SECTION 03360

CONCRETE FINISHES

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PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Pigmented interior and exterior wall coating.

B. Pigmented interior and exterior floor coatings.

C. Interior and exterior clear floor sealers.

D. Decorative floor and wall overlay techniques to mimic pattern, texture and
color of natural occurring materials and artistic designs.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 03300 - Cast In-Place Concrete: Concrete mix designs and

additives.

1.3 REFERENCES

A. AASHTO T260 - Standard Method of Test for Sampling and Testing for
Chloride Ion In Concrete and Concrete Raw Materials.

B. AASHTO T259 - Standard Method of Test for Resistance of Concrete to

Chloride Ion Penetration.

C. ANSI A 118.4 - Specifications for Latex Portland Cement Mortar.

D. ASTM C23 - Determination of Particle Size Distribution of Soils in Forensic

Science Using Classical and Modern Instrumental Methods.

E. ASTM C67 - Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and
Structural Clay Tile.

F. ASTM C78 - Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Concrete (Using
Simple Beam with Third-Point Loading).

G. ASTM C97 - Standard Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific Gravity
of Dimension Stone.

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H. ASTM C109 - Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic
Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or 50-mm Cube Specimens).

I. ASTM C170 - Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension

Stone.

J. ASTM C190 - Method of Test for Tensile Strength of Hydraulic Cement

Mortars.

K. ASTM C309 - Standard Specification for Liquid Membrane-Forming

Compounds for Curing Concrete.

L. ASTM C348 - Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Hydraulic-

Cement Mortars.

M. ASTM C482 - Standard Test Method for Bond Strength of Ceramic Tile to
Portland Cement.

N. ASTM C 518 - Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission

Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus.

O. ASTM C666 - Standard Test Method for Resistance of Concrete to Rapid

Freezing and Thawing.

P. ASTM C880 - Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Dimension

Stone.

Q. ASTM C882 Modified - Standard Test Method for Bond Strength of Epoxy-
Resin Systems Used With Concrete by Slant Shear.

R. ASTM C944 - Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Concrete or

Mortar Surfaces by the Rotating-Cutter Method.

S. ASTM C979 - Standard Specification for Pigments for Integrally Colored

Concrete.

T. ASTM C1185 - Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Non-
Asbestos Fiber-Cement Flat Sheet, Roofing and Siding Shingles, and Clapboards.

U. ASTM C1186 - Standard Specification for Flat Non-Asbestos Fiber-Cement

Sheets.

V. ASTM D1849 - Standard Test Method for Package Stability of Paint.

W. ASTM D3359 - Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test.

X. ASTM D3363 - Standard Test Method for Film Hardness by Pencil Test.

Y. ASTM D4946 - Standard Test Method for Blocking Resistance of Architectural

Paints.

Z. ASTM E84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of

Building Materials.

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 AA. ASTM G53 - Practice for Operating Light- and Water-Exposure Apparatus
(Fluorescent UV-Condensation Type) for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.

B. Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used,

including:
1. Preparation instructions and recommendations.
2. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
3. Installation methods.

C. Shop Drawings:

D. Selection Samples: For each finish product specified, two complete sets of
color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and patterns.

E. Verification Samples: For each finish product specified, two samples,

minimum size 6 inches (150 mm) square, representing actual product, color, and
patterns.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications:

B. Installer Qualifications:

C. Mock-Up: Provide a mock-up for evaluation of surface preparation

techniques and application workmanship.
1. Finish areas designated by Architect.
2. Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship, color, and
sheen are approved by Architect.
3. Refinish mock-up area as required to produce acceptable work.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for

installation.

B. Store and dispose of solvent-based materials, and materials used with

solvent-based materials, in accordance with requirements of local authorities having
jurisdiction.

1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation)

within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install
products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits.

PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS

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 A. Acceptable Manufacturer: SureCrete Design Products, which is located at:
15246 Citrus Country Dr. ; Dade City, FL 33523; Toll Free Tel: 800-544-8488; Tel:
352-567-7973; Fax: 352-521-0973; Email: request info
(whatsnew@surecretedesign.com); Web: www.surecretedesign.com

B. Substitutions: Not permitted.

C. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of

Section 01600.

