It is a tool all concrete workers should have in their toolbox.
Modern broom finish concrete pool deck.
While a stamped finish is usually a bit more expensive than broom finishing stamping is also much cheaper than stone.
Although this is more of a basic design option it does allow dyes and stains to be successfully applied to your surface.
Read more about brushed or broom finishes.
An edger tool not only comes in handy with broom finished concrete patios but we also use it for pool decks stamped concrete patios walkways etc.
Concretepooldeck broomfinishconcrete mikedayconcrete this video is about us showing you how to pour and broom finish a huge concrete pool deck.
Broom finishing creates a standard concrete look.
Mag float the surface.
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.
Broom finished concrete is sometimes the most economical option.
Here are some of the pro s and con s of each type.
A brushed finish is achieved by running a broom over a freshly poured or newly coated concrete surface.
Poured concrete is the most popular and usually most affordable pool decking material.
Stamped concrete can resemble stone tile or brick.
This is the least that should be done to give a pool deck enough traction for safety.
As the poured concrete surface sets crews use strong bristled horse hair brooms to brush across the top and create a slightly textured surface.
Broom finish the most common and economical way to treat a concrete deck is what s known as a broom finish.
Concrete pool decks can be either broom finished or stamped.
It includes using basic concrete in it s lightest base color and finishing with a broom for a relatively smooth surface without polishing.
A brushed or broom finish will add a slip resistant texture to your pool deck.
This must be done during the final finishing of the concrete.