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SikaPaver® Impress

High performance compaction aid for semi-dry concrete

SikaPaver® Impress is a highly efficient compaction aid and strength enhancer for semi-dry concrete

  • Increased early and late strength gain
  • Improved compaction
  • Improved surface finish
  • More even mould filling
  • Reduced permeability
  • Enhanced appearance and uniformity of colour
  • Enhanced durability
  • Improved resistance to freeze-thaw
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Usage

SikaPaver® Impress is used for producing optimised coloured and natural semi-dry concrete with a very low moisture content. Semi-dry concrete production generally includes machine-made concrete products with instant de-moulding.  Typical applications include:
  • Block paving
  • Paving flags
  • Decorative elements
  • Concrete blocks and masonry
 

Advantages

  • Increased early and late strength gain
  • Improved compaction
  • Improved surface finish
  • More even mould filling
  • Reduced permeability
  • Enhanced appearance and uniformity of colour
  • