Process Paper There are many steps involved to pouring a concrete patio. There are seven main steps that will help you to accomplish this task. The steps include determining the type of concrete to use, estimating the materials to use, building the forms, pouring the, concrete, finishing the concrete, and finally sweeping or grating it. When first deciding that you want to pour a concrete patio you must first determine what type of concrete to …showed first 75 words of 900 total…

…showed last 75 words of 900 total…traction on a slick surface. On the other hand if the patio were indoors you would want to sweep it. Sweeping it leaves smaller grooves just for aesthetic purposes. Sweeping is used on a patio in an enclosed area. This is the final step in completing a concrete patio. Putting in a concrete patio is a complex job. This job takes time and patience. However, following these steps should help this project go relatively smooth.