I have a small concrete job to do this weekend. I'm 60 years old and have never poured or mixed my own cement. I helped my former boss back in 92 do some concrete work, but that's it. Thank you for the tutorial
Good video. Tip: If you'll add water to the bucket bottom enough to cover it - not deep, & then pour in the concrete mix, you won't have as much work in getting the dry concrete mix to combine with water deep into the bottom. You still have to stir of course, but having the concrete hit wet instead of a dry bottom makes the deep stirring easier. Does that make sense? It works when I'm baking when I mix flour with wet ingredients; I always wet the bottom of the bowl with wet ingredients, not deep, but enough to cover, so then when I pour in flour bit by bit & add the wet ingredients between the flour additions (like you alternated adding the concrete mix & the water), I've found that the initial water on the bowl bottom makes being sure the flour at the bottom gets mixed with the wet ingredients less of an effort to mixing water to the bottom of the dry ingredients. Try it to see if it helps. It gives more assurance that the bottom layer of concrete dry mix is indeed included in the the water mix. No dry unmixed bottom areas this way. P.S. Put your bucket on a table to save your back & stand on something if you have to, to have a good visual of your work. Don't work hunched over.
I also do that when making chocolate milk or hot chocolate. Add a bit of milk first, add the mix on top, stir it up, then fill up with milk/hot water. Or when making a cake, you mix the eggs, oil, water in the bowl first, then sift over the cake mix and stir it up.
I think I'm just impressed by the fact that you were able to handle an open bag of mix and actually do the mixing without even a spec of dust showing up on your black shirt - Pro-level ;)
Quikcrete's own video says you DON'T need to mix it for post holes. Pour the dry mix in, add water, wait 4 hours. Done. Of course, they also say you can mix it first if you want. I watched my landlord install a wood fence using the fast-setting stuff. He did all the mixing in the hole with his gloved hand instead of using a bucket. He spent only about a minute stirring it up, then put the post in. The next day every post was rock-solid.
I've seen the company's video too. I just wonder how the water makes its way to the bottom of a 12" hole without mixing. I've seen some videos of people poking the mix with a stick or trying to stir it even though the company doesn't say to do it.
RKGSD it doesn’t make it’s way to bottom of hole. My neighbour used that method when installing my electricity pole I dug into it months later as pole was swaying in wind. I would mix in bucket if you don’t want to re do the job.
@@rkgsd I’ve seen public works stack bags of concrete mix in the shape of a wall. The rain will turn all the bags into concrete. No need to remove the paper bag either.
"Papa? Do you know what you're doing?". I thought I did. I watched 5 videos before I got to the information in YOUR video I needed before I started yesterday. Going to restart my project.
Thanks for the tips. But if you had said, “Make the consistency of mud pies” I would have known exactly the right mix. Got my project done! Feeling empowered.
Bought some Quick-Crete to fix an uneven sidewalk......your suggestion to get the stuff that takes longer was a good idea...am going to get some tomorrow. Not experienced in this AT ALL....really appreciate the suggestions and help. 👍
First timer. Got clumpy concrete and didn't know any better. Your video was the only one that mentioned to avoid it and how it's caused. Thank you so much!
Thank you. I think I can get this done. Putting in a Flagpole and I believe this is doable for me. Your video really helped me to get going in the right direction. Thanks again!
I want to make weights for my heavy bag stand… pretty much just fill buckets with quikrete…I have chunks of rocks/concrete and pebbles I want to get rid of and use as filler in the bucket…can I do this with maybe a little more watery consistency?
Thank you.. perfect for first time users! I need to fill an 8” deep and 12” wide by 15” long hole thst opened up on my mosaic concrete slab patio.Sand and dirt underneath whole area. Water from a broken rain gutter on roof deteriorated the area and caused the hole. Just need to fill the hole to smooth over and so no one falls in it. Gutter is repaired so everything will turn out fine after seeing your video!
Great video. My project is small and I appreciate the straightforward tips working with the mixture to get the right consistency. I'm going to try a 3.5 to 2 ratio recommended by another video and priming the pot with water at the bottom as suggested by comments below.. I'm making artificial Christmas tree stands using old plastic planter pots and PVC pipe to hold the trees securely. The concrete should give me the weight to keep the trees up right as the stands that come with the trees are flimsy and prone to tipping. If this works as well as I'm hoping, I'll make these for my portable canopy for camping. Thanks so much!
