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I have a small concreting job I would like to tackle myself if possible. I'm looking for a concrete pre mix product that is ready to go without mixing water. Does a product at Bunnings like this exist? Any advice would be appreciated 
Hello @Heidi1
I've been contemplating on what product you can use that will occupy this damaged space that does not require you to mix mortar. I was thinking silicone would not work as it will not anchor itself to the dusty surface properly. Perhaps multipurpose filler, but it would not be strong enough if stepped on. I also thought about builder's bog, but it is designed more for wood than stone.
In order to get a strong fill and patch, the only product that comes to mind is the Dingo 10kg Mortar Mix. I understand you are not keen to mix the mortar, but this would be the ideal product to use for long term repair. You can mix it to the consistency of toothpaste which will make it easy for you to mould and level.
Let me call on our experienced members @Dave-1, @AlanM52 and @Nailbag for their recommendations.
If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.
Eric
Good Evening @Heidi1
I am also thinking of a mortar style repair. Mostly to give support to the slate tiles. I have a crack/gap like yours and have not fixed it as yet. Its been like it for a decade but has slowly grown a little larger in width as wear (its covered in a carpet mat) filters through the covering to the edge of the tiles. Any "fill" product I dont think would support the slate near as well as mortar.
I just went looking at "mortar" and saw this Dunlop 5kg Ardit Rapidset Repair Mortar its much more expensive then the mortar @EricL suggests. But its mixed already.... Im scrunching my face in trying to ballance out convience and waste lol I would probarlly give the bag of mortar mix a go, you can test out a batch and still hardly touch the bag I also think it would look more natural if you get to play with it first and see how it dries.
Dave
Good Evening @Heidi1
Just saw your question about smaller sizes of bags.
I couldnt find anything smaller. However I do know that Bunnings often sell damaged bags for less then full bags. I have seen 2/3rd bags of Mortar waiting to be snapped up. Still thats about 2 large bags of potatoes in weight. Id be tempted to get some plastic buckets with lids and halve it when you get it to your car. Yeah I have run into weights of items and how to get them home I either think of leavers, trolleys and sliding it down ramps. Or breaking it down into smaller quantities.
My Local Bunnings also allows drive in to the area where timber /concrete/morta is kept. Almost to teh point where you can load (or get a Bunnings staff member to give you a hand) a bag into your car. You then park in an aisle, go to the trade desk and pay (I usually take a pic of the product plus a pic of the price code) and then drive out and show the receipt on the way through.
Dave
Hello @Heidi1
There is the Dingo Fast Set Mortar - 3kg which is the smallest batch of mortar that you can get. However, because it is a fast set mortar, it will be necessary for you to be aware that the mortar needs to be put in place as quickly as possible. If not levelled quickly it will start to set in around 15 minutes.
Eric
