Protect Concrete That Already Exists

Always make sure you put up some barriers between the concrete that you are pouring and the concrete that already exists on the ground. You need to set this up carefully so you don’t ruin the existing concrete that is already out there with your new project.

Pour Concrete Slowly and in Small Sections

Take this project nice and slow so you don’t make mistakes that are difficult to fix down the road. You can make errors that are hard to come back from when you aren’t careful about how you pour your concrete. If you take it all in small sections, then you won’t have to worry nearly as much about a tiny error making a mess of your entire project.

Work With a Partner

Do not attempt to pour concrete all on your own. It is almost impossible to do by yourself, and you are more prone to mistakes when you try to do so without help. Instead, get a willing partner to help you with this project so you can move forward with your plans to create your own concrete driveway.

Clean Your Tools as You Go

You will need to stop several times during the process to clean your tools and work through your driveway project. They will get clumped with concrete, rocks, etc., and you do not want to keep using the tools in that state. Instead, make sure you keep them cleaned up so that you can continue working through this project without any problems.

Use an Edger Tool for Precision

Make sure you have an edger tool to get precision angles on all of the concrete that you pour. That will come in handy when you are working through the process of making your driveway look just the way you want it to.

Only Operate in Ideal Weather Conditions

Your driveway can wait until the weather is ideal for pouring concrete. You should look for a late summer to early fall day when the weather is around 75 degrees. That is the ideal time to pour concrete to make sure it molds just the way that you want it to. Otherwise, you could end up with errors and imperfections that you did not account for.