Articles: Best of the Best: World of Concrete

"Mr. Concrete's" Best of the Best of the WOC New product offerings. Any contractor who has been invloved with applying toppings or coatings to existing concrete knows the importance of preparation. We know that large preparation jobs are the domain of the beadblaster, but what about those jobs that are not suitable for beadblasting? Along comes Tek Gel™ for Profiling to fill the preparation gap Tek Gel™ for Profiling is a new product that takes the guess work out of concrete surface preparation. Tek Gel™ for Profiling Gelled Acid is a patented formula that is enviromentally safer and a cost effective alternative to conventional methods of concrete surface preparation. The gel formulation "open-up" hard, dense concrete surfaces and provides a consistant 3-mil profile, dependant on the concrete surface.

The result is an excellent bonding surface for coatings and other floor treatments. Tek Gel™ for Profiling can be sprayed, brushed or rolled on to the surface of the concrete; coverage is between 200 to 400 sq. ft. per gallon. The Profiler™ works by remaining is a gel form and reacts only at the surface of the concrete. The chemical reaction of lime with hydrochloric acid produces a metal, salt and water, while the remainder of the acis is retained in the gel and is flushed away by rinsing. Neutralizing the concrete is not necessory after flushing the gel from the face of the concrete. There is no dust created with the use of The Profiler™, and can be used on both vertical and horizontal surfaces thereby eliminating messy sandblasting. Tilt-Up contractors can use Tek Gel™ for Profiling to immediately remove bond breakers, an ideal preparation for penetrating type sillicate sealers. Tek Gel™ for Profiling is available in 1, 5, 30 gallon containers and totes.

May 2001 Contractor Trader.


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