Does concrete need to be cured before putting travertine down?

It typically needs to be wet for 12-24 hours after pouring. At least that’s how I understand it to be.

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Is there some newfangled concrete mix that doesn’t need spraying?

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Is there some newfangled concrete mix that doesn’t need spraying?

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Spraying (misting is a better term to use) is not necessary though it does help to control the curing process and minimize brittleness. If you are going to mist, that basically has to be you doing it, the contractor isn't going to show up at your house 5-10 times a day to do that.

It's a patio, so I am guessing it will only get foot traffic and nothing heavier than a BBQ pit and maybe a golf cart/lawn mower type item. But since you are putting down travertine, I doubt a mower or golf cart are gonna be on it. So you probably have few worries here. 7 days in you are at 70% strength, so putting travertine down is perfectly fine. 30 days of curing will give you full strength, and that will still happen with the travertine on it.

Should have just add marble to the surface and grind it down and polish like terrazzo

Had expanded our driveway and the concrete guy said to wet it for 4-5 days to help cure it. I used an oscillating sprinkler about an hour each day.