Making a paver walkway from concrete and a mold | How to
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- čas přidán 2. 12. 2021
- A paver walkway is nice, but very expensive and time consuming. A plain slab of concrete is less expensive, but plain to look at. There are some neat molds that allow you to have the look of intricate pavers but poured from concrete. I've never used them until now, but how hard can it be? I'll let you know.
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Greetings from Ukraine)) I watched your video and I can give practical advice on the improvement of this kind of paths)) Put geofabric under the gravel pillow, though I don’t know if you have it on sale or not, but you can replace it with dense polyethylene to ensure the removal of excess moisture , prevent the growth of weeds. And also, before using the molds, grease it with any kind of automotive oil, the edges of the tile will be perfectly smooth and concrete will not stick))) Success in work😎
Hey, greetings! That is a good tip about the fabric, I won't have an issue here but others might so thanks! I don't have any leftover oil to put on, it all gets recycled. But I have had good luck spraying moulds with a good coat of wd-40 first, I never even thought to do it. Thanks and stay safe! 🇨🇦 🇺🇦
Thank you!!
When i made paving slabs, we used spray oil too and I completely forgot about this as when I bought my moulds on Amazon, the reviews from people never mentioned that they used oil to coat the frames.
Not used my moulds yet. Still need to prep the ground. But thanks for reminding me about the oil!
@@JessedoesDIY how many bags did you use for those 6 cement molds
4 total. 2 bags filled 3 moulds
The reason for the large gaps is because they used two molds where these molds are designed to use it once, let the cement dry, remove the mold and then place the same mold right up against the cured cement from the first mold.
You are excellent at sharing with us. You don’t over talk it all.
Thanks, glad you liked it!
Great video. I used this exact paver pattern 10 years ago. Lasted all this time with many compliments along the way!
That's awesome! Good to hear they stand the test of time, thanks!
I used the cheap, yellow bag concrete mix and waited only 10 minutes before picking up the mold, no problem, the ‘stones’ will keep their shape as you gently pull the mold out. No need to wait longer than that, really…. 😊
Same here. The key is your concrete consistency. Don’t make it too soupy and it will hold fine.
Yep, they just don't understand what slump means.
Hi, thanks for the video! Very helpful. Just wondering, I have these molds too but have not used them as yet. I notice that the sections do not allow for joining shapes within the one mold, have you found that any of the ‘stones’ have come away from each other? Essentially breaking the path?
Thank you for your ideas and suggestions on using these. I bought a few for my backyard project, last year. .I'm planning on redoing my whole yard. You made it look incredibly easy!! 😍 thanks!!
No problem, glad I could help. The process isn't that hard at all, but any concrete project does require some effort. It's heavy lol. Good luck on yours!
I like how you got all the organics out before putting the rock on.
@JesseDoesDiy your path turned out nicely! You mentioned having to wait for better weather ( obviously can't concrete in winter...that I get...lol)...is there a temperature restriction like you can't stain a deck if the temperature goes below 10°c?
I agree about putting weed preventative like(landscape fabric down under the molds). I use very little landscape fabric but for hard to manage areas. Can then fill in gaps with something else, mulch, pebbles, etc. I want to do this project so thank you for your advice and encouragement. You have given me very useful ideas.
Ahna Atlanta/Georgia
Anytime, glad you found it useful! Yeah I've posted pics on my Instagram last month of the finished project finally. I poured a second row and then filled with pebbles and garden edging border. Good luck on yours!
I've never found a video that was so educational and helpful. Thanks!
Anytime! Happy to help
Thank you for sharing your knowledge !
Thanks so much for sharing! I tried a different cement on mine. It was still to wet the next day. I shattered it, and can use it for filling low spots from the pickup in wet weather. I will pick up the type you used tomorrow! By the way, it looks great to me!
Thanks, glad you like it? Sorry yours didn't work out but I'm sure the next batch will be awesome, keep me posted and good luck!
Your cute supervisor is just relaxing making sure the job is done right. 😁
Always lol I need to get him a white hat
Thank you for sharing your DIY, I will remodeling my moms house and this would be an amazing walk way around the house, keep you posted.
Anytime, I'm glad you liked it! That's awesome good luck on the project!
I'm getting ready to do this same thing. Thanks for the helpful tips!
That's awesome, glad I could gelp! Good luck on yours
Nice! Thanks man. Just what I needed to see. Now I can start my little backyard walk.
