{"id":322,"date":"2020-12-12T21:54:09","date_gmt":"2020-12-13T02:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?p=322"},"modified":"2022-04-28T13:03:53","modified_gmt":"2022-04-28T17:03:53","slug":"how-long-does-it-take-quikrete-to-dry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-long-does-it-take-quikrete-to-dry\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does it Take Quikrete to Dry?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Concrete is one of the toughest and most durable construction materials known to man. In fact, it was the invention of steel-reinforced concrete that led to the massive bridges and skyscrapers we take for granted today.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Using a concrete mix (like Quikrete) in a project around the house can be a fun and rewarding experience. However, it\u2019s not the most forgiving of materials to work with. You\u2019ll need to plan for mixing and pouring while keeping in mind concrete has a limited time to work with before it hardens.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re putting in <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-set-fence-post-concrete\/\">concrete footings for fenceposts<\/a>, pouring a slab for a driveway, or putting in concrete stairs, you\u2019ll need the answer to \u201chow long does it take Quikrete to dry?\u201d<\/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-65a46bbbcb3e1\" 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-65a46bbbcb3e1\" 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-long-does-it-take-quikrete-to-dry\/#Concrete_Drying_Explained\" title=\"Concrete Drying Explained\">Concrete Drying Explained<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-long-does-it-take-quikrete-to-dry\/#Factors_Influencing_Concrete_Dry_Times\" title=\"Factors Influencing Concrete Dry Times \">Factors Influencing Concrete Dry Times <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-long-does-it-take-quikrete-to-dry\/#Temperature\" title=\"Temperature \">Temperature <\/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-long-does-it-take-quikrete-to-dry\/#Hot_Weather\" title=\"Hot Weather\">Hot Weather<\/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-long-does-it-take-quikrete-to-dry\/#Cold_Weather\" title=\"Cold Weather \">Cold Weather <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-long-does-it-take-quikrete-to-dry\/#Moisture\" title=\"Moisture \">Moisture <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-long-does-it-take-quikrete-to-dry\/#Concrete_Mix_Type\" title=\"Concrete Mix Type\">Concrete Mix Type<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-long-does-it-take-quikrete-to-dry\/#How_long_does_it_take_concrete_to_cure\" title=\"How long does it take concrete to cure?\">How long does it take concrete to cure?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concrete_Drying_Explained\"><\/span><strong>Concrete Drying Explained<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Concrete is a composite material made of aggregate (sand and rock) and a binder (cement). When water is added to the mix, the binder is activated and the mixture turns into a semi-liquid sludge. At this point the figurative timer has started on the concrete drying, so you\u2019ll have a limited time to mix, pour, and shape it.<\/p>\n<p>The hardening process occurs when the water reacts with the cement, which begins to bind the other materials together.<\/p>\n<p>Different concrete mixes are designed to dry and cure at different rates. <strong>Fast setting concrete products, like Quikrete\u2019s Fast Setting Mix, will dry in approximately 20 to 40 minutes and will cure enough to bear weight after 4 hours.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_325\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-325\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-325 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/quikrete-fast-setting-concrete-mix.jpg?resize=800%2C515&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"quickrete fast setting concrete\" width=\"800\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/quikrete-fast-setting-concrete-mix.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/quikrete-fast-setting-concrete-mix.jpg?resize=300%2C193&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/quikrete-fast-setting-concrete-mix.jpg?resize=768%2C494&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-325\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The answer to &#8220;how long does Quikrete take to dry?&#8221; depends on the specific concrete mix.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The typical ready-mix concrete mix takes significantly longer to dry. It will remain semi-liquid and workable for about an hour and will dry to approximately 50% of its strength in 24 hours. At this point, it usually ready for people to walk on. After 48 to 72 hours, it\u2019s normally ready for small vehicle traffic, and after 14 to 30 days it will harden to its full strength.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_Influencing_Concrete_Dry_Times\"><\/span><strong>Factors Influencing Concrete Dry Times <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to the particulars of the concrete mix, there are a number of other factors that influence how long Quikrete takes to dry.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Temperature\"><\/span><strong>Temperature <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Temperature is a major factor to consider when mixing and pouring concrete. The hotter it is outside, the faster your concrete will dry. Alternatively, the colder it is out there, the longer the drying process will take.<\/p>\n<p>Varying temperatures can have a major effect on the final product. High levels of heat not only cause faster drying but can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.concreteconstruction.net\/how-to\/effect-of-high-temperatures-on-concrete_o#:~:text=A%3A%20The%20behavior%20of%20concrete,produce%20distress%20within%20the%20concrete.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cause the concrete to dehydrate<\/a>, which leads to a weaker final product.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hot_Weather\"><\/span><strong>Hot Weather<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Because of this, in the hotter summer months, mixing and pouring concrete early in the morning or late in the afternoon makes sense.\u00a0 This will ensure the chemical reaction takes place at the right temp, and the concrete has dried significantly by the time the mid-day sun hits.