Surface Retarder
Surface Retarder
(OP)
Has anyone used a surface retarder for finishing concrete. We have a project where the contractor is proposing to use one; I'm kind of reluctant to use one since the surface can be affected... anyone used one with/without success?
Dik
Dik






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Mike McCann
McCann Engineering
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It's not for exposing the aggregate... just for allowing a greater time for finishing. It's my first encounter with this product.
Dik
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Thanks, Dik
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Dik
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I think msquared48 is correct in stating sugar is a retarder. Calcium chloride on the other hand is an accelerator and not applicable to this topic.
dik,
what is the manufacturer/name of the product?
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Dik
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dik:
We have used Confilm for many years and it is an excellent aid in finishing but not a retarder. it will help in keeping the surface from drying out prematurely.
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