How to put in a Concrete patio?
Wanting to put a concrete patio and walkway in
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Pouring concrete is an art and a lot of science. Start by obtaining bids from licensed concrete contractors. Here is how to hire a contractor.
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0242-hiring-contractor
Hi, Kimberly: I strongly agree with Naomie - if it's not mixed correctly you have a world of trouble!
How to Pour a Concrete Walkway | how-tos | DIY
The experts at DIYNetwork.com explain how to create a concrete path with these step-by-step instructions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvawvHDogh4
Kimberly
Hope these ideas will help you!
Hello Kimberly,
We put in a concrete driveway and a walkway in 2015 and really enjoy it.
We extended our established concrete walk -we using blue stone (~$700) and it was quite expensive for a dozen stones. In hindsight we probably should’ve made the concrete walkway wrap around the side of the house to the rear deck. Consider this-thinking ahead with your planning.
Naomie's right. Big job, Lot of work. And doing it right. Better left to the pros.