This is a quick way to smoke your back. I recommend using a square trough to mix concrete with a small square spade. I made a mixing trough out of plywood and it's been the best companion for mixing many batches. Vastly superior than a bucket every time
At 2:19 when he said he was going to get some water, i legit thought that it was break time and he was just going to get a glass of water. Then i was like, oh yea, we're mixing some concrete, gotcha.
Thanks Bob, from the UK. I've been out of the game for a while, but I've got a little job to do at home, and I needed a reminder. I can now concrete with confidence. :)
This is pretty cool video and I knew everything in it. What I was looking for is how to make it smooth like when you get concrete from a concrete truck. I for the life of me can't seem to get that done.
Very helpful however I was wondering if I could mix it in the wheelbarrow and use the shovel to put it into the hole I have large 2' x 20" holes I will need probably three bags so I was thinking of just mixing as I need it any comments thank you for the video
Set up concrete can be easily removed from drains with undiluted vinegar. The acid breaks down the cement and the lime allowing it to be rinsed clear. This also works for removing concrete from clothing.
Had clogged my drain pipe a lil bit not running water thru it fast enough after a slab pour in my atrium. It's been bothering me, thinking i had another big project to do. So I'ma try that out 🙏🏽it works.. Thanks 👍
@@williamlevi510 Any time! Keep in mind the more concrete you have there the longer it will take. Soaking works best then flush and repeat until clear.
Back in the 60s when I mixed mortar, thinset, grout, etc in 5 gallon buckets we used a 1/2 drill with a beater on it. But even so if I did not put water in first there would be dry spots around the edge at the bottom of the bucket. And I would hear about it from the tile mechanics. That thing you call a ladle we call a margin trowel.
Is there a way to stop the concrete from setting too fast before applying it? Like will I be able to keep stirring it to stop it from setting while applying it? Quickcrete fast setting states 20 to 40 min set time. What determines 20 or 40 min? Temperature? Thanks!
I'm covering the brick surround of a fireplace which is approximately 12" above the firebox opening and plan to extend it up the wall to the ceiling. Does concrete adhere to plaster? (the walls of the house are plaster)
Under the right conditions, concrete can adhere to plaster. There's 2 ways we know about that you can do this but we suggest contacting the concrete mix manufacturer for the best results. One thing you can do is get a thin set mix and use that with an adhesive to get the concrete to adhere to the wall. Alternatively, using a metal lath and nailing or screwing it to the wall and then applying the concrete could work. This is assuming the brick/stone is veneer. Ultimately, to get the best results out of your project, you should review the manufacturer's recommendations for adhering to an existing plaster wall. Please note: a review of the plaster wall would need to be completed to check for sound construction and it needs to be checked for delamination of the plaster from the lath.
I’m pooring a new pad for my AC condensor unit outside tomorrow... i was hoping to just mix buckets and dump em in the “box”, as i make em, say about 7-8 buckets. Can i do that if its slow setting? I’ll be using the cement drill bit on a corded drill.
You might want to find something in a caulking tube form?? If they really are cracks. Or maybe you can make your own by forming a sort of pastry tube and squeezing it exactly where you need it rather than have a 4-inch strip which will really draw attention to what you were trying to repair.
@marymlodzinska4383 I guess it's not so much a crack but like part of the sidewalk is taller then the other part and I was gunna make like a tiny ramp but idk anything about doing any of that kind of stuff I'm in the printing industry not the working on houses industry lil
@marymlodzinska4383 but I do have cracks I want to repair as well I will definitely look onto some stuff that comes in a tube or something like that thank you
We wouldn't recommend mixing different types of concrete. Both fast setting quikrete and regular quikrete have different compositions. It's difficult to say how well the end resulting concrete will perform if you mix rapid-set with regular.
It was a concrete auger. What Bob is referring to is really a kind of mixer that attaches to a power drill, kinda like this: www.amazon.com/ION-TOOL-Paint-Mortar-Mixer/dp/B07KPPSCXP/ This can be used to mix the concrete instead of doing it by hand.
