CPD® TOPCRETE SL
DESCRIPTION Main Binder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Portland cement
CPD® Topcrete SL self-leveling portland cement topping Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special polymer blend
and underlayment has fundamentally changed the way
Fillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special blend of sands
rough and uneven substrates are treated. CPD® Topcrete
The above information is representative of actual
SL offers a timely and cost effective solution to level
production runs. Independent test results may vary from
floors.
the above by approximately ± 10%.
WHERE TO USE
APPLICATION
This product can be used over: concrete - new or old,
Surface must be clean and sound, free of dirt, grease, oil,
precast plank, quarry tile, terrazzo and wood floors. The
paint, wax, curing compounds, tile and carpet adhesive
type of finished floor to be installed must also be taken
and any other foreign matter. Concrete floors must be
into consideration. Please contact manufacturer for
free of laitance or loose material. Seal any holes in the
installation instructions on substrates other than concrete.
floor. Information on the appropriate cleaning method is
available upon request. After cleaning, the floor should
BENEFITS
be dust free and dry. It can now be primed. CPD
� self-leveling
P-6842 Primer must be used with Topcrete SL at all
� rapid setting/high strength
times as per manufacturer� instructions.
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� can be used as a finish topping or underlayment
� excellent surface to receive carpets, resilient flooring,
Priming
wood, tile and epoxy systems
Prime with CPD® P-6842 primer. CPD® P-6842 controls
� cement based and resistant to water
hydration, acts as a bonding agent and prevents air from
� fine aggregate for feather edging
forming voids in the liquid CPD® Topcrete SL. CPD® P-
6842 is packaged as a liquid concentrate. Dilute with
PROPERTIES (23°C (74°F)
water at a ratio of 2 parts water to 1 part CPD® P-6842.
Compressive Strength
Very porous surfaces may require additional coats. Mix
(ASTM C-109 @ 28 Days) for approximately 1 minute. Pour onto the area to be
28 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 MPa (6090psi) primed and spread with a broom. CPD® P-6842 must be
allowed to become tack free (dry) before applying CPD®
(ASTM C-109)
Topcrete SL. CPD® P-6842 has an open time of up to 24
Initial Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 minutes
hours @25°C (77°F). Keep traffic off primed floor.
(ASTM C-191)
Final Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 minutes
Hand Mixing/Hand Pour
(ASTM C-191)
Tools: Plastic barrel, spreader, smoother and paddle
pH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.5 mixer. Also needed: 13mm (½�) heavy duty drill, water
Mixing Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5L (1.20 U.S. gal) source and measuring container.
Crew: Typical application requires 2-3 people.
per 22.7kg (50 lb) bag
Mix each bag of CPD® Topcrete SL with 4.5L (1.20 U.S.
Minimum Thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-32mm (0 to 1¼�)
gal.) of clean cool potable water. DO NOT OVER
Work Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 minutes
WATER. DO NOT USE SOFTENED WATER. Mix
Mix Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 minutes mechanical mix
two bags at a time. Start by placing water into barrel.
Application Rate . . hand: up to 93 m²/hr (1000 ft²/hr) Add CPD ® Topcrete SL at a steady rate while mixing
pump: up to 557 m²/hr (6000 ft²/hr) with paddle mixer and drill. Mix for 3 minutes minimum
Curing Rate . . . . . . . 6 hours- light traffic to achieve a lump-free mix.
Pour CPD® Topcrete SL from mixing barrel onto area to
12 hours-normal traffic
be leveled. Spread out using spreader tool (set legs of
24 hours - can be covered.
tool to desired thickness).Repeat mixing and pouring until
(Some floor coverings require longer curing.)
installation is complete. Use smoother for touch ups.
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Hint: To avoid low spots between pours, pour into leading SHELF LIFE
edge of previous pour and spread. Application should be One year from date of manufacture when stored in
continuous until pour is completed. original unopened container, and under normal warehouse
conditions.
Pump Application
For specific pump methods and installation, contact CPD®
Construction Products for recommendations and guidance. SAFETY PRECAUTION
Generally CPD® Topcrete SL is pumped through a hose to Consult Material Safety Data Sheet (M.S.D.S.) for
application site. The applicator lays down a succession of specific instructions. MSDS # 203
75mm to 150mm (3"-6") ribbons of material pumping into
the edge of the preceding ribbon. Depending on the pump WARRANTY
The recommendations made and the information herein is
used, 929m²-4645m² (10,000-50,000ft²) at 6.4mm (¼�)
based on our own and independent laboratory experience,
can be placed per day.
and is believed to be accurate under controlled conditions.
However, no warranty or guarantee of accuracy is made
Aggregate
because we cannot cover every possible application of
When areas over 32mm (1¼�) deep are to be leveled an
product nor anticipate every variation encountered in
aggregate must be added to control shrinkage. Use clean,
weather conditions, job-conditions, methods used and
dry, washed 6.4-9.5 mm (1/4"-3/8") pea gravel or dry
types of surfaces on which the product is applied. The
clean #24 silica sand only. Add a maximum of 11.4 kg
(25 lbs) to a 22.7 kg (50 lbs)bag of CPD® Topcrete SL. users shall make their own tests to determine the
suitability of such products for any particular purpose.
Add aggregate after CPD Topcrete SL has been mixed
with water. For extending where CPD® Topcrete SL is
CPD® makes no warranties with respect to this product,
being pumped add 11.4Kg. (25lbs.) of dry clean #24 Silica
expressed or implied, without limitation, the implied
Sand per mixed bag.
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
Note: Adding aggregate reduces flow and leaves a rougher
surface. Top with a thin layer of unmodified CPD® purpose.
Topcrete SL if a smoother surface is desired. If topped,
CPD®� liability shall be limited in all events to supplying
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the aggregate layer must be primed to assure proper
sufficient product to re-treat and/or repair the specific
bonding with finished layer.
area to which CPD® product has been applied. CPD®
reserves the right to have the true cause of any difficulty
LIMITATIONS
determined by accepted test methods. CPD® shall have no
� during placement and for a short time afterwards,
other liability, including liability for incidental,
avoid exposure to direct sunlight and draft
consequential or resultant damages, however caused,
� do not place when air or surface temperature is below
whether due to breach of warranty, negligence, or strict
7°C (45°F)
liability.
� do not use for exterior applications
� do not use without CPD P-6842 Primer
THIS WARRANTY MAY NOT BE MODIFIED OR
EXTENDED BY REPRESENTATIVES OF CPD®, ITS
COVERAGE/YIELD
DISTRIBUTORS OR DEALERS.
a) UNEXTENDED
0.013m³ (0.46ft³ ) per mixed bag
Covers 2.0m² (22ft²) at 6.35mm (1/4") NOTE: The manufacturer will not be responsible for
product failure when CPD P-6842 Primer is not used.
b) EXTENDED (50% by weight with clean dry #24
Silica sand)
0.018m³ (0.64ft³ ) per extended bag
Covers .71m² (7.6ft²) at 25mm (1")
PACKAGING
22.7 kg (50 lb) multi-wall bag.
STORAGE
Dry heated warehouse storage is recommended.
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