a) As Curing compound
The compound should be spray applied as evenly as possible on to the freshly placed concrete. Application should begin as soon as the concrete is free from surface water. The spray nozzle should be held approximately 450 mm from the concrete surface and passed back and forth to ensure complete coverage. Pump pressure should be maintained to give an even, fine spray. After spraying, no further application of water or other material is necessary to ensure continued curing. The concrete surface should not be disturbed until it has sufficient strength to bear surface loads. The applied film should not be trafficked until it is fully dry, care should also be taken to ensure that the film is not subsequently broken. For horizontal surfaces, BondPro Cure WB should be applied as soon as the initial surface sheen has disappeared from the concrete surface. In the case of formed concrete, BondPro Cure WB should be applied immediately on removal of the formwork. To assist breakdown of the BondPro Cure WB film on vertical and formed surfaces, it is essential to dampen down the concrete with clean water prior to application as Dry surfaces may prevent correct film formation and cause absorption of the BondPro Cure WB which may lead to staining and difficulty in later removal.
b) As Bond Breaker
The compound should be spray applied to form an even film covering the entire surface against which the subsequent segment will be cast.If necessary, more than one coat should be applied. The actual coverage and number of coats will be dependent on texture and porosity of the surface. The recommended application rate when used as a bond breaker is 4 square meters per litre.
Film Breakdown
The time for deterioration of the membrane is dependent on a number of variables, which include film thickness, degree of exposure to weathering, traffic, UV light, and the porosity of the substrate concrete
Subsequent Surface finishes
It is important that the complete removal of the BondPro Cure WB should be ensured, prior to the application of any surface finish or additional treatment. this is necessary to ensure adequate bond of the coating material to the concrete substrate. BondPro Cure WB will slowly be removed by physical abrasion in normal trafficking conditions or exposure to UV light. To ensure complete removal use high pressure steam, water jet or light sand blasting