Product Data Sheet

Edition No. 01 (October 2015)

Sikafloor® CureHard-24

Sikafloor® CureHard-24
Concrete curing, Hardening and Sealing Compound
Construction

Description A ready to use metallic silicate solution with penetrating aids which reacts
chemically with surface concrete to inhibit moisture evaporation and produce a
hard, crystal - sealed and dust-free finish.
Uses n Curing Fresh Concrete
Applied to horizontal and vertical surface of fresh concrete immediately after
bleed water has disappeared. It prevents mixing water evaporation and
assists in the complete hydration of cement.
n Surface Hardening
Applied to old concrete floor to increase the density of floor surface thus
improving the abrasion resistance and durability of the floor surface.
n Sealing
For green concrete and old concrete floor surface, it reduces permeability
and dusting by sealing the upper layer of concrete surface with the formation
of dense microcrystalline seal.
n Important
The product cannot, however, be expected to make a good and bad
disintegrating concrete.
Characteristics / n Subsequent surface treatments like floor topping or coating can be applied
Advantages without mechanical removal of the applied Sikafloor Curehard 24.
n Clear and non-staining and does not affect the aesthetics of the concrete
surface.
n Non-flammable and non-toxic, hence, safe for the application personnel.

Application and n Fresh Concrete - Apply Sikafloor Curehard 24 with spray equipment after final
Coverage troweling when all bleed water has disappeared. Ensure full wetting of surfaces,
and in any case, apply not less than the coverage specified below. Earliest
practical application when the concrete surface is ready to receive the curing
compound is recommended, so as obtain optimum performance from the
system. For fresh concrete, the application coverage is at the rate of 1 litre per
5.5 sq.m for the first application and 1 litre per 7 sq.m for the second
application.
n Old Concrete Floor - Substrate must be sound, dry and free from any oil,
grease, dust and loosely adhering materials. Sprinkle over surface with the aid
of a plastic watering can, or apply over the substrate with a soft broom or
squeegee. Spread Sikafloor Curehard 24 back and forth over the surface to
ensure maximum and even penetration. Do not allow puddles to form on a flat
surfaces. Normally two coats are sufficient but in some cases, a third coat is
beneficial. Allow a period of 24 hours between coats. A day after the final
treatment, the floor should be washed with clean water. For old concrete floors,
the application coverage is approximately 0.15 - 0.25kg/m² per coat.

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 Technical Data
Type Metallic silicate salts in solution

Color Transparent

Specific Gravity 1.0 - 1.10 kg/Ltr

Storage Condition 40ºC max

Shelf Life 1 year in unopened original container

Packaging 210 Ltr drum
Health and Safety For information and advice on the safe handling, storage and disposal of chemical
Information products, users shall refer to the most recent Material Safety Data Sheet
containing physical, ecological, toxicological and other safety-related data.
Construction

The information, and, in particular, the recommendations relating to the

Legal Notice application and end-use of Sika products, are given in good faith based on Sika’s
current knowledge and experience of the products when properly stored, handled
and applied under normal conditions in accordance with Sika’s recommendations.
In practice, the differences in materials, substrates and actual site conditions are
such that no warranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a particular
purpose, nor any liability arising out of any legal relationship whatsoever, can be
inferred either from this information, or from any written recommendations, or from
any other advice offered. The user of the product must test the product’s
suitability for the intended application and purpose. Sika reserves the right to
change the properties of its products. The proprietary rights of third parties must
be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our current terms of sale and
delivery. Users must always refer to the most recent issue of the local Product
Data Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which will be supplied on
request.

Sika Philippines, Inc.

888 Unit A & B,
Marcos Alvarez Ave., Talon V, Tel. No.: +(632) 806-2875
Las Piñas City 1747 Fax No.: +(632) 806-2883
Philippines Website: phl.sika.com

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