How to lay concrete pavers using a mold
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- Ever wondered how concrete pavers are made and how sometimes they manage to look so random and yet to fit perfectly together like pieces of a puzzle? It’s quite simple actually. The secret is a concrete paver mold. It lets you create a cool pattern and to lay multiple pavers at once and all you need is the mold and your concrete mix.
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I have that mold and only filled in each individual opening one time. After that I noticed the stones separated, so I changed gears and laid the concrete out evenly and used the mold as a deep “stamp” over the top of the concrete. Worked great, looked great and no separation of stones.
Did you lube the mold or not? I just got mine via Amazon but no instructions!
Always use lube. She'll appreciate it.
yes its work for me
Is the mixture mixed with concrete.
How many minutes before removing the mould from the brick.
Please anwer as l want to put this into action.
@@zolekaskonje2801 This was not a very informative video...many unanswered questions.
His grandchildren inherited this project ... they’re now working on it.
I just spit out my coffee every where bahahaha
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No bs
lol yea i was thinking this could take a while
Does it make you feel like a bigger man being a dick .......scroll on ass hat !
I was really looking forward to the part where the mold get pulled off
It doesn't turn out like this. This has to be perfectly level. They crack. That's probably why you didn't see that part. 🤣
Ditto
So was I what was the point in only showing you half of the job
@@MG-cd9ek if it cracks when you do it, then you should just quit because you're doing it wrong. You'd have to be pretty incompetent for it to crack
@@Beeautifullifefarm if it's not perfectly level and stable after a period of time, they crack. Not sure what to tell you. It's not easy to do this is all I'm saying
If you do it like this the path will move, sink, crack and slowly disintegrate into a dusty mess. First, make sure to have a solid (compacted) aggregate (stone) sub base. Then mix concrete 4 sand and stone (all in) mix to 1 cement add colour to the mix make sure it is the exact same amounts each time you make a mix, use buckets or plastic containers for sand, cement, colour and water with every mix. IMPORTANT always use the same cement, never change to a different manufacture (if Blue Circle cement, keep it blue circle cement) as the mix will be a different colour with different cement. Don't make the mix too wet or too dry. Level the concrete and wait until the top of the concrete starts to set (a little crusty), but not let it go hard. Use supported scaffolding planks, on cement or ash blocks to go above the concrete, making sure not touch the mix, then use the mold as a stamp only, don't go too deep, you just want the pattern. This will give you a solid path that will last for years. Don't go too deep and don't fill the gaps in the pattern, as you can brush or wash the dirt/dust and any weeds growing in the dirt/dust gaps out over time.
EXACTLY! Not to be mean, but as a warning to those watching and reading, this video should've been titled: "How N O T to lay concrete pavers using a mold".
With the quickrete mold, the pattern doesn't go all the way day. There are gaps under the lines so the bottom layer is all connected. I could see there being a problem with each section of mold moving, since there's nothing to connect them.
My experience is using concrete and not mortar. Once you finished filling up all the holes and level the surfaces, gently lift up the mould using both hand at opposite direction. Try to lift up slowly and give a little shake. It will be able to lift up easily. Lift the mould up immediately after you finished the filling up and level the surfaces. It will be fine. The challenge come in filling up the gap between the different parcels of the mould and between the mould. Do it the next day by filling up with dry cement mortar powder and sprinkle with water later 😊
Nobody here has heard of poly sand
Legend has it, that he is still working on that one section
Hahaha!
Beautiful work and much patience!!!
And after 3 years, mrs browns 20ft driveway is nearly complete 👍
Haha ha haha ha haha 😂
😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂
😂 😂 Was thinking exactly the same
Right! People think this work is this easy. It's not
I used just reg sacrete 60 lb bags cement fast cure will work too, mix in 2.5/3 soupy mix, liters water,, with scoop pour cement in each cavity one at time bring to top level, fill a few then gently tap form to help cement flow into corners, complete all cavities, then tap all around filling any voids at last, let set for approx hour, then gently wiglle pull straight up on form slowly !! then go next ! P/S u can spray pam cooking oil around inside of form to aid in setting to help lift out easier but not necessary !!
Thanks for the tips!i think you should make a video for us :)
What's the foundation under the mold would I need any hardcore under it?
i really wanted to see the part where you take the mold of > : (
Great job!
buenas, soy Jabier A.KA. EL jipi etarra, mi sueño desde pequeño ha sido ser albañil y hacer los suelos de cementos mas impresionantes jamas vistos, gracias a videos como este me siento cada día más cerca de lograrlo. En unos meses me mjhdo a granada para estudiar el FP de Albañilería y carpintería . Deséenme suerte chicos
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Doing Concrete in black socks and brown dad sandals....first time I seen that! Wish we had seen the dry time and removal process.
dry time insnt long depends on material used,, being a plastic mould, cement does not stick well to plastic yes bit time consuming ut results r great !
