Drag a stiff bristled broom one made from horsehair or nylon slowly across the surface.
Broom finish concrete patio ideas.
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Remove any residual acid mixture by scrubbing the patio with an old broom.
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Resurfacing this concrete slab took years off its appearance but it s still important to give this slab a broom finish.
Should i seal the broom finished concrete.
Although with low water cement ratio exterior concrete with the proper amount of air there might not be.
Allow the concrete patio to dry for 48 to 72 hours.
Wait for the bleed water to evaporate.
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The typical process for a broom finish is.
In many cases.
Sweep the surface of the concrete patio clean with a new broom and a dustpan.
Rinse the concrete patio thoroughly with a garden hose.
There s some disagreement here.
This is because the sealer will protect the concrete from road salts stains mold etc.
Strike off with a screed.
This is a normal type of broom finish we do on a lot of patios pool decks sidewalks and driveways.