PowerPrep Finishing Aid

Concrete Finishing Aid

PowerPrep Finishing Aid

Concrete Finishing Aid

PowerPrep Finishing Aid makes finishing any concrete slab easier. It extends working time in high heat and wind, delivers a smoother, tighter surface, and won’t raise the water/cement ratio. It’s also built for the toughest mixes, eliminating the stickiness that makes low-carbon concrete like Type 1L so hard to work. Ready to use: spray it on during floating and troweling, or add it to ride-on trowel tanks.

Sizes:

55 gal, 5 gal

Coverage Rates:

800–1,000 ft²/gal (19.6–24.5 m²/L)

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Easier Finishing, No Added Water

Lubricates the trowel and extends working time in high heat and wind without adding water to the surface. Also eliminates the stickiness of low-carbon mixes like Type 1L.

Supports Better Curing

Helps hold moisture in the slab for better curing and reduced curling, without raising the water/cement ratio.

Stronger, More Durable Surface

Starts densification early for higher abrasion resistance and compressive strength.

Cleaner, Easier-to-Polish Finish

Delivers a smooth finish that polishes with less effort and minimizes color variations and surface blemishes.

No Workflow Changes

Ready to use with no mixing. Spray it on during floating and troweling or add it to laser screed and ride-on trowel tanks. Less than 0.01% VOC.

Built for Ashford Formula and RetroPlate

Pairs with Ashford Formula and RetroPlate densifiers to jump-start densification and curing for stronger, more durable floors.

For full application instructions, view the Technical Data Sheet (TDS).

How is this different from adding water to the surface?

Adding water raises the water/cement ratio at the surface, which weakens it. PowerPrep lubricates the trowel without raising the water/cement ratio and leaves a denser, tighter surface.

Will my crew have to change how they finish?

No. It fits into existing finishing workflows with no major adjustments. Crews apply it during floating and troweling as they normally would.

Is it only worth using on low-carbon concrete?

No. On any slab, it extends working time in heat and wind and delivers a tighter surface. Low-carbon mixes like Type 1L are just where the difference is most noticeable.

Does it only help if the floor is getting densified or polished?

No. The finishing benefits stand on their own. When paired with Ashford Formula or RetroPlate, it adds a head start on densification and curing.

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Coverage Rates: 1,500–2,000 ft²/gal (37–50 m²/L)

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