I was wondering how long the cement sand mix used as a grout between slabs takes to go off. I used a mixture of between 3 or 4 of sand to 2 of cement. I used a dry mix.
2007-11-23 22:11:11 · 5 answers · asked by Derek W 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
that mix ratio is very "hot",meaning extremely high cement ratio.4 to 1 or 5 to 1 would have been a little more practical.Your mix will set rather quickly,within a few hrs.,depending on the air temp.The main problem with a hot mix is that it usually ends up cracking,because it sets too fast..GOOD LUCK!!
2007-11-23 22:26:55 · answer #1 · answered by fordman99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It needs water to cure. This is a chemical reaction so it won't do anything unless you water it. Rain will eventually do it or a watering can. Don't over do it or you'll wash the grout out of the joints. S
2007-11-24 07:43:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's 24 hours but I'm not a builder! Also, the weather will have something to do with it too, will take longer if it's cold
2007-11-24 06:14:33 · answer #3 · answered by ChocLover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shame you never run over it with a watering can of water afterwards ...fine rose of coarse ..if not go out and do it .then its 12 hours..with that mix its too strong and will dry white
2007-11-24 10:44:26 · answer #4 · answered by boy boy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
give it a quick hose with water...it `ll be good within 24hrs.
2007-11-24 11:46:35 · answer #5 · answered by 101 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