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White Concrete question

  • 22-05-2012 11:58PM
    #1
    dovetail1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭


    doing a white concrete driveway bought a truck load of sand/gravel mix wondering how many shovels of white cement in relation to shovels of gravel using steel in mix was thinking 6 to1


Comments

  • #2
    coolchillie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ✭coolchillie


    It depends on the look you're trying to achieve really. Remember that you only see the surface so dont be fooled into spending money on white concrete for the whole thickness.
    I assume you're doing this on a driveway or patio and if so, the recommended minimum depth for the concrete slab is 4" (100mm). Thats so it hopefully wont crack.
    So if you're putting in 4" of concrete depth, why not put the first 3 inches regular concrete and leave the surface very rough (with a rake) and mix the final inch with white cement?
    I do actually know what i'm talking about as I work in this industry.
    Mail me and I can give you more information on this.
    regards


  • #3
    ansionnach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 ✭ansionnach


    dovetail1 wrote: »
    doing a white concrete driveway bought a truck load of sand/gravel mix wondering how many shovels of white cement in relation to shovels of gravel using steel in mix was thinking 6 to1

    Sorry to intrude on this thread but could you tell me where you bought the white cement?
    thanks


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