The rapid setting cements are CSA (calcium sulfoaluminate) and are chemically different from portland cement, which is made from limestone (Calcium carbonate), which is converted to calcium oxides when clinker is made, and is mainly calcium silicates and calcium aluminates. You can control the set time of the CSA cements with the addition of varying amounts of citric acid, much as in the old days of adding some soda pop (sugar) to portland. In my decorative concretes, I add varying amounts of CSA to the portland from 5% to 30%. This allows me to not only speed the set of the portland mix, but also adds early strength and the CSA, which expands as it sets, compensates for portland's tendency to shrink. Shrinkage cracks are then at an absolute minimum. If it's going to rain, I increase the amount of CSA so the mix sets within an hour. I also work with mixes containing metakoalin and silica fume, both being pozzolans, and utilize their small particle sizes to take advantage of particle packing that creates a very dense, impervious finished product with compressive strengths of 15,000 to 20,000 psi when mixed using fiber additives.
Hi dperry,,,this is great info, they should put it on the bag, I been doing everything trial and error, I added to the Portland a few times and it worked fine, but dosent work as a paint, it holds up to the freezing weather very good, I got to pin your comment to the top of the page, thanks Mike
@@MikeHaduck I forgot to add that one of the other ingredients that I absolutely can't do without anymore is acrylic bonding agent/admix. If you add it to your mix water, I think you'd get the results you want when using mixes at paint consistency. I buy acrylic with 50% solids and dilute it 3 parts water to 1 part acrylic When doing parging or adding new mix to old concrete, wetting the old concrete with the acrylic/water mix instead of plain water and using acrylic in the new works wonders for bonding. Most of the stuff sold in box stores is 25% solid or less, so it should be diluted with less water. Dozens of brands. Sika Latex, Laticrete, Acryl 60, Weldcrete, Crossco AcrylB60. Dayton-Superior J40, LaHabra Ladacyl, Fishstone KongKrete and more. They make your concrete much more durable and waterproof.
@@MikeHaduck Yeah, they are almost secretive about what is in their products. The CementAll is not all cement. It has a very fine sand in it - maybe mostly. The pure CSA cement is in a purple/white bag and super expensive. A tan color shows that it is CSA not portland.
these vids are soo educational ... one of my favorite things about your channel is how you revisit the lessons and show it all again and again. thank you Mike! make some more music!
Hands down the best masonry videos out there, my go to site anytime I do masonry work! Plus thank you for no stupid intro and just get right to the point!
I’m a concrete polisher we mix cement all to a water Consistency like super over watered and dump it in little cracks and holes and grind it smooth…basically like a grout
Retired concrete mason sometimes you find a lot of trash in the concrete couldn't fix it with sand and cement used to use water plug sets up really fast
Thank you for this video. I was trying to fix the curb in my sidewalk but I used the Rapid Set in the blue bag. But I could not get the right consistency to do the vertical part of the curb. Now I realize I should have used the Mortar Mix instead. Now I will be able to finish the job properly. Thank you for explaining it.
As a woman with no experience or knowledge, I think I can patch a small section of concrete myself! Its not smooth on top. Done with a QuikRete concrete mix & to me its too bumpy rough w/ stones. Thank you for your valuable knowledge & time taken to do these videos. From SoCal Desert.
Nice rundown on the fast drying cements Mike. To keep with the theme of the video I increased the playback speed to hear fast talking Mike talking about fast drying product. You & the products both finished fast. :) Paul
I like the Rapidset Mortar mix. After watching some of your videos last year, I did a foundation crack repair, an exterior crack that was leaking through to the inside of the house. Some handyman had done a crack repair in the same spot about 15 years before and they packed it with a chunk of 2x4 and thin diameter steel lathing for filler. The cement was crumbling, steel was already rusting and I suspect you never want to use wood as packing filler for masonry work. Rapidset mortar mix was great to work with and I used pre-mixed Quikrete parging cement for over top and then exterior acrylic latex cement paint. It's been a year and a number of hard rainstorms and no leaking from back splash/ground splash. Rapidset Cementall was another story. I went with that for some crack repair (up to 1/2" wide cracks) on a cement driveway pad because it was supposed to be finer than the Rapidset mortar mix. I am in the prairies in Western Canada and we get -30C all the way up to +15C with Chinooks in the same week in the middle of winter, we can get 3 feet of snow in a dump, hard rainstorms and hail storms in spring (but low humidity) and +30C in summer. Every crack I filled with Rapidset cementall crumbled and failed, I was shoveling it out with the snow, so it didn't even last until spring and I am going to have to clean it all out and redo it with another mix. I have to mention I did try an experiment with Quikrete Polyurethane Self-Levelling Sealant that you put on with a caulk-gun on another exterior cement pad with smaller cracks and inside a garage and it worked very well over the same period. Keep up the good work on your RUclips channel, Mike!
Thanks, driveways are tough, especially in your weather, maybe next time 1 1/2 sand to one Portland, for the cracks but if the driveway is moving it will keep cracking, thanks mike
That's my concern, it hasn't started heaving yet but if the cracks expand it will likely start breaking up. What kind of sealant do you recommend after a repair? A penetrating sealant?
Just found your channel a couple of months ago and soooo happy I did....you saved our bacon lol...just a DAY before installing some stone ....on a FLAT surface...we learned we picked the wrong product and back to the store it went..lol...We also live in a much colder climate so we went with the 1 portland to 2 sand mixture..It turned out great, probably not as good as if you did it but we're so pleased with the outcome......I hope you have an apprentice and are passing along all your knowledge...it's so important. :) Again thanks!!
Well I'll have to say as of now I've learned more in two videos from you then most people in the mason world I'll be watching every video of yours thank you very much
MHTAPDE: Mike's humble teaching and passing down experience. Even though our choice in products is different, I still learned a lot from your videos. Best advice was probably to practice and to research. I like the idea of putting samples in the fridge....
Hi Laguna, I can't say, I never used it, when I started there was mortar, portland and some fast drying stuff for railings, this is all new school, thanks Mike
Hi Mike! I'm back in the joint again but I got a burner cell phone. Does your breaking out of prison for beginners series still apply? I think some of this is that highfalutin concrete! Wife's on the way with a little sawblade cake!
I use the cement. All for a accelerator mix it with regular bag mix or a overlay mix works pretty well especially when it's cold out definitely helps.. good video Mike
Nice video Mike , i always wondered what all the different concretes and mortars were for knowing to use which one for what job is very important and you explain it well .
Rapid Set Cement all and concrete mix are great products! be careful they really do have a short working time. strong mixes. i have used the cement all as a stucco repair.
