Raise the strike off level of the vibratory screed to the specified final elevation of the concrete floor.
Concrete floor topping.
If topping concrete is placed on the existing slab then it is given rough finish for laying of flooring.
Unbonded screeds and toppings which are used when it is impossible to ensure a good bond between floor and screed or topping.
While all three types have many characteristics in common they.
Floor top stg is specially designed to smooth out uneven rough or minor deteriorated interior concrete floors.
This flowable natural emery aggregate floor topping produces a very durable floor.
The vibratory screed should be operating at approximately 1 4 speed.
For the most abrasion resistant heavy duty floor topping we recommend emerytop 400.
The topping concrete should be spread compacted screeded and bull floated as for a concrete floor.
Toppings are also great when a slab cannot be removed completely and needs to return to service quickly.
Concrete floors should be repaired with a surface topping only when the concrete slab contains surface or hairline cracks or has cosmetic surface flaws.
Place the freshly mixed emery concrete topping on the surface of the concrete immediately ahead of the vibratory screed.
Sometimes slab surfaces deteriorate beyond recovery and it needs a facelift.
Thin micro topping produces durable surface to color or stain.
The type of finishing required for the topping concrete depends on many factors such as place usage and surface requirement.
If the concrete floor to be repaired is heaving has large or wide cracks or is damaged due to freeze damage then other alternatives should be considered instead of resurfacing.
Floor coatings available in value packs.
In this case the screed or topping is separated from the floor by insulation boards or an impervious membrane.
Stamped overlay can be applied indoors and outdoors.
Topping a concrete slab is a great way to get a new slab.
T1000 stampable overlay for use with resurfacing concrete floors and hardscapes.