Upgrade driveways, patios, walkways, pool decks, or any horizontal surfaces where you want to reveal the true beauty of decorative aggregate in concrete with SpecChem’s Surface Retarders. Our easy-to-use spray-applied products are specifically engineered to remove the surface of freshly placed concrete, exposing a remarkable aggregate finish that is both durable and skid-resistant.

SpecEtch

Horizontal regular surface retarder

A spray-applied, chemical surface retarder specially engineered to expose the underlaying aggregate of freshly placed horizontal concrete. 

SpecEtch Deep 

Deep horizontal surface retarder

A spray-applied, chemical surface retarder specially engineered to expose the underlaying aggregate of freshly placed horizontal concrete. 

Versa Etch

Architectural Concrete Surface Retarder

A state-of-the-art, water-based concrete surface retarder that does not require plastic covering to protect the surface. Versa Etch is available in 7 standard depths of etch, from a very light acid wash up to 5/8” in depth for your decorative applications.

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