Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I show how to create a large concrete slab from start to finish.
Related videos:
Making a concrete slab for a Shed youtu.be/Vp71xICB1CM
AC replacement video: youtu.be/wBn84EtALbI
Level a concrete pad youtu.be/vsttRjR9_v8
My Woodworking Plans: gumroad.com/diycreators
Subscribe to my YouTube channel & "RING the Bell": bit.ly/1PtWJEd
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Clearing the Area
01:30 - Surveying the Site
02:28 - Building the Frame
06:13 - Trench Filling Techniques
07:08 - Reinforcing with Rebar
09:18 - Concrete Recycling Methods
10:35 - Preparing for Concrete Pour
11:43 - Slab Pouring Process
17:33 - Screeding for Smooth Finish
19:22 - Top Finishing Techniques
21:41 - Removing the Frame
22:36 - Cleaning Up the Site
23:09 - Inspecting the Slab
23:36 - Sodding the Area
25:21 - Final Concrete Results
Tools used:
• Big hat amzn.to/3XyQBlJ
• Canopy Tent amzn.to/47Gbccx
• Face shield: amzn.to/3MTAg6v
• Circular saw homedepot.sjv.io/Nk5MN2
• Sledgehammer homedepot.sjv.io/21oDeO
• Hammer homedepot.sjv.io/1rXvbm =
• Shovel homedepot.sjv.io/Jz9MkE
• Hand tamper homedepot.sjv.io/R5AMRb
• Drill homedepot.sjv.io/EKLBP4
• Speed square
• Framing square
• Level
• Nail Stakes with Holes homedepot.sjv.io/jrN9z0
• Grinder amzn.to/3Tyeo4m
• Bosh chipping hammer amzn.to/3zf6jKW
• Large white tarp amzn.to/3MLSxT8
Concrete Tools
• Mudmixer @HD homedepot.sjv.io/m5LPXM
• Mudmixer @Amazon: amzn.to/3BhBJAU
• Metal Screed homedepot.sjv.io/xkeg21
• Concrete placer amzn.to/3ZzDjIB
• Float amzn.to/3ZtDULO
• Bull float amzn.to/3Zt3VdW
• Finishing trowel amzn.to/3TyvgIe
• Edger amzn.to/4djvaLC
• Rebar bender homedepot.sjv.io/k0yroL
• Wire Twister homedepot.sjv.io/PyeMb6
Materials used
• 71 - bags of 60lb of concrete homedepot.sjv.io/R57qXg
• Strings homedepot.sjv.io/ba6MVB
• Screws
• Lumber (2x12x8ft) homedepot.sjv.io/5grmJj
• 3/8 Rebar homedepot.sjv.io/da2MGQ
• Rebar ties amzn.to/3Twpl68
• Sod
**Disclosure: This description contains affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support!
#ConcreteSlab #DIYHomeImprovement #ConcreteMistakes
In this video, I show how to create a large concrete slab from start to finish.
Related videos:
Making a concrete slab for a Shed youtu.be/Vp71xICB1CM
AC replacement video: youtu.be/wBn84EtALbI
Level a concrete pad youtu.be/vsttRjR9_v8
My Woodworking Plans: gumroad.com/diycreators
Subscribe to my YouTube channel & "RING the Bell": bit.ly/1PtWJEd
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Clearing the Area
01:30 - Surveying the Site
02:28 - Building the Frame
06:13 - Trench Filling Techniques
07:08 - Reinforcing with Rebar
09:18 - Concrete Recycling Methods
10:35 - Preparing for Concrete Pour
11:43 - Slab Pouring Process
17:33 - Screeding for Smooth Finish
19:22 - Top Finishing Techniques
21:41 - Removing the Frame
22:36 - Cleaning Up the Site
23:09 - Inspecting the Slab
23:36 - Sodding the Area
25:21 - Final Concrete Results
Tools used:
• Big hat amzn.to/3XyQBlJ
• Canopy Tent amzn.to/47Gbccx
• Face shield: amzn.to/3MTAg6v
• Circular saw homedepot.sjv.io/Nk5MN2
• Sledgehammer homedepot.sjv.io/21oDeO
• Hammer homedepot.sjv.io/1rXvbm =
• Shovel homedepot.sjv.io/Jz9MkE
• Hand tamper homedepot.sjv.io/R5AMRb
• Drill homedepot.sjv.io/EKLBP4
• Speed square
• Framing square
• Level
• Nail Stakes with Holes homedepot.sjv.io/jrN9z0
• Grinder amzn.to/3Tyeo4m
• Bosh chipping hammer amzn.to/3zf6jKW
• Large white tarp amzn.to/3MLSxT8
Concrete Tools
• Mudmixer @HD homedepot.sjv.io/m5LPXM
• Mudmixer @Amazon: amzn.to/3BhBJAU
• Metal Screed homedepot.sjv.io/xkeg21
• Concrete placer amzn.to/3ZzDjIB
• Float amzn.to/3ZtDULO
• Bull float amzn.to/3Zt3VdW
• Finishing trowel amzn.to/3TyvgIe
• Edger amzn.to/4djvaLC
• Rebar bender homedepot.sjv.io/k0yroL
• Wire Twister homedepot.sjv.io/PyeMb6
Materials used
• 71 - bags of 60lb of concrete homedepot.sjv.io/R57qXg
• Strings homedepot.sjv.io/ba6MVB
• Screws
• Lumber (2x12x8ft) homedepot.sjv.io/5grmJj
• 3/8 Rebar homedepot.sjv.io/da2MGQ
• Rebar ties amzn.to/3Twpl68
• Sod
**Disclosure: This description contains affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support!
#ConcreteSlab #DIYHomeImprovement #ConcreteMistakes
