Apply the product manually with a trowel or spatula to ensure thorough compaction around the reinforcement and against the edges of the reinstatement area.
The repair then can be finished with a steel trowel.
The product can be applied up to 60 mm in thickness in vertical, and in 100 mm layers in small pockets or horizontal plane.
The material should not be applied at less than 10 mm thick layer.
Use a steel trowel for the finishing touch.
MIXING
For mixing process, a slow speed drill (200- 300pm) fitted with a suitable paddle is recommended.
Place 3.5liters of cold clean water in the mixing bucket.
With the drill in operation, add the entire content of the 25 kg bag of CON CRM while mixing continuously till a uniform lump free consistency mix is achieved.
Powder must always be added to water.
Allow the obtained mix to stand for about 3 minutes and then remix before application.
Under no circumstances should partial mixing be considered.
CURING
The repaired area shall be cured in accordance with good concrete curing practice and protected from drying winds, sun or excessive heat.
Curing shall be done with non-degradable curing compound BETOCURE AR.
Alternatively; a wet hessian cloth covered with polyethylene sheet can also be employed.
Curing should begin as soon as final finish is achieved. In fast drying conditions, supplementary curing with Polythene Sheets must be used.