Awesome! Good luck on yours
Great tips, excellent demonstration and just all kinds of useful. Thanks mate, I am about to do this for the first time at my house and you have already headed off the first two mistakes I was going to make. Thanks and keep it up - have now subscribed.
Hey, that's awesome! Glad to have you on the crew! I'm happy I could help out. Good luck on yours and keep me posted!
wonderfully explained
Thanks
Thank you! This was super helpful!
Anytime!
Thank You 😊 I can’t wait to do my own path
Awesome, good luck on yours!
I just discovered your Channel and it's giving me some great ideas. But I want to make organic shaped stepping stones in a Whimsical Garden. I cannot find any individual organic molds ( as well as shapes such as flowers with individual petals) and so you see wood molds is not an option. What would you suggest to use for organic design molds for stepping stones?
Bro I appreciate the concrete explanation cuz I 100% knew that it wasn't just regular quickcrete but I wanted to be sure, I got those same molds lol
Anytime man! Happy to help. Good luck on yours, keep me posted!
fyi i used regular bags of concrete and they worked fine. just make sure you do not add too much water. add a little at a time, it should not be runny but wet enough to get the cream to the top. You can pull the mold immediately after troweling. if you’re making a long path the fast setting concrete will add up.
Will be doing this soon in the front of my house, going to try and do a side by side mould pathway using 2x Pattern D (Flipped), but subject to change since I've been putting this off and on for over a year, lol! Work in progress.😀
Awesome! It's a lot of work, I get why you've put it off lol but it's nice when it's done. Good luck on yours!
@@JessedoesDIY Well, that and inflation of course. I'm planning on doing it correctly, meaning sand, then gravel, then doing the mould's side by side in a column of about 30' which should bring me to the chain link fence or just past it.
I think those molds should be use one after the other and touching so there is no gaps in the pattern. But still great to see your vids, I liked the shed it was not expensive and turned out way better then I tought with the OSB!
Oh yeah, definately closer would have been better, oh well, live and learn hey. You built a shed, that's awesome! I'd love to see it. Thanks for watching!
I like them like this. It’s a preference
Your a genius
Looks great! Nice work. :)
Thanks!
It looks great. Nice job, nice presentation.
Thanks
Best video on this process
Thanks!
Solid video Jesse!
Thanks!
Lifesaver!! Great video
Thanks! Glad you liked it
Awesome video!!! Such great tips. I can’t wait to try these out this summer. I just subscribed, too! Thank you
Thanks so much, I'm glad you liked it! Good luck on yours! Mine look much better now than they did when I was done but winter stopped me there. I have another row and it's fully landscaped now. Welcome to the crew!
I love this project. I'm just a little concerned what to put down on the ground before I don't want weeds to grow in between. And how about the movement of the concrete after a while. Does anyone else have pictures as an older sidewalk that has been put down?
Hi, thanks so much for the video! I am wanting to do this in order to make a patio for my outdoor table to sit on top of. Question for you: Is it possible for me to make the concrete pieces and then move them to where we want them later? I.e., I'm not prepared to gid and level the area just yet, but figured I could make the pavers now and then install them to the specific spot we want them in a month or so (when it's less hot).
So, is that possible? And if so, how would I go about that?
No problem, glad you liked it. You could do it that way, however you'll have a hard time getting everything looking uniform and even again. At that point it may be easier to get pavers from the store and make a pattern with them. These were really meant to be poured in place. If you do want to try moving them just lay some plastic down on concrete, then sprinkle a bit of sand over the plastic so the concrete won't stick to it and make them in the driveway or something just like I showed
Hello, this has me motivated, can I use to oremixed concrete for this project?
Awesome. I showed the exact stuff I used in the video, it was pre-mixed. Good luck on yours
Portland cement with sand and small gravel. Mix it pretty dry 10 minutes you can pull up the mold. I tried the premix bags and they seemed different every bag. Like some Had more cement and less gravel and sand
Best demo I have seen yet! Thank you. I am going to try this idea for a small patio area. I am 72 but I reckon it is easy enough even for me. I live in the UK and I cannot find a Quickrete supplier here. Any ideas please? I have bought two moulds which are just like yours and I am going to colour them. I have a small little cottage and I think it will look cute.
Thanks, glad you liked it! It is quite the workout, I'd suggest a second set of hands if you can find them. As for the concrete, the brand isn't so important. Check the psi on the bag, 5000 lbs would be preferable. Also, check and see if it's a fast set like walk on ready in 8-10 hours, that'll work. Then just make sure not to mix it too wet. Good luck on yours and keep me posted, I'd love to see it if you email me some pics when you're done!
