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What is Understanding Concrete Laitance about?
Laitance is a thin, flaky layer of hardened but weak hydrated cement and fine sand that forms on the surface of concrete when there is too much water, excessive tamping, or vibration; it must be removed through methods like shot blasting, mechanical planning, or grinding to allow flooring materials to properly adhere. Scoring the surface and using scratch testing equipment can determine the depth of laitance. Leaving laitance untreated risks delamination and failure of subsequent flooring installations over
- Author
- Mary Jane Bardollas
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- EN