Description
SC-20 Sodium Silicate is an easy to apply, ready to use curing compound. Concrete that is treated with Sodium
Silicate develops greater strength. Sodium Silicate will react with the concrete’s free lime and calcium carbonate filling and sealing the capillaries and voids making a dense hard surface which will minimize any future dusting and will allow resilient mastics and coating to adhere securely.
Uses
Sodium Silicate is suited for maintenance areas, driveways, parking lots, and most fresh concrete applications.
Sodium Silicate is also excellent for older concrete in order to dust proof, harden and make slabs more abrasion resistant.
Advantages
•Increases Useful Life of Concrete Structures
Low Cost Concrete Treatment
•Easy to Handle and Apply
•Reduces Porosity and Permeability
•Increase Chemical Resistance
•Penetrates to Provide Long Term Performance
•Greatly Increases Water Resistance
•May be Polished with a Buffing Machine in Order to
•Achieve a High Sheen, Glassy Look
•Concrete Stays Natural Looking
•Indoor/Outdoor Application
•Allows Concrete to Breath
Packaging
1 and 5 gallon pails
Color
Clear
INSPECTION / PREPARATION
Inspection
The surface must be dry and free of oil, grease, curing
agents, dirt, dust or other foreign material.
Preparation
For a new interior slab, SC-20 can be applied on a new
slab with minimal prep. A slab with no foreign material
can be prepped with a nylogrit brush. Carefully sweep
and vacuum to prepare surface.
For an old slab, remove any material that will interfere
with the reaction process, this is typically done with
high-pressure water or by mechanical means (grinding,
blasting, etc).
APPLICATION
Mixing
Stir prior to use.
Thinning
Thinning is not recommended.
Coverage
Will vary depending on the surface. Up to 400 square
feet per gallon on a smooth surface and between 200-
300 square feet per gallon on a rough surface. Test area
to determine coverage and whether or not a second coat
is desired.
Applying Product
Sodium Silicate should be applied with spray equipment at
a rate of 150-400 square feet per gallon. Do not allow o
puddle. Broom in excess material. Prevent all traffic until
product is completely dried. Apply 1-3 coats depending
on the desired effect.
Caution: This product will etch glass and aluminum. Wash
off immediately with liberal amounts of water. May leave
residue where moisture is present. If excess material is
applied, it may crystallize. Should this occur, use a brush
and water to remove. Do not use on colored concrete.
Dry Time
Dry time will vary depending on use (30 minutes to 24
hours).
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