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_330\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-330\" style=\"width: 789px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-330 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/smoothing-out-concrete.jpg?resize=799%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"smoothing out concrete\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/smoothing-out-concrete.jpg?w=799&amp;ssl=1 799w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/smoothing-out-concrete.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/smoothing-out-concrete.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-330\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hot weather can significantly speed up the concrete drying process. [Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/nccmrm97\/9971257386\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Will and Christine Hull<\/a>]<\/figcaption><\/figure>Other precautions you can take in high temperatures are storing the dry mix in the shade until it&#8217;s ready to use, using cold water to mix, and damping the sand or gravel you\u2019re pouring the concrete onto. Once the concrete is poured and leveled, a sprinkler or fine mist hose can help keep the temp down.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cold_Weather\"><\/span><strong>Cold Weather <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On the flip side, using concrete in cold weather comes with its own set of challenges. While mild cold temperatures slow down the drying and curing process \u2013 resulting in a stronger final product \u2013 freezing temperatures can make pouring much more difficult.<\/p>\n<p>If the concrete is allowed to freeze as its drying, it will lose <a href=\"https:\/\/tiltwall.ca\/blog\/best-practices-for-pouring-concrete-in-the-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">up to half of its final strength<\/a>. To prevent this from happening during the drying process, you can use hot water for mixing, add a chemical accelerator to the mixture, and use concrete blankets to warm the ground before and after pouring.<\/p>\n<p>As the concrete cures, you\u2019ll want to make sure it stays as warm as possible. Covering the concrete with blankets, burlap cloth, or concrete blankets will trap in heat and keep it warm as it cures.<\/p>\n<p>In order to avoid the above complications, it\u2019s best to pour concrete during moderate (60\u00b0 to 80\u00b0 F) temperatures.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moisture\"><\/span><strong>Moisture <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The water\/cement ratio is another major factor influencing concrete drying times. Different manufacturers will recommend different amounts of water to add to the dry mix \u2013 and it&#8217;s best to stay within these recommendations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quikrete\u2019s standard mix<\/strong> recommends a range of 1.9 to 3.3 liters of final water content per 60 lbs. bag. The higher water content will create a looser mix, which will also take longer to dry.<\/p>\n<p>You might be tempted to use less water than recommended to speed up dry times \u2013 don\u2019t. This will only result in a weakened final product, as less water means fewer chemical bonds between the components.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concrete_Mix_Type\"><\/span><strong>Concrete Mix Type<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As mentioned previously, the specific type of concrete mix will impact drying and curing times. If you need a fast-drying concrete, there are quick-dry products designed to dry rapidly and cure enough to bear weight in just 4 hours. These are useful when you\u2019re installing fence posts, mailboxes, deck posts, and other posts.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_328\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-328\" style=\"width: 789px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-328 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/concrete-wheelbarrow.jpg?resize=799%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"concrete in wheelbarrow\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/concrete-wheelbarrow.jpg?w=799&amp;ssl=1 799w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/concrete-wheelbarrow.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/concrete-wheelbarrow.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-328\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Moisture, temperature, and concrete mix all have an effect on drying time. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/nccmrm97\/9971257386\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a>]<\/figcaption><\/figure>Quikrete also makes a quick-setting cement product that\u2019s specially designed to set in just 10 minutes. This rapid drying time makes it ideal for small repairs and cast projects.<\/p>\n<p>Standard mix concrete dries enough to walk on in about 24 hours, and increases in durability to about 70% of its final strength in 7 days. Make sure to read the fine detail on the back of the concrete bag before applying any serious weight.<\/p>\n<p>The important thing to keep in mind here is matching the concrete product to the task at hand. Also, you never want to mix different types together \u2013 as the final product will be unpredictable.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_concrete_to_cure\"><\/span><strong>How long does it take concrete to cure?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em>Yes, there is a difference between concrete drying and curing.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Generally, drying refers to the time it takes for the concrete to \u2018set\u2019, which means turn from a paste into a solid. Once it\u2019s set, it can handle light foot traffic, but it\u2019s still a long way from reaching its full strength.<\/p>\n<p>The curing process refers to keeping the concrete in ideal conditions for it to reach its final strength. The total time until the concrete is completely cured is typically about 30 days.<\/p>\n<p>However, it doesn\u2019t cure on a linear scale. The first 3 to 7 days is when the majority of the curing process takes place, and after 7 days it\u2019s typically cured enough for vehicles to drive over. From 7 days out to 30 days, the final 10% of the curing process takes place, bringing it to its final strength.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Hopefully, you now have a good answer to &#8220;<em>how long does Quikrete take to dry?<\/em>&#8220;. Whatever concrete project you have planned, knowing how long your Quikrete will take to dry will save you from serious headaches, and help everything go smoothly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Concrete is one of the toughest and most durable construction materials known to man. 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