How long does Quikrete take to cure?
Quikrete products range from fast-setting concrete that sets in 20–40 minutes to standard concrete mix that should be kept damp and cured for days. Here are the stated times for each.
Quick answerIt depends on the exact product. The manufacturers' stated times we track:
- Set / hardened: from 5 minutes (QUIKRETE Hydraulic Water-Stop Cement (No. 1126)) to 20–40 minutes (QUIKRETE Fast-Setting Concrete Mix (No. 1004)) across 4 products.
- Light foot traffic: from 6 hours (QUIKRETE Concrete Resurfacer (No. 1131)) to 1 day (QUIKRETE Vinyl Concrete Patcher (No. 1133)) across 2 products.
- Heavy traffic: from 1 day (QUIKRETE Concrete Resurfacer (No. 1131)) to 3 days (QUIKRETE Vinyl Concrete Patcher (No. 1133)) across 2 products.
- Curing period complete: from 1–2 days (QUIKRETE Concrete Resurfacer (No. 1131)) to 7 days (QUIKRETE Concrete Mix (No. 1101)) across 3 products. Some products allow less time under specific stated conditions.
Find your product, then start a countdown with your exact application time:
| Product | Set | Light traffic | Heavy traffic | Curing period | Full cure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUIKRETE Hydraulic Water-Stop Cement (No. 1126) 10 lb / 20 lb · US | 5 minutes | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer | 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 | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer |
| QUIKRETE Quick-Setting Cement (No. 1240) 20 lb · US | 15–30 minutes | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer | 2 days | Not provided by manufacturer |
| QUIKRETE Fast-Setting Concrete Mix (No. 1004) 50 lb bag · US | 20–40 minutes | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer |
| QUIKRETE Concrete Mix (No. 1101) 60/80 lb · US | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer | 7 days less under stated conditions | Not provided by manufacturer |
| QUIKRETE Concrete Resurfacer (No. 1131) 40 lb · US | Not provided by manufacturer | 6 hours | 1 day | 1–2 days | Not provided by manufacturer |
| QUIKRETE Vinyl Concrete Patcher (No. 1133) 40 lb · US | Not provided by manufacturer | 1 day | 3 days | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer |
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.