I used this same mixture to set 4 x 4 fence post and the instructions said to dump the dry mix into the hole then add the water. I followed those instructions to the T and the water drained extremely slow. Sometimes it just pooled on the top and took 30 minutes to drain. Will I still get good results following those directions or should I have mixed it up like you did?
I agree. I am looking at doing some quick filling of some uneven sidewalk. Just a temp fix for now using the same product. The bag only tells how to mix the entire bag, it is going to be used for a few things at different times. Feeling way more confident watching this and some basic laying videos. Thanks.
But you can use hot water if you’re doing projects when it’s colder in a garage or whatever, it’s all about ambient temp. Is your mix cold? Your mixing bucket cold? If everything’s cold not really a problem using hot water.
I'm making a little patio and I have exactly the same stuff he has, do I need to flatten the ground or measure the floor or anything? I already digged a hole
If the hole is already dug, you will need to flatten the ground in some way to ensure the concrete is level. Typically this is done with a layer of compactable gravel. Consider using a laser level to help you out. With what information you provided, we don't know enough about your application to give you any specific next steps, however the following article may be useful to you: www.wikihow.com/Pour-a-Concrete-Patio
Great info! Great video! Question: why did you not just pour the concrete into the target project (a fence post hole?) and add water, as suggested by the manufacturers?
If you are using a concrete mix, like what we used in the video, you just need the bag and water to make concrete. You don't need to add anything extra.
Can I use this to repair a hole in my garage foundation wall on the outside? Its not a huge hole, but big enough for rodents and other small things to crawl into if they wanted.
You need something smoother than this aggregate for your application and in small amounts. I used Quikete Polymer Modified Structural Repair concrete. It comes in a yellow 20-lb. pail you can get at any home repair center. It is very smooth & it's all in one, no sand or gravel needed. Directions are on the pail as a 4 to 1 ratio. Exp: 2 cups of cement to @1/2 cup water, just do the math & adjust accordingly. PLEASE NOTE: YOU HAVE ABOUT 10 MINUTES TO WORK SPREADING IT IN. That's why I never mix a lot at one time. You need to work quickly as this has hydraulic cement as part of it's mixture. I love this for tuck pointing & have used a lot for the cracks & bigger holes where basement floor meets wall. If you have a deep hole fill it with the aggregate shown in this video leaving about an inch to the top of the hole. After it dries fill the last inch with the Quikete Polymer & smooth it out even. It will look great & this Polymer cement can be used vertical or horizontal. Hope this helps.
After watching this video, I just set a single fence post in Quikrete using this method. Notice how little dry mix he puts in at first, and the well he digs for the water at first, those are important details. As @sfranken2228 mentions below, it is much harder to get the bottom mix thoroughly mixed, and if you don't it starts to set up very quickly. Use a stout trowel and start with a soupy mix and add dry mix to get the consistency you want. I barely got my fencepost set in time. I don't think I would use the red bag quick set formula if I was doing this again. I have used fast set Quikrete before to set posts but we did the dry pour method described on the bag and had no problems.
I have a small concrete job to do this weekend. I'm 60 years old and have never poured or mixed my own cement. I helped my former boss back in 92 do some concrete work, but that's it. Thank you for the tutorial
Thank you, I will be making my mother-in law some cement shoes for Christmas..cheers!!!
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Dude u made me spit my coffee all over my shirt. Lol
Good video. Tip: If you'll add water to the bucket bottom enough to cover it - not deep, & then pour in the concrete mix, you won't have as much work in getting the dry concrete mix to combine with water deep into the bottom. You still have to stir of course, but having the concrete hit wet instead of a dry bottom makes the deep stirring easier. Does that make sense? It works when I'm baking when I mix flour with wet ingredients; I always wet the bottom of the bowl with wet ingredients, not deep, but enough to cover, so then when I pour in flour bit by bit & add the wet ingredients between the flour additions (like you alternated adding the concrete mix & the water), I've found that the initial water on the bowl bottom makes being sure the flour at the bottom gets mixed with the wet ingredients less of an effort to mixing water to the bottom of the dry ingredients. Try it to see if it helps. It gives more assurance that the bottom layer of concrete dry mix is indeed included in the the water mix. No dry unmixed bottom areas this way. P.S. Put your bucket on a table to save your back & stand on something if you have to, to have a good visual of your work. Don't work hunched over.
