Product Description, Applications
Ashford Formula™ permanently protects, preserves and strengthens concrete and masonry building materials by:

• Curing - Ashford Formula controls hairline checking and temperature cracking on new concrete. When applied to properly placed, structurally sound freshly finished concrete, Ashford Formula will uniformly cure the concrete through a combined chemical/moisture retention reaction so vital to the complete hydration process
• Sealing - Ashford Formula penetrates deep into the concrete forming a chemical reaction that locks the pores from within, providing a deep permanent seal on all types of concrete surfaces
• Hardening - Ashford Formula solidifies the component parts of the concrete into one solid mass, increasing the density, toughness, hardness and substantially increasing the abrasion resistance and durability of the concrete surface. Smooth steel troweled surfaces develop a marble-like finish and sheen. Ashford Formula treated concrete has been compressively tested 38% harder after 30 days than fully cured, untreated concrete
• Dustproofing - Ashford Formula chemically reacts with the salts in the concrete, permanently eliminating the release of concrete dust through the surface pores
• Neutralizing Alkali - As the Ashford Formula progressively penetrates the concrete, it neutralizes the alkalis, forcing them to the surface where they can be washed away during the application. The deep alkalis are locked in, and efflorescence and the leaching of lime and alkalis stop
• Bonding - Ashford Formula prepares the treated surface for paints, caulking compounds, adhesives and floor coverings by eliminating the surface concrete salts that are so detrimental to proper bonding. Ashford Formula contains no silicone and is coatable and compatible with any type of covering when standard surface preparation guidelines are followed

With one application of Ashford Formula, concrete or other masonry is cured and permanently sealed for its lifetime, and is rendered highly resistant to oils, greases and other surface contaminants. The component parts of the concrete are solidified into a solid mass that toughens, hardens and increases the density. Surface alkalis are neutralized, and efflorescence and the leaching of lime and alkalis are stopped. Treatable materials include concrete, heavyweight concrete block, mortar, plaster, stucco, terrazzo, exposed aggregate and any sand-aggregate-cement combination.
Applications include warehouses, distribution facilities, aviation hangars, manufacturing plants, food processing and distribution buildings, pulp and paper mills or other types of facilities with large exposed concrete floors.

Color, Finishes
Ashford Formula is clear and will not change the natural appearance of masonry or concrete. On smooth steel troweled concrete surfaces, a natural wax-like sheen will appear between 6 - 12 months after treatment. This can be accelerated by burnishing after curing. The sheen is caused by the hardening and sealing effects of the Ashford Formula, as well as by the abrasion from cleaning and use of the floor. A routine cleaning program using a floor scrubber with abrasive-type brushes will accelerate and enhance the sheen. The sheen will last the lifetime of the surface.

Features, Advantages

• Controls hairline cracks in new concrete
• Only one application creates a permanent seal that is solid, rather than porous, on all types of concrete surfaces
• Hardens and strengthens within the concrete mass, protecting against deterioration and producing a floor that is resistant to traffic; rather than eroding, the floor surface actually self-polishes
• Treated surface resists dust, oils, greases and other surface contaminants, such as tire marks
• Effective curing agent when applied immediately after the finishing operation; stabilizes the surface, minimizes crazing andensures that the concrete will meet or exceed its design strength
• Prepares the treated surface for paints, caulking compounds, adhesives and floor coverings
• Covers approximately 200 ft2/gal (5 m2/L), depending on concrete temperature and porosity
• Compatible with any type of covering when standard surface preparation guidelines are followed
• Thinners not required - Equipment is cleaned using water only

Warranty

Curecrete Distribution, Inc., stands behind the Ashford Formula with the longest warranty in the industry. Please contact manufacturer for complete details.