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What is the Acceptable Moisture Content in a Concrete Slab for a Tile Installation?

Donato Pompo Donato Pompo · Aug 27th, 2019

Answer - The ASTM F1869 Calcium Chloride membrane was the dominate test for years and depending on the tile installation manufacturer they would request a value of anywhere from 3% to 12% per 1,000 sf…

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How can I increase the cure time of concrete?

Donato Pompo Donato Pompo · Dec 29th, 2018

ANSWER - There are rapid setting concrete mixes that can be purchased like QUIKRETE® Fast-Setting Concrete Mix.  It sets up within an hour, but doesn't stop shrinking right away.  If you heat up the area, some…

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Carpet Concrete Expert Answers

How long should the concrete cure before I install carpet over it?

Donato Pompo Donato Pompo · Dec 29th, 2018

ANSWER - Generally speaking they say that it takes 28 days for a concrete slab to cure under favorable climatic conditions.  If the concrete is not as thick and the temperatures are higher with the…

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