PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
The
SPARKLE GRAIN FINISH SYSTEM is an eye-catching,
black sparkle, concrete finish applied with concrete
hardeners for interior or exterior concrete surfaces.
It is recommended where a decorative, hard, longwearing,
non-slip surface is required.
BASIC
USES
Specifically
designed for light to heavy usage: sidewalks,
at shopping centers, houses, garages, stores,
steps, ramps, wineries, schools, and public buildings.
ADVANTAGES
--
Can be used in a wide range of architectural
colors.
--
Increased wear resistance over untreated concrete
floors.
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Non-rusting
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Non-slip
TECHNICAL
DATA
SPARKLE
GRAIN is an iridescent black sil-car abrasive
grit, 9 to 10 on the Moh Scale and Number 2480
on the Knoop hardness scale (next to diamond
hardness). Grit size either 16/36 or 12/30. Other
grit sizes on request.
ARCHITECTURAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Concrete
surfaces where indicated shall be treated with
the SPARKLE GRAIN FINISH SYSTEM. This system
shall be installed in Shake Coat applications
to newly placed and screeded concrete surfaces.
Color as selected by the architect. Apply the
following manufacturer directions.
A
sample section of concrete shall be placed prior
to the installation for architectural approval
of both color and texture.
APPLICATION
Slab
shall have a maximum slump of 3” placed
in temperatures below 75 degrees F. Over 75 degrees
F when warm weather or drying winds are anticipated;
slump should not exceed 4”. Minimum strength
of heavy service slab concrete should be 3,500
psi, 28 days or as ACI Design Standards. Allow
no more than 3% air entrainment on the concrete.
Immediately after substrate surface has been
leveled and wood floated, before bleed water
has appeared, SPARKLE GRAIN shall be applied
evenly while there is sufficient moisture in
the slab to saturate at least two dust-on coats.
**
Troweling must be started early enough to complete
all operations without use of additional water
on the surface.
Distribute
the hardener uniformly (at the rate of 20 to
25 lbs. per 100 sq. ft.), either by hand, or
mechanical spreader over prepared wet slab. Apply
in three separate shake coats. Use 1/3 of the
required quantity hardener for the first application.
Apply second application slightly after first
application is floated. Do not throw the hardener
or broadcast with a shovel. Use an evenly distributed
hand broadcast. This is essential for product
performance.
Trowel
SPARKLE GRAIN uniformly into surface after each
shake coat.
After
the second shake coat of SPARKLE GRAIN has been
troweled once, sprinkle Pacific Palette Sparkle
Grain over the surface. The surface must be uniformly
covered. Use a steel trowel to leave grains at
surface covered with a thin film of cement paste.
The
final finish may be lightly troweled to produce
a smooth surface free from defects or blemishes.
Finish troweling shall be delayed until surface
has set sufficiently to avoid burying the SPARKLE
GRAIN, but must be accomplished before finish
has hardened.
EXPOSING
SPARKLE GRAIN
--
Weather and wear should eventually expose the
SPARKLE GRAIN.
--
Water and a soft broom, or sponge, may be used.
Allow concrete surface to set sufficiently so
that light scrubbing will not cause pitting.
--
Light sandblasting will expose the SPARKLE GRAIN
after the concrete has cured.
--
A light 5% to 10% Muratic acid washing will expose
Sparkle Grain as well. Care should be taken when
acid washing.
CAUTION
A
job test sample should be performed to determine
desired finish and best method to expose the
SPARKLE GRAIN for architectural approval.
Most
sealers will hide the sparkle.
Curing
as recommended by standard A.S.T.M. specifications,
only use non-staining curing compound.
DO
NOT:
--
DO NOT APPLY WATER TO THE SURFACE OF THE SLAB
JOB
SERVICE
A
specially trained Pacific Palette Concrete representative
may provide guidance before and during the initial
application of SPARKLE GRAIN. This guidance is
to offer suggestions and recommendations. This
service is provided to ensure optimum application
of the product. This is in no way to be considered
job supervision. Availability of a representative
will depend on our current workload.
**NOTE** To ensure proper application
and texture a 2x2 foot sample should be constructed
at the job site. This sample should also have the
recommended sealer applied.
PACKAGING
Packaged in 50lb. moisture proof buckets.
DISCLAIMER:
Recommendations for use for this product are based
on tests we believe to be reliable. Manufacturer
and seller are not responsible for results where
the product is used under conditions beyond our
control. Under no circumstances will Pacific Palette
Concrete Products be liable for damages to anyone
in excess of the purchase price of the product.
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