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- Where can I purchase Venetian
Crete?
- You may purchase
online or call 800-300-4820, which is our direct purchase
line.
- How do I know if Venetian
Crete will stick to my floor?
- We always suggest doing a water test by sprinkling water
on your clean, dry floor. If the water penetrates and the
floor darkens, your floor is porous and should accept Venetian
Crete.
- If I have carpet adhesives, gouts,
and other foreign materials, can I still use Venetian Crete?
- Venetian Crete has exceptional
adhesion qualities, but the bond strength of Venetian Crete
is dependent on the bond of the foreign material. If the bond
of the foreign material is not known, we strongly suggest
it be removed.
- How do I calculate Venetian
Crete on my job?
- If you have a relatively smooth surface that is not sealed,
you can figure 150 square feet per kit when applied in 3 applications.
Remember, the 3 coats are to be applied at approximately 20
mils, or the thickness of a credit card. (Combined thickness)
- Does Venetian
Crete have to be applied by a trowel?
- Venetian Crete can be
applied by trowel, drywall flex-broad knifes, squeegees, rollers,
or sponges. Remember Venetian Crete
is an artistic product, so your possibilities are limitless.
- Can universal colorants be used in
Venetian Crete?
- Yes, but do not exceed 10 oz. of color per gallon of Venetian
Liquid. Colorant always gets added to the liquid,
then slowly added to the powder.
- Can Venetian
Crete be used to level uneven or spalled floors?
- No, typically floors should be leveled using Venetian
1st Coat Leveler, then followed by 2
to 3 coats of Venetian Crete.
Venetian 1st Coat Leveler
is usually applied at approximately 1/4 to 1/8 of an inch.
See specification
sheet on Venetian 1st
Coat Leveler.
- Can Chemical Stains be used with Venetian
Crete?
- Yes, Venetian Crete
takes "acid stains" very well. We suggest using
Kemiko
acid stains. You may want to try making color samples to check
your specific job. It's always good to have clients approve
color sample boards.
- How do I get better coverage applying
Venetian Crete over very porous surfaces
like "broom finished" concrete?
- Apply Venetian Polymer
to concrete with a fine bristle-broom or a roller in a very
thin coat. The product goes on milky and dries clear in approximately
1 to 2 hours. When walking back over dried primer, use spiked
shoes to keep from pulling up dried primer. Apply Venetian
Crete directly over primer.
- Does Venetian
Crete have to be sealed?
- Yes, always seal Venetian Crete
after allowing it to dry overnight. If chemically acid staining
with Kemiko,
allow the surface to dry overnight after complete removal
of all residue. You can use either waterborne or solvent acrylic.
Solvent acrylic will bring out more vibrant colors, but waterborne
colors have less odor. Both Venetian
Crete sealers have a satin finish and can be further
protected by acrylic floor finishes. (High solid waxes)
- Why would I use a floor wax over my
sealer?
- The function of the floor maintenance wax is to protect
the sealer from scratching and being worn off. The floor wax
can be applied by a mop (rayon is preferred) or use of a lamb's
wool applicator. The floor finish is interior use only.
- How do I apply acid stains to Venetian
Crete?
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