Application Guide
How to Carry Out a Rapid Cosmetic Concrete Repair with FASTSET
A step by step guide to rapid cosmetic concrete repairs with FASTSET 1 and FASTSET 30, UKCP's polymer modified, rapid setting cementitious repair compounds.
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Application Guides
UKCP application guides are step by step instructions for using our screed admixtures and concrete repair products on site, from preparing the base to mixing, laying, curing and checking the work is ready for the next trade.
Step by step guides
Each guide walks through the job in order, with the safety basics, common mistakes to avoid and links to the products and datasheets you need.
Application Guide
Laying Semi-Dry Screed over Underfloor Heating: A Practical Guide
A practical, step by step guide to laying semi-dry sand and cement screed over wet underfloor heating, from preparing the base to commissioning the heating.
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Application Guide
Using PSA Water Soluble Sachets in Sand and Cement Screeds
How to use PSA, UKCP's powder screed admixture supplied in 200g water soluble sachets, to produce rapid drying traditional sand and cement screeds.
Read moreWhat should you check before starting any application?
Whichever product you are using, a few checks before work starts will save time and help you get a consistent result.
- Read the product technical datasheet and ask our technical team for the dosage for your mix.
- Read the safety data sheet (SDS) and wear suitable PPE, such as gloves, eye protection and respiratory protection.
- Check the base or substrate is sound, clean and prepared as the specification requires.
- Check the temperature and site conditions are suitable before you start, and ask our technical team if you are unsure.
- Control the water content carefully, as excess water slows drying and reduces strength.
- Contact UKCP technical support if anything is unclear or your project is out of the ordinary.
Technical Support
Talk to the UKCP technical team about product selection, mix design and application on your project.
Technical Datasheets
Download the datasheet for each product before you start, and keep it on site for reference.
Request a Sample
Trial a UKCP product with your own materials and methods before you commit to a full project.
Frequently asked questions
What are UKCP application guides?
UKCP application guides are practical, step by step articles that explain how to prepare for, mix, apply and cure UKCP screed admixtures and concrete repair products. They support, but do not replace, the product technical datasheets.
Do the application guides replace the product datasheet?
No. Always follow the technical datasheet and safety data sheet for the specific product you are using. The guides explain the overall process and good practice around it.
Can UKCP give advice on a specific project?
Yes. The UKCP technical support team can advise on product selection, mix design and application for your project. Contact the team by phone or email with details of the job.
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