Plaster Delay-Set

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Plaster Delay-Set is a dry powdered admixture packaged in a patented, ready-to-use, water-soluble bag. Plaster Delay-Set is designed to slow down the set of plaster. It is invaluable in hot weather or when you have a shortage of workers when you often need more time to work the plaster before it sets. It will not discolor or affect the final strength of the plaster, it is very predictable in its use, and will not weaken the final strength of the plaster. Used as directed, one bag will retard the set of plaster for about one hour, depending on the temperature.  It contains no chlorides, nitrites, nitrates, or clay.

Item#DescriptionBags/Case
9545010 oz. (283-g) water soluble bag40
9545150 lb. paper bag
How will Plaster Delay-Set affect my plaster?
Plaster Delay-Set will slow down the set of plaster.
What advantages are there for using a plaster set retarder?
Since Plaster Delay-Set slows down the set of plaster, it will give you better results at high temperatures because it gives you extra time to place and fi nish the plaster. It is also very convenient when you have a small crew, a hot shell, or a complex pool design.
Can Plaster Delay-Set be used with regular gray portland cement?
Yes. It is equally effective in white or gray cement.
What is the recommended dosage for Plaster Delay-Set?
One 10-oz. bag for every 1000 lbs of plaster mix. This assumes a 60% sand/aggregate and 40% cement mix.
Does Plaster Delayed Set affect the durability of plaster?
No.
Can Plaster Delay-Set be redosed?
Yes, as long as the plaster has not started to set.
Will Plaster Delay-Set discolor the concrete or plaster?
No, Plaster Delay-Set is white in color, and will not cause problems with integral colors in the mix.
  • Plaster Delay-Set slows down the set time of pool plasters
  • It does not weaken the plaster
  • It does not contain chlorides, nitrites, nitrates, clay or other materials that may be hazardous to your workers or harmful to the plaster
  • It does not discolor plaster
  • English and Spanish usage directions on every bag
  • Very easy to store and carry
  • Easy and safe to handle by workers
  • Plaster Delay-Set is packaged in a patented water soluble Fritz-Pak inner bag for convenient use at the job site

Compatibility

Plaster Delay-Set is compatible with most concrete admixtures. When used with other admixtures, each one must be dispensed separately into the mix.

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