SURFACE RETARDER TO CREATE AN EXPOSED AGGREGATE FINISH ON FRESHLY LAID CONCRETE
Sika® Rugasol® C (NZ) is an easy to apply product for use on horizontal surfaces of freshly placed concrete with a strength less than 20 MPa. (For concrete strengths greater than 20 MPa use Sika® Rugasol® C Extra.) It achieves a uniform depth of aggregate exposure to provide a decorative architectural effect and non-slip finish. The retarding compound in Sika® Rugasol® C (NZ) combines with concrete at the surface to delay the normal hydration of cement for a depth of approximately 3 ‐ 6mm.
Usage
Sika® Rugasol® C (NZ) is spray applied to horizontal surfaces of freshly placed concrete areas such as:‐
Floor slabs
Driveways
Patios
Swimming pool surrounds
Footpaths
Forecourts
Advantages
Sika® Rugasol® C (NZ) provides the opportunity for decorative finishes to concrete around the home civic amenities commercial buildings shopping plazas etc.
Sika® Rugasol® C (NZ) can be used in conjunction with many different natural aggregates creating the opportunity for a wide range of colours and texturing effects to be achieved
Concrete with an exposed aggregate surface will provide excellent non skid properties offering a surface that is both decorative and functional
Sika® Rugasol® C (NZ) is ideally suited for use on large areas of concrete such as driveways footpaths and patios to remove the appearance of plain concrete
Sika® Rugasol® C (NZ) provides an economical surface preparation to concrete that will be overlaid with a plaster or epoxy screed. This eliminates the need for sandblasting or scabbling
