I KNOW THANK YOU 100 POINTS.

@OdellCompleteConcrete

5 жыл бұрын

YW

good info im ust about to do exposed concrete,me and some mates did a pour and it was rough so i had to use a big concrete grinder then a sealer looks good but next time round going to do exposed much less work

@OdellCompleteConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

Good idea GL

Thanks..good to know about rinsing of the rocks

@OdellCompleteConcrete

6 жыл бұрын

SUre

Wow, thats very interesting! Thanks for sharing!

@OdellCompleteConcrete

2 жыл бұрын

YW