will this stuff make a good cawk where a patio of concrete meets the stone= house? Will it crack with expansion and contraction? In place of a latex strip? Will it mix well with patch filler? Can it be poured and set in forms with= patch filler, where ordering such small amounts of concrete would be overkill?
On Tue, 6 Mar 2007, Ray Boyce wrote: > Hi All > BONDCRETE > DESCRIPTION/USE > Bondcrete is a very versatile sealing and bonding agent, used widely in t= he > building and renovating industry. > > Some of Bondcretes many uses includes: > Toppings & Repairs; Rendering & Plastering; Tile fixing & Grouting; Seali= ng, > Binding & Dustproofing; Carpentry Joinery & General Craftwork; and > Decorative > finishes. > > FEATURES AND BENEFITS > proven performer has evolved since 1951 into the most versatile bonding a= nd > sealing agent available. > . Bondcrete contains an exclusive resin additive ensuring maximum bonding > strength. > . Bondcrete is so strong there is seldom any need to hack, chip or acid e= tch > the surface before bonding. > . Bondcrete is a concentrated high solid product, which in most cases > provides a high dilution ratio, ensuring the customer gets value for mone= y. > PREPARATION > Before applying Bondcrete ensure that surface is free of dirt, dust, oil, > grease and loose or flaking materials. > Do not use Bondcrete in permanently wet or damp areas unless it is mixed = and > used in conjunction with cement. For waterproofing applications for wet > areas, > please refer to Hydrocrete SBR, Silasec, Aquatite, Pondtite, Terratite an= d > other Bondall waterproofing products. Do not use Bondcrete Bondcrete in > temperatures > below 10°C. Bondcrete is not recommended for bonding of plastic and rub= ber. > > APPLICATION > . CARPENTRY, JOINERY & GENERAL CRAFT WORK: > Apply direct from container to one surface only. Press surfaces together = and > lightly clamp. Bondcrete sets in approx. 30 minutes. Max strength is > attained > in 12 hours > . PRIMING AND SEALING PRIOR TO PAINTING: > One sealing coat of diluted Bondcrete (Bondcrete1: water 4) will provide = an > excellent sealer or key when applied to new or old cement rendered walls, > plaster > etc. before using water borne decorative paints (see paint manufactures > instructions). Allow 24 hours to dry. Do not attempt to apply oil-based > paints > over Bondcrete. > . DUST PROOFING AND/OR RETARDING OIL PENETRATING OF INTERIOR CONCRETE > FLOORS: > To a clean floor apply a sealing coat of diluted Bondcrete (Bondcrete 1: > water 6) by brush, roller or spray. Leave to dry for 12 hrs. Approx. Appl= y > another > sealing coat with a dilution of Bondcrete (Bondcrete 1: water 4), allow t= o > dry. Please Note: do not seal floor > with Bondcrete if you intend to use an oil-based paving paint or similar > floor coating system. For exterior use, apply Bondall Clear Paving Sealer= . > . TOPPINGS RENDER OR PATCHING: > Apply sealer coat of Bondcrete (Bondcrete 1: water 4) allow to dry. Apply > bondcoat of Bondcrete (Bondcrete 4: water 1) and while still wet or tacky > carry > out topping or patching. Use Bondcrete admixture (Bondcrete 1: water 10) = in > the topping/patching mixture in place of normal water. > . PLASTERING SETTINGS ONTO CONCRETE CEILINGS, WALLS ETC: > Apply one sealing coat of diluted Bondcrete (Bondcrete 1: water 4) allow = to > dry. Apply one bondcoat of diluted Bondcrete (Bondcrete 1: water 1) to th= e > surface > and while this coat is still tacky, plaster with hardwall plaster mixed t= o > required consistency with Bondcrete admix (Bondcrete 1: water 4) in place= of > normal water. Screed bedding to required level and bed the tiles > immediately. > . TILING: > Apply sealer coat of diluted Bondcrete (Bondcrete 1: water 4) to surface = and > allow to dry. Apply bondcoat of diluted Bondcrete (Bondcrete 1: water 1) = to > sealed surface and while still wet or tacky lay bedding. > Beddings up to 6mm - 1 part cement: 2 part fine sand > Beddings over 6mm - 1 part cement: 3 part fine sand > Mixed to a workable consistency with Bondcrete admix (Bondcrete 1:water 4= ) > in place of normal water. Screed bedding to required level and bed the ti= les > immediately. As Bondcrete has a multitude of other uses, the above are so= me > of the more common uses for Bondcrete. > THINNING > Bondcrete may be diluted with water when doing the following: > A sealing coat: (Bondcrete 1: water 4) > A bondcoat: (Bondcrete 1: water 1) > Bondcrete as an admixture to sand and cement: (Bondcrete 1: water 10) > There are other Bondcrete/water dilution ratio but it is advised to follo= w > as specified. > > DRYING > Drying times vary pending on how it is being used and temperatures. > If applied neat: Bondcrete sets in 30 minutes but attains max strength in= 24 > hours. > As a thumb rule allow application to dry for at least 24 hours before > applying second coat. > > COVERAGE > Estimates below will provide a useful guide: > Bondcrete undiluted = 3.5 square metres per litre > Bondcrete diluted: > Bondcrete 4 parts: water 1 part = 8 square metres per litre > Bondcrete 1 part: water 1 part = 17.5 square metres per litre > Bondcrete 1 part: water 4 parts = 35 square metres per litre > Bondcrete as an admix: Bondcrete 1 part water 10 parts is an ideal admix > ratio for cement toppings, concrete, plasters etc. For estimating purpose= s 2 > litres > of Bondcrete diluted with 20 litres of water is normally sufficient for > mixing each 40 kg bag of cement. > > COLOUR > White liquid but dries clear. > > GLOSS LEVEL > Not Applicable > > CLEAN UP > DO NOT POUR CONTENTS OR WASHING DOWN DRAINS OR SINKS. > Clean equipment and spills with clean running water. > > PRECAUTION/FIRST AID > It is recommended that normal personal protective clothing should be worn= , > including coveralls, impervious gloves and goggles. Avoid unnecessary ski= n > contact > and inhalation - use a suitable respirator if spray application is employ= ed. > If swallowed, contact a doctor. Give water to drink and do not induce > vomiting. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Something is new at Yahoo! Groups. 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