DIY Laying a Concrete Slab

In this video Andrew Donkin shows you how to lay a concrete slab. What you will need:
Wood slats
Spray paint
Crushed stone
Ready mix cement
Rebar and binding wires
Hammer
Pegs
Spirit level
Wooden float
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[@samme4life]

About to do a concrete slab for the first time in my life.
This is quite informative video. Gave me confidence that I can do it myself.
Thank you

[@LucidDreamer54321]

You need to do a follow-up video and show the house that you built on this slab.

[@walter5401]

Its for a jojo tank

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@@LucidDreamer54321
Seasoned Fat cut French Fries.

[@Taooflu]

Never thought I’d find a slab of concrete so beautiful.

[@thegadgetzone]

Same lol

[@tyricewilson9084]

Best of the best videos. Straight to the point without a lot of garbage, thanks.

[@garyduncan7129]

What a nice job on this video. I'm a former technical writer and appreciate well-structured and concise instructions. Your summary of what you were going to do, why, and the tools needed was extremely helpful and made the instruction part of the video that much more quick and easy to follow. Thank you!

[@BuildersFan]

Hi Gary, we're glad you enjoyed the video :) NM

[@leelweerakoon1956]

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[@juliuspereira7067]

Awesome video. Very well explained. The tips on how to leveling the frame is gold. Thank you much

[@walkie1985]

Extremely concise and useful video. Beautifully created too. Great work, thank you

[@alenz01]

Clear, cool and polite, Thanks dude!

[@rgauthie99]

Great video. Concise and easy to follow. I work in IT as a Technical Architect and often an Analyst who has to produce technical documentation or administrative videos - this video was one of the best I've seen as DIYer!

[@barkergardens]

Very helpful video, keep them coming.

[@IvanDjuric300]

Excellent video. Very helpful! Thank you.

[@mikeray353]

Nice explanation. I'm thankful for people like you!

[@claudiocipriani2444]

Short, clear and simple. Great video!

[@Exsig12]

Well done, clear concise and to the point. Awesome video, thank you!!

[@bestmomentsoflifejay5401]

A very good video giving much information on making it like a pro.
Really enjoyed watching it with great interest.

[@princessdoddie]

Short, clear, concise and well articulated...my kind of DIY video.

[@BuildersFan]

Thank you for the awesome feedback :) NM

[@palomarodriguez3308]

I've watched a dozen videos on this subject and they all do a terrible job of actually teaching... Until I saw this one. Literally everything one needs to know in 5 min. THANK YOU!!

[@SandoTrini]

Simply the best DIY video on youtube. Thanks man

[@foodbiztoday9129]

This was incredibly helpful! Thank you!

[@benjamindantzie8053]

Great tutorial. I am about to lay a concrete slab for my car port and found your video very helpful. 👏👏👏

[@rmhutchins7]

I enjoyed your video. It was very helpful. Thank you!

[@svitale7562]

Simply perfect!
Thank you

[@jorgearellano9346]

This is by far the best video explaining everything I need to know very thoroughly!!!!

[@sedamatevosian8947]

not true some critical steps were skipped.1 hydration.2. too wet concrete

[@mosessam9929]

Thank you for posting the video, it was really neatly edited with concise instructions. Excellent job 👏

[@claytondouglas484]

Short and to the point, yet all the details needed. Thanks.

[@adilfarooq9009]

Thorough and concise explanation. Great job. Liked, subscribed, and shared with others.

[@omidkhajeh2931]

Amazing teaching mate all I need for my new job!
Thank you so much 🙏🏼

[@mufuliramark]

Just what I wanted to know, all the little tips were great. Superb video mate.

[@grumplepig]

Very well done, direct and uncomplicated

[@Jivermo]

Right to the point! No extraneous BS, unlike so many how-to videos. Excellent!

[@nathanmciver6737]

I have the video one silent, I think your comment could be more satisfying! I think I will take your word for the video being just as awesome!

[@bruddaozzo]

"No extraneous BS" - Using rebar is pointless in a slab this size.

[@heroknaderi]

I appreciate your video I’m pouring a 20x24 ft slab for a shop and will be pouring it in sections. I enjoyed watching your video great job 😎😎

[@barbarapowrie1540]

Excellent video! Thank you.

[@2432risingsun]

Very useful video. No fluff, you got right into the "How To Do It". Thank you

[@BloominOnion1]

No background music to drown out the message. 10/10

[@shellmora]

Awesome tutorial.
Easy to understand.

[@streetgainer]

Your method for creating and squaring the frame, marking the perimeter and leveling it while fastening to the stakes is hands down the best and easiest method of ALL the videos on you tube. Thank you!

[@mjmeternal2696]

I wish we had Builders SA in Ladysmith, KZN. Your products are also good. Coming back to your video, well explained thank you

[@nimiks]

Best short video ! Learned a lot thank you sir! 👍🏾

[@talaleiataua1730]

Thank you sir! That was a great video demonstrating how it's done. Very simple and to the point and no blah..blah..blah like others. I can definitely save some money if only my wife would let me try. Thanks again!!.

[@MrKlowe19]

Love this! simple and great to follow

[@Cubanita1sensual]

Very well explained in simple terms. Thank you! Going to try it myself to save $.

