Use a trowel to smooth out the concrete.
How to screed concrete next to wall.
Make multiple passes over the entire surface to ensure it is smooth.
Your screed will depend on the size and complexity of your project.
Screeding concrete is one of the first steps in placing and finishing concrete screeding is the art of skimming or striking off the surface of the concrete after rough raking it.
Hand screeds are effective on pours up to 18 feet wide.
And equally important we ll help you determine when the concrete is ready for the next finishing step.
We ll show you the tools and how to use them for each step of the concrete finishing process.
Screeding when done properly will leave you with a good even flat surface free of humps bumps holes and low spots this can usually be accomplished by some diyers on a small scale like a sidewalk for example.
Putting a smooth durable finish on concrete is a skill you can only master with the proper set of tools and practice.
A screed can be as simple as a wooden two by four or as intense as a motorized vibrating and oscillating machine.
A screed made from a wooden two by four screed can be improved by wrapping it in sheet metal.
The screed head is equipped with a plow auger and vibrator to disperse the fresh concrete remove excess material to finished grade and smooth the surface.
You can use a trowel to smooth over small areas or a screed board and bull float for large areas.