Make A CONCRETE SLAB/PAVER
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ก.ค. 2017
- Make a concrete slab/paver using plastic molds, a hand power tool mixer, a good concrete mix and a vibrating table.
Ingredients for concrete mix used in this video are:
1 part cement.
2 parts sand.
3 parts gravel or aggregate (or 2 parts aggregate).
Concrete bonder.
Washing up liquid/dish soap.
Products & materials used in this video:
Tectool MIX 13 Mixer 2 Speed Handheld Electric Blue, blue, 13003 1300|wattsW: amzn.to/2u9hI9b
Sony CX240E Full HD Camcorder - Black: amzn.to/2t539ls
Nikon D5300 Digital SLR Camera - Black (24.2 MP, AF-P 18-55VR Lens Kit) 3-Inch LCD Screen: amzn.to/2t54ngv
Everbuild EVBPVA1L PVA Bond 501 Universal Adhesive: amzn.to/2tHQwfv
Fairy Original Washing Up Liquid 1015 ml, Lemon, Pack of 8: amzn.to/2tHti9q
Stanley 1-51-628 Fibreglass Curved Claw Hammer, 20 oz: amzn.to/2tHro8W
25kg Cement Bags, 10 Bags of Cement (250kg Total) General Purpose OPC Blue Circle Cement: amzn.to/2u975Da
Am-tech G0226 5-Inch Soft Grip Pointing Trowel: amzn.to/2ubqYuS
Dramamask Evolution's Amazon Storefront featuring materials used in Dramamask Evolution TH-cam videos: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/dramama...
Note: Many ask where I bought the molds which are used in this video and I would leave a link to the same molds if they were/are available (they might pop up sporadically). I suggest searching Ebay, Amazon and/or other appropriate shops/stores to find the same, similar or whatever style of slab mould/mold you prefer.
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i always put reinforcing mesh in the middle of the paver while making them just for added strength and longer lasting life
Good advice!!! :)
Haha at the ending.
It's nice to know it's not just me that makes a ball up every now and again!
Haha! Cheers David. I should save all my bloopers and put them in one big long video sometime! :D
glad you put the outtake made it for me
Had to try and make the video a bit more interesting somehow! :D :D :D
That vibrating table is soo cool...
They are fantastic for getting really good casts! I don't know how I have managed without one! :D
Fab video great slabs😊
Cheers Anne! :)
Nice job. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you LadyBug! Thanks for watching! :)
Im.glad I just bought a mixer. I will make these projects a lot easier.
Rock on! :)
That ending was priceless😂👍
Bit at the end made my night! lol. Interesting watch as always marra ;-)
Cheers Zero! I do try to put my bloopers in, but keep forgetting and there are so many of them! :D
exactly how my project would go. lol. never say die. lol
Loving your manly pink watering can hehe. Ace video thanks
Cheers Cameltoe - funny name! :D Haha! Forgot about my manly pink watering can! :D
Great job.
Cheers Bettye! :)
thank you that was really helpful thanks 👍🏻🙏🏼
Thank you for watching! :)
Amazing.
Cheers! :)
Great work
Thank you Skerries! :)
I was curious of liquid soap, too. a plasticizer, that is the purpose. But, google search show others say the salt content will weaken and crumble the concrete down the road. Otherwise, very comprehensive video. Thank you.
Thank you Ethan and for the info too! :)
love your intro
Thank you Paul! Btw, you have a cool name! :)
......and the outro 7:58
@@ndalaaviation43 That is the best bit, but don't copy! Haha!! :D
So, no need to reinforce slab with rebars or mesh? I recall my father doing this over 50 years ago. Love that table to remove bubbles and help settle the mixture. Thank you for sharing.
commercially available pavers are made of cinders as aggregate, so there are a lot of air in them and much lighter.
Thanks for the info. :)
I liked your very helpful video .....I don't think I will make very big ones though...😊
Thank you Rita. I made smaller ones too. :)
ha ha, love the ending.
Happens to me all of the time! :D
wondered if this was worth doing. great video showing why its not lol
All designed to limit the competition! Haha!! :D Only joking! :D
Lmao at the end. So glad you put that in there. Haha
There was some more too, but too much swearing! Haha! :D I'll have a clip for every video I do in the future! Something always happens! :D Hurry up and get your vids up! :D
Excellent. I especially like you're honesty showing the mistakes. So you made these a year ago were they sold? I wonder how well they have warn with weather an use over last year. Thanx for sharing.