2.2 STAMP OVERLAY

A. Stamp Topping/Overlay: SureStamp by SureCrete Design Products.

1. Performance:
a. Thickness: 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch (6.35 mm to 9.5 mm).
b. Compressive Strength (ASTM C109): 7 day 3580 psi (24,683.
kPa), 28 day 4350 psi (29,972 kPa).
c. Flexural Strength (ASTM C78): 9 day 880.7 psi (6063 kPa), 28
day 1494.3 psi (10,296 kPa).
2. Pigment Color: Color Packs as manufactured by SureCrete Design
Products, with selection from manufacturer's 30 standard colors.

B. Topping/Overlay Bonding Agent: SureBond as manufactured by SureCrete

Design Products.

C. Tool Release Agent: Liquid Release as manufactured by SureCrete Design

Products.

D. Stamping Tool: Standard and custom fabricated concrete stamping tools to

achieve required surface profile, texture and design required. Urethane materials
compatible with products as manufactured by SureCrete Design Products.

2.3 SPRAY TEXTURE SYSTEMS

A. Copolymer Modified Cementitious Spray Texture Finish: SureCrete SureTex

as manufactured by SureCrete Design Products.
1. Performance:
a. Compressive Strength (ASTM C109): 28 day 3965 psi (27319
kPa).
b. Abrasion Resistance, Modified Taber: 28 days percent loss - 500
cycles - <1 percent.
c. Tensile Strength (ASTM C190): 28 day 390 psi (2687 kPa).
d. Flexural Strength (ASTM C348): 28 day 885 psi (6098 kPa).
e. Mosaic Shear (ANSI A 118.4): 28 day 268 psi (1847 kPa).
f. Density: 126.10 lb/cf (2020 kgm/cu. m).
2. Base Coat Tint: As selected from manufacturer's standard tints.
3. Finish Coat Tint: As selected from manufacturer's standard tints.
4. Finish Coat Texture: Trowel.
5. Finish Coat Texture: Knock-down.

B. Copolymer Modified Cementitious Spray Texture Finish:

1. Performance:

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 a. Abrasion Resistance, Modified Taber: 28 days percent loss - 500
cycles - < 0.40 percent.
b. Tensile Strength (ASTM C190): 28 day 430 psi (2963 kPa).
c. Flexural Strength (ASTM C48): 28 day 980 psi (6752 kPa).
d. Mosaic Shear (ANSI A 118.4): 28 day 275 psi (1895 kPa).
e. Density: 126.10 lb/cf (2020 kgm/cu. m).
2. Product: SureCrete SureSpray as manufactured by SureCrete Design
Products.
a. Compressive Strength (ASTM C109): 28 day 4250 psi (29,283
kPa).
b. Base Coat Tint:
c. Finish Coat Tint:
d. Finish Coat Texture: Trowel.
e. Finish Coat Texture: Knock-down.
f. Finish Coat Texture: Bubble texture.
3. Product: SureCrete WallSpray as manufactured by SureCrete Design
Products.
a. Compressive Strength (ASTM C109): 28 day 3875 psi (26,699
kPa).
b. Base Coat Tint:
c. Finish Coat Tint:
d. Finish Coat Texture: Splatter.
e. Finish Coat Texture: Knock-down.
f. Finish Coat Texture: Lace.
g. Finish Coat Texture: Bubble texture.
h. Finish Coat Texture: Sand Finish.

C. Pigments for Spray texture Systems: SureCrete Color Packs as manufactured

by SureCrete Design Products.

D. Masking Reinforced Grout Tape: As recommended by manufacturer.

E. Stencil: Paper and adhesive backed.

2.4 STAMP CONCRETE

A. Color Hardener: Premixed, dry-shake, colored concrete hardener, a blend of

graded hard aggregated, architectural cements, plasticizers and synthetic oxide
pigment producing a brilliant, streak-free, non-fading, wear-resistant surface.
1. Color: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's offered colors.
2. Product: SureCrete Color Hardener as manufactured by SureCrete
Design Products.

B. Iron Oxide Colorants: Integrally colored concrete mix additive. Meet or exceed
the criteria of ASTM C979. Integral Color as manufactured by SureCrete Design
Products.

C. Form and Masking Release Agent: Powder Release as manufactured by

SureCrete Design Products.

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 D. Surface Retarder: Surface Delay as manufactured by SureCrete Design
Products.

2.5 LIGHTWEIGHT SPECIALTY CONCRETE

A. Vermiculite Aggregate Concrete: Xtreme Lightweight as manufactured by

SureCrete Design Products.

