Technical Specifications
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High Strength ● Fast Setting ● Pourable
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®
• November 2009 Version 1.0
PREMIUM CONCRETE
COUNTERTOP MIX
™
Product Description
Premium Concrete Countertop Mix
™
is a
fast setting, high strength countertop mix
formulated for use in various precast
projects. This product is ideally suited for
countertops, outdoor kitchen tops, bar or
table tops, workbench or utility tops. Also,
this product can be used to produce
precast wall caps, mantel or lintels for
many different applications. The Premium
Concrete Countertop Mix™ just needs
water to produce an easy-to-use, pourable
mixture that can be de-molded in 18-24
hours.
When/Where to Use
• Precast countertops
• Outdoor kitchen tops
• Bar or table top
• Workbench or utility top
• Precast wall caps
• Precast mantels
• Precast lintels
Advantages
• High strength
• Polymer modified
• Pourable consistency
• Sets in 18-24 hours
• Just add water
Available Sizes:
50 lb. (22.7 kg) bag
Technical Data:
Yield
To determine how much material is
required for a project, calculate the
volume in cubic feet. Multiply the length by
the width by the thickness of the finished
countertop for volume in cubic inches,
then divide the sum by 1728 for cubic feet.
As an example, a countertop that will be
36" long x 24" deep x 2" thick will need 1
cubic foot of wet countertop
mix-calculation: (36 x 24 x 2)/1728 = 1
cubic foot. Each 50# bag will yield
approximately ⅓ of a cubic foot.
Therefore, for every cubic foot this would
require 3 bags of product .
Preparation:
Make a form for making your countertop
using ¾” Melamine coated particleboard.
Cut strips for the sides 1 ½” – 3” wide to
match the desired countertop or precast
piece thickness. Drill guide holes on the
side boards from the top down and
assemble the side panels to the bottom
panel using 2” coarse drywall screws.
Fasten the sides of the form to the base
using coarse screws allowing for the
depth of the precast piece and fastening
securely to the base. Fasteners should
be located every 6-8 inches around the
perimeter. Reinforcement: In many
precast applications, it will be desirable to
use wire mesh or rebar for added strength
and durability. It is especially
recommended in applications that will
endure heavy-duty use or force. Cut a
piece of welded wire mesh 2” smaller than
the interior of the form and 2” away from
any sink or faucet cut outs. On precast
pieces larger than 42” or over 2” thick #3
rebar should also be used. Using wire ties
attach the rebar to the welded lath.
Suspend the reinforcements near the
middle of the height of the forms using
wire ties attached to the side forms using
screws. Place painter’s tape over the
screw heads to create ease in
dissembling the form.
Mixing
Mix each 50# bag of Premium Concrete
Countertop Mix™ in a five gallon bucket
or mortar mixer with 5.5 pints of clean,
potable water for 3 minutes. Let product
sit for 2 minutes undisturbed. Then, remix
the product for 2 minutes until a flowable
consistency is obtained. If color is desired,
add dry powder pigment to the mixer with
Premium Concrete Countertop Mix™ and
dry blend until uniform prior to adding
water.
Application
Fill the pre-made form with the mixture
making sure it fills in around any
reinforcement. Vibrate the form by tapping
with a rubber mallet around all the edges
or by using a palm sander without any
paper on it. This is an important step to
minimize pinholes in the precast surface.
Curing
After the material in the form has begun
to take a set, normally 1 hour, snip off the
wire ties holding the wire mesh just below
the surface of the countertop mix. If
needed, screed the back off, using a 2” x
4” moving it in a sawing type movement
against the top of the side forms. Cover
the countertop mix with plastic and allow
it to cure 18-24 hours. Remove the plastic
from the countertop surface and remove
all the screws holding the form together.
The countertop will still be very fragile so
use care in removing forms. If necessary,
use small wooded shims to help remove
Helpful Items:
ASTM C109 COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH
24 Hours 3,000 psi avg.
28 Days 8,000 psi avg.
Menards SKU: 1891094
UPC Item Code: 0-37826-03434-6
Menards Order Quantity (Units): 56
Case Pack: 1
Pallet Quantity: 56
Weight-Unit: 50 lb.
Case Weight: 50 lb.
Technical Assistance: 651-688-9116
Sales/Order Assistance: 651-688-9116
Shipping Information:
DC serviced stores : Product is shipped on
co-mingled pallet of TCC products.
Direct serviced stores: Product is shipped on
co-mingled pallet of TCC products in full
truckload quantities.
MENARDS SKU# 1891094