Select-Etch

Select-Etch
Concrete Surface Retarder

Select-Etch by Brickform is a concrete surface retarder that makes exposed aggregate finishes easier and more consistent. It is topically applied to freshly-placed concrete to prevent cement paste hardening and achieve more controlled exposed aggregate finishes. Unlike sugar-based retarders with uncertain levels of retardation, Select-Etch selectively slows the hydration process down to a controlled depth.

Twelve predetermined depths of exposure are available, color-coded for identification, to provide consistent, repeatable cement paste removal and aggregate reveal. Because Select-Etch provides a longer window before the surface paste must be removed, it allows underlying concrete to harden properly, locking in aggregate and reducing pop-outs. Select-Etch is water-soluble for easy removal with high-pressure water washing and scrubbing equipment.

Select-Etch creates a polymeric film that acts as a water retention barrier and temporary curing agent, protecting fresh concrete from light rain and reducing moisture loss.

• 1 gal, 5 gal
• 250-300 ft² per gal
• Consistent exposure and reveal
• 12 standard exposure depths
• Colored for visual coverage control
• Creates a slip-resistant surface
• Performs in hot and cold conditions
• Water-based; VOC compliant
• Coordinating SwissMex Sprayer DS-8042 or DS-8182

Watch our training videos for a complete overview of how to use Select-Etch.

Here are a few highlights:

• Apply Select-Etch immediately after the final finishing pass
• Remove once the underlying concrete has sufficiently hardened (typically 5 to 12 hours after application)
• Use E-Etch® and Neutra Clean as a final cleaning process before sealing
• Once the slab is completely dry use any of our Brickform sealers to protect the surface

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