Fast-Setting Concrete Mix (No. 1004)
50 lb bag · US · not yet reviewed
Short answer
Set / hardened: 20–40 minutes after application.
Used for structural applications, load-bearing bonds: elapsed time alone can’t confirm it’s ready. Inspect or test before loading.
Check that the concrete is hard before loading the post.
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Stated times
- Set / hardened20–40 minutes
From QUIKRETE product page · checked 2026-10-24. Anything not listed isn’t stated by the manufacturer.
Conditions & fine print
- Stated conditions: Not stated on the product page
- The product page gives only the set time. It does not give load or full-strength times, so this site shows none.
- 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 Report outdated information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.
Questions
How long before Fast-Setting Concrete Mix (No. 1004) is set / hardened?
QUIKRETE states: Designed to set hard in approximately 20 to 40 minutes. This is the manufacturer’s stated time, not a guarantee.