Do Great Concrete Work with the Right Cement Mixer & Concrete Mixes

Whether you’re using a cement mixer or mixing by hand it’s important to use the right materials for the job. A high-strength concrete mix is essential for anything requiring more than two inches of thickness such as driveways, patios, and retaining walls. If you’re laying clay, concrete or stone masonry bricks you’ll need to use a mortar mix. If you’re installing a fence consider fence post cement, which contains a specially formulated aggregate for setting posts. Quick set cement is ideal for smaller projects as it sets in under an hour vs. one to two days for standard concrete. Self-bonding cement and concrete patches and are ideal repairing any chipped or worn concrete surface. Various cement primers, colourings, anchor epoxies, and concrete caulking are also available.

Mixing concrete for smaller projects can easily be done with a bucket and some water. If you’re planning to install a new driveway or patio, you’ll want to get a cement mixer. You might also consider renting a cement mixer to save on the cost of purchasing a new unit or hiring a contractor.