Brickform Evaporation Retarder - 5 Gallon

Brickform Evaporation Retarder – 5 Gallon

Brickform Evaporation Retarder is a professional-grade, water-based film designed to minimize moisture loss from freshly placed concrete. It extends workability and finishing time, allowing contractors to achieve smoother, more uniform finishes even in challenging weather conditions such as high heat, low humidity, or strong winds. This evaporation control product is especially effective when working with large slabs, decorative concrete, and surfaces requiring additional finishing operations.

By reducing the rate of surface water evaporation, Brickform Evaporation Retarder helps prevent common issues like plastic shrinkage cracking and crusting, which can compromise the appearance and durability of the finished surface. It is ideal for use when applying Brickform Color Hardener or Brickform Antique Release, ensuring more consistent results during stamping or finishing. The formula is odorless, VOC-compliant, and non-toxic, making it a safe and environmentally responsible choice for both indoor and outdoor projects.

Brickform Evaporation Retarder is supplied as a concentrated solution that mixes easily with water for economical coverage. It applies evenly with a pump-up sprayer and includes a temporary blue tint for visual confirmation of application. Designed for use on flatwork, decorative concrete, and structural slabs, it maintains concrete moisture without affecting curing or final strength, delivering dependable performance in all climates.

Features

• Slows surface moisture evaporation on freshly placed concrete.
• Extends workability and finishing time in hot, dry, or windy conditions.
• Prevents plastic shrinkage cracking and concrete crusting.
• Ideal for flatwork, stamped, or decorative concrete applications.
• VOC-compliant and environmentally friendly water-based formula.
• Odorless and safe for use in interior or exterior environments.
• Economical concentrate — one gallon makes ten gallons when diluted.
• Includes a dissipating blue dye for easy coverage visibility.
• Compatible with color hardeners, antique release, and overlays.
• Does not affect final cure, surface strength, or appearance.
• Can be used with mixes containing superplasticizers or silica fume.
• Easy to apply with standard pump-up sprayers for even distribution.
• Prevents rapid drying caused by heaters during cold-weather pours.
• Provides consistent results in all weather and environmental conditions.