LOL! I enjoyed it too. That's about how I roll. Especially here in Washington state. We love to wear socks with sandals because it's just so dang comfortable!
It's filmed in Germany (or Austria)! Sad but true the stereotype of socks and sandals is real! I can tell the brand of cement he used, it a “home brand” from one of the biggest hardware store (I lived in Germany for 9 years).
Hi how long did you wait to lift up mold
Silly question I now but what might be the material cost per metre
1.3 million dollars per square foot
Doing this right now on top of dirt. My concern is how can I make sure they don't move at all??
Dragon Warrior Kenpo Karate you have to use sandcrete or make a mix of Portland cement and sand to get into the cracks .
So how long does that mold stay on? That looks like it would take a month of Sundays to cover any significant area.
It doesn't. I don't know what the hell the guy in the video is doing. You fill it, work the excess on the top around to make sure you didn't leave any air pockets, scrape the top, pull the mold off, and then smooth any rough edges.
How do you prepare the ground before placing the mold?
I done roughly 10.5 square meters in 2 days. About 68 molds about 40cm X 40cm, dug out the top soil filled with gravel and sand mix, used a compactor on it set up screed edges and it took time by back was soar, I found them hard to do at first, my mold seemed to be a bit deformed, dipped about 2mm from edge to centre, I used a small spirit level and took care to try level the mold as I went along, I found the tabs on the edges that help to lift up the mold, were making my lines go off square, I ended up cutting 2 of the tabs off so as I could keep everything lined up, I would if I was to use it again it to make 4 legs for the mold so and fill them deeper so as the base of the moulded concrete would be one piece and the shape on top so the bricks are not separate, I'll upload a shirt video if anyone interested.
Thank you for sharing
I have a lot of extra quikcrete. Would this work fine with that probably?
Might be done with path next year
Yeah took her 1 hour for one mold. I did about 5 by the time she did 1
How many molding can you make out of that bag ?
O my gosh, the patience for that one mold. I could have laid many squares in these 3 minutes. I wanted to use this molding method as a cheaper alternative, but I dont think I have the patience.
Also waited for the mould to be pull over.
Can this application be used for driveways?
Hi how many you can’t make for 1 bag of cement?
One mould = 1 bag
Can the mold be used in a slope?
Using this method yes, but not the stamp method…you’ll have a ton of concrete to buy
Where can I buy the molds for concrete paving. .
I just got one of these molds. Was thinking to use like stamp. So is it a stamp or a mold? Sold as mold but use like stamp? Guess I’ll see when I give it a go.
How long do u wait to pull the mold out?
17 years
A55WIPE1981 Do u think ur better than me?
@@keithd.6712 absolutely.
Keith D. You pull it off as soon as you are done packing it in the mold
No.
Wish you could have showed when you took the mold off. Maybe gave directions or a time length of how long the mold should sit. Oh and a finished look perhaps 🤷🏻♀️
Manufacturers say as soon as all the evening and smoothing is done.
Middag waar kan ek moulds te kope kry en hoeveel kos dt
Nice Video. Would be nice to see the form pulled. How much cement do u use per form? How long before you can pull form?
Looks cool
how do you remov the patern br0
Can you use plaster instead of concrete?
You could use rice pudding if you wanted too👍
@@youngpab12 cute
That's mortar, not concrete. Gives you a nice, smooth look and won't last.
william schauman Thank You so much for mentioning that! I’ve looked at so many videos and kept wondering, how are they getting it so smooth? So Thank You for saying what it actually is 😊
@Chris Kibodeaux Hey, you want to make these the wrong way so they won't last, go for it.
They actually make a hydraulic cement as well as a finishing concrete that's sold at home depot that is smooth just like this.
@@fathergratwick if you look at the beginning of the video, the bag he's using is from a manufacturer in Germany and says "cement mortar" on the label. Hydrolic cement would cost a fortune and only has a very limited working time. Totally wrong application for this. Finishing concrete is skim layer material that is made to be used with a bonding agent to put on existing concrete. I've done several hundred of these and it's labor intensive work that I want to last for a long time so I followed the manufacturers instructions. If you're just looking to make a slick TH-cam video, make it out of Plaster of Paris, I don't care. For the rest of you, 80 lb. bag of quikrete and a gallon of water is good for 1 1/2 molds. Adjust water sparingly. You can take the mold off as soon as you're done filling it. Rinse it out after every two or three fills and if you're making a bunch of these, rent a mixer.
