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Broom brushed concrete.
Brushed concrete is a different type of finish for poured concrete.
That texture is beneficial because it adds a bit of traction.
If you are looking at the colors on your computer they will vary from monitor to monitor.
I recently had new concrete sidewalks a patio pour with colored concrete.
If you are just pouring the concrete you can skip this step and apply the stain right after the cement has dried.
Brushed concrete is also one of the most affordable options so it s a great choice if you re on a budget.
Sometimes called brushed concrete a broom is used to create a slip resistant texture on the surface of the concrete.
They swept the concrete to deep didn t work it properly now it looks and feels rough and the color is not consistent.
Concrete is framed and poured but before it sets a broom is brushed over the surface to create fine texture.
Creating these finishes requires different tools.
Can the finish be fixed.
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How to fix rough broom finished concrete sidewalk.
The wet concrete is brushed lightly to create striations resulting in this slip resistant finish.
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Broom is the most popular among stepstone s finishes for stair treads.
Concrete finishers have been broom finishing for about as long as there has been concrete.
If this is an existing floor you need to.
Foundation armor concrete sealers and coatings can be applied to broom finished concrete with the use of a sprayer or roller.
The pores are opened and the surface is rough allowing for easy penetration and optimal bonding.
Our printed brochures will have less variation.
Broom finished concrete is great for sidewalks and patios.
Broom finished concrete is the ideal application surface for virtually all foundation armor concrete sealers and coatings.
Broom finished concrete is popular for patios driveways and more.
While a broom finished surface may have a traditional feel it can also be decorative.
After pouring the concrete is brushed with a stiff bristled broom which gives it a rougher surface compared to smooth finished concrete.