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Site Preparation
Place the Walk Maker® mold in the desired location. Walk Maker®
molds can be placed directly on any relatively flat surface. They
will configure the concrete to the existing base. If you prefer,
you may remove one inch of top soil and level the Walk Maker®
mold before filling it with concrete. Removed soil can be used to
fill in open spaces alongside concrete after the walk has set up.
Mixing and Placement
Add sufficient water for the amount of concrete being mixed.(Roughly
6 pints (2.8L) of water to each 80 lb. bag, or 4.5 pints (2.1L)
water to each 60 lb. bag of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Mix. Mix thoroughly
until plastic-like consistency is achieved. If additional water
is required, add small amounts until the proper consistency is obtained.(Water
amount varies depending on heat and humidity)
 Use
a shovel or trowel to fill each mold cavity to the surface of the
mold. Pat and smooth the surface with a trowel.
 While
concrete is still in mold, pat and smooth the surface with trowel,
and remove the mold promptly. (Material should be stable but flexible
during this time)
After removing mold, smooth all edges with a trowel until the appearance
is satisfactory. Dipping trowel in water may be helpful. Place mold
adjacent to the completed section and continue this process until
your project is complete.
 If
desired, QUIKRETE® Sand Mix or Mortar Mix can be applied dry
to the hardened concrete to fill the joints. Brush or sweep the
dry mix into the joints and moisten.
 To
protect your finish, use QUIKRETE® Acrylic Concrete Sealer.
Concrete Sealer provides a water-resistant coating and also protects
concrete surfaces from the deteriorating effects of grease, oil,
salt, and most household chemicals
Adding Color and Surface Texture
Color may be added to any Walk Maker® project with QUIKRETE®
Liquid Cement Color. Ten ounces of liquid color should be used for
every two 60 or 80 lb. Bags of any QUIKRETE® Concrete Mix.
Mix
1-1/4 gallons of clean water for every 10 ounces of color. When
using a mechanical mixer add both liquids to the mixer and then
add the concrete mix. When hand-mixing in a tub or wheelbarrow,
mix the color and water, and then add the liquid to the concrete
mix.
Mix
thoroughly until the concrete is uniform in color. Add water as
needed to achieve consistency.
A variety of surface textures may be achieved by experimenting with
different toppings. This should be done while the concrete is still
damp but has reached initial set (approximately one hour after concrete
has been placed). Some ideas include: small wood chips or pea gravel
pressed into the surface of the concrete; irregular trowel imprints;
and brushing QUIKRETE® Play Sand on the surface.
Corners and Curves
For corners, simply butt the Walk Maker® mold to the last section
poured, align in the direction of the turn and continue.
When making curves, there are two options.
Butt
outside corner of the mold to the existing concrete, align the curve,
and press down on the mold, cutting the freshly placed concrete
on the inside corner. Remove the mold and refinish the cut portion
of the concrete. Place the mold, fill with concrete, and continue
making cuts as necessary to attain the proper curve alignment.
Butt
inside corner of the mold to the existing concrete. Fill in the
space between the mold and the existing concrete on the outside
of the corner. Free form the fill-in space. Level, finish, and shape
the fill-in concrete to the desired appearance. Continue the procedure
until the curve is complete.
Estimating Amount of Concrete You'll Need:
From outside edge to outside edge, each Walk Maker® is 2' x
2' ; however, the Country Stone pattern interlocks, and length of
walls can be estimated by this chart. (The Running Bond Brick pattern
does not interlock and provides a consistent 2' x 2' section.)
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Length of Path
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# of Sections
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# of 80 lb. Bags
Required
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# of 60 lb. Bags
Required
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2'
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1
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1
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1-1/3
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3'9"
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2
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2
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2-2/3
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5'6"
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3
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3
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4
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9'
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5
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5
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6-2/3
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16'
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9
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9
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12
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23'
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13
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13
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17-1/3
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30'
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17
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17
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22-2/3
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