Additives

Akona^® Concrete & Mortar Color

Akona® Concrete & Mortar Colors give you a simple way to color your concrete, masonry, or grout project. Made of synthetic mineral oxide, these color additives will provide a durable, alkali– and ultraviolet-resistant finish to any cementitious application. Just add one canister to a bag of concrete, mortar, or grout mix to give your project a more decorative look. Great for use with TechMix® Premium Countertop Mix! Available in Charcoal, Terracotta, Brick Red, Buff, and Brown.

Akona^® Concrete Form Release

Akona Concrete Form Release is a water-based concrete form release agent which provides a clean release from plywood, fiberglass, aluminum, steel, urethane, and other concrete forming materials. Economical and effective against adhesion to the form and surfacing dusting. Will not stain concrete or interfere with coatings when properly applied. Available in 28 oz. sprayer (BOM #121263) and 1 gallon bottle (BOM #121264).

Tenon^® FormGuard

Tenon® FormGuard is a V.O.C. compliant, ready-to-use, petroleum based, chemically reactive liquid concrete form release agent. Tenon FormGuard effectively prevents bonding of concrete to forms and formliners. Use of Tenon FormGuard regularly will increase the life of all forms. Tenon FormGuard can be used on forms such as steel, aluminum, fiberglass-reinforced, all grades of plywood, epoxy-coated, and urethane-coated.

Tenon^® FormGuard Citrus

Tenon® FormGuard Citrus is a V.O.C. compliant, ready-to-use, petroleum based, chemically reactive liquid concrete form release agent. Tenon® FormGuard Citrus effectively prevents bonding of concrete to forms and form liners. Use of Tenon® FormGuard Citrus regularly will increase the life of all forms. Tenon® FormGuard Citrus can be used on forms such as steel, aluminum, fiberglass-reinforced, all grades of plywood, epoxy-coated, and urethane-coated.

Tenon^® Set Retarder

Tenon® Set Retarder is a ready-to-use liquid admixture that slows the rate of reaction for rapid setting concrete repair products, including:

• Tenon® Commercial DOT Repair
• Tenon® Rapid Patch 100
• Tenon® Rapid Patch 200
• Tenon® Vertical Repair CI
• Tenon® Rapid Strength Concrete Mix SE
• Tenon® Blend-Pro
• Rapid Patch® Multi-Purpose Repair
• Rapid Patch® Concrete Repair Mortar

It is intended for use with these products in conditions where warm weather or other situations require extended working time for proper placement and finishing. It meets ASTM C494/C 494M requirements for Type B retarding admixtures. For use with all other mixes contact info@tccmaterials.com to connect with a technical representative.

Tenon^® Ultimate Barrier

Tenon® Ultimate Barrier is a clear, non-yellowing, fast drying acrylic-silicone blended concrete sealer for curing, dustproofing, and weatherproofing of freshly-placed and/or existing concrete, terrazzo, brick, stone, architectural concrete, and other cementitious materials. Tenon® Ultimate Barrier is designed to be a single application for curing, sealing, and weatherproofing. Tenon® Ultimate Barrier forms a membrane film on new concrete to seal and retain hydration water, providing optimum curing of the substrate, resistance to abrasion, damage caused by salt, oil, grease, mild acids, alkali, and stains from soot, smog, fumes, and gases. Tenon® Ultimate Barrier reacts chemically within the capillaries of the concrete or masonry to protect against moisture penetration and the spalling, freeze damage, and rebar corrosion which moisture can cause. It is suitable for use to cure, protect, and seal fully-cured, new concrete, existing concrete, stucco, architectural concrete, and other cementitious materials.

Akona^® Concrete Bonding Additive

Akona® Concrete Bonding Additive is an acrylic cement modifier that dramatically improves strength, adhesion, abrasion resistance and freeze-thaw resistance and is ideally suited for use with sand, mortar, cement mixes and selected Akona Repair Products. Akona Concrete Bonding Additive produces a patch that will adhere to old concrete and provides the adhesion required for thin overlays. Available in 1 gal. bottles (BOM #102659) and 1 qt. bottles (BOM #102658).

