I just attempted to buy Quickcrete. The 40# bag normally is about 2 bucks. This was $25.00 a bag, but it did say it was a “resurfacer”. What’s the difference between the regular quickcrete and this high priced product?
thanks
Ken
I just attempted to buy Quickcrete. The 40# bag normally is about 2 bucks. This was $25.00 a bag, but it did say it was a “resurfacer”. What’s the difference between the regular quickcrete and this high priced product?
thanks
Ken
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23. bucks ,that's the diff.
seriously, it probly has a binder agent, ot some thing for it to bond to existing better..
but what ever it is..it ain't worth 25 bucks for 40lbs.
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It might also be a quick set product, and suitable for very thin layers as opposed to regular quickcrete which needs to be at least 2 inches thick...I think.
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Also if it is like the Welborn stuff that I used instead of aggregate it has an ultra fine powder, I assume a silica. It can be worked to feathered edge.
The price and the name suggest that it is what Bill said, a leveling surface compound and not a sinple mortar mix
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I think I know the product he's talking about, and I think I've used it.
It's a skim coat that can be laid on and feathered out to re-surface concrete if it is what I'm thinking of. If memory serves, which it really doesnt it can be either a 1/4 or 1/2 thin, at least what I used.
my impression it was more expensive was probably the chemical composition has to be a lot different to be laid that thin, like self leveling compound, which is expensive as all get out, and then partly marketing, because it can be sold as a repair that still costs less then a full replacement of a patio or what ever.
I wasn't to fond of it... wonder how it's holding up though a year later..
Edited 5/17/2004 7:54 pm ET by CAG
the 'resurfacer' in the blue and yellow bag? it's virtually all cement and other chemicals, no gravel/aggregate and only very fine sand. i've used it for a couple specialized leveling and flashing projects but it's waaaaay too expensive to use like plain old garden variety mud.
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I haven't used the Quickrete brand but you are right. It must be like most of these products made for feathering out. The aggregate is extremely fine and additives to improve bond and compressive strength are included.
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