🐊The walkway is four inches thick and has reinforcement wire for extra strength.
🏞️The alligator skin texture is created using a custom roller, giving the walkway a unique and eye-catching appearance.
🌧️Misting the concrete while it is drying helps to enhance the color and prevent cracking.
📏Measuring from corner to corner ensures that the forms are perfectly square.
💦Watering the concrete with a fine mist helps set and cure the concrete properly.
How thick is the concrete in the walkway?
—The concrete in the walkway is four inches thick.
What type of reinforcement is used in the walkway?
—Reinforcement wire is used in the walkway for added strength.
How is the alligator skin texture created?
—The alligator skin texture is created using a custom roller.
Why is misting the concrete important?
—Misting the concrete helps enhance the color and prevent cracking.
How should I measure the forms to ensure they are square?
—Measure from corner to corner to ensure the forms are perfectly square.
00:00Introduction to creating an alligator skin textured concrete walkway in south Louisiana.
03:03Preparation and measurements for the walkway, including determining the width and length.
06:25Mixing and pouring the concrete, including adding reinforcement wire for added strength.
08:19Using a screed and finishing the concrete surface with an alligator skin texture using a custom roller.
12:49Watering/misting the concrete to help with curing and enhance the color.
