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Maintenance of Concrete
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Concrete Restoration &
QUIKRETE Concrete Resurfacer is a polymer modified Portland cement based product Repair 03 90 00
designed for making thin layer repairs to and for restoring the appearance of existing Concrete Resurfacers
sound concrete surfaces. 03 92 00

PRODUCT USE
QUIKRETE® Concrete Resurfacer is a special blend of Portland
cement, sand, polymer modifiers and other additives designed to
QUIKRETE® Concrete Resurfacer (#1131-40) achieves the typical
provide a shrinkage compensated repair material. QUIKRETE®
test results shown in Table 1 when tested in accordance with the
Concrete Resurfacer designed to provide a new, durable, and wear-
appropriate ASTM standard test methods.
resistant surface over worn or scaling concrete.
• Applying a single coat of QUIKRETE® Concrete Resurfacer will
provide a new concrete finish to existing driveways, sidewalks or TABLE 1 QUIKRETE® CONCRETE RESURFACER (#1131-40)
other outdoor concrete surfaces PERFORMANCE DATA 1
• Utilizing an optional but recommended two-coat procedure will Screedable consistency Approx. 6.5 pt to 7 pt (3 L – 3.3 L)
further improve the appearance and uniformity of new surfaces Water needed per bag
Flow rate (flow table, 10 drops) 105 to 115%
SIZES Compressive strength, ASTM C109 (air cured)
• 20 lb (9.1 kg) pails 1 day 1000 PSI (6.9 MPa)
• 40 lb (18.1 kg) bags and boxes 7 days 3000 PSI (20.7 MPa)
28 days 4500 PSI (31.0 MPa)
YIELD Trowelable consistency Approx. 5 pt (2.3 L)
• One 40 lb (18.1 kg) bag of Concrete Resurfacer will cover Water needed per bag
approximately 17 ft2 (1.6 m2) of surface at a thickness of 1/4 in (6.4 Flow rate (flow table, 25 drops) 105 - 115%
mm) or approximately 90 ft2 (8.4 m2) per bag when applied at the
minimum thickness with a broom or squeegee. Compressive strength, ASTM C109 (air cured)
1 day 1250 PSI (8.6 MPa)
COLORS 7 days 3500 PSI (24.1 MPa)
QUIKRETE® Concrete Resurfacer is cement gray in color and can be 28 days 5000 PSI (34.5 MPa)
colored with QUIKRETE® Liquid Cement Color (#1317) or with other Length change, ASTM C157 modified
pigments approved for use in concrete and masonry products. Stored in water < +0.15%
QUIKRETE® Concrete Resurfacer has been designed to match Stored in air < -0.15%
typical concretes in color. Concrete colors vary. Compare color by Brushable consistency Approx. 6.5 pt to 7 pt (3 L – 3.3 L)
mixing a small amount, placing it in an inconspicuous area, and Water needed per bag
allowing it to fully harden before proceeding with the entire project. 1 Standard conditions.
Concrete color will also vary depending on water added and
variations in the underlying concrete. INSTALLATION
The specifications and information herein are provided for the
TECHNICAL DATA cleaning, rehabilitating and resurfacing of aged, dirty and stained
APPLICABLE STANDARDS concrete driveways, sidewalks and floors. By following the step-by-
ASTM International step instructions provided, old, worn-out concrete surfaces can be
• ASTM C109/C109M Standard Test Method for Compressive transformed into attractive, new-looking durable surfaces.
Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Tools Needed
Specimens) • 3500 PSI (24 MPa) pressure washer
• ASTM C157 Standard Test Method for Length Change of Hardened
Hydraulic-Cement, Mortar, and Concrete
 • 2 to 4 ft3 (0.06 to 0.11 m3) mortar mixer with rubber • Cracks can be widened, cleaned and filled with Concrete Resurfacer
scrapers in good condition (or 1/2 in electrical drill and Jiffy® mixed to a trowel-able consistency
mixer paddle for small jobs) • Existing control joints should be maintained
• Two 5 gal (19 L) buckets for water • Reflective cracking into the new surface cannot be completely
• Floor broom (with long handle, sufficient to reach across prevented, especially if the slab does not contain adequate control
the work area) joints or if slab settlement occurs
• Squeegee (with long handle) • Old expansion joints must be retained and new material installed to
• Round-ended trowels raise the expansion joints to the projected new height
• Water hose
• Tubs or buckets for carrying materials CURB & EDGE REPAIRS
• Duct tape Repair the edges of broken concrete with QUIKRETE® Quick Setting
• Builder’s paper for covering adjacent areas (plants, walls, Cement (#1240) mixed with QUIKRETE® Concrete Acrylic Fortifier
concrete not to be resurfaced, etc.) (#8610) or QUIKRETE® FastSetTM Repair Mortar (#1241).

