Top cast concrete finish

Top-Cast is a water based, top surface retarder which does not require covering with plastic for protection. It is available in a wide selection of grades that provide a comprehensive range of effects - from a simulated light acid wash or sand blast finish up to full exposure of 1¼ in. aggregate. Each grade is color and number coded for safety and convenience. Top-Cast concrete is ideal for cast-in-place flatwork and the top surface of precast concrete panels. Ultimately, the concrete mix design such as cement content, aggregate size and type will affect the final appearance.

Top cast is much easier to work with, less labor intensive, and saves you significant amount of time. What requires three man-hours with acid wash can be done in an hour with Top-Cast, and without the hassles or inconsistencies of the typical wash approach.

Top Cast Customer in Phoenix

With different degrees or depth of surface paste retardation, a contractor, architect or owner can achieve a wide range of exposed looks. Depending on the choice of aggregates, mix designs, integral color, finishing techniques, and level of Top-Cast, you can achieve a desired and unique look. For example, a mixed-use residential, commercial, and retail area in Phoenix requires a uniquely designed city living to its distinctive desert environment. With the scale of the project and need for consistent, high-quality finish, you may choose Top-Cast 03 is a for sidewalks and Top-Cast 250 for the courtyard areas to create a coarse aggregate exposed finish.

Source: Dayton Superior. Top Cast Surface Retarder for Decorative Concrete Finish. Revised January 2021. Pamphlet.

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