![[Answered] Does Cement Go Bad?](https://www.wbcsdcement.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Does-Cement-Go-Bad-768x431.webp)
Let’s assume that you have recently finished up your house’s construction work and there are a couple of cement bags left. Now you are willing to store those bags for the future. While storing the cement bags, the main concern will be whether the cement goes bad or not. The answer is YES, cement can…
If you are looking for cement for building high-temperature applications like fireplaces, boilers, and so on then either furnace or refractory cement will get your job done. Both furnace cement and refractory cement are suitable for use in high-temperature applications. But in many scenarios, you will get a massive difference between these two types of…
Contact cement is an adhesive used to create a fast, flexible, and permanent bond. The contact cement is different from the regular types of cement and the usage of this is different as well. It uses a different method, and the curing and drying time is also different than the regular cement types. If you…
For fixing cracks or sealing holes in the structure, hydraulic cement is widely used. Hydraulic cement can get hardened very quickly and due to this ability, they are widely used. As they can solidify within a few minutes, now you may ask how long the cement will need to cure properly. Basically, the actual curing…
Hardened cement is known as extremely stubborn and it’s totally true that it’s really hard to remove them from the surfaces. Once cement gets hardened, it can reduce the surface’s aesthetic view. Though they are stubborn, you can break their stubbornness with ease. Removing hardened cement may seem hard but it can’t be done by…
After removing the tiles from the cement board, you will see hardened mortar on it. These leftover mortars are known as thinset. If you are willing to use new tiles on the cement board then first you will need to remove the thinset from the cement boards. Removing the thinset is challenging because, it has…
![[Explored] Do I Need to Seal Cement Board Before Tiling?](https://www.wbcsdcement.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Do-I-Need-to-Seal-Cement-Board-Before-Tiling-768x431.webp)
Cement boards are known as water resistant and widely used as a backing for tiling. Cement boards are a great choice as they can provide shields to tiles against moisture which increases the strength and durability of tiles. Now you may wonder whether you can place tiles directly on the cement board without sealing or…
![[Explored] Do I Need Metal Lath on Cement Board?](https://www.wbcsdcement.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Do-I-Need-Metal-Lath-on-Cement-Board-768x431.webp)
Both metal lath and cement board share the same purpose, which is backing for plaster, and other exterior finishes. Between these two, you can use any of them as a backing option. But what about using them together? There you will find people who prefer using metal lath on cement board and vice versa. However,…
Generally, a scratch coat is applied for better adhesion while installing tiles or stone veneer. But it is not mandatory to apply a scratch coat every time. Especially, when you are using a cement board as the backing for tiles or stone veneer. Though scratch coats aren’t necessary on cement board, they can still be…
Nowadays, soil cement is widely used as a low-costing paving material for roads, airport pavements, interstate highways, etc. This kind of cement is highly economical, capable of providing good weather resistance and strength with a low maintenance cost, etc. Soil cement has a lot of advantages but it also has a few drawbacks which you…