Call and ask for exposed aggregate concrete.
Exposed aggregate concrete patio diy.
Watch for bare patches of concrete that require a few more bits of aggregate.
Aggregate is the sand and gravel part of the concrete mix.
I love working with concrete because it s tough and versatile and relatively cost effective in this instructable i ll be jazzing up a new footpath by exposing the aggregate there are a few ways to do this and many commercial operators use a high pr.
If you have trouble figuring out how much is needed tell the concrete company your square footage and thickness.
Call and order concrete from your local concrete company.
They will inform you on what it is and different options they offer.
In this video we are doing a custom concrete hand mix with a custom finish on this concrete paver stepping stone we show you how to get a beautiful hand fini.
Smooth stamped or broomed concrete hides the larger pieces of gravel below the surface.
Step 5 brush and wash.
Keeping the roller surface moist will prevent it from picking up concrete and aggregate.
Use the lawn rollers to press the aggregate into the concrete.
How to build an exposed aggregate patio shows from framing to finish how to build and exposed aggregate patio.
For information on many other parts of landsca.
The exposed aggregate method removes the top fine layer so individual gravel pieces are visible on the surface.
As for amount concrete is purchased by the yard.