Medium-to-coarse-textured broom finish: Provide a coarse finish by striating float-finished concrete surface 1/16- to 1/8-in. deep with a stiff-bristled broom, perpendicular to line of traffic.

When you’re done finishing the concrete, cover it with plastic or keep it moist by sprinkling it several times a day for about a week. This slows the curing process and results in a stronger, more ...