Introducing SikaCem® -190 Concrete Control!
Sika Corporation is proud to release SikaCem®-190 Concrete Control, a non-filming, low VOC, amorphous colloidal silica topical additive applied to freshly placed concrete maintaining adequate moisture while reducing the risk of concrete setting prematurely.
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IDEAL FOR ALL CONCRETE
SikaCem®-190 Concrete Control is ideal for all concrete, colored concrete, and dry shake hardener applications. It is applied during the floating and troweling of freshly placed concrete to control moisture loss, allow proper cement hydration, extend workability, and make finishing concrete flatwork easier and faster under adverse conditions of wind, sun, high temperatures, or low humidity.
YOU'RE IN CHARGE
Maintains adequate moisture while reducing the risk of concrete setting prematurely. Puts the contractor in charge of the concrete workability and timing of the finishing process
THE ADVANTAGES ARE ENDLESS
- Extended concrete workability
- Lubricates concrete surface
- Promotes proper hydration
- Reduces surface crazing
- Reduces efflorescence
- Improves abrasion resistance
- Chemically reacts with entire mix design
- Promotes flatter, thicker, denser cream cap
Typical Applications
- Decorative concrete
- Concrete slabs
- Polished concrete
- Driveways and sidewalks
- Interior or exterior concrete
- Parking garages
- Industrial floor slabs
- Bridges and roads
Application
SikaCem®-190 Concrete Control must be worked into the surface immediately after application. Apply SikaCem®-190 Concrete Control using an automatic or low-pressure pump sprayer. A fan or cone tip is recommended for even application. SikaCem®-190 Concrete Control can also be used using the water tanks of a ride-on trowel.
TROWEL FINISHED CONCRETE:
Spray apply uniformly onto the concrete surface in three equal applications as follows:
- First application should be applied directly after the screed and before bull floating.
- Second application shall be applied just before the first panning.
- Third application shall be applied after panning is complete, during the finishing stage.
TROWEL FINISH CONCRETE - FINISHING RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Follow industry best practices/procedures to begin the finishing process as you would on a standard pour.
- Machine panning is not recommended for exterior/air entrained concrete.
- Finish by burning/burnishing the floor to desired level.
BROOM FINISHED CONCRETE:
Spray apply uniformly onto the concrete surface in two equal applications as follows:
- First application should be applied directly after the screed and before bull floating.
- Second application shall be applied before edging and refloating, prior to brooming.
STAMPED OR COLOR HARDENED CONCRETE:
Spray apply uniformly onto the concrete surface in two equal applications as follows:
- First application shall be applied directly after the screed and before bull floating
- Second application shall be applied before edging and refloating, prior to stamping or texturing.