Thanks to Mike I was able to repair the 4 foot by 3 foot section of120 year old foot thick brick wall that collapsed when I pulled the old front porch off. Its disconcerting to stand in the basement and look out at the street through a hole in the house. It kept playing in my mind wet it down good and just stick it in there. It doesn't matter how you do it just get it in there. Several years later its solid as a rock.
Thanks for showing all the products that you use together. A lot of different mixes out there these days, all with different set times and compositions!
Shame on me for not subscribing sooner… I did watch quite a few vid’s… boy are you a savior to the average home owner who lives in New England… this was quite helpful in so many ways: first the basic knowledge of cement and concrete and the diff mixes inspires lots of confidence when going out to buy; 2nd your reviews are so down to earth and easy to follow
Thanks Mike, someone sent me a link to your channel, very well done videos, I am glad your doing fine, nice to meet you, I talk with some other youtubers also, merry christmas, mike
Cement All is a grout and has a very fine sand. It is a multipurpose ASTM 1107 non shrink grout. It has a super plasticizer already built in to the product.
10:13 and on = "so you go to Patch something, these Rocks, they get in the way... " BOY did I found that out!! I tried using All Purpose Concrete to patch the foundation wall and those Rocks would NOT let the concrete stick to the wall AT ALL!!!! Which type should be used? Is there a concrete mix that uses something like sand instead of those huge rocks? I'll keep looking, because there is so many types...
Which cement should I use these are some of your best videos Mike only thing when I start watching your videos I can't stop they're so full of information I can use living in a 100 year old house in Western Pennsylvania thanks
Great video Mike. I have an old patio that is a mixture of concrete and bricks and is still quite solid even though the surface is uneven. I would like to give it a smooth cover with some type of cement or concrete product that would probably be one-half to one inch deep and wonder which product you would suggest. Thanks in advance for your advice and keep up the great videos. Tom
Hi Tom, to be honest, I haven't seen anything hold up in my area that thin, maybe another thin layer of pavers might help, unless I was there to see it I really can't say, Mike
You mention using Rapid Set CementAll for iron railings but also mention rain causing havoc for it. I'm looking to fix a loose porch railing. Will using this product work for me or do you need to put a top coating of some other product to protect it from rain? You mention painting it which may not look great on porch steps? What would you recommend. Thanks for this video.
Hi Samila, I have a whole series on concrete step repair and one video "brick step repair, part 6 ,mkke haduck where I put the old railing back in, maybe that will help, thanks Mike
We are new to Phoenix Arizona ( used to live in Mt Penn back there near you .....all summer 110+ and maybe 2% Humidity here. Think as hot as you can take then add 20 degrees :).. How many portland to sand do you think would work here for walks, cracks etc.? And then brick, block etc? Just a rough starting point........... Watched many of your videos as i am "Old School" and they have helped me a lot
Hello, great knowledge. I just put a new layer of cement on my front porch sides. I used the fastset repair mortar, about half a bag and i also put 4 scoops of portland and mixed it up and applied it. Will that be ok? Im in nj. 2 hours south of scranton pa.
Damn i came to say that i patched with that red bag of quick set today and what a hassle it was with all the rocks. I put a first coat, worked out the rocks, then went and sifted all the rocks out for a finish coat. What a hassle
Hi Greasy, I don't know what you are patching but I rarely use a product with rocks in it unless I got a big hole, I got lots of videos on "concrete repair" and others on "foundation repair" I use diffrent products, thanks Mike
Hi thank you for all your excellent videos & taking your time to make us the videos. i have a question please. So I have made a lean to shed using thin mdf board panel as my walls. What I did was I use the nailer gun and stapled the board onto the 2x4s all around. It’s been over 2 years now and it’s starting to come off like the stamped nails are coming off the 2x4 and there are gaps between the vertical boards that are attached side by side. My problem is that I can’t get myself to the back of the boards to staple or mail it onto the 2x4s. So I will have to go inside the shed and try to somehow pull the boards inward and use long nails to attach from the inside instead. Now my question is…if I was to use cement all fast setting and put at between the gaps between the two attached boards, will it bond and hold up? I was thinking about the fabric concrete and staple ins it onto the boards and 2x4s hoping it will bond. Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
What would you recommend to fix a corner that the dumpster company knocked off a top block on a wall? The pieces still there just don't know whether to use a mortar or some type of epoxy
Hi Mike , I have a question, I have a auto repair shop that has chips out of the concrete 1/2 to 1in. deep from dropping heavy objects . They might be 3 or 8 inches of damage around the chip. I would like to know what is the best way to fix this type of patch , that will stick and won't come loose with traffic on it. I live in Canada Manitoba. The shop is heated ,can or should it be done in the winter months or should it be done in summer. Any help would be apricated . Their are just so many premixed products when you go to the store to chose from.
Mike I need to fix my foundation around the house (slab) with about 8 inches exposed before the house on top, its crumbling and especially at the corners, the house had no gutters till I moved in and I think that was the problem for it falling apart, so to fix the corners of the slab and smooth out the rest, should I use the rapid set mortar mix? I live in the Deep South so freezing is never an issue, thanks for the info
mike, one question whats the best for cracks in driveway? thanks for your time. i tell many about your channel. im still catching up to watch your videos! love your channel!!!!
Hi Chris, I got a playlist called " resurfacing concrete driveways" Mike haduck, and resurfacing sidewalks, I show all my techniques there, thanks Mike
Love the videos Mike. I live in NW lower Michigan and quick repairs are necessary at times. I to have been experimenting with quick drying products for about a decade. We parallel on a lot of views good sir. Looking forward to seeing more videos good sir.
I hope you will still see be able to see this question! I wanted to build a small wood-burning stove with cement but I read reviews that said that the stove would explode. is there any type of mortar mix or cement mix that would be safe for making a wood-burning stove? I am also making stepping stones and I wanted to see which mortar or cement mix would be better, and do I need to add some sort of metal to the middle to make it stronger?
