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Sika® Film

Evaporation Control and Finishing Aid LIQUID

Sika® Film is a 1-part liquid which controls the moisture evaporation from the freshly cast concrete flatwork surface in addition to functioning as a finishing aid.

  • Eliminates the need to add water to low slump concrete or spraying water on the concrete surface to aid finishing
  • Good finishing aid to fresh concrete for extra smooth and durable concrete floors
  • Reduces plastic shrinkage cracking caused by evaporation in low humidity conditions such as heat and high winds
  • Finishing aid to fresh concrete that produces little or no bleed water, such as microsilica or air entrained mixes
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Usage

  • All applications where a superior finish is required on concrete flatwork
  • Protects concrete from the effects of excessive moisture loss in rapid drying conditions
 

Advantages

  • Eliminates the need to add water to low slump concrete or spraying water on the concrete surface to aid finishing
  • Good finishing aid to fresh concrete for extra smooth and durable concrete floors
  • Reduces plastic shrinkage cracking caused by evaporation in low humidity conditions such as heat and high winds
  • Finishing aid to fresh concrete that produces little or no bleed water, such as microsilica or air entrained mixes

Packaging

5 gallon (18,9 l) containers or 55 gallon (208,2 l) drums

Colour

Orange liquid

Product Details

Product Information

Shelf Life

24 months from date of production

Storage Conditions

The product must be stored in original, unopened and undamaged sealed packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +40 °F (+5 °C)  and +86 °F (+30 °C). Always refer to packaging.

Density

~1100 kg/m3    

Application

Consumption

Consumption

When diluted at a ratio of 1:8, 1 gallon (3,8 l) will yield ~9 gallons (34,1 l) of liquid.The total diluted material will cover an area of ~1600–3200 ft2 (150–300 m2). These figures are theoretical and do not allow for any additional material due to surface porosity, surface profile, variations in level or wastage etc. Dosage rates outside the recommended range may be used when project conditions require special consideration. Contact Sika Technical Services for additional information.

 
Application steps

APPLICATION

Dilution

Thoroughly mix 1 part Sika® Film with 8 parts of water by volume.

Finishing Aid

Apply the diluted Sika® Film solution with a fine mist sprayer as soon as possible after placing concrete and before floating and trowelling operations.

Evaporation Control

Apply the diluted Sika® Film solution with a fine mist sprayer as soon as possible after floating and trowelling operations.

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