SAKRETE Parging mix

Concrete must be fully cured (approximately 28 days) and dry before painting. Refer to paint manufacturer directions for application instructions.

Curing means maintaining proper moisture and temperature. Allow newly placed material to set until surface is hard to the touch. Then keep material damp or cover with plastic to prevent evaporation of mix water for at least three (3) days. Protect from freezing for at least 24 hours.

For a textured surface, use a broom or brush.

It is recommended to use a wood, magnesium, or aluminum float trowel for a smooth surface.

Mechanically fasten galvanized diamond wire mesh to surface. Wood surfaces require 6.8 KG (15 lb) of asphalt-impregnated building paper under mesh. Dampen exposed concrete. After mixing, apply initial layer of SAKRETE Parging Mix, by trowel, level with mesh surface. Rough-up surface with a coarse broom and allow to harden for 24 hours. Then, thoroughly saturate the area with clean water and apply a finishing layer to a damp surface not exceeding 10 mm (3/8 inch) in thickness.

Thoroughly saturate the area to be parged and remove any free-standing water. Some very porous concrete may require several applications of water to ensure complete saturation. After mixing apply SAKRETE Parging Mix, by trowel, to a damp surface not exceeding 10 mm (3/8 inch) in thickness. If a greater thickness is required, rough-up surface with a coarse broom and allow to harden for 24 hours before repeating process.

Empty contents of bag into mixing container. Add approximately 4.0 L (4.25 quarts) of clean water per 25 kg (55 lb) bag or enough to achieve a workable mix. Avoid a soupy mix. Excess water reduces strength and durability and can cause cracking. In cold weather, use warm water to accelerate the set. In hot weather, use cold water to slow the set.

25 kg (55 lb) yields approximately 3.9 m² (42 ft²) at a 3 mm (1/8 inch) thickness. Coverage indicated varies with the irregularity of the surface coated.

Mix and substrate temperatures should be maintained between +5 °C (40 °F) and +30 °C (86 °F) for at least 24 hours prior to and 48 hours after.