The 6 Best Walk Makers

This wiki has been updated 26 times since it was first published in March of 2017. A beautiful stone walkway can enhance your home's exterior, but having one professionally installed can cost thousands of dollars. To save money, a path maker can give you the same results at a fraction of the price, even if you don't have any experience. Simply mix some concrete, pour it into one of these decorative molds, remove the mold before the concrete dries fully and voila! When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

This wiki has been updated 26 times since it was first published in March of 2017. A beautiful stone walkway can enhance your home's exterior, but having one professionally installed can cost thousands of dollars. To save money, a path maker can give you the same results at a fraction of the price, even if you don't have any experience. Simply mix some concrete, pour it into one of these decorative molds, remove the mold before the concrete dries fully and voila! When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. Quikrete Country Stone

The Quikrete Country Stone (about $21) creates a natural, almost random-looking arrangement of stones, and its edges nest together well, so you can turn it and vary the pattern as desired. This helps in making a curved pathway look seamless.

Complete most projects with 1 mold
Each section takes only minutes
Not difficult to remove from cement

2. CJGQ Square

The CJGQ Square (about $22) features a symmetrical pattern on both central axes that produces a formal, orderly look no matter which way you place it. It's constructed from heavy-duty polypropylene, and there's a tab on each side to help you lift it neatly when the cement is set.

Will last through multiple projects
Looks like traditional pavers
Polymeric sand can bind the sections

3. Com 4 Sport Hexagon

The Com 4 Sport Hexagon (about $9) makes a classic pattern that provides even more interest when you add different colors. This one is not ideal for a long path or a full patio, though, because it's so small, but you could buy several to make it work.

Looks great with square edging
Seven hexagons per unit
Measures about 1 foot across

4. WOVTE Stepping Stone

The WOVTE Stepping Stone (appx. $20) is great for both novices and experienced DIY-ers alike, as it includes thorough, illustrated instructions for creating straight, curved or even circular patterns. At almost three pounds, it's sturdy enough to handle any abuse you can throw at it.

Easily cleaned with a garden hose
Can separate stones once set
A bit overpriced for its size

5. Elive Buy Concrete Molds

The Elive Buy Concrete Molds (around $20) creates nine pleasantly curved shapes of the same size that look like perfectly placed, interlocking pavers. You can create an elegant, gently curving path, or make a dramatic statement on a patio if you paint it in different colors.

Easy to store for future jobs
Requires a level surface
Hard to get the concrete to release

6. CJGQ 10-Grid

If you like the look of a traditional pathway, but don't want to pay the price for actual bricks, the CJGQ 10-Grid (around $25) can provide the same effect without any special skills needed. Most brands of concrete can be dyed while mixing or painted to get the color you want.

Makes beautiful rectangular patterns
Can be installed over grass
Can't make curves

Last updated by Tina Morna Freitas

Tina Morna Freitas is a writer who lives in Chicago with her family and three cats. She has a B.A. in anthropology with a minor in English, and has built a freelance career over the years in writing and digital marketing. Her passions for cooking, decorating and home improvement contribute to her extensive knowledge of all things kitchen and home goods. In addition, her 20 years as a parent inform her expertise in the endless stream of toys and equipment that inevitably takes over the homes of most parents. She also enjoys gardening, making and sipping margaritas, and aspires to be a crazy cat lady once all the children are grown.

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