C2 HARD™

Step–by-Step Instructions – C2 Hard on fresh, uncured concrete Before beginning, always read SDS and Product Data Sheet for complete instructions and safety information. Always prepare a test panel before proceeding. Application

OPTION A: FRESHLY PLACED, UNCURED, STEEL-TROWELED CONCRETE (WHEN USING A CURING CHEMICAL AGENT AND “NOT” APPLYING C2 SEAL™)

1. There is no need for surface preparation when C2 Hard™ is applied on freshly finished concrete. C2 Hard™ should be applied after final toweling and installation of the expansion joints but before application of an appropriate curing compound. Remove saw cuts debris before applying C2 Hard™.
2. Shake and mix C2 Hard™ before application. Do not dilute.
3. Estimated coverage rates 12.5-20 m²/L. Coverage rates vary, depending on density and porosity of concrete.
4. Pre-wet the microfiber with C2 Hard™ before application.
5. Apply C2 Hard™ by spray and evenly spread with microfiber applicator in a swivel motion; avoid streaks and micro lines. Avoid over-application. Continue spray applying sufficient C2 Hard™ to maintain a wet edge with the microfiber pad. Best results are achieved when two people are used for application – one to spray the product while the other uniformly distributes the product.
6. Let the surface dry for 15-30 minutes.
7. Using an auto-scrubber clean with water and remove any dry powder residue that may be present from liberal application.
8. Let treated and cleaned surfaces dry 1-2 hours.
9. Immediately apply the specified curing agent.
10. Let specified curing agent dry (per manufacturer’s specifications).
11. After construction of building is complete, burnish concrete with high-speed equipment, fitted with an 800 level diamond impregnated pad.
12. For more sheen, continue to 1,500 and or 3,000 level diamond impregnated pads.

C2 HARD™

Step–by-Step Instructions – C2 Hard on fresh, uncured concrete Before beginning, always read SDS and Product Data Sheet for complete instructions and safety information. Always prepare a test panel before proceeding. Application

Option A: referenced steps 1–10

1. There is no need for surface preparation when C2 Hard™ is applied on freshly finished concrete. C2 Hard™ should be applied after final toweling and installation of the expansion joints but before application of an appropriate curing compound. Remove saw cuts debris before applying C2 Hard™.
2. Shake and mix C2 Hard™ before application. Do not dilute.
3. Estimated coverage rates 12.5-20 m²/L. Coverage rates vary, depending on density and porosity of concrete.
4. Pre-wet the microfiber with C2 Hard™ before application.
5. Apply C2 Hard™ by spray and evenly spread with microfiber applicator in a swivel motion; avoid streaks and micro lines. Avoid over-application. Continue spray applying sufficient C2 Hard™ to maintain a wet edge with the microfiber pad. Best results are achieved when two people are used for application – one to spray the product while the other uniformly distributes the product.
6. Let the surface dry for 15-30 minutes.
7. Using an auto-scrubber clean with water and remove any dry powder residue that may be present from liberal application.
8. Let treated and cleaned surfaces dry 1-2 hours.
9. Immediately apply the specified curing agent.
10. Let specified curing agent dry (per manufacturer’s specifications).

OPTION B: FRESHLY PLACED, UNCURED, STEEL-TROWELED CONCRETE (WHEN USING CURING CHEMICAL AGENT AND APPLYING C2 SEAL™)

