TamCrete K1
Silicate Sealer, Floor Hardener
Technically Advanced Materials
Description Typical Properties & Application
TamCrete K1 is a blend of high-grade silicates Data
and wetting agents, held in suspension in Appearance Opaque clear liquid
water. This unique product, once applied to Coverage 3-5m2/kg
the concrete surface increases surface Solids 8% to 10%
abrasion resistance, dust proofs, hardens and Solubility in water Complete
seals all in one product. Flash point Not applicable
Shelf life At least 1 year
Key Benefits
Drying Time 1 hour Tack free
• UV stable
4 hour Hard dry
• Will not yellow or discolour
Application
• Totally seals the concrete surface
temperature 5OC-35OC
• Increases abrasion resistance
• Resistant to acid concentrates Warning
• Totally safe – waterbased Do not allow TamCrete K1 to come in to
• Takes all after trades contact with painted surfaces, glass or
• Normally one coat application aluminium, as pitting may occur. If contact
Cementitious Range
• Equipment washes out immediately in occurs, flush with copious amounts of
water water. Usage is not recommended where
aesthetic finish is important such as
Uses coloured concrete
• Multi story Carparks
• Concrete bunding areas Limitations
• Sealing tilt up panels Do not apply TamCrete K1 in the following
• Dustproofing porous surfaces cases;
• Light weight concrete blocks To seal lightweight or other extremely
• Hardening concrete that requires after porous masonry that contains actual holes
trades and air pockets.
• Repairing rain damaged concrete When the temperature falls to below 5oC
To areas previously treated with curing or
Surface application sealing agents, unless these coatings have
Ensure that the surface to be treated is free been removed by chemical or mechanical
from oil, dust and other foreign matter. Apply means.
TamCrete K1 at a rate of 3-5 square metres
per litre using a brush, broom or spray unit. Packaging
Allow 2-3 hours for the product to dry. After Supplied in 25kg drums
this period, check for any “puddling” of the
product on the concrete surface. If “puddling” Storage
has occurred, apply water to the effected area TamCrete K1 must be stored above freezing
and sweep the TamCrete K1 with a broom to and below 400C out of direct sunlight. Shelf
allow further penetration in to the treated life should be at least one year if stored
substrate. correctly. Always agitate drum or container
before use.
Note Porous concrete may require a subsequent
application, a trial should be conducted to assess Health & Safety
the number of applications required. TamCrete K1 is alkaline. Protect hands with
rubber gloves. Avoid contact with skin and
After TamCrete K1 has dried it may appear
eyes. Should this occur, flush with clean
patchy but the appearance should improve
water. If irritation persists, contact a
after 2-3 months as the TamCrete K1
physician. See separate health and safety
continues to react and release any trapped
data sheet for full details.
water.
Whilst any information and/or specification contained herein is to the best of our knowledge, true and accurate, we always recommend that a trail be
carried out to confirm suitability of the product, as no warranty is given or implied in connection with any recommendations or suggestions made by us or
our Representatives, Agents or Distributors. The information in this data sheet is effective from the date shown.
June 2003
