SureCast

SureCrete’s SureCast™ concrete colored hardener is premixed, dry-shake, colored powder concrete hardener. It is used for coloring and hardening freshly placed concrete flat work to produce an aesthetically pleasing pavement with a surface that is substantially harder and more wear-resistant than regular concrete. This coloring method can be utilized for concrete applications (salt finishes, broom finishes, rotary finishes, etc.), as well as vertical surfaces and other types of architectural concrete.

SureCast General Notes

• In order to develop proper bond and density, the moisture for wetting Sure Cast must come from the freshly placed concrete substrate.
• Customarily two shakes (tossing of product) are utilized, especially to achieve complete color and density.
• Before opening pail, loosen up SureCast that may have settled by rolling pail on its side.
• Pour, screed, and float concrete according to industry standards.

First Shake

• Allow any bleed water to disappear.
• Toss Sure-Cast evenly across surface of concrete.
• Rate of application depends on color selection and desired finish. First shake requires more than any subsequent shakes.
• Float product into surface with wood or magnesium float.
• Any steel edging tools must be followed with magnesium hand float.
• No troweling should take place.

Second Shake (if desired)

• Allow any bleed water to disappear.
• Toss Sure Cast evenly across surface of concrete, perpendicular to the first shake if possible.
• Rate of application depends on color selection and desired finish. Second shake may require about one half the product of the first shake.
• Float product into surface with wood or magnesium float.