Blue Circle® Quick Set Sand & Cement is an Australian Made, fast setting sand cement mix designed for masonry, patching and repair applications where rapid set and reduced downtime are required.

It is a pre‑mixed blend of cement, graded sand and set‑accelerating additives, supplied ready to use with the addition of water.

Features and Benefits

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Australian Made fast setting sand cement
An Australian Made product manufactured for reliable performance under Australian site conditions.

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Fast setting mortar mix
Designed to set rapidly, making it ideal for repairs and masonry work where time is critical.

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Ready‑to‑use premixed blend
Pre‑blended sand and cement mix that only requires water, reducing on‑site batching and variability.

To confirm availability or discuss suitability for your application, contact Boral or your local stockist.

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Applications

Blue Circle® Quick Set Sand & Cement is commonly used for:

  • Brick and block repairs
  • Rapid masonry patching
  • Small rendering repairs
  • Bedding and pointing applications
  • General repair work where fast set is required

It is well suited to repair and maintenance tasks, rather than large‑scale masonry work requiring extended working time.

Setting time and handling guidance

Quick Set Sand & Cement sets significantly faster than standard sand and cement mixes and should be mixed and placed promptly after preparation.

Key guidance:

  • Working time is shortened — preparation should be completed before mixing
  • Warmer water will accelerate setting
  • Colder water can be used to slow the set slightly in hot conditions

Always follow product data sheet guidance for best results.

Important use considerations

  • Water content is critical — do not over‑water
  • Mix and place promptly due to rapid set characteristics
  • Not intended for large pours or extended working time applications
  • Always follow safety and product instructions

Range

  • 20kg bags

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Frequently asked questions about Quick Set Sand & Cement

Quick set sand and cement typically begins to set within minutes under normal conditions, much faster than standard sand and cement mixes. Because of the rapid setting time, the mix should be placed immediately after mixing.

Initial set occurs quickly, but allow sufficient time before loading or continued work, in line with product guidance. Final strength develops over time, similar to other cement‑based products.

Quick set sand cement contains set‑accelerating additives, allowing it to set much faster than standard sand and cement mixes. This makes it ideal for repairs and applications where downtime must be minimised.

Yes. Quick Set Sand & Cement can be used for masonry and repair applications, but working time is much shorter than standard mortar, so preparation and placement must be done quickly.

Quick set sand cement is best when:

  • repairs need to be completed quickly
  • access must be restored fast
  • standard mortar setting time would cause delays

For larger bricklaying jobs requiring extended working time, Brickies Mortar may be more suitable.

Part of Boral’s packaged dry mixes range

Quick Set Sand & Cement forms part of Boral’s range of Australian Made packaged dry mix cement products, designed for speed, convenience and reliable repair work.

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