SAKRETE top’n bond

Level off the repair at the desired thickness and finish smooth with a dampened trowel.

Empty contents into mixing container. Add approximately 140 mL (4.75 oz) of clean water per 1 KG (2.2 lb) or enough to achieve a workable mix. Mix only the amount that can be used in 30 minutes. 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.

After mixing, trowel in a thin layer to the prepared dampened surface, forcing mix into the pores of the old concrete. Then, immediately spread more material to the required thickness, and level off.

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

Curing means maintaining proper moisture and temperature. Because of high water retention properties, SAKRETE top’n bond requires no special curing under normal conditions. When exposed to high heat or direct, hot sunlight, cover the patched area with a plastic sheet for 24 hours. Do not wet the surface with water after the trowelling operation has been completed. Substrate temperatures should be maintained between +5 °C and +30 °C (40 °F and 86 °F) for at least 24 hours prior to and 48 hours after.

Concrete bonding agents are not recommended with SAKRETE top’n bond.

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

1 KG (2.2 lb) yields approximately 10 cm² (1 ft²) at 60 mm (1/4 in) thick.

Surfaces to be repaired must be structurally sound and clean. Remove all delaminated or unsound concrete by chipping with a hammer and chisel, or by using a stiff wire brush. Clean the area to be repaired with potable water, leaving the concrete saturated but free of standing water. Some very porous concretes may require several applications of water to ensure complete saturation.

After levelling off the initial layer at 125 mm (1/2 in), rough-up the surface with a coarse broom and allow to harden for 24 hours. Repeat the process until the desired thickness is reached.

For a textured surface, use a broom or brush.