
In-situ Concrete Paving
What you will need:
- Pine wood
- X3 500mm long
- X2 540mm long
- 1x 20.5mm
- Drill
- Wood screws
- Cooking oil
- Water
- Block brush
- Plastic float
- 2 buckets of river sand
- 1 bucket of cement
What to do:
- Lay the 3 x 500mm piece of wood parallel to each (with enough space in between)
- Place 1 x 540mm at top and another at the bottom to create a frame. Screw the all pieces together
- Place the remaining small 20.5mm piece into one frame to create 2 halves one side
- Mix 2 buckets of river sand with 1 bucket cement with enough water to form a dry mixture
- Find the best spot in the garden where you want to lay the pavers.
- Coat the inside of the mould with a releasing agent (you can use cooking oil)
- Place your mould on the chosen spot the pour in your mixture
- First wet the soil with a little bit of water using a block brush. Pour in the mixture and use a trowel to firm it into the corners up the top.
- Use a float to smooth the top of you pavers. If you want a smoother look, just sprinkle a bit of water then float it again
- Use a rubber mallet to gently tap the mould, then lift the wooden mould to release the pavers
- Carry on creating a pathway until you have reaching the require length
- Leave the pavers to dry for a minimum of 24hrs.
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