Hi Carol, I can't comment on that, most stuff is built with steel liners anymore, too much liability with a masonry wood burner, I won't build them, mike
If you had to pick a concrete mix to make a statue in a mold, not a big one, say 5 to 12 inches, which would you think would be better? I live in MA so cold weather can be an issue. Your videos have been helpful just learning about the different uses and how/why to use each mix. Thanks
MIKE.... ENJOY WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS... I HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT SPALLING, OUTSIDE OF MY GARAGE AN AREA 12" X 16' BETWEEN THE OVERHEAD DOOR AND THE BLACKTOP DRIVEWAY I HAVE SPALLING FROM PRIOR OWNER USED SALT IN WINTER MONTHS. MAY I ASK YOU TO PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR OPINION ON BEST WAY TO REPAIR. THE DEEPEST SPALLING IS 3/8 " BUT THERE IS MANY. I'M IN THE CHICAGO AREA SO WINTER CAN BE BAD. I WILL BE DRIVING CAR OVER IT. HELP YOU CAN HELP ME. THANKS
You should make a video talking about the 60 pound and 80 pound high strength Sacrete pre mixed concrete and give your thoughts on it because that's what I use and that's what a lot of people use and buy from Home Depot, Ace Hardware etc. And actually the local Ace Hardware only sells the 60 pound high strength Sacrete and it doesn't sell any other concrete but in the next bigger town over I buy the 80 pound Sacrete high strength bags from Home Depot just because they're bigger and I think you get a little bit more for your money compared to the 60 pound bags but those are the ones that I use and I see a lot of other people buying and using them as well.
@@MikeHaduck OK I saw another guy say the same thing that they didn't sell the Sacrete where he lived either but that's weird because here in California where I live that's like the number one thing on the shelves, they also have like the red bag of the quickrete fast setting stuff and big bags of Portland cement bags but I see just about everyone buying the high strength Sacrete and some people buy the 50 pound fence post concrete also that isn't high strength so maybe you could compare like the 50 pound bags of I think it's Sacrete also but compare that with the 60 or 80 pound Sacrete high strength just to hear your thoughts and what the differences are really and when people should use one compared to the other and if you think people should mix in some Portland cement with these Sacrete premixes or not? Thanks!
Hi driver, I would say yes, because it shrinks and I have to go over it, Rapid set dosent but it dries extremely fast is I only use it on small projects, thanks Mike
Hi Andover, I have a whole playlist , called "foundation repair" and "stone foundation repair" Mike haduck, I show what product I used in each case, thanks Mike
Mike, LOVE all I have been able to do many of my own projects because of your great . I was wondering if you have a contact? I just bought a granite built in 1826. I would love your opinion on a few things. Or, I would be happy to pay you for a consult.
It’s been interesting watching you discussing which product to use for what job. With your experience do you have a suggestion for bonding 3/4” crushed rock used as a parking spot for a large rv. How would you mix it ant what consistency? If you have a suggestion it would be greatly appreciated. I’m in the Central Valley of California (80 miles south of Sacramento)
Mike could I use one of those pre mixed to lightly sponge over a old concrete porch to fill in hairline cracks and small pitting and then use latex paint over it? Thanks -
Hi Jack, for small things like hair cracks I use rapid set cement all, no sand ,then wait at least a week, some painters say 30 days then a good stucco,deck masonry paint, that's what works for me , thanks mike
Mike could you help me know what mix I should use to over-lay my 100 year old basement floor. It is quite rough concrete that is spalled and it's not a level floor. There are some cracks that will ooze water when it has rained allot that seem to be perpetually damp. I live in central Kansas. Thank you and I have already learned a ton from your videos. I'm repairing the field stone foundation walls inside that have the mortar crumbling out and I have installed 1 new basement window just like the one you did in a video. Everything is turning out great! Thanks a ton.
Hi Donald. Old basement are a hard call, it's like painting over a rusty boat, you could try portland and sand or just take pieces out at a time and replace it, I hope it helps, mike
@@MikeHaduck Thank you Mike. I have replaced some pieces but there's too much for me to do the entire thing. I do want to use the Portland and sand but not sure what mix ratio would be the best? I'm intending to seal the cracks first and then follow all of your make it stick procedures. I know anything I do will not last indefinitely. This house is 121 years old so I'm just trying to make it a little better for however long I can.
Yes I'm going to use portland and sand. In your driveway patching video you made the comment that the mix that 1 portland to 1 1/2 sand was for outside. I didn't mean to make you think my basement floor was crumbling, it's not, it's just spalled like the driveway you repaired (the places where it was broken down I have dug out and poured new concrete. I was just wanting to know if the 1 to 1 1/2 would be the mix to use for the inside or would I go to 1 to 1 or? Thanks Mike and I must tell you that I've learned a bunch from your videos. I'm 71 years old and I don't think I could have done the stuff I've already done without your help.
Thanks Mike you really helped me understand the blue label cement all. I am wondering about the “High performance cement” with the red and black label, who manufactures that. I’ll have to look around here in Ky to find it. Thanks.
Is it ok to use dry portlsnd cement between paving stones and then spray down with water? I think Portland will hold up longer in the joints than mortar.
Hi Jeff ,I never would do that, I have a playlist on stone patio installation, and another stone sidewalk installation, Mike haduck, I show all my techniques there, thanks Mike
Great video Mike...... Mike i love the color of cement all, but I you said don't paint with it. I know you said paint with Portland cement but I don't like the grey color of Portland cement.. Can you tell me what Portland I can you use that is the same color of cement all . And also what can I put in the Portland cement to make it dry quicker. Thanks I love your videos. PS it don't hurt nothing LOL
Hi Dee, I cant really say, I just use what I use, many times I go to the paint store and get a mosonry,stucco or deck paint, I don't really use any other techniques, thanks Mike
Hi Dolores, that make a quikrete caulking for concrete but I usually use a concrete patch and then paint the driveway with portland like in my driveway resurfacing videos but every situation is diffrent, thanks Mike
Mike, I am rendering my brick fireplace. I used rapid set polymer modified structure repair concrete (per Quikcrete) for the verticals and it worked well. Now I need to do the little hearth (or skirt) 20'" x 50". The coat is only 3/4" thick. I'd like to avoid using rapid set if possible but I will use it if you recommend. What do you suggest ?
Hey I need help. I have a natural stone face wall that was placed on the original brick, big heavy pieces and now they're coming off. I'm trying to repair a few pieces and I think more wi fall off
Hi, I have a whole playlist on " installing stone veneer" it shows all my techniques for all the different situations, I am sure it will help, thanks Mike
@@MikeHaduck Thanks Mike! That's the direction I was leaning. I've had success so far with these products and I never would have attempted any of this if it wasn't for your videos.
I notice that the mortar mix from rapid set dries a brownish color. Home Depot website says it dries grey. Does the color change over time? Is the high performance mortar grey?
@@MikeHaduck yes this is the rapid set mortar mix you show in tbe video. It dries a brownish color. Not the typical mortar color. I am using it in the joints on cobblestones in my driveway because it dries fast and can put weight on instantly. If I mix tradional mortar water and put over the top after the rapid set dries will all my joints blend?
