How To Screed Concrete Next To Wall
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.
How to screed concrete next to wall. Your screed will depend on the size and complexity of your project. Work back and forth passing over a little more of the rough concrete each time. 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. A screed made from a wooden two by four screed can be improved by wrapping it in sheet metal.
Make multiple passes over the entire surface to ensure it is smooth. 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. Use a trowel to smooth out the concrete. We ll show you the tools and how to use them for each step of the concrete finishing process.
Laser receivers mounted at each end of the screed head receive a signal from a transmitter to automatically strike off the floor to specified flatness levels. And equally important we ll help you determine when the concrete is ready for the next finishing step. Putting a smooth durable finish on concrete is a skill you can only master with the proper set of tools and practice. You can use a trowel to smooth over small areas or a screed board and bull float for large areas.