PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The
SPARKLE GRAIN FINISH SYSTEM is an eye-catching,
black or white sparkle, concrete finish 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
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Can be used in a wide range of architectural
colors.
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Increased wear resistance over untreated concrete
floors.
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Non-rusting
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Non-slip
TECHNICAL
DATA
Black
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 or 36. 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. Slump should
not exceed 4” when warm weather of over
75 degrees F or drying winds are anticipated.
Minimum strength of heavy service slab concrete
should be 3,500 psi or as ACI Design Standards
indicate. 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 product 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 two
separate shake coats (at times, a third coat
may be necessary). Use 1/2 of the required quantity
for the first application. Apply second application
lightly after first application is floated. Do
not throw the SPARKLE GRAIN or broadcast with
a shovel as this will promote clumping. Use an
evenly distributed 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
applied, trowel 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. Follow with a light trowel to produce
a smooth surface free from defects or blemishes.
Finish troweling should
be delayed until surface has set sufficiently
to avoid burying the SPARKLE GRAIN, but must
be accomplished before the surface has hardened.
EXPOSING
SPARKLE GRAIN
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Weather and wear should eventually expose the
SPARKLE GRAIN.
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Water and a soft broom, or sponge, may be used.
Allow concrete surface to set sufficiently so
that light scrubbing will not cause pitting.
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Light sandblasting will expose the SPARKLE GRAIN
after the concrete has cured.
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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. These mock ups are also essential for
finishers not familiar with applying SPARKLE
GRAIN.
**NOTE** To ensure
proper application and texture, a 2’x2’ sample
should be constructed at the job site. This sample will be used to test for
acid washing or sandblasting prior to working on
the main body of the project. This sample should also be used to test
sealers, if used, prior to application on the main
work.
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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