Will it dry up?
2007-10-16 17:11:35 · 10 answers · asked by yahooanswers 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
It is a popular misconception that concrete or cement harden because they "dry". A chemical reaction is what causes them to harden. Therefore, once the water (or other catalyst) has been added, the chemical reaction will continue. Temperature will slow this a bit, but not enough to make refrigerating an option.
2007-10-16 22:19:00 · answer #1 · answered by Martin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking about "model cement" (glue), or concrete, cement for patio or drive-way?
Model cement; just put the lid back on tight and it will be OK.
Concrete type cement will not last till morning no matter what you do with it. It will set up and get hard like it is suppose to do. Make a quick form for an extra step or something, and use it, or you will have to break it up and haul it away.
If it is the dry cement that you have to mix, just keep it dry. If it gets lumps in it crush them before you mix it.
Ex-concrete (cement) truck driver.
2007-10-16 17:31:38 · answer #2 · answered by SLoWpoke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tighter the seal, the greater the moisture in the cement, thus the longer it takes to dry and set. Cement unlike food, does not go stale.
Has not heard of refrigerating cement, but it might be worth a try.
Just be sure that no one mistakes the cement container as food.
2007-10-16 17:19:52 · answer #3 · answered by tranquil 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no, cement with water will get hard and solid,, chemical makes the cement solidify--- just add water it will become a concrete no matter were you keep it,
if you want to store cement place it in a dry container no water and place it anywhere you want in room temperature but no need for fridge
2007-10-16 21:07:48 · answer #4 · answered by joey b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's concrete type cement...it will set up hard even if you put it in a bucket of water.
2007-10-16 17:47:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-03 19:05:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will get hard no matter what you do. You can try to put it in a bucket and cover it with water but it will eventually harden, even under water.
2007-10-17 01:08:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it's in a dry mix just store in the garage shed or basement if water was mixed in it will set as water is a catalyst and makes it set
2007-10-17 02:59:54 · answer #8 · answered by Fred S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of cement?
2007-10-16 17:16:48 · answer #9 · answered by diver0604 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it will set anyway by chemical action
2007-10-16 21:13:21 · answer #10 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