Choosing the right cement product can make or break a job. When builders pick an incorrect mix for their application, poor adhesion, cracking, and finishes that don’t last often occur.
We stock various cement and concrete products, covering major brands, alongside convenient delivery and collection options.
Here's a rundown of the brands we stock and what they're actually used for.
What Are the Best Cement and Concrete Brands?
Here's a rundown of the cement and concrete brands worth knowing, and what each one does best:
Blue Circle
On UK building sites, Blue Circle Mastercrete is probably the most reached-for bag. It handles most standard concrete and mortar applications without fuss, including bricklaying, rendering, and general repair work. The workability is consistently good, and it produces a smooth finish whether you're mixing by hand or in a drum. If you're not sure which cement to order for a general job, Mastercrete is usually the right call.
Rugby
Rugby has been a staple brand in the trade for decades. Our Rugby White Cement 25kg is one of the better-selling products in the category, particularly for decorative and finishing work where a grey cement just won't cut it.
In terms of quality standards, this does the job. Its low iron content keeps the finish clean and bright, and it holds colour exceptionally well when pigments are added, while also complying with BS EN 197-1.
Rugby also produces a fast-setting cement with a one-hour set time, which is worth keeping on hand for repairs that can't wait for a standard cure.
Hanson
Hanson is well established in the UK construction materials sector and regularly specified on larger commercial projects. Their cement products are suited to structural and high-volume applications, and trade customers buying in quantity will find them competitively priced through our account system.
Bostik
Bostik covers a lot of ground in the specialist end of the cement range. Bostik Fire Cement is the go-to for heat-resistant repairs around stoves, fireplaces, flue liners, and solid fuel appliances. Bostik Express Pointing Mortar is designed for small-scale joint repairs where speed matters and you don't want to be batching up a full mix. Cementone SBR is another Bostik product worth knowing about. It's a waterproofing and strengthening admixture that improves adhesion on difficult substrates like concrete and masonry, and works well in tanking systems, floor screeds, and patch repairs.
Sika
Sika is one of the most trusted names in construction chemicals globally, and their products stocked in our specialist cement and grouts range reflect that reputation. Sika Maxmix Waterproofer is consistently one of our best sellers in this category. Added directly to mortar and render mixes, it significantly improves water resistance, making it a sensible addition to any external render, basement tanking, or retaining wall application where moisture ingress is a concern.
White Rhino
White Rhino covers core cement mix requirements and is a popular choice for trade customers buying regularly in volume. Products under this brand are reliable performers for standard site applications and are available as part of our main cement and lime supplies range.
Azpects
Azpects have built a strong following among landscapers and groundworkers, particularly for their jointing and pointing products used in patio and driveway installation. If you're laying large-format porcelain, natural stone, or traditional block paving, Azpects offers solutions that handle movement and weathering better than standard mortar joints.
Admixtures and Cement Dyes
Beyond the bagged cement range, it's worth knowing that we also stock cement admixtures and dyes. Plasticisers, accelerators, retardants, and oxide-based pigments all have a place on site depending on conditions and project requirements. Accelerators speed up curing in cold weather, retardants extend working time in the heat, and integral dyes give a permanent colour throughout the mix rather than relying on a surface treatment that can fade or chip over time.
Purchase Concrete and Cement at Emerys
All brands above are available to order through the Emerys website. Delivery goes direct to site within our delivery radius, and orders can be ready for collection in as little as two hours. Trade account customers get access to competitive pricing across the full cement products range. Get in touch if you need help specifying the right product for your project.