MASTERTOP® 102

Natural aggregate concrete surface hardener

DESCRIPTION APPLICATION
MASTERTOP 102 is a premixed, ready to use powder, Preparation
designed for application as a dry shake over a freshly Use a concrete mix with a slump of 75 mm or less and
floated concrete floor or floor screed to obtain significant maximum 3% entrained air. The design and construction
improvement in its abrasion resistance. of the floor should be adequate to withstand the traffic,
The product is based on selected hard wearing mineral impact and such other loads the floor is likely to be
aggregates blended with certain alkali and hydraulic exposed to.
binders. Do not use salt water or salt contaminated aggregates for
making concrete.
FIELDS OF APPLICATION
Placing
MASTERTOP 102 is recommended for treating floor MASTERTOP 102 should be applied in two layers by
areas not exposed to serious chemical attack and where broadcasting using hands. Approximately two-thirds of
uniform appearance and enhanced abrasion resistance the total quantity should be applied in the first broadcast
are desired. Applications include floor areas of: and the balance in the second.
• light Industrial and commercial buildings First shake-on application
• basements and cellars Mark the floor area into bays of convenient size and keep
• mechanical workshops the required number of bags of MASTERTOP 102 ready
• storage rooms for each bay, depending on the rate of application
specified.
• corridors, halls
Broadcast the powder evenly by hand on the floor
• educational institutions surface after the concrete has been floated and
• parking areas evaporation of bleed water. Apply first on floor areas
• loading platforms adjacent to walls, columns, joints and doorways where
the concrete is likely to loose moisture rapidly.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS After the applied MASTERTOP 102 darkens in colour
Good abrasion Minimised maintenance of indicating absorption of moisture from the concrete and
resistance floor surface. when the concrete has stiffened sufficiently to prevent the
float blades from digging into the surface, float the
Dense surface Increased resistance to applied surface using wooden hand floats or power
ingress of oil and grease. floats. Float just enough to bring the excess moisture to
Easy to clean. the surface.
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE DATA Second shake-on application
2
Follow with the second application of MASTERTOP 102
Abrasion resistance : 6-8 g/cm as the first application proceeds to next bay.
(Böhme)
Broadcast the remaining one third of MASTERTOP 102
Impact resistance (LA) : 45-50% loss of weight
evenly by hand, compensating with extra material over
after 2000 cycles
areas under-applied during the first broadcast. As soon
as the second layer has darkened by moisture
Chemical resistance : Medium to low
absorption, float the surface with a power trowel
equipped with float blades or disc floats.
PROPERTIES If a coarse non slip surface is desired, start curing without
Supply form : Powder any more finishing operations.
Finishing
The extent of further floating or trowelling depends upon
the finish desired on the surface.
For obtaining a medium, non slip finish, power float the
surface for the third or fourth time depending on the
setting characteristics of concrete.

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For obtaining a fine non slip finish, trowel the surface CLEANING
after it stiffens further using a hand or power trowel
keeping the blades as flat as possible with out digging in Clean the tools and equipment with water before the
the surface. paste sticking to them hardens.
For a superior smooth finish, trowel again after further
stiffening of the surface with slightly raised blades, but ESTIMATING DATA
avoid raising them to an angle that creates chatter marks
The rate of application will depend on the service
or blisters on the surface. If either starts to appear,
conditions to which the floor will be exposed. The
remove them by reducing the angle of trowel.
minimum recommended rates of application are as
When only a little paste starts clinging to the trowel blade, below:
finish with a final trowelling with raised blades. For light traffic : 3 kg/m2
Remove any pinholes and trowel marks by hand trowel. For medium traffic : 5 kg/m
2

Burnish trowelling For heavy traffic : 7 kg/m2

If a shiny smooth finish is desired, burnish trowel the
surface.
Note :
During hot, dry or windy conditions, trowelling should be
kept to the minimum to obtain the required finish. Start
early curing to prevent damage to the floor from rapid
drying.
CURING
Start curing immediately after final finishing using a
curing compound such as MASTERKURE 181 or
MASTERKURE 100WB.
Protection
Barricade the area after the application of curing
compound. Immediately after the curing compound dries,
cover the floor surface to protect it from staining,
discolouration, or physical damage.
PACKAGING
MASTERTOP 102 is available in 25kg bags.
SHELF LIFE
MASTERTOP 102 can be stored for 12 months from date
of manufacture if stored in tightly sealed original
packaging, in a dry and enclosed place.
PRECAUTIONS
MASTERTOP 102 is non toxic but alkaline like normal
cement and can cause irritation to persons with sensitive
skin. Wear gloves and masks while handling the product.
Take all precautions normally taken while handling
cement.
For detailed Health, Safety and Environmental
recommendations, please consult and follow all
instructions on the product Material Safety Data Sheet.
Fire : MASTERTOP 102 is not flammable.
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