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Concrete Plaster Cement

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:35:14 +0000

Filling gaps on drywall - wood and drywall - concrete?

I have a ceiling with edges of drywall ending at wooden beams (oak). How do I fill gaps there? I do I put tape on but straight, not touching the wood? Some gaps are over 2 inches, but at an angle to not be able to get drywall in? It's a room under the roof.

I also have drywall ending at a cement wall. Can I just use plaster and fill the gaps between drywall and cement? What about larger than 1 inch gaps?

Don't fill in the gaps, cut the drywall evenly across where it's suppose to meet the beams. Then cut a new piece of drywall and fit it in, tape and mud the seam.

Where the ceiling meets the cement wall it's best to cover the gap with trim molding.

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Stepping Stone Mold

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:01:43 +0000

How to Make your Own Stepping Stones - Step-by-step Instructions

You can gather your own materials and with some smart shopping, make a garden full of stepping stones for the price of a do it yourself kit that will only make one stone. Plus you can get as creative as you want. This is a great family project. One bag of cement/concrete is enough to make several stones. Each child could make their own personal stepping stone for the garden.

Supplies Needed:

Disposable aluminum foil baking pans - cake pans, pie pans - in various sizes and shapes (Tip: To make things more interesting and fun try to find fun shapes like hearts, stars, bunnies, flowers, etc. Shop around holiday times to stock up on fun shapes to make in the spring or summer. Around Easter time you can usually find bunnies, eggs and flowers, Valentine's Day you can find hearts.)

Mortar or quick drying cement/concrete mix

Small rocks, marbles, glass decorator rocks, broken pieces of pottery, small mosaic tiles, or fish tank rocks

Heavy Duty Scissors

A file or rough grit sandpaper

Directions:

1) Gather all of your materials. Most all of the items can be found at dollar stores or craft stores except for the mortar or concrete mix which can be found at stores like The Home Depot and Lowe's.

2) Set out your pans on a level surface outside where they will not get wet for at least 24 hours. I prefer to lay them out on the ground so I don't make a mess on my tables.

3) Mix concrete or mortar following manufacturer's directions.

4) Pour mixture into pans. Leave about ½ inch space from the top of the mixture to the top of the pan. If you have really deep pans, only fill the pan with a mixture of about 1 ½ inches thick.

5) This is the fun part. As the mixture starts to set you need to start putting in all of your items. Be creative with your designs. Push your rocks, glass, marbles, or pieces of pottery firmly into the mixture. You want to make sure they are deep enough into the mixture to stay put but not be covered by the mixture. You can also use a stick to write words into the mixture or have the kids press their handprints in for a cherished keepsake.

6) Allow to set completely. To be safe I usually let them dry overnight.

7) Once stones are dry gently remove them from the pans. Sometimes they don't want to come out so you might need heavy duty scissors to cut the pan away from the stone. Be careful if you have to do this because the foil pan is very sharp. This is why I recommend using disposable pans in case the stones do not want to come out.

If you have any rough or sharp edges you may want to file them down with an old file or some heavy duty, very rough grit sandpaper.Now you can add a more personal touch and fill your garden with unique, hand made stepping stones.

About the Author

Scott Byers is the owner of Stepping Stone Info, a complete stepping stone mold resource with articles on stepping stones and directions on how to make them.

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Cement Kids Craft

admin — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:36:03 +0000

Linoleum prep on garage floor?

My husband and I recently converted our garage into a mudroom/entry kids craft area. It looks beautiful but ran out of$$$ to do the floors. We originally thought we'd have someone tile but it is a secondary entry and we've seem some really high quallity linoleum we've decided it's just as well and more affordable. We have a standard cement garage floor. It is level but has small texture like a ceiling would i guess. Can't we just lay linoleum over it? My husband thinks we have to smooth it. Is there some kind of first layer of lino we can do? I don't want to re-cement the floor.

