How Long Before You Can Start Cutting Concrete?

Concrete can look completely set on the surface while still being soft underneath, which is where a lot of people get caught off guard. Some slabs are ready for cutting within hours, while others take longer depending on the mix and weather.

Timing can change depending on what’s happening around the slab, not just how many hours have passed since it was poured.

Here’s what you need to check:

• Surface is firm and doesn’t leave marks
• Edges stay clean when a test cut is made
• Surface is no longer wet or shiny
• No early cracks have started forming
• Slab is setting evenly across the area

There’s a different level of confidence when you know you’re cutting at the right stage. You’re not second-guessing the timing or worrying about how the slab will turn out later.

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