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V-CRETE Color Hardener

Colored Dry Shake Surface Hardener

Ready-to-use surface hardener for colouring and hardening freshly poured concrete; typically used to provide the base colour for stamped concrete.

TYPES OF APPLICATION: :

Stamped Concrete

Sand Faced Concrete

Exposed Aggregate Concrete

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• Sub-surfaces must be prepared in a manner consistent with good concreting practices. Please refer to instruction guides provided in standard commercial offer

• Two to three dry shake applications are generally required for uniform coverage. There should be a minimal amount of bleed water on the surface of the concrete before applying V-CRETE COLOR HARDENER

• Before broadcasting color onto the prepared surfaces, empty half of the contents of the bag into a clean, dry pail and aerate color before broadcasting on surface. For the first application, broadcast evenly over area using a casting-type motion using about 70-75% of the color. Avoid clumping.

• The second/ third application should use the remaining 25 – 30% to complete the coloring process. Caution must be used when spreading color more than 1 mtr or under windy conditions.

• When finishing, be careful not to overwork the surface, because excessive troweling may cause the color to darken.

PROPERTIES	STANDARDS	VALUE
Average wear due to abrasion	IS: 1237-2012-RA-2017	< 1.0 mm
Scratch hardness of surface (Mohr’s scale)	IS:13630-2006-RA-2017	7
Specific Gravity	IS:2720 (Part 3)- 1980RA – 2021	2.55-2.70

SHELF LIFE

Best before 12 months from date of packaging.

COVERAGE

100 Sqft in standard conditions. Lesser in Pastels & lighter colors

PACKING & STORAGE

27.25 Kg Lined HDPE Bags
Store in dry environment

Health & Safety Precautions

Cementitious product hence contact with skin may cause irritation. Avoid skin contact by using protective gloves. If any contact occurs, wash thoroughly with soap and water

Should not be inhaled. It is advisable to use protective respiratory mask of good quality while handling, pouring, and mixing the powder

Avoid contact with eyes by using proper eye protection. If such contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with clean water. If any uneasiness persists, seek medical advice