Venetian Crete Resurfacer

Venetian Crete ® Resurfacer

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Venetian Crete is polymer modified cememt coating that can be used to combine decorative concrete and faux finishes in one product. Below are some of the advantages of Venetian Crete.

Advantages

• Accepts chemical acid stains with predictable results on any existing or new slab.
• Can be used on walls, floors, patios, and garage floors, which must be sealed.
• Interior/Exterior applications available.
• Adheres to many properly prepared surfaces including, but not limited to, concrete, cool deck, vinyl tile, unglazed ceramic tile, drywall, and many many more.
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General Uses:

Venetian Crete is a cementitious system that can be used to combine decorative concrete resurfacing in a ultra thin topping that can be used in interior/exterior, on floors and can be acid or dye stained to create unlimited floor texture and designs.  Venetian Crete is an excellent option after carpet or tile removal. Sand or grind mastic and apply directly to the floor.

Apply 1 finish coat Venetian Crete-(25lbs powder with fine sand. Add 1 gallon water to powder.)

Surface Preparations:

All concrete surfaces shoould be free of dirt, paint, loose concrete, sealers, adhesives, oil and any foreign material that will inhibit Venetian Crete Resurfaces from coming in direct contact with the substrate.  The systems integrity is based on the bond to the substrate.  Remove foreign material by power washing, degreasings,and sanding and even acid etching to create an open surface for the resurfacer to adhere.

Mixing Instructions:

(Venetian Crete Resurfacer- application) For best results use a mechanical mixer with a jiffy type mixer or drywall mud mixer. Do not mix by hand. Mixing is best achieved using 5-gallon bucket, add 1 gallon of water and slowly add 25lbs of resurfacer(add 1/2 of the powder , mix, then  slowly add the rest). Work time at 70 degrees is approximately 2 hours. Mix mateterial in a cool place and keep unused material cool and covered. Do not let sit in direct sunlight. Stir until thoroughly mixed usually 2-3 minutes until lump free. If material starts to thicken remix to original consistency. Apply as soon as mixed and only mix what can be used in an immediate area. Usually with 20 minutes.

When applying over large surfaces squeegees can be used. When using over small areas trowels and taping knives can be used. Spread thin even coats over the entire surface to be topped.  Once each base coathas dried enough to be walked on without marring the surface, remove high spots, ridges and other irregularities by sanders or drywall knives. If left to dry overnight sanders and grinders may be necessary to smooth the surface. Venetian Crete Resurfacer can also be used as a stand-alone product when an anti-slip system is required. It can be broom finished on driveways.

When applying always maintain a wt edge. One or more coats can be applied. After the finish coat has dried usually less than a hour you can lightly sand or scrape the ridges and high spots out. For a very smooth surface sand with 150 grit sanding screens on a floor buffer. Let product dry overnight before applying additional coatings or stains. When applying an acid stain always let product cure 2 days.

Curing and Limitations:

Apply in temperatures between 40 degree F and 100 degree F. Do not allow placed material to freeze for 48 hours.  Do not exceed 1 gallon of water to 25 lbs of material, as this will weaken the product substantially. Allow 24 hours for foot traffic, 4-7 days for vehicular traffic. Venetian Crete Resurfacer must be sealed.

Venetian Crete Resurfacer

So you want to freshen up some boring old
Or boring new concrete? Many choices are available from acid stains to
color dyes, the options go on and on. The one constant is having a
nice canvas with which to create your masterpiece.
This is where Venetian Crete comes in. You have endless
possibilities. For example you have just pulled up carpet or tile and
now you want to acid stain/color dye your floor. The next process is
attempting to clean the glue/mastic/paint splatters off of your
concrete well enough to give you a new look that will dazzle your
toughest critics. The only problem is that sometimes you cannot reach
a level of cleanliness that will be sufficient. In this case an
Overlay is just what the doctor ordered.
Venetian Crete is a cementitious topping that can be trowelled or
squeegied over an existing concrete slab (interior or exterior) to
give you that new canvas. It's durable enough for driveways and can
also be sanded smooth enough for interior
floors. Venetian Crete is versatile enough for you to acid stain, dye
stain or just about any creative application you can think of.
Concrete overlays or microtoppings have been around for decades and
offer many solutions to the professional as well as the DIY weekend
warrior.
So if you have been thinking about that project of transforming your
living room into that beautiful marble, terrazzo, or natural slate
look take a close look at Venetian Crete.