Quikrete High Strength Concrete Mix Instructions
Use a hoe to mix the water and concrete together.
Quikrete high strength concrete mix instructions. 3 parts gravel 2 parts all purpose sand 1 part portland cement by volume. Use for any general concrete work. To make concrete mix. 1101 is the original 4000 psi average compressive strength blend of portland cement sand and gravel or stone.
Brace your knee or foot against the side of the mixing container and place the blade of the hoe into the concrete. Sidewalks driveways setting posts. Concrete mix mortar mix and base coat stucco. Bag of quikrete concrete mix to be mixed at one time for each 80 lb 36 3 kg bag of quikrete concrete mix to be mixed add approximately 6 pt 2 8 l of fresh water to the mixer turn on the mixer and begin adding the concrete to the mixer if the material becomes too difficult to mix add additional water until.
Available in type i type i ii type ii and type iii. Properly graded sand and gravel blended with portland cement for use as in general concrete applications. Drag the hoe towards you. Mix will set hard in 20 to 40 minutes.
Don t confuse concrete mix with sand mix or mortar mix. 50 lb quikrete fast setting concrete. Quikrete 5000 concrete mix no. Pour about a gallon of water per 50 lb bag into the hole and allow the water to saturate the concrete mix.
50 lb quikrete all purpose gravel. Achieves 5000 psi after 28 days. Step 2 measure the recommended water amount each 80 pound bag of concrete mix will require about 3 quarts of water. If using liquid cement color add to the mixing water.
Step 3 pour approximately 2 3 of the water into the depression. They don t contain the aggregate stones or gravel that s necessary to make a pour thicker than about 3 4 in. Keep dragging the hoe through the concrete from top to bottom until everything is mixed. Ideal for cold weather application.
1007 is a commercial grade blend of stone or gravel sand and cement specially designed for higher early strength. Step 7 wait about 4 hours to begin constructing your fence or applying heavy weight to your post. You re likely to find more than one kind of concrete mix on the shelf including fast setting high early strength and fiber reinforced.