Technical Data

Concrete Sealer (#8800) provides the easiest
and most convenient method of curing. Apply by
spray, brush or roller soon after the final
finishing operation when the surface is hard. The
surface may be damp, but not wet, when
applying curing compound. Complete coverage
is essential. Alternately, freshly placed concrete
can be moist-cured by covering the surface with
plastic sheeting or by keeping the surface wet
with a lawn sprinkler. Curing should be started
as soon as possible and should continue for a
period of 5 days in warm weather at 70
o
F (21
o
C)
or higher or 7 days in colder weather at 50-70
o
F
(10-21
o
C). Water curing with lawn sprinklers,
nozzles or soaking hoses must be continuous to
prevent interruption of the curing process. If
plastic sheets are used they must be laid flat,
thoroughly sealed at joints and anchored
carefully along edges.
Precautions:
• Curing compounds should not be applied if rain
or temperatures below 50
o
F (10
o
C) are
expected within 24 hours. Curing with plastic or
burlap can cause patchy discoloration in colored
concrete. For colored concrete, wet curing or
the use of QUIKRETE Concrete Sealer is
recommended
• Do not use curing compounds during late fall
on surfaces where deicers will be used to melt
ice and snow. Using curing com-pounds at that
time may prevent proper air drying of the
concrete, which is necessary to enhance its
resistance to damage caused by deicers.
• Protect concrete from freezing during the first
48 hours. Plastic sheeting and insulation
blankets should be used if temperatures are
expected to fall below 32
o
F (0
o
C).
Warranty
The QUIKRETE® Companies warrant this
product to be of merchantable quality when used
or applied in accordance with the instructions or
applied in accordance with the instructions
herein. The product is not warranted as suitable
for any purpose or use other than the general
purpose for which it is intended. Liability under
this warranty is limited to the replacement of its
product (as purchased) found to be defective, or
at the shipping companies’ option, to refund the
purchase price. In the event of a claim under this
warranty, notice must be given to The
QUIKRETE® Companies in writing at Atlanta,
GA 30305. The limited warranty is issued and
accepted in lieu of all other express warranties
and expressly excludes liability for consequential
damages.