Thanks Mike! What do you recommend for a resurface product, that is not insanely priced? I recently used Top'nBond to resurface a 3.000 sq ft Driveway. It took me months to do by hand, using a 1/4" Dowel Straight edge to ensure height. Using a hand trowel, was the safest bet, after trying other things. I had problems color inconsistencies, where one area would look a nice medium gray, while others very white. Using a hand trowel did result in some lumpy areas , or a generally "not very flat" Appearance. But using a squeegee, or a Notched Trowel, proved to be harder to do consistently. The Top'n Bond did a pretty decent job, but its $16.00 a 40 lb bag. Now i am waiting to see if it lasts without cracking. Obviously - I am not pro... lol. IN SHORT - What techniques, or products would you use for a Resurface?
How's it going Mike, I added some rapid set cement all to a type s mortar mix instead of using regular Portland cement in the hopes it would cure faster. . . Now that I look back I should have just stuck with the Portland Cement, how do you think the cement all and mortar mix will hold up?
Hi, I usually use Portland and sand, other masons might use something different, check with the folks who make the lawn ornaments, I hope it helps , mike
Great video, I plan on using the Rapid Set mortar mix more on future jobs, as far as a 'retarder' to slow the cure I have a question, does the Rapid Set mortar marry well with Ty S if you've tried that in any proportion?
Hi why, I never use a retarded, just m in what I will use a little at a time, I have added sand and a few times into a Portland mix but it was just as a filler, thanks Mike
Thanks Mike, loved the proverb. I use high early strength Portland all the time. Its not a premix product. Its great for stone work and foundation work because of the fast set time. Anyway, take care and loads of love from Canada.
i have a 3'x5'x1/2" stucco repair patch to do. home depot has type s mortar and rapidset stucco patch? i have to mix and apply myself so i'm afraid the rapid set will harden up on me before i get it smooth. should i use type s mortar?
Hi there what wld be the best cement/concrete for making planter or candle vessels and silicone molds. I was told cement all rapid set concrete mix. Hard for me to get what wld be comparable in quickcrete?
The rapid setting cements are CSA (calcium sulfoaluminate) and are chemically different from portland cement, which is made from limestone (Calcium carbonate), which is converted to calcium oxides when clinker is made, and is mainly calcium silicates and calcium aluminates. You can control the set time of the CSA cements with the addition of varying amounts of citric acid, much as in the old days of adding some soda pop (sugar) to portland. In my decorative concretes, I add varying amounts of CSA to the portland from 5% to 30%. This allows me to not only speed the set of the portland mix, but also adds early strength and the CSA, which expands as it sets, compensates for portland's tendency to shrink. Shrinkage cracks are then at an absolute minimum. If it's going to rain, I increase the amount of CSA so the mix sets within an hour. I also work with mixes containing metakoalin and silica fume, both being pozzolans, and utilize their small particle sizes to take advantage of particle packing that creates a very dense, impervious finished product with compressive strengths of 15,000 to 20,000 psi when mixed using fiber additives.
Hi dperry,,,this is great info, they should put it on the bag, I been doing everything trial and error, I added to the Portland a few times and it worked fine, but dosent work as a paint, it holds up to the freezing weather very good, I got to pin your comment to the top of the page, thanks Mike
@@MikeHaduck I forgot to add that one of the other ingredients that I absolutely can't do without anymore is acrylic bonding agent/admix. If you add it to your mix water, I think you'd get the results you want when using mixes at paint consistency. I buy acrylic with 50% solids and dilute it 3 parts water to 1 part acrylic When doing parging or adding new mix to old concrete, wetting the old concrete with the acrylic/water mix instead of plain water and using acrylic in the new works wonders for bonding. Most of the stuff sold in box stores is 25% solid or less, so it should be diluted with less water. Dozens of brands. Sika Latex, Laticrete, Acryl 60, Weldcrete, Crossco AcrylB60. Dayton-Superior J40, LaHabra Ladacyl, Fishstone KongKrete and more. They make your concrete much more durable and waterproof.
You're a true craftsman. Kudos.
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@@MikeHaduck Yeah, they are almost secretive about what is in their products. The CementAll is not all cement. It has a very fine sand in it - maybe mostly. The pure CSA cement is in a purple/white bag and super expensive. A tan color shows that it is CSA not portland.
Dude is giving me a masters degree while I sit on my couch.
Thanks, Mike
these vids are soo educational ... one of my favorite things about your channel is how you revisit the lessons and show it all again and again. thank you Mike! make some more music!
Thanks Thor, Mike
Hands down the best masonry videos out there, my go to site anytime I do masonry work! Plus thank you for no stupid intro and just get right to the point!
sup you! it's me, you.
I share this video with as many people i can ... soooo many people want to know these things and you explain it best
Thanks Thor, mike
Nice to see Harrison Ford getting back to home projects
Thanks, Mike
I live in NW CT with similar frost heave climate conditions and I think I'll use your formula over others. Thanks for a great series.
Thanks, Mike
I’m a concrete polisher we mix cement all to a water Consistency like super over watered and dump it in little cracks and holes and grind it smooth…basically like a grout
Thanks Shaun, Mike
Retired concrete mason sometimes you find a lot of trash in the concrete couldn't fix it with sand and cement used to use water plug sets up really fast
This is one of the many vids that you have published that is also worth republishing for your channel. SUPERB info
Thanks Thor, Mike
Thank you for this video. I was trying to fix the curb in my sidewalk but I used the Rapid Set in the blue bag. But I could not get the right consistency to do the vertical part of the curb. Now I realize I should have used the Mortar Mix instead. Now I will be able to finish the job properly. Thank you for explaining it.
Thanks julio,, Mike
As a woman with no experience or knowledge, I think I can patch a small section of concrete myself! Its not smooth on top. Done with a QuikRete concrete mix & to me its too bumpy rough w/ stones. Thank you for your valuable knowledge & time taken to do these videos.
From SoCal Desert.
Thanks mike
Nice rundown on the fast drying cements Mike. To keep with the theme of the video I increased the playback speed to hear fast talking Mike talking about fast drying product.
You & the products both finished fast. :)
Paul
Thanks paul, Mike
I like the Rapidset Mortar mix. After watching some of your videos last year, I did a foundation crack repair, an exterior crack that was leaking through to the inside of the house. Some handyman had done a crack repair in the same spot about 15 years before and they packed it with a chunk of 2x4 and thin diameter steel lathing for filler. The cement was crumbling, steel was already rusting and I suspect you never want to use wood as packing filler for masonry work. Rapidset mortar mix was great to work with and I used pre-mixed Quikrete parging cement for over top and then exterior acrylic latex cement paint. It's been a year and a number of hard rainstorms and no leaking from back splash/ground splash. Rapidset Cementall was another story. I went with that for some crack repair (up to 1/2" wide cracks) on a cement driveway pad because it was supposed to be finer than the Rapidset mortar mix. I am in the prairies in Western Canada and we get -30C all the way up to +15C with Chinooks in the same week in the middle of winter, we can get 3 feet of snow in a dump, hard rainstorms and hail storms in spring (but low humidity) and +30C in summer. Every crack I filled with Rapidset cementall crumbled and failed, I was shoveling it out with the snow, so it didn't even last until spring and I am going to have to clean it all out and redo it with another mix. I have to mention I did try an experiment with Quikrete Polyurethane Self-Levelling Sealant that you put on with a caulk-gun on another exterior cement pad with smaller cracks and inside a garage and it worked very well over the same period. Keep up the good work on your RUclips channel, Mike!
