This is a normal type of broom finish we do on a lot of patios pool decks sidewalks and driveways.
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Although with low water cement ratio exterior concrete with the proper amount of air there might not be.
Some of the aggregate would be exposed giving you a nice smooth decorative look to your sidewalk and patio.
Should i seal the broom finished concrete.
For a slip resistant finish wait 5 minutes then sweep a nylon bristle concrete broom across it 90 degrees to the foot traffic.
Yes it is a good idea to seal the broom finished concrete.
Remove the weatherstripping after 20 minutes.
A concrete sealer could be applied with some grit additive to keep it from being too slippery when it gets wet.
This texture is great for around pools or areas that recieve water.
Spread the resurfacer until it s between 1 8 and inch thick.
Broom finished concrete gets its name from the application of a broomed texture to the concrete as it is being finished.
Window pane concrete finish scoring can be combined with wide tooling of the surface to create a window pane effect.
In many cases.
Once the concrete has been trowelled smooth a large thin broom is used to create a textured finish.
Wait for the bleed water to evaporate.
After the concrete surface has been broom finished the scoring is created using a wide concrete tool that creates a smooth surface on both sides of the score joint.
Strike off with a screed.
This must be done during the final finishing of the concrete.
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Wait 6 hours before walking on it.
This is because the sealer will protect the concrete from road salts stains mold etc.
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One is you could grind or polish the surface which would remove the rough broom finish and smooth the surface of the concrete.