Thank you for your feedback!
I also do that when making chocolate milk or hot chocolate.
Add a bit of milk first, add the mix on top, stir it up, then fill up with milk/hot water.
Or when making a cake, you mix the eggs, oil, water in the bowl first, then sift over the cake mix and stir it up.
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I think I'm just impressed by the fact that you were able to handle an open bag of mix and actually do the mixing without even a spec of dust showing up on your black shirt - Pro-level ;)
Right. I would end up looking like a pancake
Quikcrete's own video says you DON'T need to mix it for post holes. Pour the dry mix in, add water, wait 4 hours. Done. Of course, they also say you can mix it first if you want.
I watched my landlord install a wood fence using the fast-setting stuff. He did all the mixing in the hole with his gloved hand instead of using a bucket. He spent only about a minute stirring it up, then put the post in. The next day every post was rock-solid.
Thank you for your feedback.
I've seen the company's video too. I just wonder how the water makes its way to the bottom of a 12" hole without mixing. I've seen some videos of people poking the mix with a stick or trying to stir it even though the company doesn't say to do it.
RKGSD it doesn’t make it’s way to bottom of hole. My neighbour used that method when installing my electricity pole I dug into it months later as pole was swaying in wind. I would mix in bucket if you don’t want to re do the job.
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@@rkgsd I’ve seen public works stack bags of concrete mix in the shape of a wall. The rain will turn all the bags into concrete. No need to remove the paper bag either.
"Papa? Do you know what you're doing?". I thought I did. I watched 5 videos before I got to the information in YOUR video I needed before I started yesterday. Going to restart my project.
Thank you. Never mixed a bag and I have a small project ahead of me. So nice to see the texture
I literally had a bag of cement, a trowel, and some water... that's it. This was perfect! You're the man.
Thanks for the tips. But if you had said, “Make the consistency of mud pies” I would have known exactly the right mix. Got my project done! Feeling empowered.
Bought some Quick-Crete to fix an uneven sidewalk......your suggestion to get the stuff that takes longer was a good idea...am going to get some tomorrow. Not experienced in this AT ALL....really appreciate the suggestions and help. 👍
Thanks very much! Setting posts in the yard and needed some real and understandable info. This helped a lot!
Ive not mixed concrete before and this video is very helpful. Hopefully I can do it. Fingers crossed.
First timer. Got clumpy concrete and didn't know any better. Your video was the only one that mentioned to avoid it and how it's caused. Thank you so much!
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Some of the comments are mean. Thank you for the video I’m going to start my project in a few minutes
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Thank you darling 💗
Great video I have never done cement project but with this instructions I am ready to get it started and get it done. Thanks Sir good job.
I like the how to store unused concrete. I have always had a problem with that. This is a nice straight forward video. Thanks
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this was a very helpful. is there a ballpark ratio that one can start with to reduce/minimize the amount of water and concrete to mix?
Thank you. I think I can get this done. Putting in a Flagpole and I believe this is doable for me. Your video really helped me to get going in the right direction. Thanks again!
He also forgot to mention before you start mixing make sure you wear your nice church clothes and shoes and your $400 iPhone watch ;)
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@@AlbanyCountyFasteners they are nice shoes
@@pepeteriyaki3779 this channel lit
Can you mold this by hand with much less water and get it to hold together…for instance molding it into a bowl to make a bowl planter?
I want to make weights for my heavy bag stand… pretty much just fill buckets with quikrete…I have chunks of rocks/concrete and pebbles I want to get rid of and use as filler in the bucket…can I do this with maybe a little more watery consistency?
Yes
Thank you.. perfect for first time users! I need to fill an 8” deep and 12” wide by 15” long hole thst opened up on my mosaic concrete slab patio.Sand and dirt underneath whole area. Water from a broken rain gutter on roof deteriorated the area and caused the hole. Just need to fill the hole to smooth over and so no one falls in it. Gutter is repaired so everything will turn out fine after seeing your video!
BEST VIDEO FOR MIXING! I don't have pro mixer so this helped me so much. Thank you so much!
You look sweet and sassy ma. Have a good weekend.
