{"title":"Cement \u0026 Concrete Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuild strong foundations with Graham's Hardware's cement and concrete mix. We stock Portland cement, rapid-set cement, and ready-mix concrete in standard bag sizes — trusted by contractors and builders across Jamaica for structural, masonry, and general construction work. Shop at Graham's Hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"carib-cement-1","title":"Carib Cement","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCarib Cement - Jamaica's #1 Trusted Portland Cement for Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarib Cement\u003c\/strong\u003e is Jamaica's leading Portland cement, trusted by contractors, builders, and homeowners for over 70 years. This premium 42.5kg bag delivers exceptional strength, durability, and reliability for all your construction projects across Jamaica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Carib Cement?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Jamaica's premier cement manufacturer, Carib Cement provides consistent quality and performance for residential, commercial, and industrial construction. Whether you're building foundations, walls, slabs, or pavements, Carib Cement delivers the strength and durability your projects demand in Jamaica's tropical climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42.5 kg (94 lbs) per bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portland Cement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-strength construction grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carib Cement Company Limited (Jamaica)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Jamaica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-wall paper bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 months when stored properly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meets international cement standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJamaica's #1 Cement\u003c\/strong\u003e - Trusted by professionals for over 70 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Strength\u003c\/strong\u003e - Superior compressive strength for structural applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e - Reliable performance batch after batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e - Suitable for all construction needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeather-Resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e - Engineered for Jamaica's tropical climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Setting\u003c\/strong\u003e - Efficient curing for faster project completion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocally Made\u003c\/strong\u003e - Manufactured in Jamaica for Jamaica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCost-Effective\u003c\/strong\u003e - Premium quality at competitive prices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundations\u003c\/strong\u003e - Concrete footings and foundation slabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructural Concrete\u003c\/strong\u003e - Columns, beams, and load-bearing walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlabs \u0026amp; Floors\u003c\/strong\u003e - Residential and commercial floor slabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalls \u0026amp; Blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e - Mortar for concrete block and brick walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways \u0026amp; Pavements\u003c\/strong\u003e - Durable concrete surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSidewalks \u0026amp; Patios\u003c\/strong\u003e - Outdoor concrete work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlastering \u0026amp; Rendering\u003c\/strong\u003e - Wall finishes and stucco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e - All-purpose cement for building projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMixing Ratios \u0026amp; Usage Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Concrete Mix (1:2:3):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 part Carib Cement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 parts sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 parts aggregate (gravel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater as needed for workability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMortar Mix (1:4):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 part Carib Cement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 parts sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater as needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e One 42.5kg bag of Carib Cement makes approximately 0.25 cubic meters of concrete when mixed with proper proportions of sand and aggregate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Construction Materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete your construction project with quality materials from Graham's Hardware:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEssential Building Materials:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAggregates:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gravel\"\u003eGravel\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/washed-sand-premium\"\u003eWashed Sand\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/all-purpose-sand\"\u003eAll Purpose Sand\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReinforcement:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/1-2-corrugated-steel-rebar\"\u003e1\/2\" Rebar\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3-8-corrugated-steel-rebar\"\u003e3\/8\" Rebar\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/5-8-corrugated-steel-rebar\"\u003e5\/8\" Rebar\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/6-concrete-blocks\"\u003e6\" Concrete Blocks\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rhino-1000-gallon-water-tank-black\"\u003eRhino Water Tanks\u003c\/a\u003e for mixing water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBrowse Our Collections:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cement\"\u003eCement \u0026amp; Concrete Products\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/building-materials\"\u003eBuilding Materials\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/construction\"\u003eConstruction Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Handling Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore Carib Cement in a dry, covered area off the ground to prevent moisture absorption. Stack bags on pallets with proper ventilation. Use oldest stock first (FIFO method). Once opened, use cement promptly or seal tightly. Wear protective gloves and dust mask when handling. Avoid prolonged skin contact with wet cement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy from Graham's Hardware?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Jamaica's trusted hardware supplier, Graham's Hardware offers genuine Carib Cement with competitive pricing, bulk discounts, and delivery across Jamaica. We stock fresh inventory and carry all the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/building-materials\"\u003ebuilding materials\u003c\/a\u003e you need for complete construction projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much cement do I need for my project?\u003c\/strong\u003e One 42.5kg bag covers approximately 0.25 cubic meters of concrete. Calculate your project volume and multiply by 4 to determine bags needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the shelf life of Carib Cement?\u003c\/strong\u003e When stored properly in dry conditions, Carib Cement lasts approximately 3 months. Use fresh cement for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use Carib Cement for all construction?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, Carib Cement is suitable for foundations, walls, slabs, mortar, plastering, and all general construction applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between cement and concrete?\u003c\/strong\u003e Cement is the binding agent. Concrete is cement mixed with sand, aggregate, and water to create a strong building material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does concrete take to cure?\u003c\/strong\u003e Concrete reaches initial set in 24-48 hours but continues curing for 28 days to reach full strength. Keep concrete moist during curing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you offer bulk pricing?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes! Contact us for bulk pricing and delivery rates for large construction projects across Jamaica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrder Carib Cement Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild with confidence using Jamaica's #1 trusted cement. Order online or visit Graham's Hardware for expert advice and competitive pricing. 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