Feb 19, 2019   SOURCE: BusinessWire

The QUIKRETE® Solutions to Concrete Repair

Concrete repair is a high priority to many people according to nearly 15 million QUIKRETE® video views in 2018. Four of the top ten most viewed how-to videos on the QUIKRETE® website and YouTube channel last year involved repair with resurfacing concrete being the most popular. QUIKRETE® is addressing this trend by promoting its full line of repair products including the new QUIKRETE® Re-Cap Concrete Resurfacer and QUIKRETE® Advanced Polymer Sealants & Adhesives at the International Builders’ Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center from Feb. 19-22, 2019.

QUIKRETE® Re-Cap Concrete Resurfacer
Designed to repair and renew old, spalled concrete with a permanent wear resistant surface that can withstand foot, vehicle and other heavy traffic, the new QUIKRETE® Re-Cap Concrete Resurfacer has a bond to concrete that is four times stronger than the concrete itself. That means, a concrete substrate will fracture or crack before its bond with QUIKRETE® Re-Cap Concrete Resurfacer. In addition, QUIKRETE® Re-Cap Concrete Resurfacer has superior working time and flow characteristics than other resurfacers on the market. As a result, it’s easier and faster to transform a deteriorated concrete surface into a durable, lasting sidewalk, driveway or patio.

A proprietary blend of Portland cement, graded sand, polymer resins and other additives, QUIKRETE® Re-Cap Concrete Resurfacer is a proven shrinkage compensated repair material for making thin structural repairs to sound concrete in need of surface renewal. Applied with a squeegee, trowel or brush, one 40-pound bag will cover approximately 40 square-feet at 1/8 inch thick and up to 80 square feet as skim coat. With a walk-on time of eight hours and drive-on time of 24 hours, it can renew a surface for about 25 cents per square foot versus more between $3.50 and $5.50 per square foot to remove and pour a new slab.

QUIKRETE® Advanced Polymer Sealants & Adhesives
A solvent and isocyanate free line of high-performance, commercial-grade flexible repair and bonding materials that meet ASTM C920 standards. Designed to deliver or exceed the performance of traditional polyurethane or silicone sealants and adhesives, the single-component QUIKRETE® Advanced Polymer Adhesives are environmentally-friendly alternatives available in 10-ounce tubes.

  • Self-Leveling Sealant – permanently seals horizontal cracks and expansion joints in concrete with smooth, level, tack-free finish in 20 minutes.
  • Mortar Joint Sealant – permanently seals and waterproofs mortar joints with textured matte, tack-free finish in 20 minutes.
  • Concrete Crack Sealant – permanently seals and waterproofs cracks in concrete with textured matte, tack-free finish in 20 minutes.
  • Construction Adhesive – permanently bonds concrete, masonry, brick, veneer stone, foamboard, drywall, wood and plastic in minutes.
  • Non-Sag Sealant – permanently seals vertical cracks and expansion joints in concrete, masonry, stucco and brick with smooth, tack-free finish in 20 minutes.

Hourly product demonstrations will be conducted daily in booth C5315 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with one randomly selected person winning $1,000 for attending. For more information about QUIKRETE® products including project videos, technical data and material calculator, visit www.QUIKRETE.com.

The QUIKRETE® Companies
The QUIKRETE® Companies is the largest manufacturer of packaged concrete and cement mixes in the U.S. and Canada, and an innovative leader in the commercial building and home improvement industries. QUIKRETE® also offers related products through numerous wholly-owned subsidiaries including SPEC MIX®, Pavestone®, Custom Building Products®, Contech®, Rinker Materials™, Target Technologies®, Daubois® and QPR®. Collectively, The QUIKRETE® Companies operates about 250 facilities in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and South America, allowing for unsurpassed distribution and product depth. Technical centers across the QUIKRETE® network also ensure that professionals and consumers alike are provided with the most innovative and highest quality products available on the market. For more information on The QUIKRETE® Companies or its products, visit www.quikrete.com or call (800) 282-5828.