Materials you will need: burlap, cardstock, ruler, X-Acto knife, computer, inkjet printer. 1  Measure out your piece of burlap to 8.5 by 11. Use the X-Acto knife to cut it. 2  Repeat with the card stock. 3  Use the masking tape to affix the burlap to the card stock. 4  Make sure your printer settings are set to Heavy Duty.
Ideally, concrete should be poured when the air temperature is between 50 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold temperatures slow the concrete-setting process, and when temperatures dip below freezing, the delay allows the water in the mix to freeze before the concrete hardens.
Concrete will continue to set and settle for anywhere up to 20 years. In warm weather, a concrete slab can be walked upon the afternoon of a morning pour. A builder will typically allow 2-3 days before applying any loads, but will keep back propping in for a few weeks to prevent collapse. It is designed to reach it's designated strength 28 after pouring. i.e. 32MPa concrete should reach 32MPa 28 days after pouring.