B. Application: Refer to drawings for profile. Refer to Finish Schedule for finish
texture and color. Match finish of Architect's representative sample where provided.
Lightweight elements to be provided shall consist of the following:
1. Architectural elements and trim: Molding, sills, banding, finials and
brackets as indicated.
2. Columns and capitals.
3. Balusters.
4. Stone veneer.
5. Exterior cladding.
6. Lawn and garden ornaments.
7. Shutters.
8. Hollow core walls and floors.
9. Sound barriers.
10. Encapsulated foam-insulated curtain walls.
11. Tilt-up modular walls systems.
12. Lightweight flooring underlayment.
C. Mix Design (1: 6 ratio) Performance:
1. Thermal Resistance (per inch - R-value): 1.34.
2. Wet Weight (lbs per cubic foot): 59 (945 kgs/cu. m).
3. Compressive Strength (C170): 2,287 psi (15,800 kPa).
4. Flexural Strength (C880): 730 psi (5033 kPa).
5. Pull-Out Resistance (with 2.5 inches (64 mm) screw): 680 lb (308 kg).
6. Thermal Conductivity (BTU h/sf/F): 0.76.
7. Dry Weight (lbs per cubic foot): 44 (705 kg/cu. m).
8. Freeze Thaw (ASTM C-666 Procedure "A"): 101.6.

2.6 HIGH STRENGTH SPECIALTY CONCRETE

A. Chemical Fortified Portland Mix with Specialty Aggregates.

1. Xtreme Countertop as manufactured by SureCrete Design Products.
2. Xtreme Overlay as manufactured by SureCrete Design Products.
3. Xtreme Terrazzo as manufactured by SureCrete Design Products.
4. Xtreme Self-leveling as manufactured by SureCrete Design Products.
5. Xtreme Spray-Up as manufactured by SureCrete Design Products.

B. Application: Refer to drawings for profile. Refer to Finish Schedule for finish
texture and color. Match finish of Architect's representative sample where provided.
Lightweight elements to be provided shall consist of the following.

C. Material Characteristics:
1. Compressive Strength (C1186): Type II Minimum 1015 psi (7000 kPa).

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 2. Compression Strength (C170): 10,567 psi (73,000 kPa).
3. Thermal Transmission (C 518-98): 1.0449.
4. Flexural Strength (C880): 1,464 psi (10,000 kPa).
5. Abrasion Resistance Test (C1353): 20.92.
6. Static Coefficient of Friction (C1028): 0.72 Dry.
a. Post Cleaning: 0.68 Dry.
7. Static Coefficient of Friction (C 1028): 0.66 Wet.
a. Post Cleaning: 0.67 Wet.
8. Material Density: 135.00 lb/cf (2163 kgs/cu. m).
9. Water Absorption (C97): 4.49 percent.
10. Bond Strength (C482): 83.00 psi (575 kPa).
11. Water Permeability (Not ASTM): 3 Days/No leak.
12. Density (C1185): 137.4.
13. Moisture Content (C1185): 4.2 percent.
14. Absorption (C1185): 3.5.
15. Moisture Movement (C1185) 0.033.
16. Water Tightness (C1185) Passed no water droplets after 24 hours.
17. Flexural Strength (C1185) 1.714.0 psi (12,000 kPa).
18. Flame Spread Index (E 84): 0.
19. Smoke Index (E 84): 0.00 Trace.

2.7 PATCHING PRODUCTS

A. Concrete Repair: Single component. Deep Level as manufactured by

SureCrete Design Products.
1. Performance:
a. Compressive Strength (ASTM C 109): 24 hour - 3130 psi
(21,566 Kpa), 28 Days - 5000 psi (34450 kPa).
b. Tensile Strength (ASTM C 190): 1 day - 280 psi (1929 kPa), 28
day - 890 psi (6132 kPa).
c. Flexural Strength (ASTM C 348): 1 day - 210 psi (1447 kPa), 28
day - 550 psi (3790 kPa).
d. Abrasion Resistance (gms. lost 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick patch): 24
hours - 1 gm, 7 days - 1 gm.

B. Concrete Repair: Single component. Flash Patch as manufactured by

SureCrete Design Products.
1. Performance:
a. Compressive Strength (ASTM C 109): 3 hour - 3090 psi (21,290
kPa), 24 hour - 4850 psi (33,417 kPa), 28 Days - 6042 psi (41,629
kPa).