Great video. My project is small and I appreciate the straightforward tips working with the mixture to get the right consistency. I'm going to try a 3.5 to 2 ratio recommended by another video and priming the pot with water at the bottom as suggested by comments below.. I'm making artificial Christmas tree stands using old plastic planter pots and PVC pipe to hold the trees securely. The concrete should give me the weight to keep the trees up right as the stands that come with the trees are flimsy and prone to tipping. If this works as well as I'm hoping, I'll make these for my portable canopy for camping. Thanks so much!
Thank you. This is my first time patching holes on porch and approach. I'm a lady.
This is a quick way to smoke your back. I recommend using a square trough to mix concrete with a small square spade. I made a mixing trough out of plywood and it's been the best companion for mixing many batches. Vastly superior than a bucket every time
It's well advice and wise tips. And thank you for putting the hard work mixing just for the video and the audience.
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Lol
Will that work to reinforce a crumbling field stone foundation?
I'd like to know this as well.
Thank You! First time doing concrete work and the bag instructions didn't work for me as it's a small project. Your video saved it!
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Excellent, clear professional and concise!
At 2:19 when he said he was going to get some water, i legit thought that it was break time and he was just going to get a glass of water. Then i was like, oh yea, we're mixing some concrete, gotcha.
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Hi I'm adding cobblestone edging can I just do a dry pour set the cobblestone in then wet it?
Thanks Bob, from the UK. I've been out of the game for a while, but I've got a little job to do at home, and I needed a reminder. I can now concrete with confidence. :)
This is pretty cool video and I knew everything in it. What I was looking for is how to make it smooth like when you get concrete from a concrete truck. I for the life of me can't seem to get that done.
Exactly the help I needed! Thank you!
You're welcome! Thank you for your feedback.
Very helpful however I was wondering if I could mix it in the wheelbarrow and use the shovel to put it into the hole I have large 2' x 20" holes I will need probably three bags so I was thinking of just mixing as I need it any comments thank you for the video
I bought the green bag of concrete but theres too much rock in it it's hard to smooth it while patching pavers. Is this bag finer?
what if you encase your feet in concrete? How do you get it out?
HaHa
Great video. Can you do a video on making a River rock wall and how to assemble
This may sound dumb but could I make reptile hides out of concrete that's mainly why I looked this up but I'm still not completely sure
Would you recommend this for a 12” foundation? It would be used to build an outdoor bar on top of...
Can i sif it? Would that work to make it a smoother concistency?
Very good advice the end-to-end process work perfectly.
Hi, is that just cement mix and water or is there anything else in the mixture?
Good video! I’ve never made cement shoes before, definitely gonna try this!
Hi sir i want to make pebble wall is this cement can used?
Set up concrete can be easily removed from drains with undiluted vinegar. The acid breaks down the cement and the lime allowing it to be rinsed clear. This also works for removing concrete from clothing.
Had clogged my drain pipe a lil bit not running water thru it fast enough after a slab pour in my atrium. It's been bothering me, thinking i had another big project to do. So I'ma try that out 🙏🏽it works..
Thanks 👍
@@williamlevi510 Any time! Keep in mind the more concrete you have there the longer it will take. Soaking works best then flush and repeat until clear.
How many of those bags will I need if I’m going to make two holes with a post hole digger 18 inches deep
Back in the 60s when I mixed mortar, thinset, grout, etc in 5 gallon buckets we used a 1/2 drill with a beater on it. But even so if I did not put water in first there would be dry spots around the edge at the bottom of the bucket. And I would hear about it from the tile mechanics. That thing you call a ladle we call a margin trowel.
Is there a way to stop the concrete from setting too fast before applying it? Like will I be able to keep stirring it to stop it from setting while applying it? Quickcrete fast setting states 20 to 40 min set time. What determines 20 or 40 min? Temperature? Thanks!
I'm sure you've finished your project. But to answer your question, moisture content. Wetter = longer
Dryer = faster
@@Stainlessslayer I did, but thanks for the info!
Super helpful when considering my Little Free Library Project! Thank you so very much!
I'm covering the brick surround of a fireplace which is approximately 12" above the firebox opening and plan to extend it up the wall to the ceiling. Does concrete adhere to plaster? (the walls of the house are plaster)
Under the right conditions, concrete can adhere to plaster. There's 2 ways we know about that you can do this but we suggest contacting the concrete mix manufacturer for the best results.
