Use and Care Guide

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2. Prime using Sakrete Bonder and Fortifier as the brush on primer prior to the

application of the material or mix a small amount of material with water to

make a slurry consistency.

3. Place the mixed Sakrete Sand Mix Topping & Bedding Mix into the area that

is being repaired and consolidate using a trowel.

4. Smooth surface with a trowel to the same level of the existing concrete slab.

Refer to:

- ACI 305R Guide to Hot Weather Concreting

- ACI 306R Guide to Cold Weather Concreting

For use as a Mortar Bed:

Sakrete Sand Mix must be mixed to a dry pack consistency adding just enough

water to allow for a dense mortar bed.

Installations must follow ANSI 108.1A, ANSI 108.1B or ANSI 108.1C for wet set or

mortar bed installations and the TCNA (Tile Council of North America for Ceramic

Tile Installations.

Mixing:

1. Empty contents of Sakrete Sand Mix into a wheelbarrow or mortar pan

forming a crater in the center of the dry mix for the addition of clean potable

water. Projects requiring multiple bags are mixed much easier with a

mechanical concrete mixer.

2. Add clean potable water (see table for water amounts) or enough to

achieve a workable mix. Add additional water if needed but AVOID A SOUPY

MIX. Excess water reduces strength and durability and can cause cracking,

dusting or scaling.

Curing:

(Curing is not required when used to repair cracks)

1. Proper curing is critical for sound results. Curing means maintaining proper

moisture and temperature. The sand mix must be kept continuously moist

for several days.

2. Covering the sand mix slab with plastic is a practical way to help retain

moisture. Place plastic after concrete has set.

3. If surface begins to appear dry remove the plastic moisten the surface and

replace the plastic.

4. New sand mix can be opened to foot traffic in 24 hours and vehicular traffic

in 72 hours.

5. Keep from freezing for 48 hours.

Precautions:

Air, mix and substrate temperatures should be between 40°F (4°C) and 90°F

(32°C) with no rain in the forecast within 24 hours of application. For

applications outside this range of temperatures and conditions, contact

Sakrete Technical Service.

• Colder temperatures or higher humidity conditions will retard set times

• Use only clean mixing container and tools

• Do not over trowel

• Do not overwater

• Do not add any materials other than clean potable water or Sakrete Bonder

and Fortifier. See Technical Data Sheet for mixing instructions.

NOTE: Proper application and installation of all Sakrete products are the responsibility of the end user.

Safety:

READ and UNDERSTAND the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before using this product.

WARNING: Wear protective clothing and equipment. For emergency information,

call CHEMTREC at 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887 (outside USA). KEEP OUT OF

REACH OF CHILDREN.

Limited Product Warranty:

The manufacturer warrants that this product shall be of merchantable quality

when used or applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. This

product is not warranted as suitable for any purpose other than the general

purpose for which it is intended. This warranty runs for one (1) year from the

dates the product is purchased. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY

OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO

THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. Liability under this warranty is limited to

replacement or defective products or, at the manufacturer’s option, refund of the

purchase price. CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARE NOT

RECOVERABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY.

SAKRETE

is manufactured under license from SAKRETE of North America LLC.

For current and complete product information, contact SAKRETE Technical Services toll-free at 866-725-7383 or visit Sakrete.com.

Rev. 04/16

Sand Mix Topping & Bedding Mix