KRed75 t1_j6h1jbz wrote
Reply to comment by hostile_washbowl in Can this concrete be salvaged? by md9918
That looks about right with the water. The less water the stronger the concrete will become when fully cured. It shouldn't have any dry mix, however.
hostile_washbowl t1_j6h1lwv wrote
If it has dry mix then it doesnt have the right amount of water
Anyways looks like they added water to the mix versus adding the mix to the water which results in a bad blend
KRed75 t1_j6h99um wrote
It's mixed correctly in the photo. OP just didn't work the surface enough with a trowel or float to smooth it out.
Here's how properly mixed concrete should look which is what I'm seeing in OPs photos. If it's visibly wet it has too much water.
hostile_washbowl t1_j6i22ev wrote
Yep. Based on that video, OP used too little water. The dry mix is not fully saturated (or ‘damp’).
Engatsu t1_j6j8x4t wrote
So don't add water to concrete mix for max strength... Gotcha
KRed75 t1_j6ke9m9 wrote
Not sure how you got that out of my post seeing as I said It shouldn't have any dry mix.
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