2.8 CONCRETE RESTORATION PRODUCTS

A. Copolymer Modified Cementitious Topping: SureBroom as manufactured by

SureCrete Design Products. Trowelable or squeegee applied cementitious topping
for leveling and retexturing interior and exterior concrete surfaces.
1. Performance:
a. Compressive Strength (ASTM C-109): 7 day 3750 psi (25,838
kPa), 28 day 6100 psi (42,029 kPa).

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 b. Abrasion Resistance (ASTM C-944): 1 day 1 grams lost, 7 day 1
grams lost.
c. Tensile Strength (ASTM C-190): 1 day 280 psi (1929 kPa), 7 day
560 psi (kPa), 28 day 890 psi (6132 kPa).
d. Flexural Strength (ASTM C-78): 7 day 850 psi (5857 kPa), 28
day 1500 psi (10335 kPa).
e. Shear Bond (ASTM C-882 Modified): 7 day 1100 psi (7579 kPa),
28 day 1650 psi (11,369 kPa) (Mortar scrubbed into substrate).
2. Finish: Texture that resembles freshly poured and broomed concrete.

B. Acrylic Modified Micro-Topping: Product: SureCrete Feather Finish as

manufactured by SureCrete Design Products. Base and top coat system to achieve
predictable results.

2.9 SPECIALTY PRODUCTS

A. Counter Top Surface Concrete: SureCrete Top as manufactured by SureCrete

Design Products.

B. Vertical Wall Overlay Mix: SureCrete Wall Stamp as manufactured by

SureCrete Design Products.

2.10 SURFACE PREPARATION

A. Surface Profiler: SCR (Super Concrete Renovator) as manufactured by
SureCrete Design Products.

B. Citrus based Degreaser: SureCrete SureClean as manufactured by

SureCrete Design Products.

C. Concrete Waterproofer: Reactive penetrant.

1. Performance: Complies with the following standards.
a. ASTM C-67 sec.7 - water absorption.
b. ASTM-67 sec.9 - suction.
c. ASTM-67 sec.10 - efflorescence.
d. ASTM C-666 - freeze-thaw resistance.
e. ASTM C-23-69 - artificial weathering.
f. ASTM C-666 - salt attack resistance.
g. AASHTO T260 - chloride ion concentration.
h. AASHTO T259-78 - chloride ion penetration.
i. ASTM C-309-93 - curing compound.
j. USDA approved for use in food processing.
k. VOC / VOS compliant.
2. Product: Hydro Block as manufactured by SureCrete Design Products.

D. Glue/Mastic Stripper: Non-flammable, water-based glue and mastic remover:

SureCrete Glue-Remove as manufactured by SureCrete Design Products.

E. Floor Stripper: Non-flammable, water-based stripper for acrylic coating or

deeply embedded greasy soil removal on concrete floors. SureCrete Enviro - Strip
as manufactured by SureCrete Design Products.

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 F. Floor Stripper: Solvent based heavy duty stripper. SureCrete Fast - Strip Plus
as manufactured by SureCrete Design Products.

2.11 SEALERS / ANTI-SLIP / FINISH

A. 20 Percent Acrylic Sealer: SureSeal 20 Super Penetrating Solvent Sealer as
manufactured by SureCrete Design Products. One component sealer for
interior/exterior vertical and horizontal concrete surfaces.
1. Performance:
a. Appearance (cured): Slight sheen.
b. Water Resistance: Excellent, beads water.
c. Mechanical Stability: Excellent.
d. Light Stability: Excellent.
e. Diluting Agent: Hydrocarbons.
f. Blush: 4 hr. dry / 18 hr. immersion - Does not blush.
g. Adhesion (ASTM D-33598):
1) Dry concrete: Excellent.
2) Wet concrete: Excellent.
h. QUV (ASTM G-53): 250 hr - no blistering, no yellowing.
i. Abrasion Resistance: 12.5 gram loss.
j. Block Resistance (ASTM D-4946): Excellent.
k. Heat Stability at 120 degrees F (49 degrees C) (ASTM D-1849):
Excellent.
l. Pencil Hardness (ASTM D-3363): HB-H.
m. Water Absorption: 2.4 (g/cu. m)
n. Hot Tire Pick-up: Passed (Under extreme conditions
delaminating could occur. All tire manufacturers were not tested).
o. VOC: Refer to manufacturer's data.
p. Chemical Resistance: Refer to manufacturer's data.

