How to Cure Cement Lawn Ornaments

Cement is made of finely ground limestone, clay or shale that's mixed with water to create a thick paste. When the paste dries, it forms a rock-hard consistency that is very durable. If both water and aggregate are added to cement, it's called concrete. Cement -- with or usually without the aggregate -- is used to create a variety of outdoor elements, from pathways to lawn ornaments such as benches and birdbaths. After you complete a cement lawn ornament, you must allow the cement to cure, which strengthens it.

Water (optional)
Plastic tarp (optional)

Instructions

- 1
  Place the cement lawn ornament in a location that maintains a temperature above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures lower than this can interfere with the curing process.
- 2
  Feel the surface of the lawn ornament with your hand to see if it still feels damp to the touch. If it is completely dry, spray a fine mist of water over the surface of the entire lawn ornament until it is moist.
- 3
  Place a plastic tarp over the lawn ornament and make sure that the tarp extends all the way to the ground.
- 4
  Allow the concrete lawn ornament to sit covered for five to seven days to cure. Then remove the plastic tarp and place the lawn ornament in the desired location in the garden.

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