Things You'll Need:
- Patio paver molds Mold release product Concrete mix Concrete trowel Concrete die or paint (optional) Wheelbarrow or pail Access to water
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Step 1
Choose a time of year when the weather is warm, sunny and dry. Concrete is made with water, and it takes a long time to set and dry when the weather is cold and/or rainy.
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Step 2
Buy concrete mix from a home improvement or hardware store. These bags are heavy, so you may need assistance at the store and at home to transport the bags. If you have just a few paver molds and want to make the pavers over a period of a few days, buy the smaller bags. Concrete mix is like cake mix. The ingredients may shift in the bag, and you won't get a consistent product if you divide the product and make two or three batches out of it.
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Step 3
Get out your concrete paver molds and spray or apply the mold release product.
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Step 4
Mix a batch of concrete in a wheelbarrow or other sturdy container from which you will be able to pour the concrete into the paver molds. Follow the instructions on how much water you need.
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Step 5
Pour the concrete into the molds after you have mixed it thoroughly; stir the wet concrete to make sure all the air bubbles are out. Use the trowel to smooth the top of the poured concrete before it starts to set. Let the molds rest for at least 24 hours before you unmold them. The concrete will strengthen as it cures in the molds. Once cured, remove the concrete from the molds and repeat the process to make more concrete pavers for the patio.