Thank you Jules! :) I try and keep any mistakes in videos as it shows anybody who does anything for the first time, what they may come up against. The slabs in this video I made for a base of a shed and the slabs are still rock solid. :)
Hi So are you able to stand on these without breaking them xx
Hi. What make is the release spray please. And do you need to use it just for the rigid plastic mounds or in the flexible silicone ones as well. Thanks.
Nice crocs just like mine 😉
Great minds think alike! :)
Good video thanks.
I think if you have the vibrator on too long separation of aggregate (large to bottom, fine to top) can occur, which is bad.
You are absolutely right! :)
.... especially when using a mix as wet as this ! less water - better finish and stronger slab
I am building a boat dock for myself. I need 24 x 24 x 2 inch pre cast pavers for my flooring. I really like the idea of making them myself over the winter so I have them by next summer. I will need a total of 64 +. They need to be reinforced with rebar which I will coat in a poly for an extra layer of protection against rusting. Is there a place online that I can order molds or will I need to make one out of rubber? Any help would be appreciated. Awesome videos btw! Thanks.
Nice tutorial, just wondering why you didn’t dilute the binder into the water instead of squirting into the dry mix
I like my concrete like my Martini - shaken, not stirred. 🤣🤓😎
this was super good. my question is the use of the concrete slab? is it for indoor or outdoor foot path?
Cheers Stygian. If you want to use it for indoors, it would be fine. Was thinking on outdoor use mainly though. :)
@@dramamask thank you for replying. i will search more how to use it indoors hehe thanks again
What design is that?
I’ve looked around all year long for the Hot Pink watering jug? None to be found. Is that an absolute necessity
or may I improvise?
The pink jug is a definite requirement, plus pink knickers, although you can't see my knickers in the video! :D
@@dramamask 😁😁👌
Nice vid Drama! I see you got your new table installed!!!!! What is the purpose of the addition of the soap liquid??
I am very happy with the vibrating table! :) I put the washing up liquid in o give the mixture a bit of fluidity, but I am not sure if this is the purpose for why people use it.
I just made a 30 incher that'll rattle the teeth out of your head!! :) I plan to put up a new vid on that soon.
Haha! :D I look forward to seeing that! :)
Bob Rutan 😐
What should I do when making these to avoid edges to be destroyed after some time? Does it happen to you?
If you make your slabs in the right way and lay the slabs in the right way, you should have no problems. :)
Could you share the price/sq ft. with this method? Thanks
You'll want to work it out with the materials you are using/buying and the dimension of your own molds.
Hello! Great job and video, as well! Where do I find those moulds? I am interested in exactly that type of patern... Thx!
Thank you TP. I might sell the molds which I used in this video. You can email me if you're interested: maskdrama@gmail.com PS: I'm based in the UK.
You can get them on Aliexpress for very cheap, like 15 eur. There are hundreds of styles and actually you are better off to buy the ones that have no bottom, so you cam make them on any flat surface and you only need one, two molds. You make a thicker mix, fill your mold with cement, remove the mold and continue. Let them dry and then put in place. Or mold them directly on the space you want to tile. I bought one and the plastic is very thick and durable.
@@dramamask well, if you can make an offer, the transportation still remains as a problem. I am based in Romania.
@@Dollectable_Dreams not that particular mould or similar, stone like. Or maybe I cannot find it on Ali. Thanks, anyway!
Need to leave for a week, also pop in some wire mesh to stop cracking.
As I said in the video, I will keep my slabs moist for a month before using to aim for an optimal cure. No need for mesh with the aggregate which is used in this particular video - depends on how you want to go about making them though.
Can you tell us the brand of the air releasing bubble table.
It was hand made by somebody who sold the v-tables onn Ebay. Was a couple of years ago when I bought mine and not sure if he/she is still making them. You might find something on Ebay though. :)
Where do you get the vibrator plate from I’ve looked all over?
I bought mine from Ebay.
Wheres the link for the mould amd vibrating table
There isn't one.
My experience with the 123 concrete formula is that 48-72 hours is about right. Also, to save a few $, a good bonder agent is just white wood glue and water. (Trade secret from years back)
Right! I discovered demolding even at 24 hours was too soon! They are really strong now though! :) Yes, I use PVA glue for bonder quite often! :)
Traditionally it was animal glue. PVA is the modern equivalent. But I'm guessing they don't send "Ol' Silver" to the knackers yard anymore.
Thank goodness for that! Cheers Pat! :)
Please what does the bonder agent do?