Yellow bag quick creep works just fine with them after their field smooth off the top and pulled them don’t mix your cement runny!
Great video. Thanks
Thanks, glad you liked it!
Great video, thank you
No prob!
Thank you, Sir!
Anytime!
Great video
Thanks
Thanks a lot, very helpful. You are using readily mixed concrete products, but what about if I want to make my own mixing one ? Any idea about ingredients & ratio?
Typically you'll use a 3-2-1-.5 method. 3 parts small stone for aggregate, 2 parts sand, 1 part cement, .5 parts water. Then adjust as needed
nice job!
Thanks
Amazing thank you!
I want to do it over old demaged concrete. what do you think?
Glad you like it! That depends on how damaged it is and what your end goals are with it, it's hard to say
Great video, thank you! The only deterrent is hauling all those dusty, awkward bags.
Thanks, glad you like it! That is probably the most annoying part yup.
Thank you 😊
Anytime!
Good job😊
Thanks
very nice!!
Thanks!
Thanks, i saw these same molds on amazon, googled the molds because my grandma keeps falling trying to get the dogs to the cages and i want to make some walk ways for her, thanks for the suggestions
No problem, I'm glad you found it useful! Good luck on your project
Thanks for the video ,nice work .....What is the cement and gravel ratio ?
Anytime, thanks. I used the pour bagged concrete I mentioned in the video that's a high early. But if you're making your own you'd use a 3-2-1-.5 mix. 1 part cement, 2 parts sand, 3 parts aggregate, .5 parts water
@@JessedoesDIY Thanks a million you are the best.👍👍👍👍
No prob! Good luck on yours
Good vid!
Thanks!
The problem you will have over time is movement. Each section of the mould is just sitting on dirt, so after a while you will see they have moved. First, you deeded to dig out about 4 inches for a concrete base. Then place your moulds on top of that base, the path will then have something solid to bind to, it will not move after that. Also fill the gaps with a cement mix of a different colour to stop any movement.
Keep sand next to shed. I use clear all for weeds, but wished my hand was in up to doors.
I watched a few videos on this. Some people are just using dirt. They are digging out and raking out the ground and watering it and getting to where it hardens up then they do the concrete molds and when they’re done they check dirt and they put it on top of the molds brush it in and put it all around them they wet that down over and over so that it gets wet and it dries and gets wet and it dries and they say even after a while they’ll put on some more and it starts filling everything in. In fact I see the dirt underneath even though it might be an even in places when they put the concrete it fills it in. people who had done this several years ago and when you look at it it looks fine. The only thing is the concrete ages so it’s just getting darker as time goes by! I don’t know if people realize that the color will change.
I have seen people go in and actually use some sort of stain on the fake walkway if that’s what you wanna call it. And then on top of that they use a sealer. I would imagine that that it will keep it its color for sometime. However with every step that they do this the color changes! It might get less colorful or it might get brownish it might turn somewhat of a gray. So the best thing to do is just keep checking this.
One day when I want to do this I’ll probably know enough from these tutorials to pull it off.
Thank You.
Anytime
I have a small backyard with unevent brick blocks floor from the previous owner, can I put concrete blocks on the top of the brick floor without taking all the bricks out? I'm thinking to get the flooring molds then fill concrete ?
You could, but I wouldn't personally. I'd remove and re level
Very good video...
Thanks!
So cool, ty.
Glad you liked them
love it. ty
Anytime
Is the concrete mixed with anything else or is it just plain concrete?
Just bagged concrete, it's already premixed with all the ingredients needed
Thank you
Anytime
Hey Jesse, how are these holding up? I'm in SE Saskatchewan so I'm curious as a fellow Canadian 🇨🇦
Hey Tracy, I'm in Regina so I know exactly the weather lol they are awesome! If you want, check out my Instagram, I literally posted an update about them today! How's that for timing. Thanks for checking it out!
Planning of doing this from a future shed. A pathway of some sort. Some questions...
1... each side of the mold will conform to whatever side on the other mold? (So making indefinite pattern combo?)
2... did u mix sand with the cement? If so what ratio?
Thank you for the vid and tips!
