Blue Circle® Quick Set Concrete Mix is an Australian Made, ready‑to‑use fast setting concrete mix designed for general concreting applications where rapid set and minimal downtime are required.
It is a proportioned blend of cement, graded sands, dry aggregate and set‑accelerating additives, and must be mixed and placed like standard concrete to ensure complete blending and reliable performance.
Features and Benefits
Australian Made fast setting concrete
Australian Made concrete mix designed for reliable performance under Australian site conditions.
Fast setting performance
Begins to set rapidly, helping reduce downtime where speed is critical.
Ready‑to‑use premix
Pre‑blended concrete mix that only requires the addition of water and can be mixed, placed and finished like standard concrete.
To confirm availability or discuss suitability for your application, contact Boral or your local stockist.
Applications
Blue Circle® Quick Set Concrete Mix is ideal for applications where speed and early access are required, including:
- Setting fence posts and supports
- Installing clothes hoists, letterboxes and signs
- Fixing park benches and posts
- Small concrete repairs
- Repairs to pathways and slabs where downtime must be minimised
It is best suited to small‑scale concreting tasks, rather than large pours requiring extended working time.
Range
- 20kg bags
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Setting time and handling guidance
Quick Set Concrete Mix attains initial set in no more than 15 minutes under normal conditions and should be placed immediately after mixing.
Water temperature has a direct impact on setting time:
- Warmer water will accelerate setting
- Colder water can be used to slow the setting process, which may be helpful in hot conditions
After initial set, allow at least two hours before applying any load.
Important use considerations
- Water content is critical — do not over‑water
- Mix and place promptly due to reduced working time
- Not recommended for use with aluminium substrates, as corrosion may occur
- Consult the aluminium manufacturer before use near aluminium components
- Always follow the product data sheet and safety instructions
Frequently asked questions about Quick Set Concrete
Blue Circle® Quick Set Concrete Mix typically begins to set in around 15 minutes under normal conditions. Because the setting time is fast, the mix should be placed immediately after mixing.
Quick set concrete hardens much faster than standard concrete. Once initial set has occurred, allow a minimum of two hours before applying light loads.
Final strength continues to develop over time, and adequate curing should be provided in line with product guidance and application needs.
Yes. Quick Set Concrete Mix can be mixed, placed and finished like standard concrete, but with a much shorter working time. Preparation should be completed before mixing.
Quick set concrete is suited to applications where:
- posts or fixtures need to be secured quickly
- access is required shortly after placement
- downtime must be minimised
For larger slabs or jobs requiring extended working time, a standard concrete mix may be more appropriate.
Part of Boral’s packaged dry mixes range
Quick Set Concrete Mix forms part of Boral’s range of Australian Made packaged dry mix cement products, designed for speed, reliability and ease of use on site.
