Arconete is specially manufactured , to be mixed with cement and stone chips to provide water proof, grease proof, wear proof, and dust-less floors and paves. Arconete floors are extra-hard, and are able to withstand wear and tear caused by heavily loaded by wheel traffic. Arconete floors are dust less and as such, they protect machines as well as the health of people around.

Arconete floors are washable and can be cleaned thoroughly without absorption of moisture or dampness as an after effect.

Arconete floorings are economical and have long life with less maintenance expense.

Arconete should be stored in a dry place, away from moisture or dew, till is used.

Cements: Ordinary portland cement of standard specifications should be used. Rapid hardening materials are not advisable.

Aggregate: should be clean , free from impurities and should be crushed from hard trap, basalt or Granite stones in size 5 mm. and below (¼" and below).

Water should be clean and without organic contents. The mixture of Arconete and Cement while in dry state should be perfect to an even colour, Arconete top coat should always be laid as a separate and final operation.

Specifications for Topping

Heavy duty floor:

One part of Arconete and four part of cement by weight , mixed well in dry state, should be added to two parts of aggregate by bulk. ( Coarse and Fine)

Mix thoroughly again and add necessary quantity of water to form good consistency.

For one sq. metre of flooring with thickness of about 1 cm. (½") 2 to 3 kgs. of Arconete is required.

Light duty floor:

For light industrial floors, where dust is a bigger problem than heavy wear and tear, the mixing should be 1 part of Arconete and 5 parts of cement by weight, in dry state and the mixture added to two parts or Aggregate by bulk. For the above purpose, approximately 1.5 to 2 kgs. of Arconete is required per sq. metre of Floor for a thickness of about 1 cm. (½").

How to apply Arconete

For new work:

When the layer stone cement concrete has been completed up to within 1 to 1.5 cms, (½"to ¾") of the final surface level, the Arconete top coat should be laid over the lower surface with a steel trowel.

On the work where the floor can be laid in one operation the stone cement concrete can be omitted by bringing up the floor level to 1 to 1.5 cms. (1 ½" to ¾") by of the final finished level by laying Arconete top coat while the base is still WET.

For old work:

Old concrete surface should be removed atleast 5 cms. (2") deep, and cleaned with a wire brush. Dust and loose particles should be completely removed. Sprinkle water on the surface so that it is soaked at least for 12 hours to avoid the absorption of water by old concrete from new mixture. Just before laying the top coat, remove all surplus water and spread neat cement grout on the surface. While Cement grout is still fresh, lay ordinary stone cement concrete upto the thickness of 1 to 1.5 cms. (½"to ¾") of the final surface and while this is also still fresh, lay the top coat of Arconete to the thickness of 1 to 1.5 cms. (½"to ¾") and smooth the surface with a Trowel after initial set.

In the alternative, lay Arconete top coat of 5 cms, (2") thickness in one operation.

Precautions:

For preparing old surface, proper care is necessary before laying the top coat of Arconete, otherwise the floor may get cracked or separated.

Dry cement or the mixture of cement and sand should not be spread directly on the surface to absorb moisture or to stiffen the floor.

Final Trowelling should not be done till the floor has initially set and to make sure, see that the pressure with a finger does not make an indentation.

Curing of Top Coat

Keep the floor treated with Arconete damp with gunny bags or sand atleast for 5 to 7 days the same is put to regular use.

Arconete topping does not require specialist for the job. It can easily be done by a man well experienced in cement concrete finishing job.

Arconete coating does not effect the setting time of cement.

Test Results:

Tests have proved that Arconete floor toppings suffer one third surface wear to ordinary concrete finished floors.

Water proofing with Arconete

Arconete mixed with Portland Cement:

For water proofing, Brick Work, Concrete, Breze Blocks or any similar surface which can retain slurry, Arconete and cement slurry is strongly recommended. It is suitable for porous and rough surfaces. The method of application is so easy that it can even be done by unskilled workman, In many cases, this application saves the cost of plastering.

After application, when it is dry, the colour shade will be darker than that of ordinary cement slurry.

To obtain better appearance, decorative finish can also be applied on the top.

This method is specially recommended for:

1. Dams.
   
2. Swimming Pools.
   
3. Docks.
   
4. Sewage Works.
   
5. Water Reservoirs
   
6. Cooling Towers.
   
7. Industrial Floors etc.

Preparatory:

Remove from the surface to be treated, dirt, scale, lime coating etc. and clean it by thorough brushing. In case of old brick work, defective joints should be re-pointed with cement mortar. In dry state mix one part of Arconete to three part of Portland cement by weight. The mixture can be prepared in quantity but it should be kept perfectly dry. Take a quantity of dry mixture required for the immediate use and add water slowly till a thick paste is formed.

How to apply:

Before application, soak the surface to be treated. Apply with brush the thick layer of the prepared as above. thoroughly well. Ascertain all holes are well filled. Keep slurry well stirred.

On a good surface where the slurry can be applied thick enough one coat may prove sufficient, but on the jobs like Dams, Swimming Pools, Water where there is a constant water pressure , two coats are recommended. Avoid quick drying of slurry by sprinkling of water, Every-day after use, clean brushes, buckets etc. thoroughly.

Approximately one square metre area can be covered in 0.5 kgs. of Arconete and 1.5 kgs. of Portland cement (Single coat).

Packing:

Arconete can be had in 50 kgs. Sound packings. Remember, Arconete means perfect wear proof, grease proof and dust less floorings.