B. 30 Percent Acrylic Sealer: SureCrete SureSeal Solvent Sealer as

manufactured by SureCrete Design Products. One component sealer for
interior/exterior vertical and horizontal concrete surfaces.
1. Performance:
a. Appearance (cured): Gloss sheen.
b. Water Resistance: Excellent, beads water.
c. Mechanical Stability: Excellent.
d. Light Stability: Excellent.
e. Diluting Agent: Hydrocarbons.
f. Blush: 4 hr. dry / 18 hr. immersion - Does not blush.
g. Adhesion (ASTM D-33598):
1) Dry concrete: Excellent.
2) Wet concrete: Excellent.
h. QUV (ASTM G-53): 250 hr - no blistering, no yellowing.
i. Abrasion Resistance: 12.5 gram loss.
j. Block Resistance (ASTM D-4946): Excellent.
k. Heat Stability at 120 degrees F (49 degrees C) (ASTM D-1849):
Excellent.
l. Pencil Hardness (ASTM D-3363): HB-H.

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 m. Water Absorption: 2.4 (g/cu. m)
n. Hot Tire Pick-up: Passed (Under extreme conditions
delaminating could occur. All tire manufacturers were not tested).
o. VOC: Refer to manufacturer's data.
p. Chemical Resistance: Refer to manufacturer's data.
2. Product: Sure Deck Solvent as manufactured by SureCrete Design
Products.
a. Appearance (cured): Color selected slight sheen.
b. Color: Pigments as provided by SureCrete Design Products to
match Architect's sample.
3. Non-Slip Requirement: Provide broadcast or mix additive to achieve
non-slip performance.

C. 30 Percent Water-Based Acrylic Sealer: SureCrete High Gloss Water Base

Sealer as manufactured by SureCrete Design Products. One component sealer for
interior vertical and horizontal concrete surfaces.
1. Performance:
a. Appearance (cured): Clear gloss sheen.
b. Water Resistance: Excellent, beads water.
c. Mechanical Stability: Excellent.
d. Light Stability: Excellent.
e. Diluting Agent: Water.
f. Blush: 4 hr. dry / 18 hr. immersion - Does not blush.
g. Adhesion (ASTM D-33598):
1) Dry concrete: Excellent.
2) Wet concrete: Excellent.
h. QUV (ASTM G-53): 250 hr - no blistering, no yellowing.
i. Abrasion Resistance: N/A.
j. Block Resistance (ASTM D-4946): Excellent.
k. Heat Stability at 120 degrees F (49 degrees C) (ASTM D-1849):
Excellent.
l. Pencil Hardness (ASTM D-3363): HB-H.
m. Water Absorption: 2.4 (g/cu. m)
n. Hot Tire Pick-up: Passed (Under extreme conditions
delaminating could occur. All tire manufacturers were not tested).
o. VOC: Low VOC. Refer to manufacturer's data.
p. Chemical Resistance: Refer to manufacturer's data.
2. Non-Slip Requirement: Provide broadcast or mix additive to achieve
non-slip performance.

D. Urethane Sealer: Acrylic aliphatic polyurethane sealer for vertical or horizontal

cementitious surfaces.
1. Performance:
a. Appearance (cured): Clear sheen.
b. Water Resistance: Excellent, beads water.
c. Mechanical Stability: Excellent.
d. Light Stability: Excellent
e. Solids: 51 percent.
f. Appearance (wet): Clear.

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 g. VOC content: 3.63 lb/gal (435 gm/L).
h. Chemical Resistance: Refer to manufacturer's data.
2. Product: Two component catalyzed system. SureCrete Dura-Kote as
manufactured by SureCrete Design Products.
a. Hardness: Pencil - 4H (Konig - 100).
b. Direct impact - 30 in-lb.
c. Reverse impact - 6 in-lb.
d. Gloss finish.
e. Satin finish.
3. Product: Two component catalyzed system. SureCrete Dura-Kote X-
treme Urethane as manufactured by SureCrete Design Products.
a. Hardness: Pencil - 3H (Konig - 100).
b. Direct impact - 60 in-lb.
c. Reverse impact - 30 in-lb.
d. Gloss finish.
e. Satin finish.

E. Waterborne Epoxy Sealer: Water based epoxy sealer/primer for vertical or

horizontal cementitious surfaces.
1. Performance:
a. Appearance (cured): Clear sheen.
b. Water Resistance: Excellent, Beads water.
c. Mechanical Stability: Excellent.
d. Light Stability: Yellows.
e. Solids: 52 percent.
f. VOC content: 175 gm/L.
g. Set to Touch: 5 to 8 hours.
h. Pot life: Approx. 20 minutes
i. Chemical Resistance: Refer to manufacturer's data.
2. Product: SureCrete Dura-Kote WB Color Epoxy as manufactured by
SureCrete Design Products.
a. Color: As selected by Architect.
3. Product: SureCrete Dura-Kote WB Epoxy as manufactured by
SureCrete Design Products.
a. Color: Clear.

