ProMasonry Sand Mix

SUGGESTED USES
High strength mortar, high strength grout, patching, repairing, stuccoing, or other general concrete applications where a thickness of less than 2 inches is required.

PREPARATION
Remove all loose and/or deteriorated material as well as any surface contaminants such as oil, paint, grease, etc.

MIXING
Empty the contents of the bag into a clean wheelbarrow, mortar box, mechanical mixer or other mixing vessel. Form a crater with a shovel or hoe in the center of the dry mix. Pour the recommended 4.25 quarts (4.0 L) of clean potable water into the crater.

Caution
An excessive amount of water will weaken the mix and can result in cracking. Add small quantities, 1 pint (0.5 L) or less, of water and thoroughly mix to reduce stiffness.

For hand mixing
Blend dry mix with a shovel or hoe from the outer edges working the material towards the center. Continue mixing until all free water is used and all the aggregate is uniformly coated with cement.

For mechanical mixing
Mix the material for three minutes.

APPLICATION TIPS
Areas to be patched should be chipped off to a depth of at least 1 inch (0 mm). Edges should be perpendicular and not feathered. Patch and surrounding area should be wetted although no pooled water should remain when ProMasonry Sand Mix is applied.

FINISHING
The patch should be screeded level with a straight edge held slightly above the unpatched area and then allowed to cure for 1 to 2 hours before being troweled to its final plane.

Caution
Overworking could weaken the surface and result in cracking, dusting or scaling.

CURING
Dampen with a fine mist of water for 24 hours or moist cure with wet burlap and polyethylene. Alternatively, apply ProMasonry Cure & Seal. Protect from direct sunlight, wind, rain and frost during the curing period.

CLEAN UP
Clean tools and equipment with water immediately after use. Cured material will need to be mechanically removed.

TECHNICAL DATA

Physical state and appearance :
Dry powder with aggregate

Base:
Portland cement

pH:
Wet mix >12

Aggregate type:
Sand

Compressive strengths - psi:
7 Days 3,400 (23.4 MPa)
28 Days 4,500 (31.0 MPa)

YIELD
One 80 lb (36.3 kg) bag yields approximately 0.6 cu ft (17.0 L).

CAUTION
May cause eye and skin irritation.

HEALTH AND SAFETY
Do not ingest. Avoid breathing dust. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for additional information. Keep out of reach of children.

FIRST AID
In case of skin contact, wash thoroughly with soap and water. For eye contact, flush immediately with a high volume of water for at least 15 minutes and contact a medical professional. For respiratory problems remove person to fresh air.

DISPOSAL
Dispose of material in accordance with local, state or federal regulations.