How To Pour Concrete For A Smooth And Beautiful Surface Like A Professional!

Choose the Right Material

• Choose the correct cement: There are many types of cement. You should choose cement to suit the type of use. If you want to use it on strong structures, you should choose Portland cement. If you want to use it in plastering work, choose a cement mix specifically for pouring plastering work.
  
• Pay attention to water: Water for construction can be used both groundwater and general tap water. Do not use brackish water or seawater for pouring concrete floors because they will cause the steel grid structure to corrode.
• Choose the right stone: Live stone is a commonly used stone for pouring concrete floors. Because it is strong and of the right size, it will not corrode. Before use, it should be cleaned so that there are no dust stains first.
  
• Choose quality sand: River sand should be used for pouring cement floors. Because the gazelle is of a good size. And it is clean sand with no dust. Helps make construction work easier.

How To Prepare For Pouring Concrete Floors

1. Measure the size of the area: Each area will use a different amount of mixed cement. First of all, we need to measure the area around it. Both width, length and depth to be used in calculating the amount of concrete that will be used in pouring the floor. 
2. Clear the area: Clean the area where you will pour thoroughly. and adjust the area level to be level and smooth
   • If it is ground, it must be compacted. Cover with sand about 5 cm thick and then compact it again to prevent the sand from collapsing.
   • If it's an area inside the house The soil should be filled approximately 50-80 centimeters higher than the outside of the house.
3. Prepare the area: Before placing the formwork, the area for pouring concrete should be determined. Including specifying concrete joints to be approximately 5-10 millimeters wide.
4. Prepare the formwork and place the steel grid: Before pouring the concrete, the cement formwork must be placed first. It can be used with prefabricated steel, wood, or plastic, with strength being the main consideration to prevent cement water from overflowing. Then place the reinforced steel grid. Position it approximately 3-5 centimeters below the concrete surface.
   

Let's Start Pouring Concrete!

1. Mix the correct amount of cement: Mix concrete in a ratio of 1:2:4, which is 1 bag of cement, 2 buckets of sand and 4 buckets of stone, or mix according to the instructions on the product.
   
2. Pouring concrete: Take the ready-mixed cement and pour it on the concrete floor, then slowly spread it to fill the entire area to the desired level.
3. Screed the top: When the cement is finished pouring, adjust the surface or spread it evenly by using a shovel to hit the concrete surface to reduce air bubbles on the surface. It will help make your face even more smooth.
4. Curing the concrete: Allow the cement to harden. Then cure the concrete by spraying water until it is soaked. Then leave it for at least 7 days to get a strong concrete floor.

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