F. 100 Percent Epoxy Sealer: SureCrete Dura-Kote Epoxy 100 as manufactured

by SureCrete Design Products. Two component zero VOC sealer for interior vertical
and horizontal concrete surfaces.
1. Performance:
a. Appearance (cured): Gloss sheen.
b. Water Resistance: Excellent, beads water.
c. Mechanical Stability: Excellent.
d. Light Stability: Yellows.
e. Adhesion: 400 psi (2756 kPa) (concrete failure).
f. Abrasion resistance: Tabor/ 1000 gm. load at 500 cycles = 31
mg loss.
g. Compressive strength: 9000 psi (62010 kPa).

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 h. Solids: 100 percent.
i. Set to Touch: 4 to 5 hours.
j. Pot life: 10 to 20 minutes.
k. Chemical Resistance: Refer to manufacturer's data.

G. Pigmented Acrylic Sealer: SureCrete Sure Deck Pigmented as manufactured

by SureCrete Design Products. Water-based, low VOC, strong binding sealer.
1. Performance:
a. Appearance (cured): Pigmented, gloss.
b. Water Resistance: Excellent, beads water.
c. Mechanical Stability: Excellent.
d. Light Stability: Excellent.
e. Solids: 30 percent.
f. Diluting Agent: Water.
g. Blush: 4 hr. dry / 18 hr. immersion - Does not blush.
h. Adhesion (ASTM D-33598):
1) Dry concrete: Excellent.
2) Wet concrete: Excellent.
i. QUV (ASTM G-53): 250 hr - no blistering, no yellowing.
j. Abrasion Resistance: N/A.
k. Block Resistance (ASTM D-4946): Excellent.
l. Heat Stability at 120 degrees F (49 degrees C) (ASTM D-1849):
Excellent.
m. Pencil Hardness (ASTM D-3363): HB-H.
n. Water Absorption: 2.4 (g/cu. m)
o. Hot Tire Pick-up: Passed (Under extreme conditions
delaminating could occur. All tire manufacturers were not tested).
p. Chemical Resistance: Refer to manufacturer's data.
2. Non-Slip Requirement: Provide broadcast or mix additive to achieve
non-slip performance.

H. Acrylic Sealer: SureCrete Hi-Gloss SureSeal Sealer as manufactured by

SureCrete Design Products. 30 percent solids, water-based, low VOC, strong
binding, "wet-look', clear acrylic sealer.
1. Performance:
a. Appearance (cured): Clear, gloss.
b. Water Resistance: Excellent, beads water.
c. Mechanical Stability: Excellent.
d. Light Stability: Excellent.
e. Solids: 30 percent.
f. Dilutant: Water.
2. Non-Slip Requirement: Provide broadcast or mix additive to achieve
non-slip performance.

I. Aluminum Oxide: SureGrip as manufactured by SureCrete Design Products.

Slip resistant broadcast texturing.

J. Non-Slip Additive: Polyolefin slip resistor additive.

1. SureGrip Additive as manufactured by SureCrete Design Products.

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 2. SureGrip Additive as manufactured by SureCrete Design Products.
Medium = 840 microns or 20 mesh.
3. SureGrip Additive as manufactured by SureCrete Design Products.
Fine = 300 microns or 50 mesh.

K. Surface Conditioner/Bonding Agent: SureCrete Tie Coat as manufactured by

SureCrete Design Products. Waterborne low VOC epoxy ester.
1. Performance:
a. Clear, low sheen.
b. 29.63 percent solids by weight.

2.12 CHEMICAL / ACID & ECO-STAINS LR (LOW RESIDUE)

A. Chemically Reactive Stain:
1. Product: SureStain as manufactured by SureCrete Design Products.
2. Color: 8 Earth Tones.

B. Non-Reactive Penetrating Stain: Eco-Stain by SureCrete Design Products.

1. Color: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's 28 product colors.

2.13 HIGHLIGHT COLOR (ANTIQUING)

A. Secondary Color: Translucent Highlighting as manufactured by SureCrete
Design Products. Solvent based pigment.

B. All Purpose Solvent: Aromatic A-100 Solvent as manufactured by SureCrete

Design Products.

