Sweep the surface of the concrete patio clean with a new broom and a dustpan.
Broom finish concrete patio ideas.
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This is a normal type of broom finish we do on a lot of patios pool decks sidewalks and driveways.
Oct 15 2018 explore carol gauthier s board concrete patio finishes on pinterest.
Remove any residual acid mixture by scrubbing the patio with an old broom.
Wait for the bleed water to evaporate.
Should i seal the broom finished concrete.
Drag a stiff bristled broom one made from horsehair or nylon slowly across the surface.
In many cases.
Yes it is a good idea to seal the broom finished concrete.
Resurfacing this concrete slab took years off its appearance but it s still important to give this slab a broom finish.
The typical process for a broom finish is.
Strike off with a screed.
There s some disagreement here.
Although with low water cement ratio exterior concrete with the proper amount of air there might not be.
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Rinse the concrete patio thoroughly with a garden hose.
Allow the concrete patio to dry for 48 to 72 hours.