Applications

DIFFERENT MIXTURES:
The mixture ratios change to fit the job or surface. A vertical surface requires a thicker and heavier mixture, but must first be applied over thin, penetrating mixture before first mixture dries to continue the fusion so that all material is connected to the first thin, penetrating and expanding material that has formed millions of molly anchors chemically and is the reason Polacrete™ can only be removed by taking some of the concrete surface it soaked into with it when properly applied. DO NOT LET FIRST MIXTURE DRY! Experience with trowels and squeegees are a tremendous advantage if you are a first time Applicator. Practice on a small, out of the way spot or on a piece of plywood. Polacrete™ can be spread smoothly and evened out with a squeegee or hand trowel, depending on the surface desired. Color pigment may be added to the mixture for desired effect. Color pigments are also available (See Price List). First time Applicators should never attempt a driveway or large patio without the help of a professional Applicator or experienced contractor. After all cracks are filled, rough areas are smoothed and low areas are raised and this repair mixture has hardened, any rough edges should be ground smooth with a high speed grinder and a diamond cupped blade (can be purchased at Home Depot). Now you are ready for resurfacing.

STEP 4 – RESURFACING WITH Polacrete™:
Before you begin this process, you should have already decided which application tool to use and at what strength and volume you will be mixing Polacrete™. Before final finishing mixture is applied, you must apply an application of liquid mix 10 parts acrylic to 1 part powder mix – use a medium bristle broom to spread liquid mixture, leaving wet, but no puddles and no dry spots – very important. Do not apply over an area too large to complete resurfacing process before penetration mixture dries.

FIRST APPLICATION:
Make sure Polacrete™ is uniform thickness; smooth out solution and buildup. If you have a smooth surface and choose a squeegee, you can spread or smooth solution buildup and texture with both back and forth strokes, but finish with pulling squeegee or broom behind you to leave uniform and remove footprints. On smooth or damp surfaces, some stroke marks (especially from the broom) will tempt you to go back on some of the area that you just finished, but it is not normally necessary. After drying, stroke marks, if finished with a broom, will blend into the original texture of the concrete, providing that product was properly mixed. In warm weather surface heat and direct sunlight will speed up the drying process. It is important that the solution doesn’t dry out before you achieve the final texture desired. This is why you should complete one section at a time until you get experienced. You must apply water to cool concrete to keep heat down or product will not have time to penetrate before curing begins. Always coordinate task and apply quickly. Application of Polacrete™ is the fast, easy, fun part, but you must work quickly, especially in heat.

SECOND APPLICATION:
Polacrete™, under normal conditions, will be 1 ½ part liquid mix, 1 part powder and 2 parts silica sand. Mix well, removing sediment from the bottom. In hot weather add 25% - 50% (or adjust to job, such as overhead repairs mix drier) more liquid mix. Working from side to side and top to bottom (if on a slope), pour enough solution to spread across a section approximately 10 ft. to 20 ft. wide (use lesser figure if using broom and temperature is hot.) It is okay to step on the wet solution while spreading, but not while finishing strokes are applied. Continue each section by spreading, texturing and stirring the sediment from the bottom of the bucket before each application. Don’t forget to keep concrete surface cooled off with water in hot weather. This second application gives you a smoother result. (Never apply over dry, hot concrete.) Saw cutting to relieve stress can be done between first and second application.