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How To: Use a turbo roller for a concrete overlay

Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn how to use the turbo roller tool to apply concrete overlays & toppings to patios, walkways & floors.

How To: Use a trowel for concrete resurfacing

Watch this video from the Concrete Network for tips & techniques for using a concrete trowel, magic trowel, skimmer, or squegee to apply overlays.

How To: Place concrete tampers

Tampers are used to push large aggregate and rocks into the concrete surface. Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn how to use this tool to place concrete that has large aggregate or what is called a harsh mix.

How To: Use a squeegee vacuum for concrete cleaning

Squeegee vacuums are used after water or liquid is used to clean concrete. Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn how to vaccuum wet surfaces in preparation for finishing.

How To: Use Mongoose concrete saws and blades

Watch this video from the Concrete Network for tips on using the Mongoose concrete cutting machine to cut intricate designs in concrete surfaces before coloring.

How To: Use a pump sprayer for concrete coloring

Pump sprayers are used to apply stains & sealers to decorative concrete surfaces. Watch this video from the Concrete Network to get various tips & techniques on selecting the right sprayer for each type of job.

How To: Use a hi-speed burnisher to polish concrete

Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn how to clean & maintain concrete with this high-speed propane burnisher. Scrub & buff concrete surfaces to restore the original shine.

How To: Use a plate compactor for pouring concrete

Watch this video fromt the Concrete Network to learn proper function and use of the vibratory plate compactor tool for preparing the concrete subgrade before placing the concrete. This is done to provide a stable foundation for the new slab as well as provide drainage.

How To: Use an overhead projector for concrete coloring

An overhead projector can easily be used to transfer high-end graphics onto a concrete floor in preparation for saw cutting or coloring. Watch this video from the Concrete Network to see how.

How To: Use a concrete moisture test

Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn the proper function and use of the moisture test, calcium chloride test, and pH test when pouring a concrete overlay or epoxy.

How To: Use a portable concrete and mortar mixer

Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn the proper function and use of the mix-n-go tool, which is used to mix small amounts of concrete.

How To: Use a micro-fiber mop to apply floor wax

Watch this video from the Concrete Network learn how to use a Micro-Fiber mop tool to apply floor wax to concrete.

How To: Use laser levels for concrete forming

Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn the proper function and use of the laser level or builder's leveling tools for forming a concrete slab.

How To: Use a HVLP cup gun to stain concrete

Watch this video to learn the proper function and use of the HVLP (high volume low pressure) cup gun tool. This is used for staining concrete surfaces to create vibrant colors and intricate designs.

How To: Use the hopper gun to resurface concrete

Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn the proper function and use of the hopper spray gun tool.

How To: Use hand floats and darby finishing tools for concrete

Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn how to use the different types of hand floats and darbies. This video includes tips on selecting the proper trowel and an explanation as to why each concrete finishing tool is used.

How To: Use a gauge rake & smoothing paddles

Watch this video from Concrete Network to to learn the proper function and use of the gauge rake and smoothing paddle tools used for leveling concrete.

How To: Use a come-a-long placing concrete tool

Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn how to use the come-a-long concrete tool to push and pull concrete into place.

How To: Use the fresno concrete trowel

Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn the proper function and use of the fresno tool.

How To: Use edging trowels

Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn how to use a variety of edging tools including hand, combination and walking edgers.

How To: Use a bull float

Watch this video to learn the correct way to level wet concrete with a bull float.

How To: Use a buffing machine

Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn how use a buffing machine and its accessories.

How To: Use cut-off concrete saws & saw blades

Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn how to use the cut-off saw, used to cut control joints in concrete in order to prevent cracking.

How To: Use concrete grinders and blades

Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn the proper function and use of handheld concrete grinders and blades, used for making detailed cuts in concrete.

How To: Use high end concrete grinders and blades

Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn how to use high end decorative concrete tools, grinder and blades.

How To: Use the Barracuda & Shark engraving tools

Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn how to properly use the baracuda and shark air driven tools to engrave grahics into concrete.

How To: Replace flint in a Zippo

This video is to show how to replace a flint in your Zippo lighter. It's really simple. Most people already know how to do this, so if you're watching this, you should feel sorry for yourself.

How To: Replace a Zippo wick

This video will show you how to replace a wick in a standard Zippo lighter. This method can also be used in many other similar style lighters. As you will see in the video, you might not even need to change it, but rather just use what's left. There's a lot hidden in there!