Simple Way to Speed Up Mortar Curing

[BathDIY]

I need to set some coping stones into the end of my drive to show the boundary line.

I want to get this done and ready to drive on ASAP, despite the rain and colder conditions.

I know that you can use products like Silka, but I only need a small amount and mix in a wheelbarrow. I'm guessing that despite the packaging instructions there's a simple formula I can use to work out how much to use.

Am hoping for advice like just use a capful per 1 bucket of cement or similar.

So what would you do?

Perhaps there's a simpler method than using products like Silka?

 

[Ian H]

I'd use a bag of Extra Rapid.

 

[^woody^]

You'll ned to be careful with whatever additive you use. The additive will make the mix set quicker but not cure quicker, so if you plan on driving over these within 7 days, they will still be liable to come loose.

 

[BathDIY]

Thanks for that tip Ian that product looks perfect.

Thanks for the insight woody, that makes sense to me. Looks like we will have to put up with not using the drive for 7 days.