decoFINISH

– Hardens the surface; improves abrasion and stain resistance

– Long-lasting natural gloss that makes cleaning much easier

– Penetrating sealer — will not peel or flake like epoxies and other coatings

– Easy spray + microfiber mop application

– Spot reapplication in high-traffic areas without ugly patches or build-up

– Rubber tire marks are easy to remove

– Enhances colors of decorative concrete

– Water-based, VOC-compliant (< 1.0 g/L); LEED-relevant

– Fast-reacting — typically walkable within about 30 minutes when dry

– Cost-effective: one application significantly upgrades floor performance

Coverage (indicative, undiluted product)

– Fresh power-troweled concrete: 50–80 m²/kg

– Existing power-troweled concrete: 30–50 m²/kg

– Polished concrete — first coat: 50–80 m²/kg

– Polished concrete — second / further coats: 80–100 m²/kg

General preparation

Surfaces must be clean, dry and free of dust, loose particles, grease, stains or other barriers that block penetration. Abrade/sand (or use Deco Crete DC Power Polish on large areas) to open the pores, then clean again with a scrubber so the floor is dust-free before sealing.

Mixing

decoFINISH is designed to be mixed 1:1 with clean drinking water. On higher-porosity surfaces it may be applied as concentrate. Shake the concentrate before opening; mix in a container or directly in the sprayer. Mix, shake or stir well — but not too long, or air bubbles/foam will hinder even application. Pre-wet the microfiber mop with mixed decoFINISH before spreading.

Use-case 1 — Fresh power-troweled concrete (ideally densified with decoSIL CH)

1. Best results when the slab was hardened/densified with decoSIL CH right after troweling.
2. Apply decoFINISH 7–14 days after decoSIL CH, depending on ambient temperature: wait about 10 days if the building stayed around 10 °C; about 7 days if above ~20 °C since installation.
3. Surface must be dry. Spray lightly with a pump sprayer or HVLP from about 50 cm above the floor, then spread thin and even with a microfiber mop. Do not work the material into the surface — spread and leave.
4. Typical spread rate for this use-case: about 50–60 m²/kg (adjust for porosity). When the surface is dry, apply a second coat at the same rate.
5. About 30 minutes after the second coat, optionally burnish at high speed (1,000–1,200 rpm) with a heat pad to accelerate cure and boost gloss.
6. Floor is walkable within ~30 minutes. No heavy traffic and no water contact for 24 hours. Do not cover with plastic for the first 48 hours.
7. Important: do not over-apply — very thin coats perform best.

Use-case 2 — Existing (old) power-troweled concrete

1. Maximum result when the surface is first treated with decoSIL CH; decoFINISH can then follow 15–30 minutes after decoSIL CH (see decoSIL CH TDS).
2. Prep as above (multi-step abrasion/polish on dirty or damaged floors; renovation plan for severely aged slabs).
3. Mix and apply as in use-case 1; typical spray rate 30–50 m²/kg depending on porosity. Optional heat-pad burnish ~30 minutes after the second coat.

During diamond polishing (up to grit #800)

Use decoFINISH as the final guard/sealer step after densifying (e.g. decoSIL / decoSIL CH) and polishing through the planned grit sequence ending at or below #800. Apply thin coats as above; burnish optionally for extra gloss.

Maintenance

With good cleaning, decoFINISH lasts for years. Periodic reapplication may be needed after 2+ years depending on traffic; because it penetrates, reapplication is easy and does not build a film. For best results use decoCLEAN regularly with warm water. Do not use acidic cleaners or products with citrus (d-limonene) or butyl compounds. Wipe chemical spills promptly.

Product properties (TDS indicative)

Active solids 26.6% · Specific gravity 1.085 · pH 10.6 · VOC < 1.0 g/L · Freeze point 0 °C · Shelf life 2 years in unopened factory packaging.

Mechanical / physical (treated concrete — TDS indicative)

– Abrasion: internal +60% (Taber ASTM D 4060); SGS INTRON +47%; Quatest 3 +63%

– Mohs hardness: internal 4 → 7; Quatest 3 4 → 6

– Gloss: 4.5 → 82 GU (85°, ASTM D 523)

– Wet SCOF ~0.67 (Anderson; ASTM criteria min. 0.5)

Packaging (TDS)

25 kg plastic can · 210 kg drum

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