Thanks, driveways are tough, especially in your weather, maybe next time 1 1/2 sand to one Portland, for the cracks but if the driveway is moving it will keep cracking, thanks mike
That's my concern, it hasn't started heaving yet but if the cracks expand it will likely start breaking up. What kind of sealant do you recommend after a repair? A penetrating sealant?
Just found your channel a couple of months ago and soooo happy I did....you saved our bacon lol...just a DAY before installing some stone ....on a FLAT surface...we learned we picked the wrong product and back to the store it went..lol...We also live in a much colder climate so we went with the 1 portland to 2 sand mixture..It turned out great, probably not as good as if you did it but we're so pleased with the outcome......I hope you have an apprentice and are passing along all your knowledge...it's so important. :) Again thanks!!
Thanks sonnia,, I appreciate hearing that, Mike
Well I'll have to say as of now I've learned more in two videos from you then most people in the mason world I'll be watching every video of yours thank you very much
Thanks again Trina,,Mike
MHTAPDE: Mike's humble teaching and passing down experience.
Even though our choice in products is different, I still learned a lot from your videos. Best advice was probably to practice and to research.
I like the idea of putting samples in the fridge....
Thanks Lasse, Mike
Hi Mike, What do you think about 'Universal 1023' ?
Hi Laguna, I can't say, I never used it, when I started there was mortar, portland and some fast drying stuff for railings, this is all new school, thanks Mike
I don't watch all the time, but I love your videos. You're the "Blair Glenn" of concrete work. You old guys *rock!* See what I did there?
Thanks Marcos, Mike
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Hi Mike! I'm back in the joint again but I got a burner cell phone. Does your breaking out of prison for beginners series still apply? I think some of this is that highfalutin concrete! Wife's on the way with a little sawblade cake!
Hi Brian, yes i got great reviews from many former prisoners, lol, mike
How's it going buddy did you make it
"Thanks great work. I've been doing masonry for a while, this video is a good foundation of information to start using your hand in masonry." 👍
Thanks KC, Mike
I use the cement. All for a accelerator mix it with regular bag mix or a overlay mix works pretty well especially when it's cold out definitely helps.. good video Mike
Thanks cliff, Mike
Nice video Mike , i always wondered what all the different concretes and mortars were for knowing to use which one for what job is very important and you explain it well .
Thanks Rocco, Mike
I’m with you always and some Portland the pre bagged concrete.
Thanks Larry, I agree, Mike
Rapid Set Cement all and concrete mix are great products! be careful they really do have a short working time. strong mixes. i have used the cement all as a stucco repair.
Thanks John, Mike
Thanks for being a good teacher Mike. I’ve actually painted with Cement All before turns old concrete white, learned that trick from you!
Thanks Geno, mike
Thanks to Mike I was able to repair the 4 foot by 3 foot section of120 year old foot thick brick wall that collapsed when I pulled the old front porch off. Its disconcerting to stand in the basement and look out at the street through a hole in the house. It kept playing in my mind wet it down good and just stick it in there. It doesn't matter how you do it just get it in there. Several years later its solid as a rock.
Mike your masonry videos are soothing
Thanks Bart, mike
Being from Nepa myself your videos helped me a ton to fix my stone foundation in my basement.
Thanks Matthew, I appreciate it, Mike
Mike you give the best advice. When I buy quickcrete I’ve always added a scoop of cement per bag much easier to finish. Keep up the good work
Thanks Larry, I appreciate hearing that, mike
I love your videos, please keep making them
Thanks Francisco, Mike
Thanks for showing all the products that you use together. A lot of different mixes out there these days, all with different set times and compositions!
Thanks Peter, mike
Shame on me for not subscribing sooner… I did watch quite a few vid’s… boy are you a savior to the average home owner who lives in New England… this was quite helpful in so many ways: first the basic knowledge of cement and concrete and the diff mixes inspires lots of confidence when going out to buy; 2nd your reviews are so down to earth and easy to follow
Thanks Wolf, Mike
I like fast settling concrete mix too!
Thanks Mike, someone sent me a link to your channel, very well done videos, I am glad your doing fine, nice to meet you, I talk with some other youtubers also, merry christmas, mike
Cement All is a grout and has a very fine sand. It is a multipurpose ASTM 1107 non shrink grout. It has a super plasticizer already built in to the product.
Thanks Jesse, Mike
As always, informative and no nonsense. Thanks Mike
Thanks Tom, Mike
Mike, you are the best! Hope all is well with you. Always "Wet it First!
Thanks Michael, I did a video called " should I wet it first?" Thanks mike
10:13 and on = "so you go to Patch something, these Rocks, they get in the way... "
BOY did I found that out!! I tried using All Purpose Concrete to patch the foundation wall and those Rocks would NOT let the concrete stick to the wall AT ALL!!!!
Which type should be used? Is there a concrete mix that uses something like sand instead of those huge rocks? I'll keep looking, because there is so many types...
Hi. I show what I use in each video, I hope they help, thanks Mike
Which cement should I use these are some of your best videos Mike only thing when I start watching your videos I can't stop they're so full of information I can use living in a 100 year old house in Western Pennsylvania thanks
Thanks Mikey, Mike
Love the fast drying concrete... buy it by the pallets. Just did a small walk in 30degress set up nice in 1 hour.
Thanks Gabe, I agree, mike
Thank you Mr Haduck I am learning a lot from your videos. You are more like a mason chef.....
Thanks Miguel, Mike
Great video Mike. I have an old patio that is a mixture of concrete and bricks and is still quite solid even though the surface is uneven. I would like to give it a smooth cover with some type of cement or concrete product that would probably be one-half to one inch deep and wonder which product you would suggest. Thanks in advance for your advice and keep up the great videos.
