Whether it’s from the sun, moon or a nearby streetlamp, the crystalline specks of silicon carbide will catch the light, dazzling all those who step upon your walkway.
Things You Will Need
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Calculate the needed amount of silicon carbide. Acquire 25 to 50 lbs. per 100 square feet, depending on how much sparkle is desired.
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Screed the freshly poured cement by dragging a board across the top of the sidewalk form. Allow the cement to stiffen slightly, then smooth it by skating a bull float back and forth across the surface.
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Allow the cement to stiffen further, until it can sustain some pressure but is still impressionable.
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Sprinkle the silicon carbide evenly across the surface of the cement.
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Embed the particles into the cement by working a hand float across and around the surface, applying medium to firm pressure.
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Add any desired texture. Edge, cure and seal the concrete as normal.
The Drip Cap
- Concrete is one of today’s most common building materials when it comes to sidewalks.
- Prevent dreary sidewalks by adding glittery silicon carbide to the surface of freshly poured cement.
- Embed the particles into the cement by working a hand float across and around the surface, applying medium to firm pressure.