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Final The casting portion of your project is complete. You will be able to de-mold and polish your piece in 12 hours. Once the piece has firmed up, cover it with poly to retain the moisture and heat.
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The Following is a reference for the blending of the e-Mix, QUICKTOPS -One and Concrete Mix. |
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Step #1 You will need the following items. A clean mixing bucket, 1 Gallon of water per 50# bag, a hand held mixer, and the QUICTOPS material. |
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Step #3 QUICKTOPS mixes can be poured in a variety of forms. Here are some of the most commonly used. 1. Plastic molded form. 2. Melamine 3. Rubber 4. Plexi Glass with plastic Sides 5. Preitech sheet plastic with foam coated sides. |
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Step #4 Verify that you have all the items and measures ready prior to blending your mix. · Bag material · 1 gallon of water · Measured out color (if desired) · Clean mixing tub · Clean mixer · Additional decorative rock and or glass for quick tops-one only |
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Step #2 If desired iron oxide or liquid colors may be added to your mix. 10 oz for iron oxides is the maximum amount recommended to be added to one 50# bag. 8 oz Is the maximum amount of liquid color. Pre-measure your color prior to mixing. |
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Step #5 Place the water into mixing tub. |
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Step #9
Blend the mix until all the dry powder is completely blended. |
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Step #8 Pour the Bag Mix into the mixing tub. Be Cautious not to “fold” to much air into the mix as you blend it. Minimize the up and down motion and the fluffing of the mix in the tub keeping the paddle in the mix. |
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Step #6 Add (if desired) Iron oxide or liquid color to the mix. |
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Step #7 Blend until all the color is disbursed evenly |
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If the size of your piece allows as gently shake the form from side to side to help the material level. |
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Step #12 With a kneading action, use your hand and cover the entire piece. This action will help bring any trapped air bubbles to the surface. On average, cover the casting 2-3 times. |
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Step #13 Using a hammer or rubber mallet, gently tap the sides of the form to help consolidate the material and release any trapped air. On average Tap each side slowly 2-3 times. |
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Final The casting portion of your project is complete. You will be able to de-mold your piece in 3 hours, and can polish as soon as 4 hours. Once the piece has firmed up, cover it with poly to retain the moisture and heat. |
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FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT PLEAS CALL 715-386-8785 MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 8:00 AM— 5:00 PM CENTRAL TIME VERSION 2.1 |
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1. On hot days it is recommended to wet cure the cast piece by spraying the back side with water as many times as needed. |
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3.Once the piece is cast do not move it. Moving the piece may cause it to crack or delaminate. |
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Miscellaneous Tips |
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2. If the air temperature is lower than 70 degrees F. The cure time may extend longer than 4 hours. Thinner pieces may cure slower. as the thinner mass generates minimal heat. |
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4.To assure uniformity when casting multiple pieces measure out all of your additives prior to mixing. |
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5. Heavy tapping or use of a vibrating table for a long period of time may cause the decorative aggregate or glass to consolidate to the center of the piece. |
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