Awesome! I have a great shed series too if you want to learn how to build the shed as well. Some moulds do and some don't, some will only line up to one other side of it. It will usually come with instructions on what will line up with what, that's why in the beginning I was double checking how it lined up. And no, the concrete I showed and that I used is a bagged concrete specifically with a fast set time. Bagged concrete is already pre-made and with any additives already added, you just add water. The concrete is the biggest area people make mistakes, that's why I described what not to do, and showed which one to use. Good luck on yours
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I can't find the link to all the different models of molds you said was linked....Loved the video!
Thanks, glad you liked it! The link is in the description drop down menu
Nice tutorial but your supposed to stager your pours so you don’t get large gaps between stones. I also put down heavy poly in my garage and kept casting so you can install later.
Thanks!
Anytime! Thanks
is there a way to get these molds closer together so there isnt a gap in between each mold placement.
Oh yeah, they'll butt right up to eachother. I wanted a small gap, but not as big as what I did. Oh well, live and learn from my mistakes lol
Thanks 👍👍👍
Anytime!
I'm getting ready to do my first one but I read if you spray the mold with pam .
It acts as a mold release .
Cool. That will work for the first time, but then it'll be covered in concrete and the new will stick to old. I'd just keep it wet and remember to rinse it off with water everytime and it'll be fine. Good luck on yours!
Hi Jesse! Question on the paver molds. So after removing the mold, they basically become individual stones? Would you recommend the sand first and then a curing topper (forget what you called it 🤦🏻♀️)?
Ideally, I want to create a walkway on the side of the house and basically want each complete mold, to be one big stone. So they’re not all falling apart. Hope you catch my questions and lack of knowledge lol but looking forward to your recommendation and input and/or additional knowledge. Don’t hesitate to throw in any additional helpful ‘do not do’s’ or any ‘should have done’ updates you have learned the last couple years since the original post. Thanks so much Jesse, appreciate the thorough video.
Hey there, yeah they are basically small individual stones after. But if you want to lock it all together, put the moulds closer together unlike me so it looks like more of a running pattern. Let them cure for a couple days, then add some polymeric sand. The polymeric sand is swept in between them and then rinse it all. The water will harden the polymeric sand almost like concrete itself and act like a grout. The stones won't fall apart or move after that but still look individual. Then you can get really any concrete sealer from the store and use a paint roller or a sprayer and apply it. It can go over the concrete and sand. Hope that helps!
When is the best time to grout in between the molds to finish the job ?
Depending on the mix used, high early like I used you probably could in like 48 hours. Regular mix I'd wait a week
Thanks for the video. However, you have contradictory statements regarding concrete sticking and not sticking to the rocks. At 3:24 in the video you stated it will help the concrete stick to the rocks. At 5:52 in the video you stated it will not stick to the rocks. Which statement is correct?
Anytime. Yeah sorry, now that I watch it again I see how it can be confusing without clarification. So wetting the rocks before pouring your concrete will get the dust off of them so the concrete will bond to them, it likes wet things to stick to. This creates a nice rocky base for it and helps it stick to the ground and gives it a bit more strength. When I was pouring the leftover concrete out I just dumped it on dry rocks and it is less likely to stick to them. However if it does, the small pea rocks it's sitting on wont be a big deal, some will stick, some won't if it's dry, but picking it up and throwing it out is easy, you don't want the leftover to sit on a driveway because it will stick to that and picking it up will be very hard. That's all. While pouring, you want it wet so they do stick. Hope that clears it up.
I may try something like this. I have a driveway that's part asphalt and part concrete slab; both sections really, really old and also cracked. How would you prevent weeds from growing inside the gaps, though, without using any herbicides (there are kids around here).
Thanks for content.
Keep up the good work.
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That would be something, but be prepared for the amount of work, it's still heavy concrete. When you're done, use a polymeric sand and then rinse that. It hardens like a grout between the stones so weeds can't grow. Hope that helps
Great tutorial. You make it sound less daunting for a new homeowner DIY-er 😁
Thanks, I'm glad I could help! Good luck on yours
Thanks for this video. I am lost in with product is better to use and not wait so long? What is the name of it? Thanks!🌷
Anytime, happy to help. I have the mould linked in the description and I showed the concrete mix to use. The concrete is where people make their mistakes. If you have a normal mix and not a quicker setting mix like I showed you'll probably have to wait a couple hours. But the mix I used you only need to wait 10 mins
@@JessedoesDIY Many thanks! Got it!!! First time doing this I am kind of scare but I found your video about the cement I need to use. I enjoy your videos
Thanks. Good luck
Will making this help yard from kind of collecting water??
