QUIKRETE® Re-Cap® Concrete Resurfacer is a special blend of Portland cement, sand, polymer, and other additives designed to provide a shrinkage-compensated repair material. QUIKRETE® Re-Cap® Concrete Resurfacer is designed to provide a new, durable, and wear-resistant surface over worn or scaled concrete. Walk on time is in 8 hours and drive on is in 24 hours. INSTALLATION (The specifications and information herein are provided for the cleaning, rehabilitating, and resurfacing of aged, dirty, and stained concrete driveways, sidewalks, and floors. Following the step-by-step instructions, old, worn-out concrete surfaces can be transformed into attractive, new-looking durable surfaces.) SURFACE PREPARATION: Old concrete must be rigorously cleaned to ensure proper adhesion of Re-Cap® ConcreteResurfacer to the old surface. To prepare the surface: Wash, sweep, scrape, chip, or grind the surface to remove loose concrete and foreign materials such as paint, greasy residue, algae, mildew, or other materials which may be stuck to the old surface. Pressure Washing: Clean the surface using a 2500 PSI (17.2 MPa) pressure washer. NOTE: This step is essential to ensure a proper bond. Follow the pressure washer manufacturer’s instructions for safe operation and effective use. Penetrated oil or grease stains can be removed by acid washing, detergent washing, or bleaching, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Acid washing can damage the existing concrete if not performed properly. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with water to remove traces of cleaning solutions. Incomplete rinsing of the surface will interfere with the performance of the Re-Cap® Concrete Resurfacer. APPLICATION: Water the existing concrete surface to saturated surface dry condition(SSD). Then completely remove any standing water from all places, especially from low-elevation spaces. FIRST COAT USING SQUEEGEE APPLICATION: Pour and spread a thin layer of mixed material onto the concrete surface with a long-handled squeegee. Use sufficient pressure to work the material into the surface pores and build to a nominal 1/16 to 1/8 in (1.6 mm to 3.2 mm)thickness. Do not overwork. Finish off hard-to-reach corners and edges with a masonry brush. FIRST COAT USING TROWEL APPLICATION: Pour the prepared mix onto the concrete surfaces. Force a thin dash coat of material into the surface using a trowel. Build up to nominal 1/16 to 1/4 in (1.6 mm to 6.3 mm) thickness. RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL SECOND COAT: Allow the first coat to remain before applying a second coat. Undisturbed until the surface can withstand light foot traffic. Gently apply a light mist of water over the first coat. The second coat must be applied within 24 hours of the first coat. Otherwise, the pressure washing technique used to prepare the first coat must also be performed—exercise caution to avoid washing off the first coat. Mix the material to the desired working consistency. Apply the material to the desired total thickness, up to 1/2 in (13 mm). FINISHING AND EXTRA TIPS: To give a professional appearance, apply a broom finish when the surface is thumbprint hard. Be sure all the broom strokes are in the same direction, perpendicular to the traffic flow.
If desired, a concrete edger and groover can be used to give a finished look around the edges when the material reaches the appropriate hardness. To achieve even, consistent patterns, apply the Re-Cap®Concrete Resurfacer starting at one end of the area and working
towards the other. Ensure adequate labor is available so this process is not interrupted. Work from one expansion or control joint to the next, squeegeeing to a smooth, uniform thickness before stopping. Continue in this manner until the entire job has been evenly completed. Finishing time will be reduced in hot weather, over 90 ºF (32 ºC). Finishing time will be extended in cold weather, under 50 ºF (10 ºC).