Concrete never fully cures, but a non-quicksetting concrete should be firm on the surface in about 4-8 hours, and usable for foot traffic or post setting in 36 hours.
it takes 28 days to fully cure, It would be advisable not to drive on it before that because of micro cracks, which will continue to migrate through time, causing spiderwebbing outside of your control joints, Depends on the cement used some quick cure cements can harden in an hour
Imediatly after trowling
Only waiting 3 days for mine to cure. Have cinder blocks filled and a smooth exterior finish. wouldnt worry about it too much after 2 days.
probably about 30-50 years
At least 3 days
Staining concrete coping is extremely common. Stain is available in a wide variety of colors and lasts for a long time due to the porous nature of concrete.
28 days is the usual cure time for structural concrete. For street pavements and driveways made with 6-Sack concrete, 3 days of cure will support a car, but 7 to 10 days is required for it to support trucks. All concrete continues to cure forever, as long as moisture is present.
Long-term staining or spalling of concrete is typically caused by exposure to chemicals, water infiltration, freeze-thaw cycles, or inadequate curing during construction. These factors can weaken the concrete, leading to surface deterioration over time. Regular maintenance and proper sealing can help prevent these issues.
If you're dealing with a new slab, you must wait a minimum of 28 days, preferably two months, for the floor to cure and dry thoroughly before applying a garage floor coating.
Concrete never fully cures, but a non-quicksetting concrete should be firm on the surface in about 4-8 hours, and usable for foot traffic or post setting in 36 hours.
it takes 28 days to fully cure, It would be advisable not to drive on it before that because of micro cracks, which will continue to migrate through time, causing spiderwebbing outside of your control joints, Depends on the cement used some quick cure cements can harden in an hour
Imediatly after trowling
ideally 28 days
Only waiting 3 days for mine to cure. Have cinder blocks filled and a smooth exterior finish. wouldnt worry about it too much after 2 days.
127 hours
probably about 30-50 years