How to mix concrete at home?

Answer 1

wheel barrow, spade, bag/s of cement and water. Follow the instuction on the bag. Make sure you wear a dust mask.

Answer 2

I've poured tons of it and without knowing your details at all, GET PRE mixed first of all...Then any number of methods can be used

A 5 gallon bucket and a strong drill with a stirrer. Rent a mixer from a big box store

Mix the bag into a wash tub.

I've even mixed it(with help) for deck footers in a heavy duty tarp just swishingthe mix around, 4 corners held up like a hammock.

Do pre mix, it's so much easier and just as valid after the fact.

Steven Wolf

Answer 3

You need all of the basic mixtures: cement, water, sand, and 3/4 inch stone (average size). For every part of cement that you use, you want 2 parts sand and stone. So if you're mixing only a little, start with a shovel-full of cement, and 2 shovels-full of both sand, AND stone. Then add water and mix together until the mixture becomes a thick liquid. There you go! Good luck!

Answer 4

Dig holes where you want concrete, pour dry concrete in and then add water,a quick stir and your done..Fast simple and proven to be the easiest way..

Answer 5

See all the above, and hire a sturdy college boy who needs money to do the mixing, lifting and pouring for you! :)

Answer 6

pretty much what jack says. can use a shovel too. maybe rent a mixer if your doing 40+ bags. trouble with large jobs and hand mix or small mixer- you have to keep it pretty wet so it doesnt dry on you.

Answer 7

Depends on how much your going to do. If it's just filling post holes, buy quick set, and just mix it right in the hole.

Answer 8

you want it to be like cake mix. the wetter it is, the more it will shrink when it dries.