Standing in front of a wall of cement bags and not sure which one to grab? Elite Sand & Soil stocks the full Boral Blue Circle range — and the bags aren’t interchangeable. The right one depends on whether you’re pouring a slab, setting a fence post, rendering a wall or bedding pavers. Here’s the plain-English version.
Straight cements (you add the sand and/or aggregate)
These are pure binders — mix them with sand for mortar and render, or sand and aggregate for concrete.
- General Purpose (GP) Cement and Grey Cement — the everyday workhorse: Type GP to AS 3972 for general mortar, render and concrete on residential and commercial jobs.
- Off White Cement — a lighter shade than grey (midway to white) for render and feature work where you want a softer colour.
- Southern White Cement — pure, brilliant-white Type GP cement, colour-controlled for feature concrete and white render.
- Special Purpose Cement — a blended Type GB/LH/SR cement with low heat of hydration and resistance to sulfates and salt, for marine environments and mass concrete.
Pre-mixed — just add water
Pre-blended bags with the sand (and aggregate) already in. Ideal for DIY and small jobs.
- Concrete Mix — aggregate, sand and cement for all general concrete: paths, slabs and footings.
- HS Concrete Mix (50 MPa) — high-strength concrete with fast early strength where extra durability matters.
- Rapid Set No-Mix Concrete — for fence posts and post holes: no mixing, just add water and it sets fast.
- Sand & Cement — pre-blended mortar for patching, bedding pavers, pointing and landscaping.
Mortar additives
- General Purpose Lime — hydrated lime (AS 1672.1) that improves the workability and water retention of cement mortars and renders.
- Premium Clay — a fine kaolin (ball) clay plasticiser that makes render and mortar more workable.
Quick reference — what’s the job?
| Your job | Reach for |
|---|---|
| Path, slab or footing | Concrete Mix (HS Concrete for high strength) |
| Fence or clothesline post | Rapid Set No-Mix Concrete |
| Bedding pavers, pointing, patching | Sand & Cement |
| Render or mortar from scratch | GP / Grey Cement + sand (add Lime or Premium Clay for workability) |
| White or light-coloured finish | Southern White or Off White Cement |
| Marine / mass concrete | Special Purpose Cement |
Always check the bag for the correct mix ratios and quantities for your job, or ask our team — we’re happy to help you pick the right product.
The full Boral Blue Circle range is available for pickup or delivery across Penrith and Western Sydney. Browse the range in our shop.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between cement and concrete? Cement is the binder; concrete is cement plus sand and aggregate. “Concrete Mix” already has all three — you just add water.
Which Boral product for a fence post? Rapid Set No-Mix Concrete — tip it into the hole dry, add water, done.
How do I get a white finish? Use Southern White (brilliant white) or Off White cement instead of standard grey.