Concrete Edging

[chasineyes]

Does anyone know about how much this costs? I"m guessing its by the foot?

Thanks

[boatfixer]

Are you talkng about blocks? or readimix?

[pureinsanity]

Is there sod to be removed or not?

If there is sod for them to remove you are looking at $6.00-7.00$ a foot.

If there is no sod to be removed (a new construction job) you are looking at $5.50-$6.50 a foot.

Everywhere is different, but I would say this is a fair ball park figure you could be looking at.

[pureinsanity]

Are you talkng about blocks? or readimix?

[chasineyes]

Pure...that's exactly what I'm looking to do. I also have alot of grass/sod to tear out for my "other" project.

[toughguy]

I have a buddy that does this in the metro area. He did my house 2 years ago. I love it! EZ to mow around and looks great. He gave me a heck of a "friends" deal so I'm not sure what it costs. I do know he charges by the foot. He charges more if he had to dig up sod, remove old edging, or move rock. There are many colors and styles that can be done. The machine that lays it down is pretty slick.

[pureinsanity]

There is no rocket science to do thing this. If you can mix concrete you can do this yourself. The biggest expense is finding a machine. I am sure there are places that rent them now.

[Moose]

Pure, Where in the metro area can you rent one of these machines? I did some online searching and it looks like it can be a DIY job with 3 people. Can it be done with Sakcrete or does it need to be mixed with portland and sand or do I need to order up a cement truck?

[toughguy]

They did mine with their own mixer, sakcrete and some dye.

[pureinsanity]

I am not sure, you would have to make some phone calls and do some google work

[IamZombie]

You might be able to rent a small mixer from Home Depot or maybe even Highway 55 rental.

[shnelson]

anyone find a place to rent a curbing machine yet? Thinking about taking this route instead of plastic edging. I don't mind putting in a little elbow grease to save some cash

[Hench]

Don't forget to seal the curbing once your done. Especially important if you a multi-color effect.

[sticknstring]

I looked into this last summer as well - the quotes I rec'd were closer to the $8-10 range/foot. Way too expensive for what I wanted to do. If you're willing to put in some elbow grease, get a bunch of rocks with a flat side and have at 'er! It looks really nice when it's all done. I got all the rocks from our hunting land up north. For what I spent in gas driving up there, it probably would've been cheaper to just have them delivered.

[pureinsanity]

Wow that looks cool! You know what I would do if I were you! Put some type of sealer on those rocks! It will give them the look you see in this picture. almost as if they are always wet. the color will pop more! Good job!

[sticknstring]

Thanks. It's backbreaking work but it offers pretty pleasant results.

The sealer is probably a good idea. What should a guy use and where would he find it?

[pureinsanity]

I would stop at a landscape supply place. I have never used it in my years as a landscaper. Could never talk any clients into it. It looks so much better and the colors pop! An informative sales person at a good landscape place should be able to tell you what works best. Get yourself a chemical sprayer too, that is typically how its done. You just spray it on! The look is amazing!

[sticknstring]

A chemical sprayer? Now we're getting beyond the DIY cheap aspect of the project! I'll do some digging, maybe I can find a product with a brush on application.

[LightningBG]

A chemical sprayer? Now we're getting beyond the DIY cheap aspect of the project! I'll do some digging, maybe I can find a product with a brush on application.

They are like $20 at any big box.

[pureinsanity]

See em cheaper at garage sales too!

[pureinsanity]

You can brush it on, but you will probably have brush strokes. the purpose of the sprayer is to get an even coating with minimal running and well no brush strokes I am sure a brush would work. but I just know they use the sprayers to spray this stuff on.

[sticknstring]

Hey, I've got one of those fancy things!

I was thinking of something else. Will let you know how it goes.

[pureinsanity]

Make sure you clean it out good after words Otherwise you will be buying a new one of those things