- Allow the curbing to cure before running a lawn mower, wheel barrow, etc, over the curbing. Average curing time is 28 days.
- For the first few days, keep pets, children, and all other objects away from the curbing and avoid walking on the curbings. It may be hard to the touch, but if it is walked upon too soon, it may be damaged.
- The color of the curbing will continue to change until it is fully cured. There may even be some "splotches", but they'll disappear as well.
- It is never a good idea to drive a vehicle over the curbing, even after it has been fully cured.
- As with other concrete items like sidewalks and drive ways, staining can occur from fertilizer and chemicals. Caution your lawn care company to avoid spraying directly on your curbing. If you suspect fertilizer or chemicals have been sprayed on your curbing, hose it down with water as soon as possible.
- Salt can appear as a white powdery substance. This can be caused by your water or other sources. We recommended using a mixture of vinegar and water in equal amounts to scrub the curbing.
- If your sprinklers have not been installed prior to the curbing being installed, be aware the vibrations created by sprinkler installation equipment may damage the curbing.
- While you may have to edge or trim your grass less often, you will still need to edge or trim occasionally to keep grass from growing up over the curbing or into the control joints.
- Re-sealing colored curbing on a yearly basis is recommended.