[@oscarcontreras400]

Very good video .. Super helpful ! Thanks.

[@arturonocete3588]

Thank you very much for this tutorial!

[@xro5841]

Thanks. Start to finish what I want or need to know in 5 minutes.
Saw many videos all talk & never pour.
Your Video explains & demonstrates. Kind of like doing it myself. I can re-watch a few time and develop Muscle Memory just from the watching.
You Sir are a Teacher. I'm not an Idiot but Concrete is not my expertise. I'm a Computer Guy with ability to follow a lead.
Good Leading.

[@BuildersFan]

Hi, glad you enjoyed the video :) NM

[@michaelmyerrs9795]

@is-haq wong AHAHAHAHA OMFG you're right. Is-haq wong you sumbiatch I laughed N farted.

[@riversmart]

Well done, excellent video. Thank you!

[@sealily6015]

best video i have seen on laying a concrete slab.

[@Ojibwa_Islandboi]

I saw people just laying the rebar mat on the dirt for a whole patio. That's going to cause it to burn through and probably Rust.

[@rudraramnath2083]

Brilliant and simple

[@willnell5932]

This video just gave me motivation.Thanks

[@gearhead366]

Thanks for this video. I was wanting to make a concrete pad for a generator, and this is perfect.

[@tonysnow6909]

Thank you for your time and the video !

[@victorbanuelos8139]

Thanks for your ideas

[@siegridthomas9674]

Short and sweet...thank you....

[@antoncoba1305]

Excelent video, congratulations

[@absolutelynothingtoseehere]

Great idea to build the frame before laying it down.

[@gemdacras]

Very good video. Thank you.

[@carlarthur4442]

Very good video, this is what I want to do , so Thank you 😊 for the demo and information.

[@jimmyinglish2669]

Great video!!!! Thank you sir! God bless you

[@CoryJ3nn]

Very helpful thank you

[@johnepperson8867]

EXCELLENT !!!!!!!!! Thank You very much !!!

[@cjmountian367]

From across the pond! Very good.

[@BuildersFan]

Thank you. Regards. Andrew

[@budmonk2819]

Very nice. Bonus points on wearing the same clothes to provide continuity. 👍

[@fernandocarmona45]

Thankyou very helpfull video

[@jrgates54]

Good video, right to the point from A to Z.

[@carenblabagno3036]

Thank You! Awesome video!

[@deld.f.paraelmundo1685]

Amazing I’ll start my own concrete slabs soon !

[@pablom3162]

If this is your only experience then don't bother

[@johnnygodel7531]

Great video!

[@LubomirFotev]

thanks mate, simple and easy to understand. Briliant.

[@felineth56]

Well explained, good job!

[@Silent_boy23]

clear and useful. Thank you!

[@laoshark]

Real easy to do thank you!

[@paulobrito3405]

Awesome video

[@carlbodies]

Great video, thanks so much for the simple explanation! I'm getting ready to pour a small slab for a modern steel mailbox and was totally overthinking what I needed to do until I saw your video. Cheers!

[@mastopage3120]

Great video.

[@handymanjourney]

Great video thanks

[@Sharksteak_]

Solid job

[@dharmaklock84]

Great video

[@oakinvestment5371]

Great video, thanks!

[@Foreverandever789]

Beautiful

[@wasappeningvato]

Very helpful, thankyou for sharing

[@BuildersFan]

Thank you for your comments. Regards, Andrew

[@MasterShiFu714]

Thanks brother, keep up the great work!

[@jacksherwood495]

Simple easy to understand with some good pointers

[@BuildersFan]

Thank you for the great feedback, Jack. :) NM

[@SS_STUDIO300_]

best video on this diy hands down

[@BuildersFan]

Hi Ali, thank you for the positive feedback :) NM

[@gabrielgonzales8163]

buenos videos
construccion

[@teddyboy252]

Good job

[@jaydeedaniel8664]

Thanks this helped alot.

[@marconewbury5286]

Really good, thanks, mate

[@Jcr8519]

Thanks for such an easy video and not making it 1hr long... short sample easy video is good just like this one you made

[@iconoclast2914]

Thank you.. very helpful..

[@Ppp-kk6hw]

Big up from Scotland 👍

[@united3689]

Very nice!

[@dirtywhiteboy4963]

thanks buddy! straight and to the point!

[@erwinerwin1245]

Super good video, best I seen on how to make a concrete slab

[@BuildersFan]

Thanks Erwin, I hope you enjoy some more on our Channel. Regards. Andrew.

[@jmh721]

Thank you sir!!! A new subscriber

[@logect_4477]

this video is very helpful i want to build a small slab thank you.

[@paradoxdea]

Simple enough...good video!

[@arfabarmcake2776]

Very interesting and very helpful 👍

[@gail332]

Very informative

[@just4creative]

Well Done Great Job.. it's help me alot in my recent project at home.

[@BuildersFan]

We're glad we could help Faheem :) NM

[@KenyanMangroveWaigi]

Very helpful, I'm thinking I will use a type of sand to mark the outside of the square as an eco-friendly alternative to spray paint

[@duellingdescartes7950]

That's a fine looking slab.

[@albertkazemian603]

Good job mate