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4. installation slabs must be fully supported with 3/4” plywood fixed to cabinets or support structure. slabs must be installed on a sound substrate. plywood alone is not a support, the plywood must also be supported by the structure. consider additional support methods if plywood flexes when pressed. ensure plywood substrate is clean and free of debris. plywood substrate should span no more than 24” between cabinets or supports. slab spans/cantilevers greater than 6” must be fully supported by substrate. slabs should be fully bonded to substrate with adhesive bedding, epoxy or silicone. shims may be needed to achieve a level installation. shims should not be a primary source of suppor, ensure adhesive bond supports slab. seam with flexible caulk or epoxy. acetone ok for joint detail cleanup. ensure slabs are cleaned thoroughly and protected especially prior to sealing. 5. clean + seal in preparation for sealing ensure slabs are cleaned thoroughly. remove any residues from the surface in- cluding adhesive or epoxy from fabrication and installation. slabs should be wet-scrubbed using an htc twister white pad. cut a 5” circle out of the white htc twister pad and attach to a low speed polisher or ahand-held orbital sander. wet-scrub using clean water. protect cabinetry and surrounding finishes. a slurry should develop. remove slurry and rinse with clean water and allow to dry. apply l.s.c.s. densifier preseal wiping on
evenly by hand using a l.s.c.s. densifier preseal-soaked microfiber towel. l.s.c.s. densifier preseal should be dry-to-the- touch then apply 3 coats of prosoco polishguard finish-seal. apply prosoco polishguard by wiping on evenly in a very light coat with a prosoco polishguard-soaked microfiber towel by hand. do not spray or use a sponge or alternate applicator and avoid over-application of prosoco polishguard finish-seal. allow each coat of polishguard to be dry-to-the-touch before repeating the next thin coat. once cured (approx. 7 days) apply cc conditioner. allow 7 days before initial use of counters. 6. care + maintenance wipe up spills as they occur. give immediate attention to acidic liquids like lemon juice. acids can etch. wipe regularly with clean warm water and neutral (non-acidic) detergent. apply cc concrete conditioner routinely. water. scrub with scotch brite dish sponge and wipe clean. for deeper stains, allow the cleanser to sit before wiping clean. sealer can be reapplied to a specific spot if aggressive cleaning removes sealer. should water or liquid no longer bead-up on the surface, or counters are marking more easily or finish sheen has worn down, the clean + seal process can be repeated spot clean stubborn stains with bar keepers friend cleanser powder and prosoco polishguard sealer, htc twister white pad, l.s.c.s. densifier preseal, cc conditioner are all available for purchase through con- crete collaborative. bar keepers friend cleaner, scotch brite dish sponge, neutral cleaners, microfiber towels all readily available products for care + maintenance.
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