@@keniking3099 adds strength and a bit of flexibility.
Sir i want up side graip what the inglooding
Don't we all! :D
How do you prevent concrete from warping ? I made some but I didnt cover with plastic and possibly demolded to early is this why they warped?
I don't know as I have never had a problem with concrete warping, I don't think. If you demolded early the only problem I can think you would have is the concrete being too brittle for demold.
Either mix was too wet or more likely it dried unevenly... like the top dried & shrunk, causing it to curl up. Misting the surface with water every hour or so will help this & keep the concrete whiter (possible stronger too).
Are you willing to post a link to the ebay seller that has the molds?
Some of the molds purchased were from this seller in the UK: www.ebay.co.uk/usr/lukasz-2007 Hope this helps. :)
Fucking loving them Crocs ha ha ha 😂😂😂😂
For some reason a lot comment on my fashion sense! :D
Hi I tried my first attempt at pavers at the weekend,( only made 2 with ready mix) ..... Thought it might be nice to have grandchildren s footprints in them ... unfortunately they are just a crumbled mess...we did them Sunday ..it's Tues morning ....maybe I am to impatient and didn't leave them long enough?.......
How long did you leave the the slabs before you demolded them?
+Dramamask Evolution
Hi ..I made them on Sunday morning and tipped them out of the mould today ...Tues morning ... it was very crumbly
They should be ok after that amount of time. the only thing I can think of, is that it may be the mix - maybe too much water? Was the ready mix new from the shop? I sometimes have problems with old cement.
+Dramamask Evolution
It was old ..been in the shed for ages ...it looked ok when I mixed it by hand ..and poured it into trays ...had water on top so I tilted it to drain it off..should I have left it?
I reckon it could be that the cement is old and has lost it's curing abilities. If it's older than a year, you may have the problems you describe. I have had those problems myself. The best remedy, of course, is to get some new cement, ready mix, etc. :)
Where can I buy a vibrator table and moulds..
I bought my table and molds/molds on Ebay. I maybe selling my table/molds at some point.
What size gravel did u use ? I tried 10 mm .... it didnt go far . Would 20 mm be good or just good ol ballast ? Great vid
Thank you MrMarv! The gravel/aggregate was around 10mm in the video. I think there are so many mixes and I only do what works for me. I think there may be a lot of 'suck it and see' scenarios with finding the appropriate mix for each job. Btw, I used a 321 ratio mix in the video, but have gone back to a 221 mix, as it seems I can demold without cracking slabs the next day instead of waiting 48 hours to demold with a 321 mix. :)
I use a sander , osb and tyre method for vibrating table ...... sander last five minutes before it burnt out 😡 ..... looking online for a proper vibrating motor . Cadted one slab last night using ur 321 ratio . Jist touch dry now , will try ur 221 ratio . Fingers crossed .
221 is that 2 cement 2 sand 1 gravel ?
1 part cement, 2 parts sand and 2 parts gravel. Perhaps I should say 122 (2 gravel, instead of 3 gravel).
I managed to get my small vibrating table from Ebay last year. It's great for what I need it for. Good luck with the 221 mix and let me know how it goes. :)
Is it worth all the effort and expense -safety boots would be advisable mate and power leads wrap round things very quickly but hey ho we all learn
Thank you Tom! You sound like my wife! :D :D :D
Why do you pour water on the slab and wrap them in plastic?
It keeps the concrete moist to keep the curing process alive, which will result in good solid firm slabs. :)
where did you buy your molds
I bought the molds in the video from Ebay. Will be making my own molds with designs on them in the near future. :)
If I don't have a vibrator table would it do if I put it on top of the washing machine on a fast spin :) Seriously I don't have one - What will happen if I don't shake it?
Haha! I have tried a washing machine, but had no luck. Maybe your brand and model will be more successful. You can make your own vibrating tables using various power tools. Basically, getting the air out of the concrete will give you a stronger mix, plus reduce any hole filling on the surface of the cast. :)
I made one slab now - did no vibrating at all... and it turned out lovely - then i put some weight on it and it went into pieces. :(
I think I added too much water now that i've looked it up...
How long did you wait before demolding?
one day... was that my mistake? Cause i did another with less water and same thing happened...
Can you please share the link to buy the mould
You might want to search Ebay for the same or similar. :)
Why you put the washing up liquid
Acts as a plasticiser/plasticizer which makes the concrete move fluidly. :)
Where did you get the molds from?
I bought the molds in the video from Ebay. You'll most likely want to do a search there. :)
Where do you get that kind of mould
I bought mine from Ebay.