C. All Purpose Solvent: Xylene Solvent as manufactured by SureCrete Design

Products.

2.14 CRACK TREATMENT

A. Epoxy Kit:

B. 2-part Urethane:

2.15 MAINTENANCE FLOOR SYSTEM

A. Maintenance Solution: SureFinish as manufactured by SureCrete Design
Products. Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether in suspension.

PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared.

B. If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify

Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.

3.2 PREPARATION

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 A. Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.

B. Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for

achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.

C. Prepare exterior surfaces with chemical cleaner/profiler followed by rinsing

with 3000-psi (20670 kPa) (minimum) pressure washer equipped with a turbo-tip to
remove loose surface matrix and loose aggregate.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

3.4 SEALERS

A. Surface Preparation: Surface shall be dry and clean of dust, dirt, oils, and
other surface contaminants. Provide surface profiling on concrete deck surfaces that
are smooth, hard and dense per manufacturer's recommendations.
1. Provide chemical profiling with products compatible and manufactured
by sealer manufacturer.

B. Coverage Verification:
1. Coverage is dependent upon porosity of substrate. Provide RILEM and
similar test to verify application to achieve stated product performance. Adjust
application, coverage and methods to comply with manufacturer's product
specifications.

C. Application: Apply when air and surface temperatures are between 60 degree
F (16 degrees C) and 90 degree F (32 degrees C) with relative humidity below 85
percent during application and cure time. High humidity (above 75 percent) will slow
cure rates and affect gloss. Substrate shall be a minimum of 5 degrees above dew
point.

D. Abrasive Agent: Broadcast between coats of sealer on a deck surface at

coverage rate recommended by manufacturer.

E. Abrasive Additive: Mix into the sealer and apply. Contractor option to
broadcast additive between coats of sealer on a deck surface where multi-coat
application is scheduled or required.

3.5 CONCRETE RESTORATION / CONCRETE REPAIR

A. Remove all laitance, efflorescence, chemical contaminants, grease, oil, old

paint, and other foreign matter. The surface shall require profiling. Sand blasting,
grinding or abrasive blasting may be necessary achieve bare concrete.

B. The prepared surface shall be clean and structurally sound.

C. Substrate must be 40 degrees F (4 degrees C) and rising before installation.

Surface at 90 degrees F (32 degrees C) and above shall be cooled before
installation. Dampen area with fog tipped sprayer before using, leaving no puddles.

D. Mix consistency shall be maintained throughout application process. Do not

apply in layers greater than 2 inches (51 mm). No tempering with additional water is

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into surface of area to be filled. Do not overwork. Minimize troweling.

3.6 CONCRETE RESTORATION / CEMENTITIOUS TOPPING

A. Base Coat: Mix product with water per manufacturer's instructions.

Mechanically mix to a lump-free consistency.
1. Begin by saturating area to be covered with water. Before application of
base coat, remove any excess water leaving no puddles. The surface shall be
saturated, surface dry (SSD).
2. Place the base coat with a brush, broom, or squeegee and force into
surface completely covering existing concrete. Lightly broom to obtain profile.

B. Finish Coat: Mix finish coat same as the base coat mix ratios.
1. Begin by saturating the base coat with water, leaving no standing
puddles, SSD.
2. Place material with steel squeegee and lightly broom. As product dries,
scrape and use leaf blower to remove loose material.

C. Apply two coats of selected sealer.

D. Curing: Allow to air cure after application.

1. Prevent the overlay from drying out too quickly. Provide favorable
application conditions by working during cooler hours, keeping all materials
shaded prior to mixing and setting up plastic or temporary walls to block wind.

3.7 STAMP OVERLAY / CEMENTITIOUS TOPPING

A. Bond Coat: Begin by saturating area to be covered with water. Before

application of bond coat, remove any excess water leaving no puddles. The surface
should be saturated, surface dry (SSD). Place the bond coat with a squeegee and
force into surface completely covering existing concrete with this slurry. Apply only in
sections that may be covered with stamp mix while maintaining a wet edge.

B. Stamp Coat: While the bond coat is still wet apply stamp coat. Mix water and
integrally tint if required. Mechanically mix to a lump-free consistency. Use a gauge
rake to apply stamp coat at 1/4 to 3/8 inch (6 mm to 9.5 mm), then steel trowel,
fresno, or steel squeegee to a smooth and slick surface. Use surface retarder in hot
and/or windy conditions to slow initial evaporation of surface. Allow stamp coat to set
until material does not stick easily to the finger when touched, but yields to pressure.

