How to make a mold for concrete

Modern concrete is not only the Foundation, floor or stairs. It takes many forms, which are successfully applied in construction and in creating unique designs especially for landscape. For independent work you will need molds for casting concrete, imagination and desire to create something of their own unusual and unique.

Instruction

For large castings, such as piles, curbs, curbs make the formwork out of wood. The form should be collapsible, and the tree before pouring a good soak. This method is good, code is necessary to get a lot of similar products clear geometric forms.

If it is not possible to use wood, make the form directly in the ground. To do this, dig holes, prisypte them in sand, moisten and fill with concrete. Top cover and leave to solidify.

To obtain tiles, such as paving or cladding can be used almost any material – plastic, silicone, wood, everything depends on your imagination and possibilities. You can use almost anything, including old utensils and children's cups with sand, the main tank shall be of a suitable shape and size.

If you need to get a single casting of suitable foam. Cut out the required form and pour concrete. Less use – in order to remove the casting form will have to break, plus you can get a casting of any configuration, up to the volume of the figure.

If it took to the concrete ring, use old tires – car, Bicycle and even wheelchairs and scooters. If nothing suitable is not found, then dig into the ground in a circle place in the center of the bucket and the mold is ready.

Note

After pouring, allow the concrete to set well (at least daily), then remove the workpiece and carefully treat it with file and allow to gain a concrete fortress. It will take 21 days. Constantly wet casting, it is possible to wrap them with a damp cloth. It is necessary that the concrete is not cracked during drying.

Useful advice

1. To produce castings of the desired shape can be used in virtually all disposable tableware, old flower pots, all kinds of plastic products. The basic rule – the casting should be well removed.
2. If you do not want to mess with the form of your own – you can buy or order your own designs.
3. Give color to concrete. To do this, use construction dry or liquid dyes that are added to the mortar when mixing.

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