TechPro^® Congelz^®

TechPro® CONGELZ® Waste Water Solidification is an environmentally-friendly solution to disposing of unwanted rinse water or mortar slurry from any mortar or concrete project. When used as directed, this patented technology transforms rinse water from a liquid to a gel. Passes ASTM 9095B paint filler test, this gel has been determined to be safe and legal for landfill disposal. Using CONGELZ solves the common issues caused by cementitious waste disposal - no more clogged drains or dumping of product on jobsites. Simply add the product to your rinse water, allow to gel, and toss the works in the trash. Available in a 5 lb. box (BOM #121214), 15 lb. box (BOM #121213), and 40 lb. box (BOM #121210).

Akona^® Concrete/Masonry Set Accelerator

Akona® Concrete/Masonry Set Accelerator (BOM #103963) is an ASTM C494, Type C, non-chloride, non-corrosive, liquid that improves workability and initial strength while it reduces the hydration time of cement. The product is recommended for use during cooler weather to accelerate set time and reduce the risk of frozen mortar and concrete mixes. It is also recommended for use when early strength gain is desired to speed up projects. Akona Concrete/Masonry Set Accelerator provides a reduced curing time, faster set time and increased early strength. The product speeds finishing operations in any weather condition without any corrosive effects.

Tenon^® Air Entrainment

Tenon® Air Entrainment (BOM #120377) is a ready-to-use, aqueous solution made of organic materials.  Air Entrainment entrains a small and stable amount of air into the desired mix. These small, stable air voids enhance the mixture and improve workability. Its chemical composition and physical properties make it ideal for many construction applications. It is intended for use when increased workability and freeze-thaw durability of concrete or mortar is preferred. This admixture also improves resistance to freeze/thaw, scaling, segregation, and bleeding and improves strength, plasticity, water retention, and cohesiveness of mortar. Meets ASTM C260 Standard Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete.

Tenon^® SuperFlow

Tenon® SuperFlow water-reducing admixture is a full range water reducing additive providing a more plastic and flowable concrete. It produces concrete mixes with different levels of workability to include self-consolidating concrete (SCC) applications. Tenon SuperFlow admixture meets ASTM C494-C 494M compliance requirements for Type A water-reducing and Type F high-range water-reducing admixtures.

SAKRETE^® Cement Colors

Sakrete® Cement Colors are synthetic mineral oxide additives that are durable, alkali-resistant, and ultraviolet resistant. Conveniently packaged to mix one tub to one 50-80 lb. bag of Sakrete's preblended concrete, mortar, or sand mixes. Available in Charcoal (BOM#129451), Buff (BOM#129452), Red (BOM#129453), and Terra Cotta (BOM#129454).

SPEC MIX^® Mortar Pigment

SPEC MIX® Mortar Color is a dry pigment consisting of synthetic iron oxide pigments that are specifically weighted to ensure colored mortar uniformity and consistency when mixed with SPEC MIX® Masonry Mortars. Each color container is formulated to match, as close as possible, the representative color in the SPEC MIX® Colored Mortar display kit. To achieve the specified mortar color, mix one Mortar Color container with one 80 lb (36.2 kg) bag of preblended SPEC MIX® Masonry Mortar. 

SAKRETE^® Cement Mix Accelerator

Sakrete® Cement Mix Accelerator (BOM#120408) is a calcium-chloride based product designed to accelerate the set time of concrete, mortar, or any Portland cement based product.

Sakrete^® Concrete Bonder & Fortifier

Sakrete® Concrete Bonder & Fortifier (BOM #120036) is a high-solids acrylic liquid bonding agent, used as a bonding admix or bonding agent enhance strength, durability, adhesion, abrasion resistance, and freeze-thaw resistance of concrete.

Sakrete^® Concrete Glue

Sakrete® Concrete Glue (BOM #120033) is an acrylic cement modifier used as a surface primer or as a bonding additive to enhance strength, adhesion, abrasion resistance, and freeze-thaw resistance of concrete.

