For trowel applied mixes reduce the water content to about 5.5 pts. Use form boards and leveling screed to establish the final height. In hot weather work in shaded areas or in the cool parts of the day, and use cold water to slow down the setting time.įor thicker applications use additional thin layers of QUIKRETE® Concrete Resurfacer or use a trowel applied layer after the initial squeegee application. In cool weather use warm water approximately 120F, (50C) to speed setting time. Adverse Temperature ConditionsĪt temperatures below 50☏ (10☌). Do not cover unless immediate rain protection is necessary. I finished it off with a coat of your EasySeal satin sealer.

Applying the first coat of sealer to an acid stained concrete overlay countertop with Cola and Malayan Buff Everstain acid stains. Protect from rain for at least 6 hours, longer in cool or damp weather. Adding an integrally colored skim coat of Beachfront Buff concrete overlay around the sink opening on a plywood constructed kitchen countertop. With cool temperatures allow longer curing time prior to use.

Wait 6 hours before allowing foot traffic and 24 hours for automobile traffic.

QUIKRETE® Concrete Resurfacer provides an economical alternative to removing and replacing existing old, spalled concrete. I had used a skim coat product once before. QUIKRETE® Concrete Resurfacer provides an economical alternative to removing and replacing existing old, spalled concrete. QUIKRETE® Concrete Resurfacer provides a beautiful, durable, wear resistant surface designed to withstand heavy foot and vehicle traffic. These Feather Finish concrete countertops were one of my favorite design. QUIKRETE® Concrete Resurfacer is a special blend of Portland cement, sand, polymer modifiers and other additives designed to provide a shrinkage compensated repair material for making thin repairs to sound concrete which is in need of surface renewal.

Skim coat countertops with concrete