Perform Final Edging and Finishing
At 0:25 in
For this amount of concrete, are you calling in a truck or are you hand mixing? Be honest.
What happens here
As the concrete begins to stiffen, it's time for edging. Use a concrete edger tool along the perimeter of the pathway, running it against the inside edge of the formwork. The edger creates a smooth, rounded edge that resists chipping and provides a neat, professional appearance. Make several passes with the edger, lifting the leading edge slightly on each pass to prevent it from digging in. Continue floating and troweling (if desired for an even smoother finish) the main surface if needed, then finish the edges thoroughly. The final look should be a uniform, smooth surface with cleanly defined edges.
Goal: Create rounded edges and a final smooth concrete surface
Tools and materials
- Concrete Edger — Creating a rounded, durable edge along the perimeter of the concrete slab