Where do you get a vibration table?
I bought mine from Ebay. :)
Does it make economical sense to make your own slabs? How much would it cost to make 600×600 for example?
It can make economical sense. You'll have to work out what it would cost to make a slab with the materials you use, plus your own labour.
My personal estimate using my local paver prices and accounting for the costs of a mortar mixer, vibrating table, concrete Pam (lol), disposable trowels & shovels, and the miscellaneous molds, you would have to me make approximately 100 (20"x20") pavers to beat store costs, fluctuating up or down by approximately 15 pavers with varying sand, grout, and aggregate prices. So if you don't plan on makin about 100 (20"x20") pavers, it is MUCH more cost effective to use the autonomously made pavers from your local hardware store. Imagine if everyone made their own pavers. There would be much greater use/waste of natural resources (already a worldwide sand shortage) than if we left it to the multi million dollar machines whose objectives are to limit waste and create a product people trust. That being said, i'm sure the quality of the pavers you made in this video are top notch, and I'd jump at the opportunity to purchase some.
What price can you put on the fun of doing this and the satisfaction of a job well done ??
The economic benefits of diy slab making increase dramatically when you have a lot of slabs to do and can order materials in bulk - I buy direct from the quarry which gives huge savings over diy stores or even builders merchants.
Once you are done making, provided you look your moulds, you can get up to 2/3rds of your outlay back when you re-sell. If you have a concrete mixer, work out how many moulds you can fill per mix, and just buy that many moulds
Thanks for the video. I noticed that you've listed all the Products & materials used except the moulds. Is there a particular reason for that?
I probably did that as Ebay sellers change and that particular product changes. Cheers Terri. :)
You wouldn't happen to have the link of where exactly you bought on eBay would you? I really like the look of these slabs and I can't find them.
Thanks Hardy
I would have thought these slab molds would be popular, so perhaps keep checking. Don't have a link now, as the molds I have, have way expired.
What size gravel are you using?
I can't quite remember the actual specific size, but standard size aggregate. :)
Yeah, very good ending, that would be me alright.
Haha!! :D I'd make a blooper-reel video, but it would be 5 hours long! :D
Good
washing up liquid ?1 how is that
Does Washing Up Liquid/Dish Soap Weaken Your Concrete & Cement? - th-cam.com/video/fBkcErCyUCg/w-d-xo.html
My pavers I am making aren't level! The concrete vibrating table is slightly bowed but even the ones I dried on a level surface aren't level either ?
There's obviously something not level. It's not rocket science and you just need to put your slabs in the molds where it is level. Your molds might be off, but I can't see that being the problem unless they are distorted or something. Everything can be checked beforehand with a spirit level and you can see the level of the concrete when you have poured.
@@dramamask I just checked the ones I made over a month ago most of them are actually level I guess the concrete wasn't dry yet
@@samfirth7218 Even if they're not level on the back, as long as you lay them level, all should be fine.
@@dramamask ok thanks do you know anything about coloured concrete I had some there I made that where black in colour but it is now oily scaly white stained looking I wonder what I did wrong I think the mold release was too much or I wet them too soon maybe but it was 24 hours after if I remember correctly I think i fully submerged some in water too
@@samfirth7218 I don't know - it could be any number of things. If you do everything according to manufacturer's directions and keep everything clean before starting, all should be good.
How do you cure?
Have a listen at 6:18 :)
best part lol 7:57
Haha!! :D
Molds size??
Same size as in the video. ;)
Can't find the mold you used on ebay. Can you offer any help?
Perhaps a link?
Terrill Melville
I have about 60 of them moulds if your interested ?
(New condition)
@@shaneaustin7302 Perhaps what would you want for them? Did you find them easy to reuse? Would you be selling all or just a portion?
@@shaneaustin7302 That previous comment was actually from me. Sorry I was logged into a different account and didn't realize. I'll ask again. Are they easy to reuse? Would you be selling all or just some of them?
Terrill Melville yes there easy to reuse as long as you use release agent before filling the mould.
How many would you be interested in ?
Do you live in England ?
@@shaneaustin7302 My bad. I live in the US. Those would probably be a fortune to ship. If not I would be interested. How much would it be for all of them?
A question from a total novice here but…is it possible/realistic to make your own concrete and sell to handymen/companies?
Someone went down the TH-cam rabbit hole..
@@mikelaba8985 🐇
I think you might find those folks with the lorry cement mixers are doing exactly that! :)
should use feb not washing up liquid which weakens it, also can use sander to vibrate.
