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Build a Concrete Walkway: Introduction

Learn how to build forms, install steel reinforcement, pour concrete, use floats and trowels, and stamp a decorative pattern.

By Rick Arnold

Installing a concrete walkway is an easy improvement to your home’s entry that anyone with a few friends and a day of good weather can tackle. In this video series you’ll learn how to shape and build forms for your custom walkway, install and secure steel reinforcement to add the necessary strength, and how to pour the concrete. You’ll also learn how to use floats and trowels to prepare the surface for the final finish and stamp a decorative cobble stone and granite pattern.

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Videos in the Series

  • Build a Concrete Walkway: Introduction

    Learn how to build forms, install steel reinforcement, pour concrete, use floats and trowels, and stamp a decorative pattern.

  • Build a Concrete Walkway: Building the Form

    All successful concrete projects start with a clear plan, a solid base, and a sturdy form.

  • Build a Concrete Walkway: Adding Reinforcement

    Rebar and wire mesh are the backbone of a durable concrete walkway.

  • Build a Concrete Walkway: Pouring Concrete

    Weather conditions, available help, and type of concrete mix are all important factors for a successful pour.

  • Build a Concrete Walkway: Smoothing the Surface

    Learn how to smooth the concrete surface for a polished finish with the use of bull floats, magnesium floats, trowels, and edging tools.

  • Build a Concrete Walkway: Stamping Patterns and Adding Control Joints

    A stone or brick texture adds character to a plain concrete path.

Previous: Tips for Laying a Better Walkway Next: Build a Concrete Walkway: Building the Form

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