Skudo CURE
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Penetrating Curing Agent
Skudo CURE is a revolutionary concrete curing and sealing compound agent that penetrates the surface of the concrete and creates a sub-surface barrier. This barrier holds moisture for significantly increased hydration during the curing cycle. A penetrating barrier is not affected by typical construction traffic, so the hydration (and color) is more consistent throughout the project.
Skudo CURE is dissipating but does not require UV light like other dissipating cures. No matter how fast your project is moving, Skudo CURE will increase hydration and dissipate after 30 days - allowing for decorative concrete processes and/or tile or stone installation seal coatings like epoxy or urethane. Without a surface film coating, there is nothing to remove before installing any flooring products or other surface treatments.
Skudo CURE was specifically created with decorative concrete projects in mind. Without a typical curing sealer surface film to remove, the polished concrete project becomes much more controllable while reducing labor costs. Controlling the depth of grinding is also much easier without the need to remove a surface coating with aggressive abrasives. Skudo CURE increases abrasion resistance by creating a much denser and harder surface paste while dust-proofing the concrete.
Skudo CURE is recommended for newly placed concrete to retain moisture and achieve curing characteristics such as increased surface strength and reduced curling. Skudo CURE is ideal for integrally colored concrete where regular sealers can discolor the finish.
How to Apply
IMPORTANT - Read Before You Begin Application:
- Store in safe dry place at 40-105Fº (4 -41Cº)
- Do not mix with other chemicals
- Seal container after use
- Keep out of reach of children
- Keep product from freezing
- To protect from overspray, cover any surrounding materials before application.
Skudo CURE is a Ready to Use product and should not be mixed or diluted with any other product.
Skudo CURE should be applied at a rate of 1,000 to 1,500 sf per Gallon.
Apply to new concrete immediately after power trowel comes off the slab or once the bleed water has disappeared.
Note: Ensure that the finishers do not burn (over burnish) the slab that will create a cap. This will hinder penetration into the surface.
Apply product with low pressure pump sprayer and conical tip. Spray Skudo CURE to lightly wet the surface without creating puddles. Apply in a consistent, overlapping circular motion, holding the wand approximately 12 inches above the surface. SkudoCURE™ will absorb into concrete more quickly in some places than others. Do not over-apply. Do not allow product to puddle.
While spraying, immediately spread Skudo CURE evenly across the surface using a microfiber pad with Skudo CURE applied to the face.
Prevent overspray on other materials. If this happens, immediately rinse off any overspray with water.
Apply the Skudo CURE before any soft cutting operations.
Do not apply when ambient or surface temperature is below 40°F (4.4°C).
Cleaning
Tools in contact with Skudo CURE can be washed up with soap and water shortly after application.
Wet overspray on glass or metal can also be removed with soap and water.
Use a solvent cleaner as soon as possible to remove any dried overspray.
Frequently Asked Questions
Skudo CURE is a penetrating curing agent that chemically hardens and dust-proofs concrete for improved abrasion resistance without forming a coating on the surface.
Skudo CURE has the following advantages:
- Not topical: Skudo CURE penetrates the surface forming a moisture retaining barrier within the capillaries within the concrete which inhibits moisture loss improving hydration and long-term slab strength.
- Superior coverage rate: Skudo CURE coverage is up to 1500 square feet per gallon. Traditional Cure and Seal products max out at around 400 square feet per gallon.
- Skudo CURE was designed for use on decorative concrete; it requires no UV light for dissipation and will not stop the penetration of densifiers or dyes into the surface
- Approved Curing System: Skudo CURE has been tested and approved for use by The Department of Defense, At Home Stores,7 Eleven and Amazon Distribution Centers.
- No mechanical or chemical removal required: As Skudo CURE is not topical film forming it therefore requires no mechanical or chemical treatments to the slab prior to initial grinding or placement of adhesive installed materials such as tile, timber, VCT or carpet.
Skudo CURE is applied with a standard pump sprayer with new / clean nozzle tip. Best practice is to use a microfiber mop to spread the Skudo CURE evenly across the surface. Alternatively overlapping the spray by 50% will ensure an even coverage. Over burnishing the slab will impede the absorption of the Skudo CURE into the concrete.
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Product Data
Skudo CURE is sold in 5 gallon pails and 55 gallon drums, depending on your project needs.
