When you want to embed rocks into your concrete, they are able to provide many purposes, such as a paver for your garden or even as a pathway or patio. By adding rocks, the color and texture is improved, that helps it appear great visually.
In order to embed rock, you need to implement a surface retardant that enables the drying to become slower for the concrete. This means you need to give it at least 2 days for drying completely before walking on it. After the concrete is poured, you can protect it by covering the concrete with a wooden mold. You can do this by measuring a plywood piece that is bigger than the concrete area. You then cut two more pieces that are shorter. You then connect the pieces by nailing them together on each end.
If you decide to pour concrete for a path or patio, you will need to have the dirt tampered and have stakes driven into each corner. Then, apply matching two-by-fours for the tampered ground area and connect them to each stake. Ensure that they become even with the entire area. Also, as the mold is applied, you should have it sprayed with a discharge spray so that the concrete can be separated once completely dried.
Now, mix water with the concrete until you achieve a pudding consistency. If your concrete will be a small size, you can utilize a wheelbarrow and trowel to mix it. Once it is the ideal consistency, you can pour it into your molds and allow for the top to have a space of 1 inch.
Allow Immediate Drying to Take Place
Now you can have more concrete mixed that will include the rocks. When the consistency is perfect, add the rocks. This rock mixture will be placed as the 1-inch top layer within the mold. Then, use a retardant spray for the surface. This spray will allow drying to take longer for the top layer.
Allow drying to occur for two hours. After two hours, have water sprayed on top using a low amount of pressure. This will help expose the rocks embedded within the top layer of concrete. Remove a little bit more of the tangible with a brush. Once brushed, allow two days to dry completely. You can then apply a sealer to the concrete to help keep it protected, prevent spots from appearing, and help maintain the rocks.
Conclusion
Being able to embed rocks in concrete is not a hard job to accomplish. However, not everyone has the right tools at hand. That is why when you contact us today, we will make your plan of laying embedded rocks a reality. We use all of the required tools to get the job done and supply the perfect material for any job.
