Hey. Could anyone please tell me if it would work to mix fast curing cement with Portland cement so it would cure faster than normal. Because with weather getting colder its really hard to cure cement properly, but since I'm working on tight budget it is really expensive to use only fast curing cement.Thank you
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Hi, Yes you can add a rapid set cement to your regular cement to make it go off quicker. I would recommend using an accelerator within the mix rather than using a rapid set. I would also (depending on what you are doing) use the correct insulation once you have poured the concrete - so use a thermal blanket, or straw and a plastic sheet. Keep it protected from the wind/water/elements for as long as you can - the longer the concrete has to set the stronger it becomes. As a word of warning however, if you put too much accelerator in or cure the concrete too fast, you will get a weaker concrete, that at worst will crack and crumble, so always consult the manufacturers instructions. Concrete setting causes an exothermic reaction meaning if you cover it properly it'll keep itself warm. Remember that if its below 5 degrees (Celsius) you shouldn't pour concrete! Hope that helps!
When you pour add calcium to the mix talk to your supplier he'll add it for you