It needs to be smooth, you can rent cement sanders.

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Cement Stepping Stone

admin — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:31:57 +0000

Custom DIY Concrete Stone Instructions Will Save Your Money

Here is how to make real-looking stone with concrete for pennies each! With these instructions, molds available everywhere, concrete, and items found in your garden shed, you can make thick stone or veneer for about $0.55 a square foot, depending on thickness. Why pay around $6.00 at retail? And you can make the stone any colors you want. Make it in your garden shed, garage, basement, or out in the backyard. Anyone can do it! Just follow these simple step-by-step instructions.

ITEMS NEEDED: molds - mixing tub or wheel barrow - bags of premix concrete - colorant - water - shovel - plastic wrap or sheet - plastic gloves and eye protection - mold release - desire.

MAKING CONCRETE STONE: You can make concrete castings almost anywhere, and depending on temperatures, at almost any time. The main thing is to stay above freezing temperatures during the mixing and curing process. Once concrete is cured, temperature is not a factor. The cast stone can be stored outside with no problems. After mixing, and during the curing process, it is best to produce the stone in as moderate a temperature as possible, even though concrete sets up and cures at almost any temperature.

CONCRETE MOLD PREPARATION: First, apply a mold release to the molds. Use a commercial mold release or a light vegetable oil. For ease, spray the release from a Dollar Store plant-misting sprayer directly into the mold. Spread the oil and wipe any excess out with a fine sponge or cotton cloth. A very light coating is all that is required. To get a natural random shading effect, sprinkle powdered colorant into the oiled mold. Shake it from side to side. Use a brush to spread the colorant around the inside of the mold. The most natural looking results are obtained with a random spreading and dusting of a couple of colors.

MIXING PREMIX BAGS OF CONCRETE: If you have a very large project, or want to use a basic concrete mix using Portland cement, or if you want to make a lightweight concrete, basic concrete mixes are available on Google, and concise step-by-step instructions normally come with molds.

The bag of concrete has mixing instructions to follow. You want a stiff mix, but not one that is too dry. It should not flow like pancake batter. Too thin a mix will give you a weak stone. To color your stone, blend powdered colorant into the dry concrete first. If using a liquid colorant, add it to your batch water first, then proceed as normal. When your concrete is mixed and colored, fill the molds halfway. Immediately bounce your molds up and down to help compact the concrete mixture, and break up any air pockets to insure a solid base. Then fill molds the rest of the way. Excess liquid will come to the surface during this process. Do not remove this water as it helps with hydration. Now put your filled mold on a level surface away from direct sunlight. Cover with plastic. Keep the concrete wet for as long as possible. The hydration process is what helps cure the stone. Leave the filled molds alone for about 24 hours. The concrete will get stronger the longer it's curing in the mold.

DEMOLDING: Normally, you can demold your stone after 24 hours. Place your mold flat with the face of the mold up. Gently lift the mold off from the corners. It will normally come off your stone easily. If it sticks, gently press the center and each mold corner lightly to help loosen it. There, you have it! If you are going to pour more stone right away, apply mold release to molds and follow the procedure as before. Use mold release to help dislodge any color or concrete that may have stuck to your molds.

CURING YOUR STONE: You should now put your stones in a protected area and cover them with plastic again to keep the moisture in. Let them cure for a week or two before applying a sealer. For exterior applications, use a penetrating sealer to help prevent staining. If it's an interior wall application you don't even have to seal it. A topical sealer can be used for floors if desired. Your stone can be installed about a week after demolding if you need to.

About the Author

Olde World Stone and Tile was founded in 1992 by John Panagos to design, manufacture and market molds and his manufacturing system worldwide. Olde World is a recognized authority in the DIY stone and tile molds industry. John has written training manuals and dozens of industry articles over the years. For photos, DIY project instructions as well as business start-up information, visit The Mold Store website or email John at Info@Oldeworld.com.

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