Tom
Hi Tom, to be honest, I haven't seen anything hold up in my area that thin, maybe another thin layer of pavers might help, unless I was there to see it I really can't say, Mike
I want to do same thing on stairs and don't know wtf to use!😲
You mention using Rapid Set CementAll for iron railings but also mention rain causing havoc for it. I'm looking to fix a loose porch railing. Will using this product work for me or do you need to put a top coating of some other product to protect it from rain? You mention painting it which may not look great on porch steps? What would you recommend. Thanks for this video.
Hi Samila, I have a whole series on concrete step repair and one video "brick step repair, part 6 ,mkke haduck where I put the old railing back in, maybe that will help, thanks Mike
We are new to Phoenix Arizona ( used to live in Mt Penn back there near you .....all summer 110+ and maybe 2% Humidity here. Think as hot as you can take then add 20 degrees :)..
How many portland to sand do you think would work here for walks, cracks etc.?
And then brick, block etc?
Just a rough starting point...........
Watched many of your videos as i am "Old School" and they have helped me a lot
Hi Joe, I hear down south its 3 sand to one Portland, but I would ask some of the locals, thanks Mike
Hello, great knowledge. I just put a new layer of cement on my front porch sides. I used the fastset repair mortar, about half a bag and i also put 4 scoops of portland and mixed it up and applied it. Will that be ok? Im in nj. 2 hours south of scranton pa.
Hi Kyle, I added portland before and had no problem with my mixes, I just wouldn't overdo it, thanks Mike
Damn i came to say that i patched with that red bag of quick set today and what a hassle it was with all the rocks. I put a first coat, worked out the rocks, then went and sifted all the rocks out for a finish coat. What a hassle
Hi Greasy, I don't know what you are patching but I rarely use a product with rocks in it unless I got a big hole, I got lots of videos on "concrete repair" and others on "foundation repair" I use diffrent products, thanks Mike
Hi thank you for all your excellent videos & taking your time to make us the videos.
i have a question please. So I have made a lean to shed using thin mdf board panel as my walls. What I did was I use the nailer gun and stapled the board onto the 2x4s all around. It’s been over 2 years now and it’s starting to come off like the stamped nails are coming off the 2x4 and there are gaps between the vertical boards that are attached side by side. My problem is that I can’t get myself to the back of the boards to staple or mail it onto the 2x4s.
So I will have to go inside the shed and try to somehow pull the boards inward and use long nails to attach from the inside instead.
Now my question is…if I was to use cement all fast setting and put at between the gaps between the two attached boards, will it bond and hold up? I was thinking about the fabric concrete and staple ins it onto the boards and 2x4s hoping it will bond.
Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Hi, Cement is just liquid rock in my opinion, not made to stick to anything, it's mostly a binder not a glue, I hope it helps mike
Hi there Mike, how long you have the concrete went you do iton the box of wood and removal the wood, thank you,
Hi Sergio, I do not understand the question, thanks Mike
You're an amazing teacher.
Thanks Jerry, I appreciate the kind words, Mike
What about a lime based cement to top off an uneven, twisted sandstone foundation that needs to have a treated 2x6 sill plate ?
Hi Greg, I did a video called " lime mortar or portland" Mike haduck, that might help, thanks, Mike
What would you recommend to fix a corner that the dumpster company knocked off a top block on a wall? The pieces still there just don't know whether to use a mortar or some type of epoxy
Hi Dave, I have series called "masonry wall repair " maybe part 5 will help, thanks Mike
very good video on fast drying cement
Thanks Stephen, Mike
Question..I want to make a counter top with Portland cement type 1 white..1 1/2 tick. Do I have to add sand and pea gravel to??? Please answer 🙏🙏🙏
Hi Hugo, I am a granite guy when it comes to counter tops, I dont think concrete has the staying power, thanks mike
Hi Mike , I have a question, I have a auto repair shop that has chips out of the concrete 1/2 to 1in. deep from dropping heavy objects . They might be 3 or 8 inches of damage around the chip. I would like to know what is the best way to fix this type of patch , that will stick and won't come loose with traffic on it. I live in Canada Manitoba. The shop is heated ,can or should it be done in the winter months or should it be done in summer. Any help would be apricated . Their are just so many premixed products when you go to the store to chose from.
Hi Jeff, I got a whole playlist on concrete patches, and my rule of thumb is 3 days without freezing, Mike
Mike I need to fix my foundation around the house (slab) with about 8 inches exposed before the house on top, its crumbling and especially at the corners, the house had no gutters till I moved in and I think that was the problem for it falling apart, so to fix the corners of the slab and smooth out the rest, should I use the rapid set mortar mix? I live in the Deep South so freezing is never an issue, thanks for the info
Hi Sybo, I have a whole playlist , foundation repair, Mike haduck I show what I use in each case, every situation is a bit different, thanks Mike
Great work and lots of good information. I am in Oklahoma. Not sure what mix I need. Getting ready to build a brick mailbox.
Thanks Steven, mike
mike, one question whats the best for cracks in driveway? thanks for your time. i tell many about your channel. im still catching up to watch your videos! love your channel!!!!
Hi Chris, I got a playlist called " resurfacing concrete driveways" Mike haduck, and resurfacing sidewalks, I show all my techniques there, thanks Mike
What i should use to build a bridge for my koi pond
Hi, wood would be lighter and more simple I would think, thanks Mike
Hi Mike, what type of mortar and mix should be used in tuckpointing a century old farm brick house? its located in central Ontario, Canada
Hi ,I have a whole series on repointing stone work, check it out, Mike
This is very helpful, Mike. Thank you!
Thanks Matthew, Mike
Love the videos Mike. I live in NW lower Michigan and quick repairs are necessary at times. I to have been experimenting with quick drying products for about a decade. We parallel on a lot of views good sir. Looking forward to seeing more videos good sir.
Thanks John, I appreciate it, mike
I hope you will still see be able to see this question! I wanted to build a small wood-burning stove with cement but I read reviews that said that the stove would explode. is there any type of mortar mix or cement mix that would be safe for making a wood-burning stove? I am also making stepping stones and I wanted to see which mortar or cement mix would be better, and do I need to add some sort of metal to the middle to make it stronger?
