Sika Rugasol C - Concrete Surface Retarder

  • Sika Rugasol C -  Concrete Surface Retarder

Rugasol C is a liquid retarder for horizontal construction joints and surfaces for use in cooler conditions or low retardation conditions. Rugasol C eliminates the need for sandblasting, hacking and bush hammering, leaving the aggregate unbroken and firmly embedded.

Easy to Use
Economic Solution
Horizontal Application
Item Code
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Pack
10L, 205L, 1000L

Available Options

About Rugasol C

Rugasol C is a liquid retarder for horizontal construction joints and surfaces for use in cooler conditions or low retardation conditions. Rugasol C is an easy to use, economical product applied to obtain a mechanical key for “kicker” joints, renderings and screeds on horizontal surfaces of freshly placed concrete.

Uses

Rugasol C eliminates the need for sandblasting, hacking and bush hammering, leaving the aggregate unbroken and firmly embedded. It can be spray applied to horizontal surfaces of freshly placed concrete sections such as:

  • Floor slabs
  • Driveways
  • Patios
  • Swimming pools
  • Footpaths

Action

The retarding compound in Rugasol C combines with cement at the surface and delays the normal hydration on the surface of the concrete (high cement contents and temperatures will reduce the retardation). After retardation has finished, the concrete cures to its full strength.

Advantages

  • Rugasol C can provide decorative finishes to concrete and can be used in conjunction with many natural aggregates.
  • It can provide an exposed aggregate finish leaving excellent anti-skid properties.
  • Rugasol C leaves an excellent key for further concreting, screeding or rendering.

Storage and Shelf life

Stored at temperatures between 5°C and 35ºC in unopened original containers, protected from direct sunlight and frost, shelf life is at least one (1) year.

Code Item Pack
14204 Sika Rugasol C - Concrete Surface Retarde 10L 10L
2754 Sika Rugasol C - Concrete Surface Retarder 205L 205 L
5632 Sika Rugasol C - Concrete Surface Retarder 1000L 1000 L

Application

Rugasol C is ready to use straight from the container. It should not be diluted. A good uniform coat of the material should be sprayed onto the horizontal concrete surface as soon as the initial bleeding? of the concrete has finished but before initial set. (A garden sprayer is suitable).

Treated surface should be protected from direct sunlight or warm wind, which can cause the surface to dry out rapidly. Proper curing procedures are important to ensure the durability and quality of the concrete.

Paste Removal

Once adequate time has elapsed, typically 2-12 hours, depending on the concrete type and ambient conditions such as humidity, temperature and wind, the soft cement paste on the surface can be brushed off and the exposed aggregate finish washed down with clean water. Whilst Rugasol C is in use the concrete surface must be protected from rain, dirt, etc.

Spray equipment should be washed out after use with hot water. Subsequent to removal of paste, proper curing should take place with an efficient curing compound such as Antisol WB, Antisol HR, Antisol AC or Antisol WH.

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