I finally understood the value of a good broom finish after a rain scare in Tacoma.

We poured a small patio and a sudden downpour hit before we could trowel, so I just broomed it wet. It actually gave the best, most consistent texture I've ever gotten. Anyone have a go-to technique for wet brooming in a pinch?

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holly_sanchez751d ago

Wait, you broomed it while the concrete was still wet from the rain? That's not a broom finish, that's more like a panic smear. A real broom finish is done after floating, when the surface water is gone. You just got lucky with the texture. What mix were you using that didn't get totally washed out?

blakem131d ago

Holly's got a point, but it's funny how often the "wrong" way works out fine. You see this everywhere, not just concrete. People follow strict rules for things, but sometimes breaking them by accident gives you a decent result anyway. It makes you wonder how many rules are just there because that's how it's always been done. Maybe half of doing something right is just not messing it up too badly while you figure it out.