{"id":35441,"date":"2019-06-01T15:41:44","date_gmt":"2019-06-01T15:41:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/directcolors.com\/?p=35441"},"modified":"2024-08-28T14:32:30","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T14:32:30","slug":"concrete-stepping-stones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/directcolors.com\/diy\/concrete-stepping-stones\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make Concrete Stepping Stones"},"content":{"rendered":"

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How To Make Concrete Stepping Stones<\/h1>\n

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It\u2019s a good bet that the hardware store is the first store you think of when buying a Father\u2019s Day gift. But for a dad who has all the screwdriver sets he can handle, why not give something that not only lasts a lifetime, but gets the family to spend the day together too? <\/span><\/p>\n

Concrete stepping stones are a practical and decorative purchase that easily develop the character and value of your property. Yet many people do not realize how easy it is to make them at home. Rather than buying expensive concrete pavers from a store, producing concrete stepping stones as a Father\u2019s Day project not only saves money but encourages collaboration and memory making\u2014while clearly standing out as a more thoughtful gift than another toolset or tie!<\/span><\/p>\n

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In Great Form!<\/b><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Forms or molds may be readily purchased from a hardware supplier, or made at home using common materials. Whether you buy your forms from a manufacturer or make them yourselves, choose a size that you feel works best for the scope of project you have in mind.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”83542″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”35406″ img_size=”medium” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/directcolors.com\/concrete-pigment\/”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Add a Pop of Color to Your Garden Stepping Stones<\/b><\/h2>\n

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The most common way to color concrete stepping stones is by integrally coloring it using concrete pigment. Direct Colors <\/span>Concrete pigment<\/span><\/a> easily mixes in with your mortar mix and produces evenly-colored stones that pop right out of your custom mold. <\/span>Solid colors<\/span> are a great option when constructing a patio or walkway to fit the theme of an existing yard. <\/span><\/p>\n

For a more personalized look, the surface of concrete stones may be further enhanced with concrete acid stain, antiquing stain or add a deeper color with a tinted concrete sealer\u2014these works with both plain and integrally colored concrete stepping stones.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mixing Tips For Making Stepping Stones<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Thoroughly mix the pigment into the dry concrete before adding water. If you\u2019re batching concrete, always use the same amount of pigment, concrete mix and water for every batch to ensure a consistent color. <\/span><\/p>\n

For best results, spray your molds or forms with <\/span>Concrete Liquid Release Agent<\/span><\/a> to ensure a clean release when the concrete is fully cured\u2014the same is true for regular gray or white-based concrete.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The most common way to color concrete stepping stones is by integrally coloring it using concrete pigment. Direct Colors <\/span>concrete pigment<\/span><\/a> easily mixes in with your mortar mix and produces evenly-colored stones that pop right out of your custom mold. <\/span>Solid colors<\/span> are a great option when constructing a patio or walkway to fit the theme of an existing yard. <\/span><\/p>\n

For a more personalized look, the surface of concrete stones may be further enhanced with concrete acid stain, antiquing stain or add a deeper color with a tinted concrete sealer\u2014these works with both plain and integrally colored concrete stepping stones.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Stain Concrete Stepping Stones<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Whether your custom stepping stones are intended for landscaping, garden beds, pathways or patios, Direct Colors concrete coloring product line helps your family take whatever creative direction they wish. Concrete stones may be colored to fit an outdoor common area, or highly decorated as d\u00e9cor depending on function and aesthetic expectations. For a Father’s Day touch that no store-bought gift can match, try having the whole family make a <\/span>Decor Monument<\/span> or \u201ctime-capsule\u201d that lives on in your yard for years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n

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