Preparation of Substrate

When repairing concrete, remove all loose and foreign material. Dampen adjoining concrete surfaces.

Mixing

Empty the contents into a mortar box, wheel barrow or a mechanical mixer. When mixing by hand, form a crater for adding water. (NB: 27.2 kg per bag = 2.8 liters of water) Add water a little at a time. Avoid a soupy mix. Excess water reduces strength and durability and can cause cracking. In cold weather use warm water to accelerate the set. Use cool water to slow the set in hot weather.

Placement

Place and consolidate Ecokrete. Work the material into voids, then level the surface with a straight edge board. Allow freshly placed concrete to set about 1 hour or until the surface water has begun to disappear before finishing. Time will vary with weather conditions.

Finishing

Begin finishing when the surface is firm to the touch. Time will be shorter in hot weather and longer in cold weather. For a rough surface use a wood float. After floating use a broom or brush to texture the surface. For a smooth surface use a steel trowel. Use an edging tool.

Curing

In hot weather cover with a wet clean curing cloth and plastic. Keep continuously wet for a minimum of 3 days. The application of a curing compound (Ecocure S) is a better alternative.