How to pour and finish your concrete driveway like a pro?

Pouring and finishing your concrete driveway yourself? If your answer is yes, you should know that you are going to need a lot more than a shovel and a trowel to complete the project properly – you are going to need skills that take time to master.

Don’t worry, though!

Even as an amateur Do-It-Yourselfer, you can successfully pull off your concrete driveway finishing project with the help of the right concrete finishing tools and the below-mentioned tips and tricks.

• Not all types of concrete are created equal – some can better handle temperature fluctuations while others can take on more weight. So, only choose the right type of concrete for your project.
• Use a wooden trowel or magnesium float to smooth the uneven concrete surface.
• Avoid troweling too much or too soon, or else your driveway may end up looking grey, soiled and cracked.
• Enhance the aesthetic appeal of the concrete driveway by decorating it. You can use stamping mats to add beautiful pattern imprints on the concrete and make it resemble more expensive, upmarket materials such as marble, stone, brick, or tile.
• Use a high-quality concrete driveway sealer to the concrete surface after it is finished, dried and cured. A good sealer, if properly applied, can protect the surface for years to come.

Concrete finishing is not an easy task. With the above-mentioned tips and tricks, however, anyone can do it without professional help.

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