Hi Carol, I can't comment on that, most stuff is built with steel liners anymore, too much liability with a masonry wood burner, I won't build them, mike
If you had to pick a concrete mix to make a statue in a mold, not a big one, say 5 to 12 inches, which would you think would be better? I live in MA so cold weather can be an issue. Your videos have been helpful just learning about the different uses and how/why to use each mix. Thanks
Hi Denise, I never molded any statues, I am would think they use 2 sand to one Portland, but I am not sure, thanks Mike
MIKE.... ENJOY WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS... I HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT SPALLING, OUTSIDE OF MY GARAGE AN AREA 12" X 16' BETWEEN THE OVERHEAD DOOR AND THE BLACKTOP DRIVEWAY I HAVE SPALLING FROM PRIOR OWNER USED SALT IN WINTER MONTHS. MAY I ASK YOU TO PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR OPINION ON BEST WAY TO REPAIR. THE DEEPEST SPALLING IS 3/8 " BUT THERE IS MANY. I'M IN THE CHICAGO AREA SO WINTER CAN BE BAD. I WILL BE DRIVING CAR OVER IT. HELP YOU CAN HELP ME. THANKS
Hi, I have a whole series called " foundation repair, Mike haduck, that should help, thanks Mike
You should make a video talking about the 60 pound and 80 pound high strength Sacrete pre mixed concrete and give your thoughts on it because that's what I use and that's what a lot of people use and buy from Home Depot, Ace Hardware etc. And actually the local Ace Hardware only sells the 60 pound high strength Sacrete and it doesn't sell any other concrete but in the next bigger town over I buy the 80 pound Sacrete high strength bags from Home Depot just because they're bigger and I think you get a little bit more for your money compared to the 60 pound bags but those are the ones that I use and I see a lot of other people buying and using them as well.
Hi Charlie, they don't sell it around here, but I will get to it, thanks mike
@@MikeHaduck OK I saw another guy say the same thing that they didn't sell the Sacrete where he lived either but that's weird because here in California where I live that's like the number one thing on the shelves, they also have like the red bag of the quickrete fast setting stuff and big bags of Portland cement bags but I see just about everyone buying the high strength Sacrete and some people buy the 50 pound fence post concrete also that isn't high strength so maybe you could compare like the 50 pound bags of I think it's Sacrete also but compare that with the 60 or 80 pound Sacrete high strength just to hear your thoughts and what the differences are really and when people should use one compared to the other and if you think people should mix in some Portland cement with these Sacrete premixes or not? Thanks!
assuming proper curing is done, does regular mortar have more of a tendency to crack than the rapidset mortar?
Hi driver, I would say yes, because it shrinks and I have to go over it, Rapid set dosent but it dries extremely fast is I only use it on small projects, thanks Mike
Can two types be mixed together? Like hydraulic and mortar mix together to pack in stone walls, and or cracks in the floor?
Hi Andover, I have a whole playlist , called "foundation repair" and "stone foundation repair" Mike haduck, I show what product I used in each case, thanks Mike
@@MikeHaduck Thank you so much. God bless
Great info Mike. I am having patio repair work done. I need to know which cement and how long it needs to cure.
Hi Andrew, every situation is different, thanks mike6
I gotta put sum down at end of gravel driveway where it meets road what should I use
Hi Mark, I don't know what sum is, Mike
Thanks, Mike!! Again you simplify.
Thanks Mac, mike
Can no required water curing for wet of this portion repairs of masonry by this quick dry cements for obtaining full of his strength ۔
Thanks, Mike
Just found this channel, subbed, from Cambria County PA by the way
Thanks viking,, Mike
Mike, LOVE all I have been able to do many of my own projects because of your great . I was wondering if you have a contact? I just bought a granite built in 1826. I would love your opinion on a few things. Or, I would be happy to pay you for a consult.
Thanks Roberta, I appreciate it but I really can't do anything over the internet or phone, thanks for asking, Mike
Can I add portland to the rapid mortar mix? Prepping cement with mesh for stone veneer. Thank you
Hi willh, I have videos on "stone veneer installation" I show what I used in each circumstance, thanks Mike
@@MikeHaduck thanks Mike!
It’s been interesting watching you discussing which product to use for what job. With your experience do you have a suggestion for bonding 3/4” crushed rock used as a parking spot for a large rv. How would you mix it ant what consistency? If you have a suggestion it would be greatly appreciated. I’m in the Central Valley of California (80 miles south of Sacramento)
Hi Terry, I been a madon all my life and I don't have a concrete or asphalt driveway I just laid down modified and never had a problem, thanks Mike
Do or can you mix rapid set mortar with regular mortar to get your own set times? say 50/50 for 20 minute set??
Very rarely, maybe some inside stuff , thanks Mike
Mike could I use one of those pre mixed to lightly sponge over a old concrete porch to fill in hairline cracks and small pitting and then use latex paint over it? Thanks -
Hi Jack, for small things like hair cracks I use rapid set cement all, no sand ,then wait at least a week, some painters say 30 days then a good stucco,deck masonry paint, that's what works for me , thanks mike
@@MikeHaduck Thank you Mike -
Mike could you help me know what mix I should use to over-lay my 100 year old basement floor. It is quite rough concrete that is spalled and it's not a level floor. There are some cracks that will ooze water when it has rained allot that seem to be perpetually damp. I live in central Kansas. Thank you and I have already learned a ton from your videos. I'm repairing the field stone foundation walls inside that have the mortar crumbling out and I have installed 1 new basement window just like the one you did in a video. Everything is turning out great! Thanks a ton.
Hi Donald. Old basement are a hard call, it's like painting over a rusty boat, you could try portland and sand or just take pieces out at a time and replace it, I hope it helps, mike
@@MikeHaduck Thank you Mike. I have replaced some pieces but there's too much for me to do the entire thing. I do want to use the Portland and sand but not sure what mix ratio would be the best? I'm intending to seal the cracks first and then follow all of your make it stick procedures. I know anything I do will not last indefinitely. This house is 121 years old so I'm just trying to make it a little better for however long I can.
Yes I'm going to use portland and sand. In your driveway patching video you made the comment that the mix that 1 portland to 1 1/2 sand was for outside. I didn't mean to make you think my basement floor was crumbling, it's not, it's just spalled like the driveway you repaired (the places where it was broken down I have dug out and poured new concrete. I was just wanting to know if the 1 to 1 1/2 would be the mix to use for the inside or would I go to 1 to 1 or? Thanks Mike and I must tell you that I've learned a bunch from your videos. I'm 71 years old and I don't think I could have done the stuff I've already done without your help.
Thanks Mike you really helped me understand the blue label cement all. I am wondering about the “High performance cement” with the red and black label, who manufactures that. I’ll have to look around here in Ky to find it.
Thanks.
Thanks Gary, Mike
Mike what is the name and manufacturer of the red and black label high performance cement ? Thanks
Can you make a concrete driveway higher by adding more concrete
Hi Debra, I seen some patches that way but usually it don't end up well, I would ask some of the locals, thanks Mike
Would you recommend 2 parts sand 1 part Portland cement for NY long island area? I figure NY is close to PA so we can use the same stuff.
Hi Lin, I can't say unless I was there to see it, I have a playlist on concrete repair, thanks Mike
Is it ok to use dry portlsnd cement between paving stones and then spray down with water? I think Portland will hold up longer in the joints than mortar.