SURFACE PREPARATION PREPARATION FOR SLOPE & SURFACE TYPE

Old concrete must be rigorously cleaned to ensure proper adhesion of No forms are needed for toppings less than 1/8in (3.2 mm).
Concrete Resurfacer to the old surface. Follow these easy steps to • For thicker toppings, use form boards or other leveling/slope guides.
prepare the surface: The guides should be sturdily fixed in place, but removable after the
job is finished
Manual Cleaning of Debris from Surface • Mask off surrounding areas
• Wash, sweep, scrape, chip or grind the surface to remove loose • Build up to the desired thickness in thin layers, each not exceeding
concrete and foreign materials such as paint, greasy residue, algae, 1/4 in (6 mm) in thickness
mildew or other materials which may be stuck to the old surface
PLANNING THE PLACEMENT
Pressure Washing • Section off the work into areas no larger than about 144 ft2 (13.4 m2)
• Clean the surface using a 3500 PSI (24 MPa) pressure washer • Control joints and expansion joints can usually be used as natural
NOTE: This step is essential in order to ensure a proper breaking points. It is essential that control joints and expansion joints
bond is achieved. be maintained. Protect the joints to prevent spillage of the Concrete
• Follow pressure washer manufacturer’s instructions as to safe Resurfacer into these joints. Duct tape or weather-stripping is helpful
operation and effective use for protecting joints and surrounding areas
• Hold the wand a few inches from the surface to strip away all foreign
and loose materials MIXING
Mix in a 5 gal (19 L) bucket with a 1/2 in (12 mm) drill and paddle
Penetrated oil or grease stains can be removed by acid washing, mixer. For a decorative effect, add Quikrete Liquid Cement Colors or
detergent washing and bleaching, following manufacturer’s Stucco and Mortar Color mix to the water following the instructions on
instructions. Acid washing can damage the existing concrete if not the bottle. Use approximately 6 pt (2.8 L) of water per 40 lb (18.1 kg)
performed properly. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with water to remove bag. Add the powder to the water and mix for 3 minutes to a lump-
traces of cleaning solutions. Incomplete rinsing will interfere with free pourable consistency. Allow the mixed product to rest
performance of the Concrete Resurfacer. undisturbed for about 3 minutes, and then remix. If the remixed
product is too thick, SPARINGLY add water to reach a placeable
CONCRETE REPAIRS consistency. Larger quantities can be mixed using a Mortar Mixer.
Repairs to damaged concrete must be made before resurfacing can
be initiated. This is to return the surface to its original condition. Note - For a trowelable topping, reduce water content to about 5 pt
Repair and level to the surrounding grade all badly damaged areas (2.4 L) per 40 lb (18.1 kg) bag.
using one of the concrete repair products made by the QUIKRETE®
Companies such as Concrete Mix, Sand (Topping) Mix, Fast Setting APPLICATION
Concrete, etc. Allow repair material to cure thoroughly before applying Saturate the surface and remove any standing water from low places.
resurfacer.
SQUEEGEE APPLICATION (< 1/8 in (3.2 mm))
Spalled and pitted surfaces may be repaired with Concrete • Pour, and then spread with a long-handled squeegee, a thin layer of
Resurfacer mixed to a trowelable consistency. mixed material onto the surface
• Finish off hard-to-reach corners and edges with a wallpaper brush.
CRACK REPAIR Make all brush and broom marks in the same directions
• Use the squeegee to scrub the material into the surface with for a professional finished look. Grooves must be made over old
sufficient pressure to work the material into the surface pores of the grooves. Expansion joints must be maintained.
base concrete; then build to a nominal 1/8 in (3.2 mm) thickness
• For the recommended optional second coat, allow to remain
undisturbed for 2 - 3 hours. Wait until the surface is able to withstand PRECAUTIONS
foot pressure; if there is an indentation when stepped on after 2 - 3 • This product helps to provide a consistent surface appearance.
hours, then wait 1 - 2 additional hours and again check for sufficient However, unlike paint or a 2 in concrete layer, variations in the
strength. Gently saturate with a light mist of water and remove any underlying concrete and repairs will reflect minor shadows up through
standing water. One technique is to set the hose to a fine spray the resurfacer.
