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Concrete on concrete: use cement water as a primer

So-called cement water, cement slurry or cement glue can be used to securely bond old and fresh concrete. We show how the primer can be produced.Possible applicationsThe cement adhesive can be used, for example, when an old concrete surface is to be renovated. If this shows cracks, if it has become unsightly or uneven over time, a new layer can solve the problem and can be used for leveling.But it is also possible, for example:to create a necessary gradientRaising wallsCompensate for damageTh...

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Drying time of foundations: how long does concrete dry?

The term "dry time" does not apply to concrete, because strictly speaking it is what is known as setting. A chemical process of crystallization. This can last for several years.dryThe term drying applies to concrete only to a limited extent. Because the material does not harden because moisture escapes. In fact, concrete always contains a certain amount of residual moisture. The water evaporates, but hardening takes place through crystallization or so-called setting. The thicker the concrete ...

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ConcreteBuilding Materials & MaterialsHome Improvement12 Types And Classes Of Concrete: Overview

12 types of concrete and concrete classes: overview

The types of concrete are as varied as its use as a modern building material. Divided into classes, there is the right concrete for every use. We explain what types and classes there are.Types of concreteWhere, in its early days, over two thousand years ago, concrete was "only" a homogeneous substitute that was easy to manufacture on site was for stone, the building material is convincing today with its enormous specialization in a wide variety of uses. Depending on the requirements, the comp...

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What is mineral concrete?

Mineral concrete is a special form of conventional concrete because it does not contain cement as a binding agent. It is a mixture of rock grains of different sizes. The proportion of broken grain is usually very high. All that is needed to mix the processable raw material is water. It is important that the mineral concrete is properly compacted after it has been distributed. In this way, load-bearing layers or substructures can be created for paths, roads and other areas. So far, mineral con...

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Coloring concrete and cement: 6 methods with instructions

Concrete is gray, massive and simply ugly. But it does not have to be like this. While modern technology is making concrete shapes ever more organic and slimmer, you can do it yourself Go a different way with your private projects: How about an alternative to the dreary Gray? We explain the methods and work steps you use to color concrete in a targeted manner.Why grayWhy should you even think about coloring your concrete yourself? Can't the manufacturers do that directly? It doesn't always ha...

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