I want to pour some cement around my house. We have a side walk around our house and a 10 inch wide strips of dirt between the sidewalk and our house. We use to have decorative rock there but now I would like to fill it in with cement so no weed will grow. The more expensive cement would give me a nicer surface finish but cost too much. What about using the cheaper cement on the bottom (2" thick or so) and 1/2" layer of better quality cement at the top layer while they are both still wet. Can you do that or will the different shrink rate be a problem. I assume if I let the bottom layer harden first and then add the 1/2 inch cement later, it will not adhere as good. Thanks.
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18 years ago