upward allowing the fine mist to fall • Temperature, wind velocity, direct sunlight and shading, as well as
• The second coat must be applied within 24 hours of the first coat. dampness or dryness of the surface receiving the material, have an
Otherwise, the pressure washing technique used for preparation for effect on the finished depth of color
the first coat must also be performed. Exercise caution to avoid • Do not apply unless temperature of dampened surface will be above
washing off the first coat 50 degrees F (10 degrees C) for 8 hours after placement and will not
• Mix the second coat to a slightly more wet consistency than the be below freezing for 24 hours after placement
base coat (suggest an additional 1/2 - 1 pint of water per 40 lb (18.l • Concrete to be resurfaced must be kept damp. If the surface to be
kg) bag). Spread the prepared second mix onto the dampened base coated becomes dry, re-dampen before proceeding
coat • Low areas must be swept to remove standing water
• Apply material with regular squeegee pressure to the desired • Old cracks can reappear due to movement in the base concrete
thickness (1/16 in to 1/8 in (1.6 mm to 3.2 mm)) • Mix no more material than can be used in 20 minutes
• Follow within 5 minutes with a brooming action. To give a • Apply only to bare concrete. Do not apply to painted or sealed
professional appearance, be sure all the broom strokes are in the surfaces
same direction. Make the brooming action a full stroke across the full • Do not apply to surfaces coated with QUIKRETE® Concrete
distance of the current resurfacer work area without stopping Bonding Adhesive (#9902)
• Mix only with potable water; do not use QUIKRETE® Concrete
If desired, a concrete edger and groover can be used to give a Acrylic Fortifier (#8610)
finished look around the edges within 20 minutes of pouring. Keep the • Do not apply product over acrylic or polyurethane crack fillers,
leading edge of the edger slightly raised including but not limited to QUIKRETE® Concrete Crack Seal,
QUIKRETE® Blacktop Crackseal, QUIKRETE® Concrete Repair or
THICK APPLICATIONS (> 1/8 in (3.2 mm)) QUIKRETE® Self-Leveling Polyurethane Sealant
• Spray, pump or pour the prepared mix onto the old surface
•Force a thin dash coat of material into the surface using a trowel, WORKING TIME
broom or squeegee Concrete Resurfacer has a working time of about 20 minutes at 73
• Build up to the desired thickness using successive 1/8 in (3.2 mm) degrees F (23 degrees C). In hotter weather, the working time will be
layers. Wait until each coat has stiffened (typically 20 - 30 minutes at reduced. Use cold water to increase working time. Under normal
70 degrees F (20 degrees C)) before applying the next coat of conditions, no special curing is required. Wait 6 hours before allowing
Concrete Resurfacer foot traffic on the surface. Allow 24 hours for vehicle traffic.
• To achieve even, consistent patterns, apply the Concrete
Resurfacer from side to side, beginning at one end of the area and ADVERSE TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS
working toward the other. Work from one expansion or control joint to Cold weather: Do not apply unless the temperature will be above 50
the next, screeding to a smooth uniform thickness before stopping. degrees F (10 degrees C) for at least 8 hours. In cool weather, use
Continue in this manner until the entire job has been evenly warm water (approximately 120 degrees F (49 degrees C)) to speed
completed setting time. With cool temperatures, allow longer curing time prior to
• If the mix becomes too stiff to use properly, a very small amount of use.
clean water will return it to its original consistency. Only add additional Hot weather: Special procedures are required when temperatures will
water one time Smooth with a magnesium darby or float exceed 90 degrees F (32 degrees C). When possible, work in shaded
• Apply a final broom finish or plastic trowel finish immediately. areas during cool times of the day. Use cold water to dampen the
Finishing operation must be completed within 20 minutes in hot surface prior to application. Store product in a cool area prior to use.
weather, over 80 degrees F (26.6 degrees C). Finishing time will be Mix with ice water to reduce product temperatures.
extended in cool weather
CURING
Note - Unlike regular concrete, Concrete Resurfacer should be Moist curing should begin as soon as product is hardened enough to
finished before it hardens. Edge and groove with conventional tools not be damaged by a gentle mist of water. Continue moist curing for
24 - 48 hours prior to use. Protect from rain for at least 8 hours. Do
not cover unless immediate rain protection is necessary. During
extreme wind and sun conditions, moist cure with a water fog spray WARRANTY
twice daily for 24 - 48 hours after application. When covering, use NOTICE: Obtain the applicable LIMITED WARRANTY: at
sheet plastic. www.quikrete.com/product-warranty or send a written
Note: - Color may be affected where plastic comes into direct contact request to The Quikrete Companies, LLC, Five Concourse Parkway,
with resurfacer. Atlanta, GA 30328, USA. Manufactured under the authority of The
Quikrete Companies, LLC. © 2018 Quikrete International, Inc.

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