{"id":793,"date":"2021-07-13T22:42:59","date_gmt":"2021-07-14T02:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?p=793"},"modified":"2022-12-18T13:19:55","modified_gmt":"2022-12-18T18:19:55","slug":"is-quikrete-strong-as-regular-concrete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/is-quikrete-strong-as-regular-concrete\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Quikrete as Strong as Regular Concrete?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most commonly asked questions when it comes to working with concrete is: <em>\u201cIs Quikrete as strong as regular concrete?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re planning a project involving concrete, whether it\u2019s installing a fencepost or pouring a slab for a garage, the question of whether to go with fast-setting or standard concrete pops comes up. Each type has its relative strengths and weaknesses, so you\u2019ll want to have a good grasp on the merits of different concrete mixes before heading down to the hardware store and stocking up.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>In this post, we\u2019ll break down the differences between fast-setting concrete (Quikrete) and regular concrete, as well as examine how these differences impact the final strength and usability of each type.<\/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-65c236a2cd090\" 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-65c236a2cd090\" 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\/is-quikrete-strong-as-regular-concrete\/#Quikrete_vs_Concrete\" title=\"Quikrete vs. Concrete\">Quikrete vs. Concrete<\/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\/is-quikrete-strong-as-regular-concrete\/#Quikrete\" title=\"Quikrete\">Quikrete<\/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\/is-quikrete-strong-as-regular-concrete\/#Standard_Concrete\" title=\"Standard Concrete\">Standard Concrete<\/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\/is-quikrete-strong-as-regular-concrete\/#Strength\" title=\"Strength \">Strength <\/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\/is-quikrete-strong-as-regular-concrete\/#Price\" title=\"Price \">Price <\/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\/is-quikrete-strong-as-regular-concrete\/#Wrap_Up\" title=\"Wrap Up\">Wrap Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quikrete_vs_Concrete\"><\/span><strong>Quikrete vs. Concrete<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quikrete\"><\/span><strong>Quikrete<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While Quikrete manufactures a wide variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quikrete.com\/productlines\/products-home.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">concrete and cement products<\/a>, people often refer to fast-setting concrete simply as \u201cquikrete\u201d. Fast-setting concrete contains a special formulation of cement, sand, coarse aggregate, and sometimes an accelerator like calcium chloride.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-long-does-it-take-quikrete-to-dry\/\">Quikrete is designed to dry<\/a> in a short time window \u2013 often in 20 to 30 minutes \u2013 and will cure enough to bear weight in several hours. It also typically doesn\u2019t require mixing before use. That means you can pour the dry mixture in a post hole and then add the required amount of water on top of the dry mixture. This is a major advantage and time-saver, as you\u2019ll be able to skip the labor-intensive mixing process.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_797\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-797\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-797 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/quikrete-vs-regular-concrete.jpg?resize=800%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"truck bed with concrete mix and wheelbarrow\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/quikrete-vs-regular-concrete.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/quikrete-vs-regular-concrete.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/quikrete-vs-regular-concrete.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-797\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Quikrete is ideal for smaller DIY projects. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/diamondbackcovers\/14191588823\/in\/photolist-nC4AVV-2isvoN7-mp4PTL-iYjVKo-97PZER-2HiAg3-2hSntyb-P53EBb-pEUDSH-4SG8u8-RXvKw4-eGaCc6-28AbHp1-4GXcBN-2k6fcb4-8vJFv1-Ai398Y-29XNtnq-ane7wb-28k2535-pCJKT9-nZ6ykq-5EGt56-qoyMix-F39xSu-C535ZE-2jRaNcB-6yLPwb-Yon2xd-9aW8Kg-2gta5US-bmHZDv-2gtadZK-mXndER-e2vjX2-ashwVf-afYj2R-2d3BRbz-x4vc7-7GZGer-9u1FGq-MRDG9j-x44qi-7ribT6-2i1NEFH-UyQeR9-TaGxNW-23zu96f-6bqvFo-MY4Nvt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a>]<\/figcaption><\/figure>If you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-set-fence-post-concrete\/\">setting fence posts<\/a>, installing a mailbox or lamp, then Quikrete will make the job significantly faster and easier than standard concrete.<\/p>\n<p>As far as strength is concerned, the good news is Quikrete offers similar strength to standard concrete mixes. Concrete strength is usually measured in psi \u2013 pounds of force per square inch \u2013 which gives you a measurement of the concrete\u2019s compressive strength.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Standard_Concrete\"><\/span><strong>Standard Concrete<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Standard concrete uses a basic formulation of cement, sand, and coarse aggregate. A typical ratio is one part cement, two parts sand, and four parts coarse aggregate. A precise amount of water is then added to the mixture, which is then hand or machine mixed in a wheelbarrow or mixing machine.<\/p>\n<p>This type of concrete isn\u2019t designed to dry quickly, so you\u2019ll need to wait between 24 and 48 hours for it to dry, and up to a week for it to cure enough to bear heavy weight. Unlike fast-setting concrete, you\u2019ll need to mix the concrete before applying it. This can be a labor-intensive process, especially if you\u2019re working on a larger project with a lot of concrete. If you have a lot of concrete to mix, then buying or renting an electric concrete mixer will save you a lot of hard work.