DIY Pave Stones

Make custom pave stones for your next landscaping project.

You can make your own pave stones using cement mix and a mold. Molds come in a wide variety of styles so that you can make just the right type of pave stones for your project. Select a quick setting cement mix to create attractive and durable pave stones. Learning to make pave stones from molds is a versatile skill for homeowners. You can apply this technique to make your own stepping stones, bricks or cobblestones for garden paths and patios. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

• Pave stone mold
• Mold release spray
• Quick setting cement mix
• Mixing trough
• Water
• Trowel
• Plastic sheeting
• Penetrating stone sealant
• Paintbrush

Instructions

1. Place the mold on a work surface. Spray the inside of the mold with an even coating of mold release spray so that you will be able to remove the pave stone with ease.

2. Pour quick setting cement mix into a mixing trough. Mix in small amounts of water at a time with a trowel until you achieve a thick cake batter like consistency.

3. Fill the mold with the cement mixture. Tap the bottom of the mold against a work surface several times to remove any air pockets in the mixture. Cover over the mold with plastic sheeting and place it on a flat surface out of direct sunlight. Leave the mold at least 24 hours.

4. Pull the sides of the mold away from the pave stone and press on the bottom of the mold to remove the poured pave stone. Cover over the pave stone with plastic sheeting for one to two weeks to allow the cement to cure.

5. Remove the plastic sheeting and brush on an even coat of penetrating stone sealant to seal the pave stone.

Tips & Warnings

• Add pigment to the cement mix to create colored pave stones.

• Wear eye, hand and face protection when working with cement.

References

• The Mold Store: How to Make Stone, Tile, Pavers and Bricks with Concrete and Molds
• The Mold Store: Pavers

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish