I need to know how those work? You know, the mold that looks like stone and you fill it with concrete and make a path or do a patio with it?
The instructions say to pour cement into the mold then remove it and rotate and repeat. What I want to know. Can you fill it with cement and remove it right away like it says to....or will the cement just run back together? Do I have to let it dry a while? That will take forever if I do...but want to do it right the first time.
Thanks!!!!
2007-03-15 03:44:43 · 9 answers · asked by boz4425 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
If you're not going to answer the question that I asked...then DON"T ANSWER!! If I wanted to buy a crate of stone ....I WOULD!!! But the project I'm doing would cost WELL over $200 to complete in stone...hence the cement mold!
2007-03-15 03:58:59 · update #1
I have with quite good results. I put in about 100 feet of path with one in my old house.
Don't make the concrete too watery or they will run together and yes, you'll want to give them a few minutes to firm up after you put the concrete in. It doesn't take very long. You'll also want to finish them off a little with a trowel to smooth the edges and rough spots after you lift the mold. It's some work, but you should like the results.
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Has anyone ever used those concrete molds for patios/walkways?
I need to know how those work? You know, the mold that looks like stone and you fill it with concrete and make a path or do a patio with it?
The instructions say to pour cement into the mold then remove it and rotate and repeat. What I want to know. Can you fill it with cement and remove it...
2015-08-10 10:44:40 · answer #4 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I want to add that in doing walkways, sometimes it is best to use wood forms for the outsides. What these do is to keep the cement smooth on the sides, so it doesn't thin out and be more easily broken. This is, of course, if you have any straight portions in your path. If you curve or have uneven sides to begin with, this type of form will be a little harder to deal with. This is just a note of addition to the already well done list of suggestions that other people have given you, but paying attention to the sides of your path will definitely make the entire structure much more resilient to cracks and other types of wear.
Good luck!
2007-03-15 04:35:01 · answer #5 · answered by Hoolia 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's easy and also fun to do, just make your ready mix up kinda thick and also buy some color powders to make each stone look different, you can use a large salt shaker to apply the powder while everything is still damp or wet. a small hand trawl for the edges, I think you will have fun so long as you don't try and do a too big a job in one day.
2007-03-19 03:43:57 · answer #6 · answered by puddog57 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you use the proper cement, it will not take long and it won't run all over the place. I myself, used 2 molds and it went faster. I didn't have any issues with the cement...but man were my arms tired from spinning the cement and lifting it as well. After a hard day's work, the end results were great! You will feel like you've accomplished a lot and others will see your hard work! Have fun and get some rest afterwards...you'll need it!
2007-03-15 03:58:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Cement will run if it doesn't have a mold. You will most likely have to let it dry for a short time and then remove the mold. You do not have to let it completely dry but it does need to dry a little or you will have a runny mess.
2007-03-15 03:50:08 · answer #8 · answered by stopher44 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
first of all, don't buy cement. pure portland cement is just an ingredient in concrete. buy ready mixed concrete. you can pull the forms sooner simply by making the mix stiffer. however mixing stiff concrete by hand is very difficult. i would recommend very small batches. also try spraying the inside of your form with a light coat of oil, even a non-stick cooking spray will work, to prevent the concrete from sticking when you pull the form. another trick is to tap all around the form with a mallet to ensure that the concrete settles properly and does not leave voids, or air pockets.
2007-03-15 04:05:14 · answer #9 · answered by sic-n-tired 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I agree with sic-n-tired's answer. I've used the molds, but the concrete/cement needs to be the right consistancy otherwise the molds will just mush right back. it will take awhile to do it right.... but patience in this works wonders! Good luck!
2007-03-15 04:18:17 · answer #10 · answered by livinintheword † 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