- RockMolds.com » do it yourself http://www.rockmolds.com Make stepping stones, water features and rock walls Thu, 07 Jul 2011 21:24:31 +0000 en hourly 1 How to make stepping stones out of concrete http://www.rockmolds.com/concrete/diy-stepping-stones-out-of-concrete http://www.rockmolds.com/concrete/diy-stepping-stones-out-of-concrete#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 18:26:58 +0000 admin http://www.rockmolds.com/?p=1044 Have you been researching a technique to make your own stepping stones for your garden or landscape project? There are quite a few examples out there, some of them might seem to be very easy, but do they have the desired result you are looking for? Real looking stone from concrete.
We are professional landscapers, we have developed a way to make beautiful stepping stones (from concrete) in such an easy step by step, and all you need is simple tools and material that you can find at your local hardware store together with our unique concrete rock stamps.
Step 1: Check out the guide and download the brochure
Step 2: Order the stamp or stamps you would like for your stepping stones.

Questions? Contact us with any question you might have regarding this process, we are happy to help!!

]]> http://www.rockmolds.com/concrete/diy-stepping-stones-out-of-concrete/feed 0 How to make stepping stones from concrete http://www.rockmolds.com/concrete/how-to-make-stepping-stones-from-concrete http://www.rockmolds.com/concrete/how-to-make-stepping-stones-from-concrete#comments Thu, 07 May 2009 04:16:40 +0000 admin http://www.rockmolds.com/?p=933 step-stones-how-to(1) Mix concrete with desired color pigment. Make 3-4” thick pancake. Trowel into the rough finish form of the stone.
(2) Let concrete sit until firm enough to take impression from stamp. Final trowel to smooth surface and sides.

(3) Apply a concrete releasing agent over the carved concrete. Lightly dust the entire surface with the stamping powder.

(4) Firmly press stamp onto surface of concrete, transferring the natural stone texture.  Use multiple stamps to avoid repetition.

(5) Continue stamping, overlapping as necessary and touching up seams between stamps. Stamp the sides of stone also.

(6) Let the stones cure a minimum 24 hours, then hose releasing agent off thoroughly.

(7) Apply color. Acid, alcohol, or water base concrete stains will all work. Check out your local concrete outlet for coloring options.

(8) Apply sealant. Use a natural finish, low sheen, penetrating sealant.

(9) Add plants and stone to complete your landscape.

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