No...thats a different thing entirely
I do like these molds as it makes doing a big job manageable for one person. But here in Australia concrete comes in 20Kg bags. That's 45 lbs which is a nightmare for getting a combination that is manageable and fills the molds exactly.
I have just ordered one of their smaller molds and hope that one 20kg bag will do the job.
Here's hoping it works out for you
How long did this take you start to finish?
Couple hours of work time maybe, plus the overnight drying
Was your area level? Does the area have to be level to work?
It was close to level. I used my rocks raked out to smooth it and bring it into level. These can go basically anywhere and it's up to you and your project if you want them level or following the ground
Hi if I want to do this for 1000 sq feet, any guess how much concrete bags needed?
I have no idea but that is going to be an insane amount of work. You may not realize it
God bless you child
If I was to do this type of patio right up to the house would I have to put in a drop away from the house for drainage ? Thanks
Yeah I would slope it away slightly if you could. Always a good idea
Did they discontinue the quikcrete 6000
Not as far as I know, but locally it can be hard to get sometimes for me too
I used this exact mold and quick crete. Was going to make a path from side gate, all the way to the back door to screen porch. Would have probably been about 50 bags of quick crete. Got 3 made and quit. Man those things are heavy. Husband told me all along NOT TO DO IT.
But did I listen (he was out of town).....Hell no.......I'm a woman and I can do anything. Except this apparently.
Yeah it's a workout. 50 bags at 50 lbs is a lot, plus mixing
Gotta try girl!!! A for Effort 😆
Can this be done on a cement wall?
Wall....not unless you prep it like you were putting on parging and even then....
Thanks
Did you add rocks to the concrete?
It was pre mixed already, I just added water.
Shouldn’t these be pressed into a cement base, putting 2 together gives you a stepping stone effect not continuous path, also how do the individual sections hold together when the slab is the same thickness as the mould?
I think they’ll fall apart when you start walking on them.
You can try to press it, but it won't be easy with all the aggregate in the concrete. The way I did it is the way concrete manufacturer says to use them, and it makes sense to me. If I would have just put them closer together it would have made a continuous pattern. Well once they're done, you need to find a way to finish them. Whether that be polymeric sand and edging to lock them in place, or like I said to dig down a couple inches in your lawn and pour them, then backfill it in with dirt and grass so they are embedded like cobblestones
What molds did you use?
They are in the description
how have they held up?
Amazing. I have a picture in my community tab of the finished project. I still love it almost 3 years later
They make colored Portland too if you’re mixing it yourself you can make it any color you want👍It looks great
Thanks!
Can the concrete mold be used on a driveway?
I'm not sure what your endgame is but it isn't thick enough for a driveway. It's more for patio and walkway use
Use it as a stamp.
2 bags of 55lbs mix, right? So, about 36lbs per mold?
I wanted to check b/c the website for Quikcrete said one said 80lbs per mold. That seemed like a lot and it’s a big difference from yours. 5:14
That's what I used for the forms I had yup! The Quikrete branded moulds are larger than the ones I linked in the description and take more concrete.
Ive watched so many of these types vids and no one ever have a mask on. This is very fine dust, be careful
Are these still holding up now, 2 years later?
Oh yeah! If you watch my most recent shed update video, you'll see that I actually laid more down. You can see them clearly many times in that video
Why not make a ball, a hide a key stone or a simple pot with the leftover cement?
How many 60lb bags did your project take?
I said in the video, it was 2 bags pers 3 moulds. So it was 4 total. But there are different sized moulds so that may change depending on what you buy
I can't find the 6000 will the 5000 work
Yup! Those 2 bags can be used interchangeably
Can you do this over a concrete walkway?
I mean technically, but it isn't correct and may want to slide if not filled in between them.
I'd love to find a way to do this but for my driveway to park my VW T3 on it.
That would be an immense amount of work. Not only in concrete, but also to prep the surface correctly for weight.
wouldn't these better used as a stamp?
No, you'll never get through the stones in the concrete with them, and you'll push it all over the place. This is how they are meant to be used
I’ve seen another channel use them that way so it can be done
You guys left a gap in between too wide
Just bought our new house and our backyard is covered in clay and when it rains it’s like quicksand . I’m thinking this will make trash nights easier
Well that's no fun. My yard was a disaster when we bought out house as well, I've slowly been fixing the ugly over the years one project at a time. Good luck on yours