How Do You Make Concrete Paver Forms From Wood?
Concrete pavers are practical as well as decorative. While it is possible to make forms for pouring multiple pavers at the same time, this article addresses making a single paving stone. If you feel it would be faster or more economical to make multiple pavers at once, merely attach several forms together. Remember, forms do not have to be the same size or even the same shape to form a beautiful walkway through a yard or garden. Cut two pieces of 1 x 3 lumber which are 1 1/2 inches longer than the paver you wish to make. Cut two pieces the exact length of the paver you will be pouring. Screw the boards together so they form a frame with the inside dimension the same size as the paver you wish to pour, using two 1 1/2-inch wood screws at each corner. The reason you cut two of the boards 1 1/2 inches longer than your paver is so they overlap for the screws. Use your carpenter’s square to make sure that the forms you are making are square. Dig a hole a little larger than your paver which