<\/p>\n<p>Standard concrete mix is pretty versatile stuff and can be used for everything from installing a sidewalk or steps to pouring a slab for a driveway or garage. It can also be used for smaller jobs like setting fenceposts, but the longer dry times make it somewhat impractical for these tasks.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to strength, there is some variation depending on the specific concrete mix. Standard mixes will harden to around 4000-5000 PSI, although specialized products will harden to 6000-10,000 PSI.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strength\"><\/span><strong>Strength <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As mentioned previously, concrete strength is measured in pounds per square inch (PSI). This is a measurement of compressive strength, which is the capacity of a material to withstand loads that tend to reduce size. In other words, how strong the material is when it\u2019s pushed together like a garbage compactor.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_799\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-799\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-799 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/concrete-slab-under-construction.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"concrete slab under construction\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/concrete-slab-under-construction.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/concrete-slab-under-construction.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/concrete-slab-under-construction.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-799\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Larger projects, like pouring a concrete slab, are better suited to standard concrete mix. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rberteig\/7692185078\/in\/photolist-cHJsCE-bUJe78-m3mLQd-w8mx4-m3kj3D-8ZD1fD-m3kXiD-cHJkAW-4izzgJ-JxAP2M-9xQeFg-oXnAPW-cHJhhS-8znoxy-25h5RGq-anep8P-9iMow6-9iQw3b-KyZsM-KWRjMu-26Wu2fA-dgYi9V-dkNbNA-cc6un7-wmRTYH-2g9MZj4-5hfs9a-2g9MYKo-9iMoue-2g9MYTz-2g9MAJA-9iQvXQ-2g9MYC9-e8TuS6-EGSNBs-23zu96f-Pp4JFW-22sEMdd-gVBwpL-SBTg3f-vrMMMo-oMw7cF-jATNhy-2j429ak-bVRXUM-5hJxZT-cdhbFo-21u9PAt-gVBxA2-bPQdw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a>]<\/figcaption><\/figure>After you pour concrete, its strength will increase as it dries. The initial drying period takes place as the concrete transforms from a semi-liquid paste into a solid. \u00a0Of course, the amount of time this takes will depend on the type of concrete your using.<\/p>\n<p>This initial drying period results in concrete that \u2018set\u2019. This means it&#8217;s solid enough to handle light-duty, but it hasn\u2019t yet reached its full strength. Concrete that\u2019s reached its final strength has completed the curing process \u2013 which can take up to a month.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that concrete doesn\u2019t cure on a linear scale. The first 3 to 7 days is when the majority of the curing takes place and after 7 days it&#8217;s typically strong enough to handle vehicular traffic.<\/p>\n<p>When comes to the question of is Quikrete as strong as regular concrete, the answer is essentially yes. If you look at standard concrete vs Quikrete, you\u2019ll notice that both have similar compressive strength ratings. Quikrete fast-setting mix has a final compressive strength of 4000 PSI, which is the same as Quikrete\u2019s standard concrete mix.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, the two mixtures will take significantly different timeframes to reach that strength level, so although the final strength level is the same, you\u2019ll have your final cured strength much faster with the fast-setting mix.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price\"><\/span><strong>Price <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Whenever you\u2019re undertaking a DIY project, the cost is an important consideration.<\/p>\n<p>This is one area where standard concrete mix trumps fast-setting mix hands down. An 80-pound bag of standard concrete mix sells for about $5, while a 50-pound bag of fast-setting Quikrete sells for about $6.<\/p>\n<p>This might not sound like much of a difference, but when you&#8217;re undertaking a large project, the costs can add up pretty quickly. If for example, your project requires <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-many-bags-of\u2026-are-on-a-pallet\/\">50 bags of 80-lbs mix<\/a>, using standard concrete mix will cost you $250. If you were to use a fast-setting mix, the same amount of concrete would cost you $480.<\/p>\n<p>Scale this up for a larger project like pouring a slab or building a sidewalk, and you can see how the cost of fast-setting concrete can become excessive.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap_Up\"><\/span><strong>Wrap Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To wrap things up, to answer the question is Quikrete as strong as regular concrete, the answer is yes. Quikrete has similar compressive strength to standard concrete mix once the curing process is complete, which takes place significantly faster for Quikrete.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most commonly asked questions when it comes to working with concrete is: \u201cIs Quikrete as strong as regular concrete?\u201d When you\u2019re planning a project involving concrete, whether it\u2019s installing a fencepost or pouring a slab for a garage, the question of whether to go with fast-setting or standard concrete pops comes up. &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Is Quikrete as Strong as Regular Concrete?\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/is-quikrete-strong-as-regular-concrete\/#more-793\" aria-label=\"More on Is Quikrete as Strong as Regular Concrete?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":796,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Is Quikrete as Strong as Regular Concrete? - Home Improvement Scout<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"When you\u2019re planning a project involving concrete, whether it\u2019s installing a fencepost or pouring a slab for a garage, the question of whether to go with fast-setting or standard concrete pops comes up. 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