Concrete Floor Drying Time. Although the bulk of the hydration process takes place in the hours and days immediately after the. In standard industrial cases full strength concrete is recognized at 28 days.
The drying process according to Tom Nordeen vice president of Power Construction Schaumburg Ill. Although the bulk of the hydration process takes place in the hours and days immediately after the. At seven days you should have concrete that is cured to 70 full strength or greater.
You can walk on the surface within a few hours but ensure that the concrete remains dry for at least 36 hours so the sealer has ample time to react.
For outside pours such as concrete sidewalks there is little you can do to control many of the variables that affect curing time. Water and humidity can lead to more damage mold and health risks. For example a slab that uses a. Although the bulk of the hydration process takes place in the hours and days immediately after the.
