Description
Select-Etch Concrete Surface Retarder – BrickForm
Select-Etch is a professional water-based concrete surface retarder that creates consistent exposed aggregate finishes. It is applied to freshly placed concrete to control the depth of surface etch with 12 color-coded exposure levels.
This allows contractors to achieve predictable, repeatable results ranging from light acid wash to heavy exposed aggregate.
Available in:
- Box of 4 × 1 Gallon
- 5 Gallon Pail
Available in 12 Exposure Depths (Color-Coded):
- SE-01 White – Light Acid Wash
- SE-03 Violet – Acid Wash
- SE-05 Light Blue – Sandblast
- SE-15 Yellow – 1/8″ – 1/4″ Exposure
- SE-25 Beige – 1/8″ – 1/4″ Exposure
- SE-50 Light Green – 1/8″ – 3/8″ Exposure
- SE-75 Blue – 1/8″ – 3/8″ Exposure
- SE-100 Gray – 3/8″ – 1/2″ Exposure
- SE-125 Pink – 3/8″ – 5/8″ Exposure
- SE-150 Green – 3/8″ – 5/8″ Exposure
- SE-200 Salmon – 5/8″ – 1″ Exposure
- SE-250 Orange – 1″ – 1 1/2″ Exposure
Specifications:
- Coverage: 250–300 sq ft per gallon
- Application: Spray applied after final finishing
- Removal: 5–24 hours depending on temperature and color
- Water-based and VOC compliant
Ideal For:
- Exposed aggregate concrete
- Sand finishes and decorative flatwork
- Driveways, walkways, pool decks, and patios
