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Broom finish concrete vs smooth.
Broom finished concrete is similar to slick troweled concrete in that both contain the same ingredients.
Longer lasting as part of the midwest columbus is susceptible to a problem called the freeze thaw cycle which occurs in even the most mild of winters.
One thing to note is that a broom finished exterior surface is just as durable as a smooth finish.
You can and must cure broom finished concrete with sheets of polyethylene or by spraying on curing compound.
A gray broom textured concrete is the most basic outdoor concrete finish.
Brushed concrete is a type of finish in contrast to the smooth finish that people may refer to as finished concrete the smooth finish is standard but brushed concrete provides certain advantages and also disadvantages that you don t have with a smooth finish.
Creating these finishes requires different tools.
Broom finished concrete is great for sidewalks and patios.
This is not considered to be the most sophisticated finish but it provides a very nice and non slip surface.
Fine broomed finish less than 1 32 in.
In my opinion learning how to do a broom finish is a little easier than doing a smooth steel trowel finish.
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If you want a non slip surface on your concrete then a broom finish is what you re looking for.
On concrete that s intended to drain though broom marks should be run towards the drain.
Medium broomed finish 1 32 to 3 64 in.
Light broom or course.
It provides an aesthetically pleasing appearance to the concrete surface which is favored for outdoor applications because not only does it add beauty to the surface but it also provides a safer walk and stand in comparison with smooth surface finish specifically during the wet season.
This method does not require that the finisher close the surface by hand.
Concrete is framed and poured but before it sets a broom is brushed over the surface to create fine texture.
That texture is beneficial because it adds a bit of traction.
If you re broom finishing a concrete patio pool deck sidewalk or a driveway the basics are the same.
It is commonly used for sidewalks and driveways and as the name suggests involves dragging a broom across the surface of the wet concrete to give it a ridged texture.
Broom finishes can be one of two things.
The surface of broom finished concrete gets closed and then a specialty broom attachment is pulled across the surface to create a distinct rough texture.
In depth and created with a soft or horsehair bristle concrete finishing broom.