Nonsense... Use quickcrete or regular cement. U get it smooth by using waster and a float. It last a long time actually just have to paint it.
Whats the name of this equipment hes using?
VanSmaGo paver mold
What concrete to water ratio did you use for the mix?
Id say 2.1.1 sand water cemment just a guess tho. U want it strong enough so it wont crack is only real important part so follow instructions on bag cant go wrong. If its hard to work with add a bit more water
Just making it wet
@@frankdatank2529 I'm getting experience with mixing my own drywall mudding compound. Too wet and it runs, too dry and it doesn't pour and form. It may not be exactly apples to apples, but it's giving me the confidence to try.
where to buy this mold, its so nice.
Most construction supply companies or “big box” home improvement stores sell those or can order them for you.
@Curious Being check this out. This is how I think the ancient builders constructed the megalithic sites.
isn't easier pouring into all holes and smoothing out vs. filling one hole at a time?
His concrete looked a little to thick for him to do that. Probably could have added s little more water
Ten years later at this rate a deck is made!
I wanted to do this under my car port at my house. Is this strong enough to hold a vehicle?
Where's my burger flipper?
Awesome
Imagine how pleased Elon Musk will be when he radios the news to his Mars colony that this man has finished his driveway.
So you decided to skip the important part of the video where you show us how and when you remove the mould?n what is this?
Hell Yeah Brother!
Good 👍
Surely you lay the concrete first and push the mould down on it.
Apparently, there are two ways. If you want more of a “paver” effect and don’t need something with a lot of structural integrity, you would simply pour the mix into the mold. For making a porch or driveway, you would pour the concrete to the desired thickness, then (as you suggested) press the mold into the concrete, then pull it out after it has set a bit. You would likely need at least two molds if you are doing something that size.
There are other videos with more information and quicker results.
Why you don't put the cement first and stamp on it with the mold and fill the gaps...
I was thinking exactly the same thing!
The stamp is the same for every segment? Isnt that kinda annoying to see that pattern repeated
Why is almost everyone in the comments all about how long it will take to finish an entire area? This is not something new and it's not like you have to wait for the cement to completely dry to be able to move on to the next one. 🤦
Exactly...only a real special kind of person would only work with one mold at a time....like, if i start the rear yard, ima buy 10 of those 19 inch molds and ill have it done in 2 or 3 days, with colors and finishing.
Oh my God I'll die before I even finish half of that
Legend has it, he's almost done
Silly question I kn
I could not even be arsed doing this shit.
I wanted to do this, Then i watched the video, No thank you.
Lot of work and everything including leveling must be precise and specific.
That would take so long can not move to next one till its set🙄 then all that pointing in
Took him 20 minutes to smooth it out..lol
What was that?!
Very cool, but how do you make any money? Or is this a home handyman thing?
Video should read "how to lose your mold"
I make more then three meters in the time this guy try to do a good job...
Its a mold for stamping on a layer of concrete and not to put Material in it by hand.
Never thought of it in tbag Sense.. I started a 10 x25 project with this idea.. FML
I thought so!
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Amazing and very interesting project..
Super like👌👌👌
Good information and tips💡💡💡
Do keep posting
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Instead of fucking about with a trowel to level and smooth the top kff use a plastering Darby
Just so people know, fo not think your going to do a bunch of these unless you have a lot! And I mean alot! Of time! Doing just 4 molds and done well is very time consuming. I bought these molds thinking I'll "just" do a walk way to my fire place. After just a week and realizing iys going to take many, many, many more weeks, I abandoned the molds and just got sand and stones.
That's because this video shows a legitimate way, but you can get the same effect in a MUCH less time-consuming way. If all you're really wanting to achieve is the design, the ultra QUICK & EASY way is to use the mold as a stamp on laid and slightly cured cement such that it doesn't completely separate the cement into bricks - I'd say the mold (stamp) should be pressed down only 1/2". That way, you achieve a design that's easy to brush or blow clean of accumulated debris from the indentations as necessary throughout the year. A comment by @Pac Man on this wrong way video is the QUICK & EASY way that would get everything laid in a single morning or afternoon. Pac Man writes: "First, make sure to have a solid (compacted) aggregate (stone) sub base. Then mix concrete 4 sand and stone (all in) mix to 1 cement add colour to the mix make sure it is the exact same amounts each time you make a mix, use buckets or plastic containers for sand, cement, colour and water with every mix. IMPORTANT always use the same cement, never change to a different manufacture (if Blue Circle cement, keep it blue circle cement) as the mix will be a different colour with different cement. Don't make the mix too wet or too dry. Level the concrete and wait until the top of the concrete starts to set (a little crusty), but not let it go hard. Use supported scaffolding planks, on cement or ash blocks to go above the concrete, making sure not touch the mix, then use the mold as a stamp only, don't go too deep, you just want the pattern. This will give you a solid path that will last for years. Don't go too deep and don't fill the gaps in the pattern, as you can brush or wash the dirt/dust and any weeds growing in the dirt/dust gaps out over time." Here's a video that shows the QUICK & EASY way: th-cam.com/video/husIn0qEmAc/w-d-xo.html . Now, an even better method: th-cam.com/video/19Arfiy0YF0/w-d-xo.html .
