Broom finishes, the most common surface textures for exterior flatwork, are created by pulling a broom over freshly placed concrete. Brooming creates a textured or slip-resistant surface with ...

Finishing is a step that turns freshly poured concrete into a strong, smooth surface before it fully sets. Here’s how to do ...

Many finishers commonly use steel trowels and fresnos to finish exterior, air-entrained concrete with success by waiting as late as possible before using these tools. Be cautious if using steel ...

Many farmers do their own concrete ... overwork an exterior slab, you get too much cement and not enough aggregate in the top layer,” Sparkman says. He recommends simply broom-finishing the ...