1. Follow steps 1-10 above.
2. After construction of building is complete, curing agent needs be removed in order for C2 Seal™ to penetrate properly.
3. Use C2 Remove™ to correctly remove curing agent. Please see C2 Remove™ step-by-step application instructions.
4. Ensure concrete is clean, free of residue and debris. Let surface dry before applying C2 Seal™.
5. Shake and mix C2 Seal™ well before application. Do not dilute.
6. Estimated coverage rates: First coat 25-40 m²/L. Second coat 40-60 m²/L. Coverage rates vary, depending on density and porosity of concrete.
7. Pre-wet the microfiber with C2 Seal™ before application.
8. Apply well-mixed C2 Seal™ by spray and evenly spread with microfiber applicator in a swivel motion; avoid streaks and micro lines. Avoid over-application. Continue spray applying sufficient amount of the C2 Seal™ on the entire surface with the microfiber pad. Best results are achieved when two people are present for application – one to spray the product while the other uniformly distributes the product.
9. Let the surface dry for 15-30 minutes.
10. Burnish C2 Seal™ with propane driven, high-speed burnisher and the C2 Heat™ pad. The microfilm has to be melted into the concrete with the surface temperature higher than 33°C.
11. As soon as the burnishing is complete, apply the second coat of the C2 Seal™ as instructed above.
12. Let the surface dry for 15-30 minutes.
13. Burnish C2 Seal™ as instructed above.
14. Protect treated surfaces from liquids for 72 hours. C2 Seal™ reaches maximum cure and protection in 7 days.

C2 HARD™

Step–by-Step Instructions – C2 Hard on fresh, uncured concrete Before beginning, always read SDS and Product Data Sheet for complete instructions and safety information. Always prepare a test panel before proceeding. Application

OPTION C: FRESHLY PLACED, UNCURED, STEEL-TROWELED CONCRETE (WHEN USING CURING BLANKETS AND “NOT” APPLYING C2 SEAL™)

1. After final toweling and installation of the expansion joints are complete immediately install specified curing blankets.
2. Let blankets set for 7 days.
3. Immediately after removal of curing blankets, scrub and vacuum area with clean water. Use C2 Wash™ to remove any curing marks left behind. Auto-scrub with no vacuum and work in C2 Wash™ for 10-15 minutes. Do not allow to dry. Then vacuum up residue. Rinse concrete with clean water.
4. C2 Wash™ coverage rates are 15-30 m²/L.

Option A: referenced steps 2–8

2. Shake and mix C2 Hard™ before application. Do not dilute.
3. Estimated coverage rates 12.5-20 m²/L. Coverage rates vary, depending on density and porosity of concrete.
4. Pre-wet the microfiber with C2 Hard™ before application.
5. Apply C2 Hard™ by spray and evenly spread with microfiber applicator in a swivel motion; avoid streaks and micro lines. Avoid over-application. Continue spray applying sufficient C2 Hard™ to maintain a wet edge with the microfiber pad. Best results are achieved when two people are used for application – one to spray the product while the other uniformly distributes the product.
6. Let the surface dry for 15-30 minutes.
7. Using an auto-scrubber clean with water and remove any dry powder residue that may be present from liberal application.
8. Let treated and cleaned surfaces dry 1-2 hours.

Continue the selected procedure

5. Follow steps 2-8 of option A, above, for application of C2 Hard™.
6. After construction of building is complete, burnish concrete with high-speed equipment, fitted with an 800 level diamond impregnated pad.
7. For more sheen, continue to 1500 and or 3000 level diamond impregnated pads.

C2 HARD™

Step–by-Step Instructions – C2 Hard on fresh, uncured concrete Before beginning, always read SDS and Product Data Sheet for complete instructions and safety information. Always prepare a test panel before proceeding. Application

OPTION D: FRESHLY PLACED, UNCURED, STEEL-TROWELED CONCRETE (WHEN USING CURING BLANKETS AND APPLYING C2 SEAL™)

1. After final toweling and installation of the expansion joints are complete immediately install specified curing blankets.
2. Let blankets set for 7 days.
3. Immediately after removal of curing blankets, scrub and vacuum area with clean water. Use C2 Wash™ to remove any curing marks left behind. Auto-scrub with no vacuum and work in C2 Wash™ for 10-15 minutes. Do not allow to dry. Then vacuum up residue. Rinse concrete with clean water.
4. C2 Wash™ coverage rates are 15-30 m²/L.

