COLORHARD

Applications

When applying “dust-ons” timing is one of the biggest factors. If the concrete is to wet, the dust-on topping will wash into the concrete too much. If the concrete is too dry, the topping can not be troweled in easily and the dust on topping will peel off the surface in a very short time. It is best to work with a very small area (3 yards or so) when starting to use dust-ons, then work your way up to larger areas, but we do not recommend pouring more than 10 yards of concrete at a time. Straight-edge the concrete to finish floor level. When surplus water has disappeared, dust on dry COLORHARD, as it comes from the factory container, using one half to two-thirds of the total specified amount. Wood Float thoroughly, but DO NOT STEEL TROWEL. Apply second dust coat of COLORHARD using the rest of the specified amount. Wood float and finish steel troweling. Seal with an appropriate sealer for concrete. For suggestions on different sealers call Lambert Southwest.

If you are interested in a solid color for your floor then use the colorhard at 40 lbs per 100 square feet. If your interest is more toward the mottled floor look, then use 20 lbs per 100 square feet. On an average our suggestion is a 60 lb container will cover 150-200 square feet. As with all of our products we recommend trying our materials on a test pad first. Get a feel for the coverage you want and the workability of the concrete.