Akona^® Liquid Air Entraining Admixture

Akona® Liquid Air Entraining Admixture (BOM #103941) is a ready-to-use, aqueous solution made of organic materials. Akona Liquid Air Entraining Admixture entrains a small and stable amount of air into the desired mix. These small, stable air voids enhance the mixture and improve workability. Its chemical composition and physical properties make it ideal for many construction applications. It is intended for use when increased workability and freeze-thaw durability of concrete or mortar is preferred. This admixture also improves resistance to freeze/thaw, scaling, segregation, and bleeding and improves strength, plasticity, water retention, and cohesiveness of mortar. Meets ASTM C260 Standard Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete.

Tenon^® Fast-Set Liquid Activator

Tenon® Fast-Set Liquid Activator is formulated specifically to be used in conjunction with Tenon® Air-Entrained Concrete Patching Mix AE in order to establish a quicker set and develop strength rapidly. When used with the patching mix, Fast-Set Liquid Activator reduces the closure time of high-traffic areas from 24 hours to 4-5 hours under normal conditions. Available in 1 gallon bottles (BOM #120593) and 5 gallon pails (BOM # 120770).

Tenon^® Level-Flo^® Primer Pro

Tenon® Level-Flo Primer Pro (1 gal. BOM #129436, 5 gal. BOM #129438) is a high quality, acrylic latex based primer used with Tenon® Level-Flo self-leveling products. Level-Flo Primer Pro is applied to porous and nonporous surfaces as a substrate primer to promote bonding. This primer can also be used with other cement-based Tenon concrete repair, surface preparation, and polymer-modified thin set mortars to enhance bonding to difficult substrates such as glazed ceramic tile, terrazzo, gypsum based underlayments, concrete treated with certain types of curing compounds (acrylic resin or silicate curing compounds only), well bonded epoxy coatings, and cold rolled steel. Tenon Level-Flo Primer or Primer Pro are required to be applied to all substrates before placing Tenon® Level-Flo Underlayments or Wear-Toppings.

Tenon^® Mighty Bond^™

Tenon® Mighty Bond™ is a high-solids, acrylic, liquid bonding agent that substantially improves adhesion, impact, and shear bond, tensile, and flexural and compressive strength of unmodified concrete, mortars, patches and grouts. Additionally, Mighty Bond adds excellent freeze/thaw and salt resistance and creates more durable cement-based materials. Minimal preparation is required. Available in 1 gal. bottles (BOM #120525), 5 gal. pails (BOM #120526) and 55 gal. drums (BOM #130020).

Tenon^® Set Accelerator

Tenon® Set Accelerator (BOM #120376) is an ASTM C494, Type C, non-chloride, non-corrosive, liquid that improves workability and initial strength while it reduces the hydration time of cement.  The product is recommended for use during cooler weather to accelerate set time and reduce the risk of frozen mortar and concrete mixes. It is also recommended for use when early strength gain is desired to speed up projects. Tenon Set Accelerator provides a reduced curing time, faster set time and increased early strength. The product speeds finishing operations in any weather condition without any corrosive effects.

Tenon^® TraxGrip

Tenon® TraxGrip gives a light texture to concrete flatwork for a slip-resistant surface. Often used commercially on entrance floors, garage floors, steps, patios, walkways, and any surface where additional texture is desired to increase non-slip characteristics. TraxGrip is an optically clear thermoset polymer resin. Nearly invisible on the applied floor surface, it is added to curing and sealing compounds then applied to surfaces in the liquid solution. Available in 3.2 oz (BOM #114637) and 1 lb. (BOM #114638)

Tenon^® Waterproofing & Crack Isolation Membrane

Tenon® Waterproofing & Crack Isolation Membrane is an advanced latex polymer-based technology used as a professional grade waterproofing underlayment membrane or as part of a crack isolation system. Salmon color when applied, dries to dark orange. Available in 1 gal. pail (BOM #120675) and 5 gal. (BOM #120676).