The Ultimate Quikrete Quiz

Concrete is the most commonly used building material today.

Concrete was invented in 1824 in England. It was called Portland cement, because it resembled a stone that could be found only on the Isle of Portland.

Concrete itself is inexpensive and the ingredients, water and gravel or sand, are easy to come by. However, it takes a long time to dry, making it less practical for home repairs. In addition, hiring a concrete mixer truck can be expensive and since laying concrete can be tricky, you will probably need to hire professionals to do it for you.

On larger projects, Quikrete usually takes 20 to 40 minutes to dry, although it can take as little as 10 minutes to dry on smaller projects.

The general rule for making a good Quikrete mix is putting one part water to five parts Quikrete mix.

The Quikrete mix should be of a consistency similar to that of modeling clay.

Treating concrete prevents it from chipping and fading. Add a sealant or coating of Quikrete to your concrete once it is finished and cured. This also makes the concrete surface easier to clean.

The Quikrete Epoxy Multi-Surface Coating is used for strengthening or sealing concrete floors indoors, but can also be used for outdoor floors such as patios and walkways.

Use Quikrete Epoxy Industrial Floor Coating on high traffic areas such as the garage.

Use Anti-Skid Textured Coating Quikrete to prevent skid marks on staircases, pool decks and other high-traffic areas.