Surface Retarders
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.
– SpecChem Product Selection Guide