How does the washing up liquid affect the concrete?
@@dramamask It acts as a plasticiser but it weakens the mix. Why not use a proper plasticiser? Also you put wayyy too much in. If a bricklayer was caught on site doing this he would be sacked lol. If you lay bricks with it, they can be lifted off and you can scratch the mortar out eaisly. Tray scratching surface of slabs see how strong it is. You can get plasticiser which adds water protection, use that.
@@0ldw3lshm4n I've worked with builders on building sites and I put the appropriate amount of washing up liquid in the mix. I'm asking you how does the washing up liquid affect the mix, which I'd like to hear the answer to. The slabs in the video turned out great and were rock solid then and are rock solid now, so there wasn't any problems with a weak mix.
PS: I actually use plasticizer now as I want an optimum mix. I would still like to know from you 'how' the washing up liquid affects the mix and any links to back up what you have said about washing up liquid affecting the mix. Then, if this info is correct, I will pin it to the comments as useful and important informaton.
@@dramamask tarmac-bluecircle.co.uk/all-washed-up/. Out of interest have you tried to scratch the surface? I have seen bricks laid when, even days later, you could scratch the mortar out easily and could even lift the bricks off.
@@0ldw3lshm4n I looked online about this and there seems to be a lot of conflicting information. I might make a video about this topic soon. Btw, this concrete slab video was made nearly 3 years ago and the slabs are still as hard as nails and no corrosion whatsoever! :) So, the evidence at this end, shows that there has been no, or at most, negligible effect on the concrete slabs made in this video.
happy ending
Just about. :D
Is The Mould Available at Amazon?
I don't know - just search Amazon and see if there are any there. :)
@@dramamask Did you Brought it from eBay?..if so can you provide the link to buy this mould?
@@vishnusurendran8932 What is available is always changing and yes, I bought my slab molds from EBay, so good idea to check there. I have also updated the description and added some links to Amazon as suggestions. 😀
What liquid was he using to spray on?
I used a mold release spray for release agent and I do use soapy water for a release agent also. Just ordinary water to keep them moist while curing. :)
Pavers
Yes indeed! :D
What the purpose of the washing liquid
Read your other comment where you answer your own question. :D :D :D
those crocks are shockingly ghastly!
They're beautiful! Btw, they're not Crocs, but bargain basement shoes! :D PS: Do you have a foot fetish or something? :D :D :D
You need to add some water first
Excuse me?
To the bottom of your bucket then is a lot easier to mix and quicker no dry regions plus would of been better to watch too.
You did great job tho :) just remembering myself mixing my first bucket of plaster like you mixed that concrete, jobs a treat tho.
I prefer to add water to my mix, rather than adding the mix to the water. Not ideal to mix in a bucket and of course a cement mixer would be better. If your method works for you, then great. :)
Cheers Frankie. With some plasters, I will also add the plaster to the water. With concrete, I will add the water to the concrete mix.
Crocs.......?.......really?
FYI: I can't afford real Crocs! :D :D :D
downvote for crocs lol
There seem to be a lot of people with foot fetishes downvoting this vid! I'll be wearing my high-heels next time! :D
Crocs are mighty comfortable, once you try them you'll find them pleasing.
I was just thinking how the mix was just on the wet side, but probably still okay, and then you said, "A touch more water' before turning it into soup!!! Seriously, you weakened the end result by about 40% by making it so wet!
The mix wasn't like 'soup' at all. The mix didn't move when mixed and was relatively firm and if anything more of a slurry, if you watched the video. Speeding the video up while pouring into the molds onto the vibrating table may have given the illusion that it was a thinner mix. The slabs made in this video are rock hard and are still rock hard. No indication of weakened concrete whatsoever.
If I watched the video? What, do you think people come to TH-cam and just randomly leave comments on videos they haven't watched? Of course I watched the video. I'm talking about when you were mixing it in the tub. When using a vibrating table you make the mix much drier than usual. Try it - mix some so that it looks like it's way too dry. Put it into a mold on the vibrating table, and watch it liquefy before your eyes. When you turn off the vibration, it will go solid. When it was like soup was when it was on the vibrating table, and it did run like soup!
Wasn't like soup at all. If anything, on the slurry side. The mix was fine and like I have said, the slabs turned out perfect and at good strength. Maybe you could make a video to show us all how you make your slabs.
If you say so.
Make a video and show us how to do it.
Horrible video took too long talking
You're welcome. :D