| Concrete block machine are used to build houses and | | | | directions). |
| fences and are always in demand. Here is how you | | | | Using a concrete brick machine as a template, |
| can start your own business by making your own | | | | measure around the outside of the block and cut 2 x |
| concrete block machine at home. | | | | 4's to length. You will be making a box. 4 sides and a |
| The recipe for the concrete block machine is 1:12-14 | | | | bottom but no top, as you will be pouring the |
| in other words 1 part cement : 12-14 parts sum | | | | concrete into the box. The Typical size is 300 x 200 |
| graded aggregates. Aggregate is sand, gravel, | | | | x 150 mm. Use screws to hold the box together |
| crushed stone, slag, and recycled concrete and is | | | | instead of nails. When you get the hang of it you will |
| used to reinforcement the strength. You will use fine | | | | want to build a lot more wooden molds and can |
| and course aggregate. | | | | produce 100 blocks a day. |
| Put plastic inside your wooden mold and then pour in | | | | Secure the area (if possible) to prevent people or |
| the concrete. Wait 24 hours, flip your block out and | | | | animals from getting on the cement while you wait |
| make another one. | | | | for the product to work. If indoors, close the doors |
| Lead paint can be removed from concrete relatively | | | | to the room. If outdoors, put up signs or rope |
| safely if you use protective gear and special | | | | barriers. You will need to wait up to 24 hours for the |
| products. Methods such as dry sanding or chipping | | | | product to finish its process. |
| must be avoided because these methods release | | | | Place two garbage bags (one inside the other) into a |
| lead dust into the air. In addition, heat guns, which are | | | | cardboard box. This will be your paint disposal area |
| commonly used in paint removal, are not suitable for | | | | (the cardboard box makes it easier to carry the paint |
| removing lead-based paint. The high heat may release | | | | to the disposal site or outdoor trash container). |
| fumes containing lead. Instead, soy-based products | | | | Scrape up the paint with a long-handled scraper. Paint |
| which soften and encapsulate the paint can be used | | | | should come up easily. If it does not, the product |
| with a much higher degree of safety. | | | | needs more time to work (or you did not apply |
| Put on all protective gear (safety glasses, rubber | | | | enough). Place the paint (you can use the scraper or |
| gloves, disposable tyvek suit and shoe covers and a | | | | a small shovel) into the garbage bags inside the |
| painter's mask) before beginning this project. If the | | | | cardboard box. When the box is full, tie the bags |
| cement you are working on is indoors, you should | | | | closed and dispose of them according to product |
| also open all windows in the room to provide extra | | | | label directions or your local household waste |
| ventilation. | | | | authority's advice. |
| Take all items not essential for the job off of the | | | | Mop the cement with water according to the product |
| cement. Place protective plastic sheeting over grass | | | | instructions. Scrubbing with the mop may or may not |
| and foliage (if outside) or any other items you wish | | | | be necessary. If outdoors, you can use a water |
| to protect from the remover. | | | | hose--the paint remover should have rendered the |
| Sweep loose debris from the floor. Mix the paint | | | | lead in the paint relatively harmless (but follow label |
| remover according to label directions. For example, | | | | instructions regarding rinsing the area). |
| Lead Out requires you to mix the stabilizer powder | | | | Concrete brick machine are usually produced using a |
| with the stripper gel. | | | | semi-mechanized stationary type machine. These |
| Pour the paint remover over the paint. Spread it | | | | machines run thousands of dollars and allow you to |
| evenly over the entire surface using a soft broom or | | | | produce a 1000 blocks per day. But if you are just |
| a paint roller (long-handled). Make sure you spread it | | | | starting out and can't afford a machine yet, you can |
| thick enough or it will not work as well (follow label | | | | build your own mold. |