Hi Jeff ,I never would do that, I have a playlist on stone patio installation, and another stone sidewalk installation, Mike haduck, I show all my techniques there, thanks Mike
@@MikeHaduck thanks I’ll check it out!
Great video Mike...... Mike i love the color of cement all, but I you said don't paint with it. I know you said paint with Portland cement but I don't like the grey color of Portland cement.. Can you tell me what Portland I can you use that is the same color of cement all . And also what can I put in the Portland cement to make it dry quicker. Thanks I love your videos. PS it don't hurt nothing LOL
Hi Dee, I cant really say, I just use what I use, many times I go to the paint store and get a mosonry,stucco or deck paint, I don't really use any other techniques, thanks Mike
Thank you for posting this helpful video.
Thanks, Mike
Great video with lots of useful information.
Thanks Yusun,, Mike
@@MikeHaduck No problem, Mike. Great work. If to render some brick wall, can it use type S mortar?
what would you suggest for filling cracks in driveways?
Hi Dolores, that make a quikrete caulking for concrete but I usually use a concrete patch and then paint the driveway with portland like in my driveway resurfacing videos but every situation is diffrent, thanks Mike
Mike, I am rendering my brick fireplace.
I used rapid set polymer modified structure repair concrete (per Quikcrete) for the verticals and it worked well.
Now I need to do the little hearth (or skirt) 20'" x 50". The coat is only 3/4" thick.
I'd like to avoid using rapid set if possible but I will use it if you recommend.
What do you suggest ?
Hi DPK, I can't say unless I was there, lots of choices, thanks Mike
@@MikeHaduck Okay, no big deal, Mike. I'll throw a dart and hope for the best. Thanks for responding.
Hey I need help. I have a natural stone face wall that was placed on the original brick, big heavy pieces and now they're coming off. I'm trying to repair a few pieces and I think more wi fall off
Hi, I have a whole playlist on " installing stone veneer" it shows all my techniques for all the different situations, I am sure it will help, thanks Mike
What would you use to resurface old driveway in bad condition with I would say half inch deep holes?
Hi Pawel, I have a playlist " concrete driveway resurfacing " Mike haduck, or "concrete patches" thanks mike
Mike, which of these would you use to resurface a heavily spalled/pitted garage floor? Thank you so much for your videos.
Hi Eric, I would use the cement all, no sand and then use a garage paint. But every circumstance is different, thanks Mike
@@MikeHaduck Thanks Mike! That's the direction I was leaning. I've had success so far with these products and I never would have attempted any of this if it wasn't for your videos.
I notice that the mortar mix from rapid set dries a brownish color. Home Depot website says it dries grey. Does the color change over time?
Is the high performance mortar grey?
Hi, I only used the mortar mix and cement all I don't know, thanks Mike
@@MikeHaduck yes this is the rapid set mortar mix you show in tbe video. It dries a brownish color. Not the typical mortar color. I am using it in the joints on cobblestones in my driveway because it dries fast and can put weight on instantly. If I mix tradional mortar water and put over the top after the rapid set dries will all my joints blend?
Thanks Mike! What do you recommend for a resurface product, that is not insanely priced? I recently used Top'nBond to resurface a 3.000 sq ft Driveway. It took me months to do by hand, using a 1/4" Dowel Straight edge to ensure height. Using a hand trowel, was the safest bet, after trying other things. I had problems color inconsistencies, where one area would look a nice medium gray, while others very white. Using a hand trowel did result in some lumpy areas , or a generally "not very flat" Appearance. But using a squeegee, or a Notched Trowel, proved to be harder to do consistently.
The Top'n Bond did a pretty decent job, but its $16.00 a 40 lb bag. Now i am waiting to see if it lasts without cracking. Obviously - I am not pro... lol. IN SHORT - What techniques, or products would you use for a Resurface?
I have a video, concrete patches part 2 and I have other videos. Concrete resurfacing and sidewalk resurfacing, I hope they help, mike
How's it going Mike, I added some rapid set cement all to a type s mortar mix instead of using regular Portland cement in the hopes it would cure faster. . . Now that I look back I should have just stuck with the Portland Cement, how do you think the cement all and mortar mix will hold up?
Hi Yancy, time will tell, thanks Mike
can I sift out the stones and use the cement powder to add to rapid set mortar? I need it to be very strong. thank you
Hi Dianne, I couldn't say unless I was there to see it, Mike
What i should use to build a bridge for my koi pond???
I would consider wood, thanks Mike
Hi Mike, What do you recommend for small parge coat job over concrete block for front stoop sides?
Hi Sonny, I got a whole playlist called, "foundation repair" I think that might help, thanks Mike
Thxs again Mike. I' check into this, remember we use to add lime with the portland and sand.
If you take a regular mortar or concrete mix and add Portland cement to it, wouldn't that make it more or less fast drying?
Hi, it does but not a lot in my opinion, and I never had a callback, thanks Mike
i am planning on making some concrete planters for my backyard, i live in canada where it gets really cold, what concrete mix should i use? thanks.
Hi, I usually use Portland and sand, other masons might use something different, check with the folks who make the lawn ornaments, I hope it helps , mike
Great video, I plan on using the Rapid Set mortar mix more on future jobs, as far as a 'retarder' to slow the cure I have a question, does the Rapid Set mortar marry well with Ty S if you've tried that in any proportion?
Hi why, I never use a retarded, just m in what I will use a little at a time, I have added sand and a few times into a Portland mix but it was just as a filler, thanks Mike
Thanks Mike, loved the proverb. I use high early strength Portland all the time. Its not a premix product. Its great for stone work and foundation work because of the fast set time. Anyway, take care and loads of love from Canada.
Thanks Andy, mike
Thank You for sharing your knowledge
Thanks beep, Mike
i have a 3'x5'x1/2" stucco repair patch to do. home depot has type s mortar and rapidset stucco patch? i have to mix and apply myself so i'm afraid the rapid set will harden up on me before i get it smooth. should i use type s mortar?
Hi driver, I would do it with the S mortar,, rapid set is not easy to use unless it's all done in 5 minutes,, Mike
@@MikeHaduck 1950's house, thats probably whats on there. thanks mike you're the goat.
Hi there what wld be the best cement/concrete for making planter or candle vessels and silicone molds. I was told cement all rapid set concrete mix. Hard for me to get what wld be comparable in quickcrete?
HI sandra, most I think use 2 sand one potland, but I would ask the people who do that, thanks mike
@@MikeHaduck thanks. I bought quickrete rapid set cement just poured fingers crossed lol.