QUIKRETE

Countertop Mix

Gray (1106-80) and tint base (1106-81) · US · not yet reviewed

Check your container: This countdown is for the Gray (1106-80) and tint base (1106-81) variant. Similar-looking versions may have different times.

How long does QUIKRETE Countertop Mix take to dry?

Short answer

Temporary support can come off: 18 hours after application.
Working time ends: 30 minutes after application.
Concrete & repair

Return-to-use gates

Open the surface gradually instead of treating cure as one moment

Touch / inspectA surface check only
Foot trafficUse the stated walking time
Heavy useWait for furniture, water or vehicle readiness

Calculate return-to-use time

When was the material placed?
Conditions that affect drying
Where?
Thickness

Stated times

  • Working time ends30 minutes
  • Temporary support can come off18 hours

From QUIKRETE data sheet · checked 2026-10-25. Anything not listed isn’t stated by the manufacturer.

Manufacturer website: quikrete.com

Conditions & fine print
  • Stated conditions: Not stated on the data sheet
  • Start curing as soon as possible by moist-curing under a plastic tent. Typical strength: 2000 psi at 24 hours, 4000 psi at 7 days and 6000 psi at 28 days. Seal kitchen countertops after finishing; the sheet gives no sealing time.
  • Region US. Formulas can differ between countries; check your container.
  • Entered from the manufacturer source; second review pending. Report outdated information
  • Actual results depend on preparation, thickness, ventilation, temperature, humidity, mixing and substrate.

Using this specific product

QUIKRETE Countertop Mix is listed here as the Gray (1106-80) and tint base (1106-81) version for concrete countertop, vanity top, and bar top. For repairing concrete or masonry, the useful question is not simply whether the surface looks finished—it is whether the exact next-action milestone shown above has been reached.

Before you start

  • Confirm the package says Gray (1106-80) and tint base (1106-81); related versions can use different timing.
  • For concrete countertop, vanity top, and bar top, pay particular attention to substrate moisture, depth, temperature and protection from traffic.

How to check readiness

Check the slowest, coolest section before loading or coating. Mix no more than can be used in 30 minutes. Forms should stay undisturbed for 18 or more hours; cure and demold at 18 hours or later.

Avoid this mistake

Early strength, coating readiness and full cure are separate decisions.

Questions

How long does this product take to dry?

QUIKRETE states: Forms should stay undisturbed for 18 or more hours; cure and demold at 18 hours or later. Mix no more than can be used in 30 minutes. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.

How long should I clamp this product?

QUIKRETE states: Forms should stay undisturbed for 18 or more hours; cure and demold at 18 hours or later. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.

What affects how long this product takes to dry or cure?

Start curing as soon as possible by moist-curing under a plastic tent. Typical strength: 2000 psi at 24 hours, 4000 psi at 7 days and 6000 psi at 28 days. Seal kitchen countertops after finishing; the sheet gives no sealing time. Follow the product label for your conditions.

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