EP128 — Doctor Concrete Part 5: The Art of Finishing
In this episode of The CODE – India’s No.1 Construction Podcast, we continue our 7-part Doctor Concrete series with Er. Suneet Gupta, Civil Engineer and Concrete Expert — widely known as Doctor Concrete.
After exploring Batching, Mixing, Transportation, Placement, and Compaction, we now move to one of the most visually defining and performance-critical stages of concrete work — Finishing.
Finishing isn’t just about how your slab looks; it’s about how it performs. Done right, it prevents cracks, improves durability, ensures better bonding for flooring, and gives concrete its final strength and character.
In EP128 – The Art of Finishing, Doctor Concrete explains:
What finishing actually means in concrete construction.
The right time to start finishing after compaction.
How to avoid bleeding water and laitance on the surface.
Tools and techniques — from wood floats to power trowels.
Common mistakes that lead to surface cracks and weak layers.
IS code guidelines for finishing and curing practices.
Why finishing too early or too late can ruin the top layer’s strength.
Doctor Concrete simplifies how proper finishing is not just an aesthetic step but a scientific process — one that directly impacts the life and quality of the structure.
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