One thing you can do is get a thin set mix and use that with an adhesive to get the concrete to adhere to the wall. Alternatively, using a metal lath and nailing or screwing it to the wall and then applying the concrete could work. This is assuming the brick/stone is veneer.
Ultimately, to get the best results out of your project, you should review the manufacturer's recommendations for adhering to an existing plaster wall.
Please note: a review of the plaster wall would need to be completed to check for sound construction and it needs to be checked for delamination of the plaster from the lath.
Good Question
I'm planning to put concrete in a hole that was dug too big for a clothes line pole. Will this work?
THIS WILL FIX YOUR ISSUE
@@AlbanyCountyFasteners thank you!! This will be my project for next weekend then!!
Thank you. It will help me in my coming project. Much appreciated.
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Is lilts pebbles too chunky or that’s normal? Looks somewhat like yours
All I needed to know and more. Thank you.
I’m pooring a new pad for my AC condensor unit outside tomorrow... i was hoping to just mix buckets and dump em in the “box”, as i make em, say about 7-8 buckets. Can i do that if its slow setting? I’ll be using the cement drill bit on a corded drill.
Yes that should work fine. You may want to mix on the wet side for a slower cure however.
Excellent! Thank You so much! This is my first time, but now I feel a little better that: I CAN DO THIS!
Ive never even seen wet concrete but i have a bunch of cracks in my sidewalk i want to try to fix shouldnt be to hard i dont think
You might want to find something in a caulking tube form?? If they really are cracks. Or maybe you can make your own by forming a sort of pastry tube and squeezing it exactly where you need it rather than have a 4-inch strip which will really draw attention to what you were trying to repair.
@marymlodzinska4383 I guess it's not so much a crack but like part of the sidewalk is taller then the other part and I was gunna make like a tiny ramp but idk anything about doing any of that kind of stuff I'm in the printing industry not the working on houses industry lil
@marymlodzinska4383 but I do have cracks I want to repair as well I will definitely look onto some stuff that comes in a tube or something like that thank you
how much should i use to set up clothesline
50lb bags are way too heavy for me. Where can I find lightweight cement?
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Thank you teacher ~ I've taken your advice 'on board'.
thanks for the video. I'm planning to fill a 5 gallon bucket to the top with this method... how much do you think it will weigh once its set and done?
About 100 pounds, give or take.
Very thorough hand mixing
if fast setting quikrete is setting too fast for your application, can it be mixed with regular quikrete to slow down the setting?
We wouldn't recommend mixing different types of concrete. Both fast setting quikrete and regular quikrete have different compositions. It's difficult to say how well the end resulting concrete will perform if you mix rapid-set with regular.
Are there any Fast-Setting Concrete bags without rocks in it??
yes get the blue Rapid set semen all you can watch the video in you tube
Lol I used some of this today. Been using it for years and I use piping hot water to set in in 15 mins or less. I love it.
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Thanks for all the helpful tips. I wish I would have watched this one a few years ago-before I dumped the unused material down my laundry sink drain.
You're welcome! While this may be a bit late for you, we hope this video helps others so they won't make that same mistake.
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Just throw in some drano! You're good!
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What was the drill attachment you mentioned, I’m not catching the word after concrete.
It was a concrete auger. What Bob is referring to is really a kind of mixer that attaches to a power drill, kinda like this: www.amazon.com/ION-TOOL-Paint-Mortar-Mixer/dp/B07KPPSCXP/
This can be used to mix the concrete instead of doing it by hand.
Can I apply this straight onto soil??
yes
what to do with it after you pour it?
Really?
thanks alot, I'll let you know how the project went
I used this same mixture to set 4 x 4 fence post and the instructions said to dump the dry mix into the hole then add the water. I followed those instructions to the T and the water drained extremely slow. Sometimes it just pooled on the top and took 30 minutes to drain. Will I still get good results following those directions or should I have mixed it up like you did?
I would say premix for better results
First thing you do is wear a Respirator, Great video and thanks for the time you put on it. Cheers
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Thanks, Bob, I just used your video and all is good!
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Can you use this to form a pier for the base of a 6x6 deck support beam/column? Would it be strong enough for a job like that? Thanks!
