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You are very welcome - so glad to hear it helped you out.

Top-Cast Surface Retarder is a water-based product that slows the set of the top surface of freshly-poured concrete, allowing for various depths to be “etched” into the concrete for decorative purposes. Epoxy coatings are applied on top of existing concrete to achieve desired performance and appearance characteristics. I hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact Dayton Superior directly for technical assistance: www.daytonsuperior.com/forms/technical-assistance

We are glad you enjoyed the video! We have some helpful charts and tips in the first section of our Concrete Forming Accessories handbook. It is available on our website to download: www.daytonsuperior.com/docs/default-source/handbooks/concreteformingaccessorieshb.pdf?sfvrsn=24f1d560_120

@@Daytonsuperior I will check it out, thanks.

Thanks for your interest! You are welcome to reach out to our National Training Manager to see if he offers a metric version of this training. Email chuckhoke@daytonsuperior.com

Thanks for your question! They use 80 grit pad to remove treated material.

So glad you found it helpful, good luck on your garage.

Top Cast requires moisture in the top surface of the slab in order to react and work properly, therefore it cannot be applied to old slabs.

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We are happy to answer any question, no worries on that! You can use a short end snap-tie with the Jahn System up to 8’0” in height: your pour rate of concrete is limited and you will still need to have a strongback every 8’0” oc. The Jahn System is load rated at 2250lb SWL so you are limited to a pour rate with this system to maximize the loading per tie. Hope that helps and thanks so much for the video feedback.

Thank you for your knowledge! I just completed my 50’ long and 4’ tall concrete planter with strongbacks 8’ on center held up well.

@@dvdr1985 So glad to hear that, always happy to help out.

If you would like to contact our technical support at 800-800-7966, they would be the correct department to assist you.

While sandblasting can be used to expose aggregate, it’s generally used as a mechanical means for cleaning a surface from unwanted contamination such as old toppings, dirt, and even graffiti. Sandblasting to achieve an aesthetic look can be quite the task to ensure an even look across the entirety of the surface. It requires heavy equipment and limits the options for the final overall look and feel of the exposed aggregate. With our Top-Cast system of products, a variety of etch depths can be achieved with a simple spray application that not only ensures uniformity but allows for creativity in producing aesthetically pleasing designs utilizing exposed aggregate. Feel free to contact our technical services team at 877-266-7732 with any further questions.

Thanks for the question. Depending on weather conditions, the first coat of bond breaker typically takes approximately 2 hours to dry. Once dry, a second coat is applied and again (depending on conditions) this coat also takes approximately 2 hours to dry. At this point, a water bead test can be performed and if the water beads like a freshly waxed automobile, it is ready for the pour.

For international sales, please contact cindykunzer@daytonsuperior.com. Thank you!

If you would like to email your contact information to daytonsuperiormarketing@gmail.com, we can forward your request. Thank you!

Did you ever get to use this product and make a video?

The SS 100 site saver helps with overspray removal, while the EX 200 extender allows extra working time on the project for easier removal. We have video demonstrations of both products on here if you are interested. Thanks!

Hi Aaron - we are happy to tell you that we are planning to roll out Top-Cast in Australia later this year! We appreciate your support and stay tuned for our launch.

You are welcome to contact customer service at 888-977-9600 with questions.

Close to 300$

You will need to contact the manufacturer, the link to finding a representative in your area is gcpat.com/en/locator/contact-sales

Try acid wash.. if that does not work, then get a sand blaster in.

Muriatic acid (100%) or sandblasting. The acid may darken the slab slightly, so do a test spot.

Please use a 6 sack mix as stated on the technical data sheet. You may call our technical support at 877-266-7732 or you can find a copy of the TDS here: www.daytonsuperior.com/products/chemicals?name=top-cast-

You can reach our customer service at 877-266-7732 or www.daytonsuperior.com/forms/customer-service

For questions on Top-Cast, please contact Customer Service at 888-977-9600. www.daytonsuperior.com/products/chemicals?name=top-cast-

Hello - thanks for watching! This video does not have sound, the directions are all spelled out on the screen.

Thanks for the comment, the video is not set with audio. It is simply a quick preview of the catalog.