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Retarders
ATLAS TOP-ETCH Spray-Applied Surface Retardant for Concrete Flatwork
Description
Atlas Top-Etch is an easy to use, liquid surface retardant that is sprayed onto fresh concrete to produce
beautiful exposed aggregate concrete flatwork. Top-Etch is designed to retard the set of portland cement at the surface while the concrete below the surface cures normally. This treatment provides an excellent economical architectural finish highlighting the natural color and texture of the aggregates. Top-Etch is available in regular (blue) or deep (red) strengths.
Uses
• Exposes the aggregate in fresh concrete on floor slabs, sidewalks, entryways, driveways, patios, pool decks, etc.
• Ideal for shopping plazas, schools, stadiums, lobbies, residences, or any concrete flatwork where an economical architectural finish is desired.
• Provides a roughened surface for bonding subsequent coatings or treatments to the concrete.
• Interior and exterior applications.
Features
• Economical treatment to concrete flatwork that provides an excellent architectural finish highlighting the original color and texture of the aggregates.
• Consistent and uniform results.
• Easy to use spray-apply formulation with a fugitive dye for identification of treated areas.
• No expensive equipment needed for application.
• Cleans-up with water.
• Much cleaner and less expensive than sandblasting.
• May be used with colored concrete.
• Water-based formulation; no odor and no acid residue.
Atlas Top-Etch is easy to apply & provides a consistent & economical exposed aggregate architectural finish for driveways, patios, shopping plazas, sidewalks, etc. After Top-Etch application, protect the exposed aggregate concrete with an application of Atlas Expo-SealTM.
Technical Data & Specifications
VOC Compliant
Typical Coverage: 100 - 150 ft2 per gal.
Packaging
5 gallon pails
55 gallon drums