Oh sure,its a strong cement, Quick Crete is the Bomb!
Im a rookie at this and thank you for the tips learned alot from this video
We're glad we could help! Thank you for your feedback!
I agree. I am looking at doing some quick filling of some uneven sidewalk. Just a temp fix for now using the same product. The bag only tells how to mix the entire bag, it is going to be used for a few things at different times. Feeling way more confident watching this and some basic laying videos. Thanks.
But you can use hot water if you’re doing projects when it’s colder in a garage or whatever, it’s all about ambient temp. Is your mix cold? Your mixing bucket cold? If everything’s cold not really a problem using hot water.
Thank you for your feedback.
I'm making a little patio and I have exactly the same stuff he has, do I need to flatten the ground or measure the floor or anything? I already digged a hole
If the hole is already dug, you will need to flatten the ground in some way to ensure the concrete is level. Typically this is done with a layer of compactable gravel. Consider using a laser level to help you out. With what information you provided, we don't know enough about your application to give you any specific next steps, however the following article may be useful to you: www.wikihow.com/Pour-a-Concrete-Patio
Very thorough...
Great info! Great video! Question: why did you not just pour the concrete into the target project (a fence post hole?) and add water, as suggested by the manufacturers?
Probably cause bucket make the stirring easier
These "old school" guys
I dump in post hole and drench !
Thank you your video was a great help, God bless you.
You're welcome!
Can Quikrete be used to build a brick wall?
It can, but be sure to use Quikrete's Mortar Mix for that purpose. It's designed specifically for this application.
Isn't it easier to add the concrete to the water?
Hey, do we need sand to make concrete.....or if I want to only use cement can it still be hard
If you are using a concrete mix, like what we used in the video, you just need the bag and water to make concrete. You don't need to add anything extra.
Hi, what's going on with the chemical.
Can I use this to repair a hole in my garage foundation wall on the outside? Its not a huge hole, but big enough for rodents and other small things to crawl into if they wanted.
You need something smoother than this aggregate for your application and in small amounts. I used Quikete Polymer Modified Structural Repair concrete. It comes in a yellow 20-lb. pail you can get at any home repair center. It is very smooth & it's all in one, no sand or gravel needed. Directions are on the pail as a 4 to 1 ratio. Exp: 2 cups of cement to @1/2 cup water, just do the math & adjust accordingly. PLEASE NOTE: YOU HAVE ABOUT 10 MINUTES TO WORK SPREADING IT IN. That's why I never mix a lot at one time. You need to work quickly as this has hydraulic cement as part of it's mixture. I love this for tuck pointing & have used a lot for the cracks & bigger holes where basement floor meets wall. If you have a deep hole fill it with the aggregate shown in this video leaving about an inch to the top of the hole. After it dries fill the last inch with the Quikete Polymer & smooth it out even. It will look great & this Polymer cement can be used vertical or horizontal. Hope this helps.
@@rjt8735 thanks this is exactly my project. Small hole, annoying chipmunks. 🙄
It’s unbelievable that your black shirt is still clean even though your hands were full of cement dust.
Good tips!
Thanks so much!
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thank you so much
Thank you for sharing your expertise! That was very helpful.
Wow, I always wondered how do they mix the cement ? How do they mix flour, please?
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Thank you needed This as a woman to understand I understand this perfectly thanks
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Thank you for all the useful tips
After watching this video, I just set a single fence post in Quikrete using this method. Notice how little dry mix he puts in at first, and the well he digs for the water at first, those are important details. As @sfranken2228 mentions below, it is much harder to get the bottom mix thoroughly mixed, and if you don't it starts to set up very quickly. Use a stout trowel and start with a soupy mix and add dry mix to get the consistency you want. I barely got my fencepost set in time. I don't think I would use the red bag quick set formula if I was doing this again. I have used fast set Quikrete before to set posts but we did the dry pour method described on the bag and had no problems.
got right to mixing instead of a history lesson
AWESOME VIDEO!🌻
Thanks!
Thanks, I'll be doing this to make my own garden stepping stones with a mold..
Thus video was very helpful. Thank you.
Very helpful need this for string light posts
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The instruction fast and easy for me who is first time to work with it