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Sika® Rugasol C

Concrete surface retarder for horizontal surfaces (Normal)

Sika® Rugasol Cis a liquid retarder for horizontal construction joints and surfaces for use in cooler conditions or low retardation conditions. Sika® Rugasol C is an easy to use, economical product applied to obtain a mechanical key for “kicker” joints, renderings and screeds on horizontal surfaces of freshly placed concrete.

  • Decorative finished to concrete
  • Provide an exposed aggregate finish leaving excellent anti-skid properties
  • Excellent key for further concreting, screeding or rendering
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Usage

Sika® Rugasol C eliminates the need for sandblasting, hacking and bush hammering, leaving the aggregate unbroken and firmly embedded.  It can be spray applied to horizontal surfaces of freshly placed concrete sections such as:
  • Floor slabs
  • Driveways
  • Patios
  • Swimming pools
  • Footpaths
 

Advantages

The retarding compound in Sika® Rugasol C combines with cement at the surface and delays the normal hydration on the surface of the concrete (high cement contents and temperatures will reduce the retardation). After retardation has finished, the concrete cures to its full strength. Sika® Rugasol C can provide decorative finishes to concrete and can be used in conjunction with many natural aggregates. It can provide an exposed aggregate finish leaving excellent anti-skid properties. Sika® Rugasol C leaves an excellent key for further concreting, screeding or rendering.

Packaging

25L / pail

Colour

Clear red liquid

Product Details

Product Information

Shelf life

Stored at temperature between 5°C and 35°C in unopened original containers, protected from direct sunlight and frost, shelf life is  one (1) year.

Storage conditions

Store at temperatures between 5oC and 35oC , protected from direct sunlight .

Density

1.08 kg/l approximately

Application

Application Information

Ambient Air Temperature

10°C – 30°C
Consumption

Consumption

3 - 5 m2 /litre /coat
Application steps

APPLICATION

Sika® Rugasol C is ready to use straight from the container. It should not be diluted. A good uniform coat of the material should be sprayed onto the horizontal concrete surface as soon as the initial ‘bleeding’ of the concrete has finished but before initial set. (A garden sprayer is suitable).

Treated surface should be protected from direct sunlight or warm wind, which can cause the surface to dry out rapidly.  Proper curing procedures are important to ensure the durability and quality of the concrete.

Once adequate time has elapsed, typically 2-12 hours, depending on the concrete type and ambient conditions such as humidity, temperature and wind, the soft cement paste on the surface can be brushed off and the exposed aggregate finish washed down with clean water. Whilst Sika® Rugasol C is in use the concrete surface must be protected from rain, dirt, etc.

Spray equipment should be washed out after use with hot water. Subsequent to removal of paste, proper curing should take place with an efficient curing compound such as Sika® Antisol AC.

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