Quikrete

Quikrete concrete mix, mortar and repair products cover pouring concrete, laying masonry and fixing worn or damaged surfaces. Homeowners and contractors can choose a packaged mix for the work at hand. The job decides the bag.

QUIKRETE is the packaged concrete, mortar and related repair-products brand within The QUIKRETE Companies, founded in 1940. The company is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Quikrete is known for its yellow bag of concrete mix.

Mortar, repairs and sealing

For laying masonry, start with the mortar specified for your work. Quikrete’s range includes mortar mixes, and the package gives their intended uses. Mortar has to bed the units and fill the joints, so workability matters as well as strength. Follow the mixing instructions for the mortar you’ve chosen.

For damaged concrete, match the repair product to the location and depth of the damage. Quikrete Polymer Modified Structural Repair is intended for repairs including curbs, loading docks and retaining walls. Get the loose concrete off first so the repair has sound material to bond to.

Quikrete also makes polyurethane sealants and adhesives. For a joint that moves, choose a sealant whose package covers that joint and surface. Clean the joint and follow its preparation instructions so the material can bond to the sides.

Concrete mix and mixing water

For pouring concrete, start with Quikrete concrete mix and follow the steps on its package. Have the work area and tools ready before adding water. Mix thoroughly so you haven’t got dry pockets hiding in the batch.

Extra water is an easy mistake because a wetter batch feels easier to spread, but excess water can weaken the finished work and increase shrinkage. Measuring matters. Use the water quantity specified on your particular package.

Setting time and putting the surface to work

Quikrete advertises heavy-load support in four hours for its Fast-Setting Concrete Mix. That’s the loading figure to plan around, alongside the package’s application and curing instructions. Have your forms, access and finishing tools ready before mixing, and size the batches to what you can place and finish.

For old, worn concrete, Quikrete Re-Cap Resurfacer is intended to renew the surface, with advertised walk-on use after eight hours and drive-on use after 24 hours. A resurfacing job needs a sound base. Address loose or failing areas before applying the finish.

Quikrete warrants merchantable quality when the product is used according to its packaging instructions. Keep the work within the intended uses printed on the package.

Advertised Fast-Setting Concrete Mix times

Stage	Advertised time
Sets hard	About 20 minutes
Supports heavy loads	Four hours

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Quikrete take to set?

Quikrete Fast-Setting Concrete Mix is advertised to set hard in about 20 minutes and support heavy loads in four hours. Setting hard and being ready for a load are different milestones, so don’t judge readiness by how firm the surface feels. Plan placement and loading around the package instructions, since those advertised times aren’t a guarantee for every job condition.

How do you mix Quikrete?

Measure the water specified on your Quikrete package, then mix thoroughly, scraping the sides and bottom of the mixing container so dry material gets worked into the batch. Keep track of all the water you add; an extra splash still counts toward the total. Excess water can weaken the finished work even when it makes mixing easier.

Is Quikrete concrete?

Quikrete makes concrete mix, but the name also appears on mortar, grout and repair products. For a concrete pour, choose a bag labeled concrete mix with an intended use that matches your job. Mortar and repair products have different purposes, so the brand name isn’t enough to choose the right bag.

What is Quikrete Re-Cap Resurfacer used for?

Quikrete Re-Cap Resurfacer renews old, worn concrete surfaces. Check that the existing concrete is sound and address loose or failing areas before resurfacing. A fresh surface won’t stabilize concrete that’s moving underneath.