What's the trick to keeping stepping stones from falling apart? I use Concrete.?

Question

I like to make my own. I add imprints and I do tint with Quikrete brand Cement Coloring. I've tried adding rebar and have even used Quikrete brand Concrete Acrylic Fortifier, yet they begin crumbling after only one year. Any advice?

Answer 1

talk to a builder, your concrete mix could be wrong, get the proportions right.  Too much of one thing, too little of another everything crumbles

Answer 2

most concrete u buy in a store like lowes will not give u the psi u need.......standard concrete pour in 3000 psi.....build the forms for the steps and call ur concrete company nearest to u and tell them if they have any left over concrete or a no pour that u will take it......i get left over concrete at about 10.00 per yrd when they have left overs.....and yes u need to add the rebar or fiber or wire.....

lic. gen. contractor

Answer 3

Assuming your mix is correct, are you making

them thick enough to stand frost stresses?