Instructions / Assembly

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PLACEMENT

Place mixture according to the corresponding concrete, sand or mortar mix product literature. For best results, materials, curing,

weather conditions and workmanship should be uniform and consistent throughout the project. Quality starts with the concrete

mix; use a low water-content, high-performance mix design. When planning a project, budget for craftsmanship.

CURING & SEALING

Wetting the surface may result in spotting. Use of NewLook® Cure & Seal™ or other NewLook-approved sealers can reduce the

need for wet curing. Other curing methods, such as water curing or plastic sheets cause discoloration.

CONTRACTOR’S GUIDE

Prepare a well-drained subgrade. Add 2 to 3 inch (50 to 75 mm) layer of sand, gravel or crushed stone. Uniformly compact the

subgrade and moisten evenly, leaving no puddles, standing water, ice, frost, or muddy areas.

If vapor barrier is used, overlap sheets and tape over holes in barrier. Place a 3” (75 mm) layer of granular self-draining

compactible fill over the barrier to minimize shrinkage cracking. Position forms for uniform slab thickness. Follow American

Concrete Institute standards for reinforcement and joint placement to control cracking. Allow ample time and manpower for

placement and finish work. Finish evenly and with care. Begin troweling after bleed water evaporates. Late or hard-troweling and

edging causes “burns” or dark spots.

Water added at job-site to mixer or pumps will cause color to pale. Keep additions to a minimum and consistent among loads. Do

not wet finishing tools or brooms or sprinkle water on surface. Do not sprinkle pigment or cement onto the surface. Rotary, dry-

broom, pattern or rough finishes usually cure more even-colored than smooth-troweled finishes. Uneven curing equates to

uneven drying, which equates to uneven color. Cure colored concrete with NewLook® Cure & Seal™ or other NewLook-

approved cure and seal. Go to http://www.GetNeLook.com for more information. Do not use plastic sheets, water curing or curing

products, which discolor. Wood and other objects left on curing concrete cause discoloration.

Efflorescence is a white, powdery substance that appears on concrete surfaces. A result of water evaporation, it is more

noticeable on colored surfaces making them look faded or lighter in color when not cleaned off. Proper curing and protection

against water penetration reduces tendency for efflorescence to occur. Remove with NewLook® Concrete Degreaser™ or

NewLook® EcoAcid™ or other mild-acid cleaners formulated to remove efflorescence. Follow cleaner instructions and test in a

small, inconspicuous area to make sure cleaner will not etch or discolor the surface. Wear rubber gloves and eye protection.

Faded integral color projects can be brought back to life and restored using the NewLook® ORIGINAL Solid Color Stain™ or

NewLook® SmartColor™. The ORIGINAL Solid Color Stain is a user-friendly, polymer-modified opaque stain that penetrates

porous concrete surfaces, completely covers existing colors or discolorations, and leaves a natural-looking finish as if the

concrete were recently poured with CEMENT COLOR.

FINISHES

Paving and floors can be finished with pattern-stamped, broomed, troweled, exposed aggregate, salt-finished, sand-blasted,

diamond-polishing or many other visually appealing textures. Cast-in-place, precast and tilt-up structures can be textured with

sand-blasting, bush-hammering, grinding, polishing, special forms or form liners.

CONSUMER ADVICE

Contractors are independently owned and operated without affiliation to NewLook International, Inc. Choose a licensed and

qualified contractor who provides written information and example projects you can see before you buy. Contact your local ready

mix or building material supplier or visit http://www.GetNeLook.com.