Paving

The concrete imprinted paving (called even stamped concrete) is an outdoor floor that maintains concrete’s quality of practicality, transforming it in a noble surface, re-creating the beauty of natural stone.

To this has to be added the cheapness (stamped concrete price is very competitive in comparison to natural stone price), the practicality (stamped concrete is monolithic and is not subjected to bottomlands or settlements), the strength (concrete is treated with special materials that redouble normal resistance to use and to abrasions), time of rest unbelievable fast, the possibility of personalization (stamped concrete paving can be reproduced in different colours using different decorations as, for example, the filling of grouts, decorative roses).

Concrete paving are suitable for streets, squares, cycle track, sidewalk, pedestrian areas, shopping centres, hotels, camping and entertainment centres (that usually require great maintenance). It has the great advantage to avoid weed among stones.

ART CRETE - COLOR HARDNER Technical Data Sheet

An intergrind of pure, lime proof, ultraviolet and weather resistant color pigments, cement, graded, hard, non-reactive aggregates and surface conditioning agents which improve the properties of the finished concrete surface. Art Crete® Color hardener is ready to use.It is applied as a dry shake over freshly, leveled and floated concrete in medium to heavy duty industrial, commercial and residential areas.

APPLICATION/COVERAGE
The sixty pound containers of ARTCRETE Color Hardener should be broadcast at a rate of sixty pounds per one hundred square feet. Light colors and heavy duty service areas usually require ninety puonds per one hundred square feet. Be sure to broadcast the Art Crete Color Hardener evenly over the entire surface.

Troweling: "Bull Float" in the Color Hardener. Do not broadcast the haardener over "Puddling" water areas.
The drying time prior to broadcasting on the color hardener is based on the humidity and temperature. If there are some low areas where puddling is still, broadcast some of the color hardener over these areas to help them dry. The proper drying process is from the bottom up. Do not force dry the top surface with heat. Excessive troweling may cause color to darken. Two application contains 75% of the color to be applied. Normal concrete finishing practices should be used to seat the color. The second application of of the remaining 25% will complete the coloring process.

ADVANTAGES
Art Crete® Color Hardener gives the surface excellent wear resistance and superior concrete stamping characteristics. Color Hardener builds in color and durability and eliminates the cost of periodically painting the surface. The surface is more durable, resistant to weathering, freezing, thawing and scaling from de-icing salts.

USES
Art Crete® Color Hardener can be used:

• Indoors and outdoors

• For coloring and hardening concrete floors

• In areas where attractive, more uniform color is desired to anhance the appareance of the floor or flatwork

• Shopping centers, garages, parking loats, sidewalks, driveways, patios, pool decks, etc.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTION
Apllying water on the top of the drying colored concrete can use ccolor change variations. Color Hardener is not reccomended where extremely heavy-duty use such as steel wheel traffic is anticipated.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged contact with skin. Contains Portland Cement. In the event of contact with eyes, flush with water immediately, Call physician immediately. For the skin flush the exposed area thoroughly. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
 

ART CRETE RELEASE POWDER - Technical Data Sheet

A clear or pigmented water repellent powder maaterial thet forms a moisture barrier between the stamping tools and wet concrete, facilitating the realise of the mats. It is a dry shake material apllied directly on top of the color hardner prior to stamping.

APPLICATION/COVERAGE
Realese agent is to be applied only after all troweling has been completed and after all water has left the surface. The desired spread rate of the release powder is thirty pounds per one thousand square feet. The use of a dust musk is required to prevent inhalation. Before broadcasting the rlease, empty half of the contents of a pail into a clean, dry container and earate material to loosen any compacting before spreading onto the surface. To determine the time to apply release: using your first, roll your knuckle on the surface of the colored concrete. When none of the colored concrete comes off on your fist, broadcast the realese poweder evenly over the concrete surface where you are going to place the next few mats. In order to insure even coloring, try to use the same amount of realese poweder over the complete installation. Allow the realese powder to dry on the textured designed surface for three to four days.

FINISHING
After three to four days, remove the realese powder with a pressure washer with approximately two thousand five hundred p.s.i. Starting with lower pressure, remove the excess realese color without washing off completely. Washing off the grouts lines and deeper indentations with a quickeraction than the highlights will allow the darker color realese to remain and increase your acntiquing effect. Art Crete® Clear Concrete Sealer must be applied after pressure washing when the concrete is thorouhly dried.

ADVANTAGES
Clear realese may be used to accomplish a uniform color. Pigmented Realese Agent give a rich looking antique effect. There are various combinations of colors that will give a the two-tone effect by accenting the highlights. A darker apllied color on top of the color hardener recesses into the grout lines and deepens the textures.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
wear a dust mask. May cause eye and skin irritation. Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged contact with skin. In the event of contact with eyes, flush immediately and obtain medical attention. Flush exposed skin area thoroughly.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
 

ART CRETE CONCRETE SEALER Technical Data Sheet

Art Crete® Concrete Sealer is a solvent base acrylic type sealer available in both clear and disperse pigmented form. Our sealer has a combination of adhesive/surfactant that penetrates the concrete and masonry surfaces to display moisture thus giving it highly superior bonding capabilities.

APPLICATION
Clean the surface thoroughly by pressure cleaning if needed, otherwise wash the surface with a detergent and rinse thoroughly. If mildew is present, make sure it is removed. All dirt, oil, grease and old paint must be removed with the proper remover. The surface must be completely dry. Sealers may be applied with a brush, roller or airless sprayer. Always apply liberally to allow full penetration. Do not leave puddles. The secret is to spread a thin even coat, letting the first coat dry, then repeating the procedure. One gallon covers approximately 150 to 250 square feet, depending upon the porosity of the surface.
Drying time: Allow the final coat of sealer to dry twenty-four hours for foot traffic and forty-eight hours for vehicular traffic. Do not park rebber tired vehicles on the surface for seventy-two hours. Clean tools with xylene or solvent.

ADVANTAGES
Art Crete® Concrete Sealer has high resistance to ater, alkali, abrasion and ultraviolet rays. Our sealer gives an acrylic finish that is protective, decorative and longlasting.

RECCOMENDED USES
Stamped concrete coating, unpainted concrete, concrete benches, brick, terra cotta tile, decorative stone surfaces, cool deck, keystone. A water resistant and sun resistant coating.

SAFETY PRECAUTION
Contains toulene. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapor and prolunged or reapeted contact with the skin. Do not use near fire or flame. Do not smoke during application and drying periods. Take precautions to keep from splashing in eyes. If material contacts the skin, wash troughly with soap and water.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.