How long does concrete need to cure?
Setting hard takes minutes to hours, but curing — keeping it damp so it gains strength — takes days. These are the manufacturers' stated times.
Find your product, then start a countdown with your exact application time:
| Product | Set | Load | Curing period |
|---|---|---|---|
| QUIKRETE Hydraulic Water-Stop Cement (No. 1126) 10 lb / 20 lb · US | 5 minutes | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer |
| QUIKRETE Exterior Use Anchoring Cement (No. 1245) 10 lb · US | 10–30 minutes | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer |
| QUIKRETE Quick-Setting Cement (No. 1240) 20 lb · US | 15–30 minutes | Not provided by manufacturer | 2 days |
| QUIKRETE Fast-Setting Concrete Mix (No. 1004) 50 lb bag · US | 20–40 minutes | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer |
| DAP Liquid Cement Crack Filler Gray · US | 1 day | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer |
| QUIKRETE Concrete Mix (No. 1101) 60/80 lb · US | Not provided by manufacturer | 1 day | 7 days less under stated conditions |
| QUIKRETE Concrete Resurfacer (No. 1131) 40 lb · US | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer | 1–2 days |
Times are the manufacturer’s stated figures under the manufacturer’s conditions. Your product may differ by formula or region. Products are sorted by the first stated time; nothing on this page is sponsored.
Planning information only. Actual results depend on preparation, thickness, ventilation, temperature, humidity, mixing and substrate.