To create a

border, do-it-yourselfers will need a Border Maker, Quikrete packaged

concrete, a mixing bucket or wheelbarrow and a trowel. Once the materials

are gathered, follow these easy, step-by-step instructions:

* Clear the

ground of grass and level the soil to allow the mold to be applied properly.

* Follow the

directions on the bag to prepare the concrete.

* Place the

concrete mold level on the ground and fill the cavities of the mold with

the concrete.

* When the

mold is completely filled, use a trowel to smooth the surface until the

concrete is even with the top of the mold. Also use the trowel to pat

the surface of the concrete to prevent any air bubbles from forming.

* Once the

concrete starts to hold its shape, gently remove the mold. Smooth the

edges using the trowel until desired appearance is reached.

* To continue

the pattern, simply place the mold at the end of the first application.

Repeat these steps until the desired length of the border is reached.

There are also

molds available in a variety of brick and stone patterns to successfully

build concrete patios and decorative walkways.

To learn more

about the variety of mold patterns or cement colors available, visit www.quikrete.com.

For more information on where to purchase the Border Maker, call 1-800-448-3633.

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