Contents
- 1 What wood do you use for curved concrete forms?
- 2 How do you make bullnose concrete steps?
- 3 Do you need gravel under concrete sidewalk?
- 4 Do you need rebar for 4 inch slab?
- 5 Can you pour concrete directly on dirt?
- 6 Is it OK if it rains after pouring concrete?
- 7 Do I need rebar in my concrete?
- 8 What kind of concrete do you use for steps?
- 9 How much does concrete steps cost?
- 10 How do you attach concrete to old concrete?
- 11 How much does it cost to resurface concrete steps?
- 12 What is best to fill cracks in concrete?
What wood do you use for curved concrete forms?
Hardboard is inexpensive form material and is easy to flex into smooth curves. Hardboard siding is intended for exterior walls, but it’s also great stuff for forming curves because it’s flexible and cheap.
How do you make bullnose concrete steps?
To create the bullnose, a form liner with the bullnose’s molded shape is placed into the concrete form. Once the form is attached, the concrete poured into the form cures to the shape of the installed liner mold. Rid your steps of sharp edges using bullnose form liners.
Do you need gravel under concrete sidewalk?
Whether you pour concrete for a walkway or patio, a strong gravel base is required to prevent the concrete from cracking and shifting. Gravel is especially important in clay soil because it doesn’t drain well, which results in water pooling under the concrete slab and slowly eroding the soil as it finally drains.
Do you need rebar for 4 inch slab?
No, you do not need rebar for a 4–inch slab of concrete on grade. A 4–inch-thick slab cast on the ground and in permanent contact with it will float and rebar is not required. Rebar is recommended on concrete measuring 5 – 6 inches thick.
Can you pour concrete directly on dirt?
Long story short, yes you can pour concrete over dirt.
Is it OK if it rains after pouring concrete?
Heavy rain can cause problems to freshly poured concrete as it can wash out some of the cement from the mix. This can weaken the surface of the concrete, making it a softer consistency and decreasing the strength of the concrete.
Do I need rebar in my concrete?
Rebar is not necessary for every concrete project. The general rule of thumb is that if you are pouring concrete that is more than 5 inches in depth, you are probably going to want to add in some rebar to help reinforce the entire structure.
What kind of concrete do you use for steps?
Steps constructed from QUIKRETE® Concrete Mix or QUIKRETE® 5000 High Early Strength Concrete Mix are attractive and durable, and can provide good traction is wet weather.
How much does concrete steps cost?
On average, concrete steps cost around $2,000. Most projects range between $900 and $5,000. Where your price falls depends on the number of steps and the size of the staircase you need. Pouring cement is about $300 per step at 2 feet wide and 11 inches deep, including materials and labor.
How do you attach concrete to old concrete?
When using a liquid bonding agent, paint the bonder onto the existing concrete and allow it to dry until it is tacky. This usually takes only a few minutes. Then apply the repair material. Just as in the process described above, after the bonder has become tacky apply a scratch coat and then apply the repair material.
How much does it cost to resurface concrete steps?
Nationally, the average cost for concrete resurfacing is $3 to $10 per square foot, depending on the condition of the original concrete and local labor costs. For smaller projects, some contractors charge a flat fee of at least $500 to $1,000.
What is best to fill cracks in concrete?
Wide cracks in concrete are best patched and sealed with a concrete patching compound. Smaller cracks, less than 1/4 inch wide, can be repaired with a concrete caulk or liquid filler. Patching compounds typically are mixed with water and applied with a trowel.