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concrete PAVER path

A concrete-paver path is faster than laying stones, if not less physically demanding. You’ll build muscles lifting bags of cement and mixing the concrete! This example used a cobblestone-shape mold; you also can find molds that look like bricks or regular pavers.

Tools + Materials wheelbarrow mixing bucket cement mix water source shovel paver mold rubber 1. Mix cement with water, according to package directions. When ready to use, the concrete will be the consistency of oatmeal and thick enough to hold an edge when you slice into it with a shovel. 2. Fill the paver mold, scooping the concrete in with a shovel and making sure to fill each area. 3. Using rubber gloves, spread the concrete around the mold, filling in any gaps or low points. Tap the mold with your hand to eliminate any air bubbles. 4. Following the contours of the mold, smooth out the concrete, wiping away any excess. 5. Allow the concrete to set for a maximum of five minutes, then carefully remove the mold. For the next stretch, rotate the mold a quarter-turn and place it beside the paver just completed, angling slightly if you’re creating a curving pathway. 6. After letting the concrete cure overnight, fill the cracks with dirt and wash away any excess. Wet the ground around the newly formed pavers to help them settle.