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First 24 hours: Your concrete curb is very soft and can be damaged easily. Keep pets and children (and curious neighbors!) away from the curb to prevent damage. Pets can be let back out the next day following installation. Keep sprinklers turned off and do not spray any water directly on the curb. If we covered your curb with plastic, it can be removed after 24 hours.
After 72 hours: Your curb is getting harder now and is much harder to damage. Sprinklers can be turned back on; a direct spray of water will not hurt the curb. Do not run your mower close to or on the curb yet.
After 5 days: Your curb is cured enough now to run a mower wheel on it. Also wheelbarrows can be carefully rolled over the curb with a light or medium load.
After 2 weeks: Your curb is mostly cured. Exposed aggregate can be acid washed and sealed at this time if desired. If you have curb along a driving area, it is now safe to have cars next to it (we recommend you avoid going over the curb with vehicles unless you ramp over the curb).
After 4 weeks: Your curb is completely cured. Enjoy your new curb!