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TRACKCRETE
Method of use Application
Preparing the surface Mixing General
Do not use on frozen or over For optimum results mix using Place the material as quickly
heated substrates (outside the conventional mixing machines. as possible after mixing using
range of 0°c-30°c). Prepare the To no more than 2 litres of clean traditional tools. A 35mm
surface in advance to provide an water per bag, gradually add minimum thickness of the material
adequate key. It should be clean, whilst mixing the TRACKCRETE. is always necessary. Do not apply
free from dust and thoroughly If one bag or less is to be used additional water to the surface
dampened. Where necessary it can be mixed with a rose bud during finishing as this may cause
steel or aluminium mesh can be type paddle attached to an surface cracking. Once setting
used. Ensure that a 35mm electric drill (900rpm, 1000w). Mix has started DO NOT attempt to
minimum thickness of material is vigorously for at least 2 minutes remix or to smooth the surface,
obtained. after adding all the mixture to the this will cause the mechanical
water. TRACKCRETE is designed properties in particular strength
Priming to give a fluid mix but this only and adhesion to be lost.
There is no need to prime any develops after sufficient mixing.
reinforcement, but if priming is The mix will appear dry at first. Concrete repairs
preferred, any conventional Continue mixing until fluidity Remove all loose material from the
system may be used. develops. If greater fluidity is concrete and the reinforcement.
required, more water up to 2.25 It is only necessary to remove the
litres may be used. Exceeding this loose rust from the reinforcement.
ratio will lead to lower strength, Prepare the surface as described
longer setting time and the risk of previously. Fix any necessary
surface cracking. In cold weather replacement reinforcement and
the set can be accelerated using formwork. Well dampen the
warm water, likewise in hot surface with water ensuring there
weather cold water can be used is no standing water. Mix the
to slow down the set. material and apply as previously
recommended ensuring that the
TRACKCRETE is worked around
the reinforcement. Protect the
surface from direct sunlight or
wind until setting has completed.