Option A: referenced steps 2–8

2. Shake and mix C2 Hard™ before application. Do not dilute.
3. Estimated coverage rates 12.5-20 m²/L. Coverage rates vary, depending on density and porosity of concrete.
4. Pre-wet the microfiber with C2 Hard™ before application.
5. Apply C2 Hard™ by spray and evenly spread with microfiber applicator in a swivel motion; avoid streaks and micro lines. Avoid over-application. Continue spray applying sufficient C2 Hard™ to maintain a wet edge with the microfiber pad. Best results are achieved when two people are used for application – one to spray the product while the other uniformly distributes the product.
6. Let the surface dry for 15-30 minutes.
7. Using an auto-scrubber clean with water and remove any dry powder residue that may be present from liberal application.
8. Let treated and cleaned surfaces dry 1-2 hours.

Continue the selected procedure

5. Follow steps 2-8 of option A, above, for application of C2 Hard™.
6. Ensure concrete is clean, free of residue and debris. Let surface dry before applying C2 Seal™.
7. Shake and mix C2 Seal™ well before application. Do not dilute.
8. Estimated coverage rates: First coat 25-40 m²/L. Second coat 40-60 m²/L. Coverage rates vary, depending on density and porosity of concrete.
9. Pre-wet the microfiber with C² Seal™ before application.
10. Apply well-mixed C2 Seal™ by spray and evenly spread with microfiber applicator in a swivel motion; avoid streaks and micro lines. Avoid over-application. Continue spray applying sufficient amount of the C2 Seal™ on the entire surface with the microfiber pad. Best results are achieved when two people are present for application – one to spray the product while the other uniformly distributes the product.
11. Let the surface dry for 15-30 minutes.
12. Burnish C2 Seal™ with propane driven, high-speed burnisher and the C2 Heat™ pad. The microfilm has to be melted into the concrete with the surface temperature higher than 33°C.
13. As soon as the burnishing is complete, apply the second coat of the C2 Seal™ as instructed above.
14. Let the surface dry for 15-30 minutes.
15. Burnish C2 Seal™ as instructed above.
16. Protect treated surfaces from liquids for 72 hours. C2 Seal™ reaches maximum cure and protection in 7 days.

C2 HARD™

Step–by-Step Application Instructions – C2 Hard - Burnished Before beginning, always read SDS and Product Data Sheet for complete instructions and safety information. Always prepare a test panel before proceeding.

SURFACE PREP BASED ON THE SURFACE CONDITION AND DESIRED FINISH

1. If necessary, grind the surface and finish with 200 resin diamonds. For better sheen finish with 400 resin diamonds.
2. Clean the surface well with water and auto scrubber.
3. If grinding is not necessary, clean the surface well with auto scrubber only and remove any oil spots.
4. Please refer to complete surface preparation for C2 Hard™ on our Product Data sheet.

C2 HARD™ AFTER SURFACE PREP

1. Shake C2 Hard™ well in packaging container.
2. Pre wet a microfiber mop with C2 Hard™ before application.
3. Apply C2 Hard™ using a spray applicator and evenly spread with microfiber mop in a swivel motion. Avoid over-application. Continue spray applying sufficient C2 Hard™ to maintain a wet edge with the microfiber pad. Best results are achieved when two people are used for application – one to spray the product while the other uniformly distributes the product. Refer to the Product Data Sheet for how to determine proper application rates.
4. Let the surface dry for a minimum of 15-30 minutes.
5. Burnish C2 Hard™ with a propane driven, high-speed burnisher along with an 800 diamond impregnated pad.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Do not over apply.
• Use ONLY neutral PH cleaner for maintenance. Recommended daily cleaning with C2 Clean™ and weekly use of, C2 Maintenance™ our lithium based cleaner.
• Please refer to the complete C2 Product application instruction available on our website at: www.cretecolors.com