@@BigMTBrain Man where were you 10 months ago!? This info wouldve helped me alot! Thank you.
@@MtnFghtr Oh, trust me, I know even less than Jon Snow. The referenced @Pac Man is your true hero. Mine, too! I wish you great success in any future paving endeavor and all else you do. Cheers!
How NOT to lay concrete pavers!! Wake me up when he is done with 1 😅😂😂. Next
Why don't you just pour it in? Make the concrete more runny
I was looking for a video that would include step by step instructions, not creepy banjo music that reminded me of the movie deliverance.
This requires divine patience!
He's doing the runway at Manchester Airport. Should be finished never at this rate.
Vids that end too soon.
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It would take a whole year to finish anything...
That's fucked.. so we learnt how to fill in holes with concrete on a level surface?
Rumor has it, still not done...
This item seemed ideal, however it's been over 2wks awaiting for delivery. No response other than automated ticket.
Sharing facts before comment gets deleted. Companies don't like honest feed back.
Lol. Don't worry about 2 weeks. Will take much longer to do a garden path with this
Didn't even show the removal...uh...ok?
So... how does.. hang on...
For sufferin Mary and Joseph..
BEJESUS SANDALS? 😮
Well that's nothing compared to the Indians who cement plaster walls with sandals & slippers.
@@meninpapin the skin on there feet must be troll-like....or maybe like freddy krugers.
Socks with sandals..nice
Looks incredibly tedious. You just convinced me NOT to use this method.
you don't have to do it that way.
Not worth it to me. Each mold takes 5 minites...
its cheaper than hiring a professional to do it
The video is sped up and he still takes forever to pack one mold. The cement was probably dried by time he finished holy crap.
I bet you made more money for the video than you did on the driveway
Why didn’t you show where you lift the mold ? Did it fall apart after you removed it?
didnt pull it out
Broski take off the excess and sponge it real quick and off to the next one, youll be doing that still in mid winter at that pace.
0:49, I think you are supposed to lay cement first and then press that thing on it.
Sam 2000 Its made to put on bare ground.
Sam 2000 No your not..
The important part is not shown, how to remove the mold lol
This is NOT how you do this!!!!
Super instructional. By that i mean not at all.
Those stones will be cracked to hell by now - wrong mix
Some of these questions ... some of you might be better off not doing this by yourself.
What was that? Haha why can't you record long enough to pull the mold off and show us at least?
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Fuck 😂😂 about 5 year I’ll finish mine
You didn’t even do one ☝️ lol
You don’t talk! Boo hiss.
Pretty stupid not to show how soon and careful you have to be to take that mold out. He probably waited too long and couldn’t get the mold out without ruining it or pulled it out too soon and messed up the job also and then edited the video not to show he could complete the job properly.
True but if you look at the others he's done, looks like he knows how to remove it with a good finish
Craig I didn’t see him do other tiles. Nobody knows who did other tiles. That’s the whole point of showing a video how it’s done.
@@bitcoincrypto2731 it is what it is, plastic concrete mould in the shape of the finished concrete. Can't really go wrong... The more expensive and more durable way would be to utilise a concrete pour and stamp with unprinted concrete tiles. Though it doesn't look bad at all using these plastic moulds for simple garden steps or patio. I imagine it would be rather long lasting if the mix is right.
Craig I know what it is. It’s not a big deal. I’ve used it myself and it’s easy to mess it up if you don’t do it right. That’s why it’s important to show people the whole process, not just first part. It’s the same as showing how to make lemon ricotta pancakes, pour pancake mix in the pan and cut the video short without showing how to finish the product and what it looks like when completed. I just thought it was funny.
yeah you're supposed to STAMP the mold on poured concrete, not jam bunches of concrete through the top...
Suddenly. One who get it.