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Colorplete®

Colorplete®

MINERAL, PIGMENTED, SURFACE HARDENER

Colorplete® is a premium quality, pre-mixed and ready to use, pigmented, broadcast-applied, dry shake floor hardener designed for incorporation into the surface of freshly placed concrete slabs. It provides a decorative coloured effect, with increased surface strength and abrasion resistance. Colorplete® consists of carefully graded non-metallic, hard wearing silica-quartz aggregates, pure metallic oxide pigments, pre-blended wetting agents and cement. Its non-rusting characteristic makes it suitable for application in wet and dry service areas. 

  • Aesthetic, durable, coloured concrete surface provides a lower life cycle cost than painted floors
  • Increased wear resistance provides up to twice the relative serviceable life compared to plain concrete
  • Improved overall resistance to abrasion and impact
  • Increased surface density improves resistance to oils, grease, and liquid penetration
  • Reduces surface wear and dusting lowering routine maintenance and repair costs
  • Non-rusting materials make it suitable for application in wet areas
  • Can be finished with a surface texture to provide increased traction
  • Suppresses the appearance of fibres on the surface of the concrete
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Usage

  • Commercial and industrial facilities subject to moderate levels of abrasion, impact and loading
  • Manufacturing and warehouse floors
  • Shipping and receiving loading docks
  • Food processing areas
  • Automotive showrooms and service areas
  • Shopping centres and supermarkets
  • Convention centres
  • Aircraft hangars
  • Areas where an attractive, coloured, abrasion resistant concrete floor is required
 

Advantages

  • Aesthetic, durable, coloured concrete surface provides a lower life cycle cost than painted floors
  • Increased wear resistance provides up to twice the relative serviceable life compared to plain concrete
  • Improved overall resistance to abrasion and impact
  • Increased surface density improves resistance to oils, grease, and liquid penetration
  • Reduces surface wear and dusting lowering routine maintenance and repair costs
  • Non-rusting materials make it suitable for application in wet areas
  • Can be finished with a surface texture to provide increased traction
  • Suppresses the appearance of fibres on the surface of the concrete

Packaging

25 kg (55 lb) bag

Colour

French Grey, Pearl Grey, Tile Red and Special colours (on request)
Refer to current price list for availability.

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

APPROVALS / CERTIFICATES

  • Meets requirements of CFIA and USDA for use in food plants
Product Information

Shelf Life

1 year in original, unopened packaging.

Storage Conditions

Store dry, ensuring product is not exposed to rain, condensation or high humidity.
Technical Information

Compressive Strength

28 days

~49 MPa (~7105 psi)

Application

Consumption

Yield

In-service condition

Dry-shake application rate

Light to Medium duty

5 kg/m2 to 6 kg/m2 (1.0 lbs/ft2 to 1.2 lbs/ft2)

Medium to Heavy duty

6 kg/m2 to 7 kg/m2 (1.2 lbs/ft2 to 1.4 lbs/ft2)

Note: Pearl Grey will provide optimal results at 6 kg/m2 to 7 kg/m2 (1.2 lbs/ft2 to 1.4 lb/ft2).
Application steps

SUBSTRATE PREPARATION

General considerations before starting work

Consult appropriate sections of CSA A23.1 -2019 and ACI 302 1R-15 for design and installation guidance. Job site conditions can influence surface drying and set time affecting the timing of hardener application and finishing procedures. Experience is required to determine proper timing for required procedures.

During cold weather, open flame heaters shall not be used. Space heaters must be properly vented to avoid floor surface damage caused by carbonation or contamination.

Hot or windy conditions may require adjustments to application procedures to offset rapid setting of concrete surface. Ideally the building will have a roof and walls in place to protect from direct environment. Consider Sikafilm® to protect concrete from the effects of excessive moisture loss in rapid drying conditions. Specialized application methods and concrete mixes might be necessary to facilitate the incorporation of heavy industrial 7 kg/m² (1.4 lb/ft²) application rates.  

DO NOT machine trowel concrete with an air content of 3 % or higher as surface delamination may occur, see CSA A23.1-2019 Clause 7.7.4.3. 

APPLICATION

Manual Application: 5 kg/m2 or 7 kg/m2 (1 lb/ft2 or 1.4 lb/ft2) manual spread in 2 or 3 broadcasts
Colorplete® is applied to the surface in 2 or 3 broadcasts, each layer being floated in using machine float equipment. The surface is then machine floated and hand or machine trowelled as required to meet the specified requirement. Apply the first broadcast of Colorplete®, as soon as concrete is firm enough to support the weight of workmen with a footprint depth of ~ 6 mm (1/4”) with NO free standing water present on the surface. Use up to 2/3 of the total material in the first application. Spread the product evenly by broadcasting at right angles in two (2) passes close to surface level. DO NOT broadcast from a stationary position to avoid uneven distribution of the hardener. Allow Colorplete® to absorb surface moisture from the underlaying concrete. DO NOT float over dry surface hardeners which must “wet out” before proceeding with hand or machine floating. Machine float the broadcasted material promptly after it has “wet out”. Ensure that the broadcast application is incorporated into the base slab by machine floating. Follow immediately behind first floating, apply the remaining surface hardener material, and repeat as above.

 

Note: For applications greater than 5 kg/m2 (1 lb/ft2), apply hardener in 2-3 shakes. First application should be 50 % of the total required material and the remainder applied in each of the subsequent applications.

 
Final Finishing
If a slip resistant finish is required, do not proceed with further trowelling operations after floating. See CSA A23.1 - 2019 Clause 7.7.6 for other non-slip finishes. Sika recommends a mock-up be constructed using actual job site products and installation methods to determine an approved surface texture that meets the client’s requirements.

Hand or machine trowel at suitable time intervals to obtain the specified finish. See CSA A23.1 -2019 Clause 7.7.4.3.
Do not burnish the surface. Best appearance is achieved by hand trowelling the final finish.

CURING TREATMENT

As soon as final troweling is completed and applicator and equipment cannot damage the surface, apply as per printed directions, one or more coats of Sika® Florseal WB-18 & -25 using a low-pressure spray. Protect finished surface from damage by traffic or trades until sufficiently hardened.

CLEAN UP

Clean all tools and equipment promptly with water. Remove hardened product mechanically.

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