For small projects you can use a magnesium float instead.
How to make cement floor smooth.
Then use an edging tool to tidy up the edges and corners of your concrete by moving in a back and forth motion as this will make.
The floor was poured yesterday it is certainly still curing and since we have a radiant floor system beneath the floor with 3 4 insulation i m told it will cure longer than 30 days.
One thing i learned.
If you ve already poured and leveled your concrete begin the finishing process by moving a rounded bull float over the concrete to smooth out the surface.
Start by removing everything from the room that covers floor space including furniture and area rugs and place it all in an adjacent room.
Pour it into the low spots on the floor and use the trowel to smooth it over the surface.
The problem i have is that the trowel marks have left visible bevels lines that produce an uneven surface.
Sealing and finishing help to prevent future damage to the floor plus can have a beautiful aesthetic after effect.
Mix it in a bucket according to the manufacturer s directions using the drill and paddle.
Step 1 move furniture.
But the whole diy concrete floor is quite thin maybe 1 8 thick max.
The local home depot stores i do business with 3 within 40 miles have hard troweled concrete floors with a sealer.
Diy concrete floor things to know.
Ultimately i built up 6 thin layers and then topped it with a thicker layer.
But after sanding it is also critical to seal and finish your concrete to avoid problems further down the line.
With a concrete polisher and the correct grade of smoothing and polishing attachments you can get your rough and raw concrete floor looking smooth and shiny.
The work may be challenging but you can turn an uneven damaged concrete floor into a smooth level surface without the cost of a pro.
Well to begin with enjoy your fancy and super smooth new concrete floor.
You can still see the seams of the subfloor notice the vertical line on the right hand side of the photo above.
Top coat the concrete floor with a self leveling patch in the cases of excessively rough or warped floors.