Select-Etch - Concrete Surface Retarder

Select-Etch by Brickform is a concrete surface retarder that makes exposed aggregate finishes easier and more consistent. It is topically applied to freshly placed concrete to prevent cement paste hardening and achieve more controlled exposed aggregate finishes. Unlike sugar-based retarders with uncertain levels of retardation, Select-Etch selectively slows the hydration process down to a controlled depth.

Twelve predetermined depths of exposure are available, color-coded for identification, to provide consistent, repeatable cement paste removal and aggregate reveal. Because Select-Etch provides a longer window before the surface paste must be removed, it allows underlying concrete to harden properly, locking in aggregate and reducing pop-outs. Select-Etch is water-soluble for easy removal with high-pressure water washing and scrubbing equipment.

Select-Etch creates a polymeric film that acts as a water retention barrier and temporary curing agent, protecting fresh concrete from light rain and reducing moisture loss.

• 1 gal, 5 gal
• 250-300 ft² per gal
• Consistent exposure and reveal
• 12 standard exposure depths
• Colored for visual coverage control
• Creates a slip-resistant surface
• Performs in hot and cold conditions
• Water-based; VOC compliant