{"id":2193,"date":"2022-05-04T16:54:48","date_gmt":"2022-05-04T20:54:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?p=2193"},"modified":"2022-05-04T17:22:46","modified_gmt":"2022-05-04T21:22:46","slug":"how-soon-to-start-watering-concrete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-soon-to-start-watering-concrete\/","title":{"rendered":"How Soon to Start Watering Concrete?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A key component of any concrete application is the curing process. Curing is the process of maintaining the right level of moisture inside the concrete within the ideal temperature range to aid the cement in setting properly.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Maintaining this moisture level is key to creating the right environment for the chemical reaction between the cement and water to occur. The process of maintaining this moisture level will differ somewhat depending on the ambient temperature, rain, and moisture levels, as well as the particular concrete mix and application.<\/p>\n<p>Generally speaking, you\u2019ll want to start watering concrete when the surface is solid and strong enough to walk on.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a closer look at how soon to start watering concrete and how to determine what sort of curing procedure will work best for your situation.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_61 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump To:<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662da4b84a500\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662da4b84a500\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-soon-to-start-watering-concrete\/#Curing_Methods\" title=\"Curing Methods\">Curing Methods<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-soon-to-start-watering-concrete\/#Spraying_and_Misting\" title=\"Spraying and Misting\">Spraying and Misting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-soon-to-start-watering-concrete\/#Saturated_Concrete_Coverings\" title=\"Saturated Concrete Coverings\">Saturated Concrete Coverings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-soon-to-start-watering-concrete\/#Leaving_Forms_in_Place\" title=\"Leaving Forms in Place\">Leaving Forms in Place<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-soon-to-start-watering-concrete\/#Immersion\" title=\"Immersion\">Immersion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-soon-to-start-watering-concrete\/#When_to_Start_Watering\" title=\"When to Start Watering?\">When to Start Watering?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Curing_Methods\"><\/span><strong>Curing Methods<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spraying and misting freshly applied concrete is merely one of many methods of assisting proper curing. There are multiple techniques that can be deployed to help concrete retain moisture during the early portion of the curing period.<\/p>\n<p>The goal of these techniques is to maintain a consistent level of water in the early hardening period. They will also prevent the surface from drying out excessively, and maintain heat in and around the curing concrete in colder weather.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spraying_and_Misting\"><\/span><strong>Spraying and Misting<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Spraying and misting concrete with water is done to reduce water evaporation from the surface. These techniques work best when humidity is fairly low.<\/p>\n<p>Spraying and misting concrete slabs only add a small amount of moisture. This means it needs to be done repeatedly to maintain a consistent moisture level. Spraying inconsistently can lead to cycles of wetting and drying which can cause cracking at the surface.<\/p>\n<p>Another way to maintain moisture levels is to spray or mist in conjunction with a covering to saturate the concrete\u2019s surface.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saturated_Concrete_Coverings\"><\/span><strong>Saturated Concrete Coverings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Saturating coverings in water work well to maintain a consistent water level on the surface of curing concrete. Burlap, old rugs or carpets, and other scrap materials can all work for this task.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2196\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2196\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2196 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/burlap-cloth-on-concrete.jpg?resize=800%2C457&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"burlap cloth used to saturate concrete\" width=\"800\" height=\"457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/burlap-cloth-on-concrete.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/burlap-cloth-on-concrete.jpg?resize=300%2C171&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/burlap-cloth-on-concrete.jpg?resize=768%2C439&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2196\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Burlap cloth used to saturate concrete slab.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once again, this technique should be used when humidity is relatively low and temperatures are higher.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leaving_Forms_in_Place\"><\/span><strong>Leaving Forms in Place<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another method of assisting proper curing is simply leaving the forms in place throughout the beginning of the curing process. If you don\u2019t need the forms for immediate use elsewhere, then simply leaving them in place for the first 7 days or so will help with proper curing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/can-you-leave-concrete-forms-on-for-too-long\/\">Leaving forms in place<\/a> will help to trap moisture in place and prevent excess evaporation, which means you won\u2019t need to rely on other curing methods as much. If you\u2019re working with wood forms, then keeping them well hydrated with regular misting is recommended.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Immersion\"><\/span><strong>Immersion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gharpedia.com\/blog\/cure-concrete-ponding-method\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Immersion (or ponding)<\/a> is a method involving flooding the entire concrete application while it cures. It\u2019s used on horizontal or flat structures, like flat slabs, and is one of the most complex and labor-intensive methods of assisting curing.<\/p>\n<p>To do this properly, you need to build an artificial pond around the entire slab and then flood it with water. This can be tricky to do without water breaking through your damn, which will dry up your pond.<\/p>\n<p>Generally speaking this method is not necessary for most simple concrete applications, and is better suited to expert use.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Start_Watering\"><\/span><strong>When to Start Watering?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em>So now you have a good understanding of the different methods of curing concrete, when should you begin watering your concrete?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For most concrete applications, you\u2019ll want to add water once the concrete has dried sufficiently that the surface is no longer pliable and can be walked on. There isn\u2019t an exact timeline for this, as it will depend on how hot it is outside, how thick the concrete is, and the specific type of concrete mix.<\/p>\n<p>For a typical concrete mix, you can start watering after about 12 hours. For fast-dry concrete like <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-long-does-it-take-quikrete-to-dry\/\">quikrete<\/a>, which is designed to dry much quicker, you can start watering as soon as an hour or two after application.<\/p>\n<p>Continue applying water regularly for the first 7 days of curing, after which point, the concrete will have cured sufficiently to not require further moisture.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Featured image <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/13384589@N00\/2414659171\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">source<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A key component of any concrete application is the curing process. 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