To gain a better feel for the various mixes, I have tested and compared six different concrete and cement mixes.
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You can’t tell just by looking, whether concrete or cement was the material that was used.īy the way, if you’re interested in hypertufa– you can learn more about the mixture recipes and how to make a large hypertufa trough planter here. Why? Because it’s likely the look of a concrete planter that led us to use that term in our search. This is because, in the U.S., concrete is the term more commonly used.īut in actuality, do us cement/concrete makers really care if the official tutorial uses cement instead of concrete? Nope. Google will favor showing you results from websites that use the term concrete more so than show you sites that use the term cement. You go into the Google machine and search for ‘DIY concrete planter’. When you want to make something like a concrete planter and want to find a tutorial on how to make something, what do you do? The short answer is- Cement is the main component of concrete, just without the aggregate. Most forms of cement are composed of sand and minerals such as clay, limestone, and shale.Ĭoncrete will have these same properties but contains an aggregate such as gravel. Let me first explain, the “No” (sort of). In reality, the materials are not 100% of the same ingredients. Concrete For Craftsįirst, let’s have a discussion about the terms cement vs concrete for making crafts. You’ll learn the best concrete mix for large planters, the best mix for small planters, and what concrete mix to use for stepping stones or pavers.
That will give you more specific information on specifics on why some concrete mixes are stronger for some projects but weaker in others.
However, after reading this, to understand more about the strength and importance of aggregate sizes in concrete mixes, then take a look at The Best Concrete Mix For Your Project. If you are looking for how to know which mix is the right choice for your project, then I recommend you start here first. This post has the 10 best beginner projects for new concrete craftsmakers. I have even more in-depth information on cement/concrete crafts including materials, terminology, safety and clean-up tips, in the post Getting Started: Techniques For Making Cement Crafts. My goal for this was to usurp as much concrete-making knowledge as possible, so I can make concrete crafts more easily, and better help you. What’s a better way to learn about cement and concrete crafts than to conduct experiments? The way to learn was to start experimenting. This information will provide you with details to help you understand cement crafts mixes and sealers.Īfter a couple of years of making cement and concrete crafts like planters, and other concrete decorative craft, I wanted to teach myself the nitty-gritty of concrete and cement crafts mixes and sealers.
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This is the first in a series of concrete crafts posts. Everything you need to know about concrete and cement mixes and sealers for making concrete crafts.
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