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The renowned
concrete contractor, David Odell, has presented an exclusive construction video
tutorial that provides some useful construction tips on how to develop and pour
concrete stairs (10 steps of stairs).
These are the
basic steps for developing concrete stairways. This video will guide you to
build up your own concrete stairs. Steps shown in this video comprise of laying
out the size, arranging the sub-base, developing the forms, pouring, finishing
and curing the concrete from starting to completion.
A
"riser" refers to the vertical surface of the step and a
"tread" refers to the horizontal surface of the step. To define the
whole size of the concrete stairs, initially, you should work out the total
rise and run of the steps you are going to form.
To learn the
complete process, watch the following video tutorial.
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This construction video tutorial provides step-by-step
methods for arranging marble flooring properly.
The process involve the following steps :-
Initial step should be chipping floor slightly, The next step
is to clean the area properly after chipping is completed, Again start chipping
in major way, Spreading slurry of cement for affixing in a perfect manner,
Start for the formation of mortar bed, Take out fibre from back side of marble,
Cut mortar in such a manner in order that cement slurry can enter inside
perfectly, Apply white cement slurry for Italian marble, Cleanse the edge of
marble, Position marble properly, Check to maintain the exact level of
flooring, Start to polish marble manually or through machine, Pros and Cons of
Marble Flooring.
Benefits of Marble • Marble produces a very glorious appealing look on the
interiors specifically Italian marble. • Marble flooring has good longevity. It is made of a heavy
stone and can bear heavy loads on it. • Marble flooring contains good resistance capacity against
scratch.
Disadvantages of Marble • The appropriate care and maintenance should be taken for
marble. Acid should not be applied on marble as it’s shine will get lost.
Marble should be polished frequently over a period of time to maintain it’s new
look. Without proper cares, the marble turns out to be yellowish in color. • Italian marble is normally very soft and there are chances
for being cracked. Proper resins should be applied for getting a durable &
solid surface and resisting of cracks.
• Exact sealants should be employed in marble flooring as the
marble is extremely porous and likely to staining. It consumes stains rapidly
especially kitchen stains henceforth are not suitable for kitchen counter tops. • Marble is very heavy and several labor is needed for
lifting purpose. Only very professional contractors have the ability to deal
with marble flooring and insert design infill’s in the floor. • Marble flooring is not recommended in winters as it gets
severely cold
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