Cutting Decorative Lines In Concrete

Where to saw cut concrete.

Cutting decorative lines in concrete.

If you know you want a scored pattern before your concrete is poured a groover can be used to make the lines in the fresh concrete instead of using a saw. Abrasive corundum masonry blades are inexpensive under 5 for a 7 in. Back in the dark ages of decorative concrete one had to use dangerous and imprecise tools to score lines. Before you start saw cutting concrete is important to select where these cuts will be done.

Decorative saw cutting also. If you plan to put in decorative concrete cuts the you simply just need to score the surface in between all of your regular cuts. It is recommended to start saw cuts on or at the center of column lines. Decorative concrete scoring lines are generally made with a guided angle grinder or concrete saw fitted with a diamond blade and a dust free vacuum attachment.

Joints shall be spaced at 24 to 36 times the slab thickness but this need to be confirmed by a structural engineer. Decorative concrete saw cutting is a way to give concrete aesthetic value. Decorative concrete has come a long way in just a few decades. So you will love the fact that the lines are going to be cut in the concrete.

Passes so any cut is time consuming. They also wear away quickly. The most common cuts are about 1 8 wide and 1 4 deep although exact dimensions may easily be adjusted by the contractor if the customers wishes. Blade widely available and capable of cutting through concrete stucco and asphalt.

They re affordable but not fast in most situations they re capable of cutting only shallow 1 4 to 1 2 in. You ll ideally run a trickle of water. Saw cut patterns can range from geometric grids and shapes to intricate detailed pictures. Mark the places you want to cut on the concrete slab either using chalk line good for long straight edges or chalk.

Apply the line as thick as possible.