C. Apply stamps, texture to affect pattern desired. Use clear liquid release agent.

D. Clean-up and detail double lines from stamping tools.

E. Apply secondary coloring and 2 coats of selected sealer.

3.8 SURFACE TREATMENTS

A. Dry Shake Surface Hardeners:

1. Hand broadcast evenly to the surface of freshly placed concrete when
the concrete reaches the point where no bleed water remains on the surface.
2. Do not spray water on the treated substrate.

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 3. Apply in two shakes, with two-thirds being applied in the first shake and
one-third in the second shake (holding back a small amount for touch up
work).
4. After the first shake, the surface is floated. Do not trowel between
applications.
5. Apply the second shake perpendicular to the first application in a
uniform manner. Float in and trowel to the final finish desired.
6. Install construction or control joints as soon as possible. Prevent trowel
burns, especially at tooled joints and edges, when hard steel troweling.

3.9 STAMPED CONCRETE

A. Place concrete, screed, float with magnesium or wood according to industry

standards. Allow bleed water to disappear and trowel with steel fresno.

B. Apply stamps, texture to affect pattern desired. Use release agents.

C. After the slab is sufficiently cured, carefully sweep up and contain excess
powder release. Rinse the remaining excess with hose equipped with trigger nozzle
and soft broom. Keep masking in place during clean-up. Best results are achieved
by leaving the release color in the lower recesses of patterns, especially grout lines.
Release shall be removed to allow the subsequent sealer to adhere to the finished
product.

3.10 STAINING
A. Eco-Stain Application:
1. Apply first coat with SP sprayer on dry surface using caution to avoid
track lines from the spray pattern. A circular motion with the wand is desired.
Eco-Stain may be applied full strength or diluted with water to desired rate.
2. Applying additional coats is optional. Supplementary colors may be
combined at desired rates and number of coats. Customarily apply lighter
colors first. In addition to spraying some contractors employ mopping,
sponging, and ragging, especially for accenting.
3. No clean-up or neutralization is required prior to sealing.

B. Earth Tone Application:

1. Apply first coat with SP sprayer on dry surface using caution to avoid
track lines from the spray pattern. A circular motion with the wand is desired.
Earth Tones may be applied full strength or diluted with water to desired rate.
The first coat may be brushed or brushed into the surface. Use color-fast, acid
resistant brushes or brooms. If stain is brushed, maintain a wet edge, never
allow a wet broom to drag across a dry slab, as it may leave a permanent
streak or brush stroke.
2. Areas that may call for brushing are sloped surfaces, slabs with "bird
baths," stamped concrete, and overlays. Do not walk on the wet surface.
Footprints will appear darker than the adjacent areas. If stepped on by
accident, the footprints should be brushed out immediately. Allow the first coat
to dry to the touch.
3. Apply second coat in the same manner as the first coat, as described
above. Do not brush the second coat. Allow to dry overnight.

C. Multiple Colors

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 1. Colors may be layered or alternated as desired. For crisp, distinct, and
separate color changes, a score line should be utilized. Chemical stain will
bleed across traditional masking. Shielding or masking at a score line will
prevent the bleeding of colors as long as the stain is not puddled heavily at
score lines.
2. Where both Earth Tones and Vivid Tones are part of the same
application, apply Earth Tones first and complete cleanup before applying
Vivid Tones.

D. Translucent Highlighting Application:

1. Allow stamp overlay or stamped to cure for a minimum of 12 hours
before the application of highlighting. In cooler temperatures below 50
degrees F (10 degrees C) cure times may have to be extended. After drying
sufficiently to be tack-free highlighting shall be sealed as scheduled.
2. Thoroughly mix pigment to maintain suspension. Highlighting may be
sprayed from a solvent resistant (Viton seals) pump-up sprayer. For very
small areas, vertical surfaces, or intricate tight work highlighting may be
brushed or sponged.

E. Sealer:
1. Two coats of sealer are required. The surface shall be clean,
completely dry and at least 40 degrees F (4 degrees C) during the sealing
application. To apply with roller use an appropriate roller sleeve. Apply one
thin coat forcing the sealer into the surface. Allow sealer to dry, and then
repeat the process with a second coat of sealer.

3.11 PROTECTION
A. Protect installed products until completion of project.

B. Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.

END OF SECTION

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