There are several types of concrete hardeners, including:
- Chemical Hardeners: These are liquid or powder substances that are added to concrete mixtures to increase their hardness and surface density. Some common examples of chemical hardeners include silicates, sodium silicates, and lithium silicates.
- Metallic Hardeners: These are particles of metal, such as iron or steel, that are added to concrete mixtures to increase their hardness and strength. Metallic hardeners are often used in industrial flooring applications, where high levels of abrasion resistance are required.
- Cementitious Hardeners: These are substances that are added to concrete mixtures to increase the concrete's strength and durability. They are often used in applications where the concrete will be exposed to heavy loads or severe weather conditions.
- Surface Hardeners: These are materials that are applied to the surface of concrete to increase its hardness and abrasion resistance. They can be in the form of liquids or powders, and they are often used in industrial flooring applications.
- Micro-silica Hardener: This type of hardener is made from micro-silica, a by-product of the production of silicon metal. It is added to concrete mixtures to improve the concrete's compressive strength, abrasion resistance, and durability.
- Clean and dry the surface of the concrete.Prepare the hardener or densifier solution according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Apply the solution evenly to the surface of the concrete using a sprayer or roller.
- Allow the solution to penetrate into the surface for the recommended time.
- Rinse the surface with water to remove any excess solution.
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