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Quikrete High
Quikrete Portland Strength Concrete
Quikrete Quick Se�ng Cement Types I/II (at CTS Rapid Set Cement Sakrete Top n' Bond Quikrete Sand Topping (aka Ready To Use-
Cement 1:1 ratio sand to cement) All Concrete Patcher Mix packaging varies)
Se�ng Time 20 minutes 1 hour 10 minutes 30 minutes 1 hour 1 hour
DeMold Time 2 hours 24 hours 1 hour 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours
Dry Time/ Final Color* 2 days 2 days 2 hours 3 days 3 days 3 days
Size 50lb 94lb 55lb 40lb 60lb 60lb
Cost Per lb** .25¢ - .30¢ .10¢ - .15¢ .40¢ -.50¢ .40¢ -.50¢ .10¢ -.15¢ less than .10¢ ***
Color Medium-Dark Grey Medium Grey Off-white Light Grey Light Grey Medium Grey
Texture Moldable/Forms Well Moldable/Forms Well Moldable/Forms Well Moderately Sandy Sandy Sandy
Finish Smooth Smooth Smooth Smooth Pits Easily Can Pit Easily

Similar to Cement All Very easy to work with Has almost a frosted
in texture and for cra�s. Short set �me appearance. Good for
workability. Short set * Moldable at 1:1 can be a benefit for most small-mid sized Difficult to form. Best
time can be a benefit sand:cement ratio and cra�s that require crafts. I haven't yet for larger crafts and
for some crafts, like less so at 2:1 sand: verified, but it's rustic looking crafts.
molding, like my Difficult to form. Best
ones requiring cement. Smooth as probably a safe bet Need to remove
My Notes cement balloon for larger crafts and
molding (like my Cement All when 1:1. that this is similar to aggregate. Texture
planters. Suitable for rustic looking crafts.
cement balloon Only comes in 90lb other brand's products will vary depending on
planters). Suitable for bag in my area, not most small-mid sized that say they are how much aggregate
most small-mid sized practical to move. cra�s. Easier to achieve polymer modified or is removed.
cement & concrete brighter pigments due have "patch" in the
crafts. to lighter/whiter color. name.

* Dry Time/Final color means how long it takes after demolding before the moisture is gone and becomes its final color.

** Please note, the costs are based on my location and in other areas, they could be higher or lower. This gives you a general sense of
costs. The costs will also vary based on size of bag. The larger the bag, the less cost per lb. I compared the prices to the most comparable
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weights per brand, available in my location.
*** Quickrete High Strength Concrete will actually work out be a good bit higher than .10¢, since aggregate needs to be removed, and it
takes up a fair portion of the bag

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