When we do polished concrete for your company, the finish on the slab you provide us with has a direct impact on the quality of the polished floors. We came across this E5 Internal Cure admixture that goes into the concrete at the ready mix plant and thought that you should be aware of it.
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We have polished as early as 5 days on concrete that has E5 internal cure admixture. The main benefits are as follows:
- No other curing methods needed. Less chance of applying a curing compound incorrectly that can lead to objectionable shadowing.
- The concrete finisher can get a smoother more consistent finish on the concrete for better polishing.
- Tighter concrete with less pores in the surface is a more durable, dense floor.
- We can polish much sooner to help with your scheduling.
- The polished floor will look better and be more durable than without E5.
- Cost should be little to no upcharge.
We encourage you to consider using E5 in your concrete mix designs.
Here are two jobs we polished that started with very dense, smooth and consistent concrete finishes that E5 Internal Cure can help achieve. See photos below.
ECKERD COLLEGE
O’REILLY AUTO PARTS
Southland Concrete Creations are experts in providing polished concrete, stained concrete, sealed concrete, concrete milling, shaving and grinding, epoxy, and terrazzo. We also are highly skilled in specialized forms of decorative concrete such as stamping, exposed aggregate and overlays. As one of the premier providers of these services in Florida, we value our relationships with General Contractors, Architects, and Owners.
Travis Hall
Owner, Southland Concrete Creations
Office: 941-721-4900
Email: travis@southlandcreations.com
