These are abbreviated forms of the information taken from the Brickform website. Read all the original references before attempting to use these products. We strongly recommend doing a representative jobsite sample before total application of either product.
This is a powdered, colored, bond-breaker used to keep texturing tools from adhering to the surface of freshly imprinted concrete. At the same time, it can be used to add color, shading and highlighting to the design. When applied to the concrete and the texturing tool prior to texturing, a portion of the Antique Release becomes imbedded into the concrete leaving behind an ?EUR??,,????'?????<?antiqued?EUR??,,????'?????<? appearance. A variety of color effects are possible by using a release color that either matches or contrasts with the underlying concrete.
APPLICATION:
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Protect surrounding areas to reduce staining during application and removal.
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Avoid windy conditions.
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Apply enough material to keep the tools from sticking.
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Use a pressure-washer to remove the release.
CURING:
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Use a clear, non-staining acrylic or wax curing compound.
SEALING:
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Use a high-quality sealer such as high-gloss sealer, slip-resistant sealer, or water-based, semi-gloss sealer.
MAINTENANCE:
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Inspect annually for signs of worn sealer and reapply as necessary.
APPLICATION:
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Do not trowel the material into the concrete.
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Do not over-apply
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Do not broadcast from above the knee.
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Do not attempt to remove the material until it can be done without damaging the concrete surface.
CURING:
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Do not use plastic sheeting, membrane paper, or water misting.
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Do not use sodium-silicone-type hardeners.
SEALING:
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Do not apply a sealer until the concrete has been allowed to cure for a period or 28 days.
MAINTENANCE:
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Do not reapply a sealer until all efflorescence and deleterious materials have been removed.
A Color Hardener is a colorant and surface hardener designed to work with texturing tools to produce clear, sharp impressions in new concrete flatwork and floors. Color Hardener is a dry, shake-applied hardener made from the finest pigments and aggregates available. Color Hardener is engineered specifically to color cast-in-place concrete, while hardening the concrete?EUR??,,????'?????<???EUR?s surface. The hardened surface is resistant to weathering, wear and normal abrasion.
PREPARATION OF SUBGRADE:
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Subgrade should be uniformly graded, compacted and moistened, but free of standing water.
PREPARATION OF CONCRETE:
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Concrete mix design should be a minimum of 5 1/5 sacks of cement and a maximum slump of 4 inches.
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Use compatible water-reducing, set-retarding, and air-entraining admixtures.
APPLICATION:
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Protect surrounding areas where color is not desired.
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Maintain consistent finishing techniques and avoid hard-troweling.
CURING:
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Use a clear, non-staining acrylic or wax curing compound.
SEALING:
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Use a high-quality sealer, high-gloss sealer, Master-Seal, slip-resistant sealer, or Satin-Seal, water-based, semi-gloss sealer.
MAINTENANCE:
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Inspect annually for signs of worn sealer and reapply
as necessary.
PREPARATION OF SUBGRADE:
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Do not place concrete over subgrades with frozen, soft, or muddy spots or freestanding water.
PREPARATION OF CONCRETE:
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Do not use admixtures containing calcium chloride or add calcium chloride to the mix.
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Do not use reactive aggregates.
APPLICATION:
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Do not trowel the first coat of material with a steel trowel, a magnesium or wood float should be used
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Do not close the surface until
final application.
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Do not add additional water to the
concrete surface.
CURING:
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Do not use plastic sheeting, membrane paper, or water misting.
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Do not use sodium-silicone-type hardeners.
SEALING:
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Do not apply a sealer until the concrete has been allowed to cure for a period or 28 days.
MAINTENANCE:
?EUR??,,????'?????<??????? Do not reapply a sealer until all efflorescence and deleterious materials have been removed.
1950?EUR??,,????'?????<???EUR?s: Decade when concrete stamping tools came into existence.
30 to 45: Days, the time period to wait before staining new concrete. The concrete needs to ?EUR??,,????'?????<?cure?EUR??,,????'?????<? before the staining project begins.
Source: Home and Garden Makeover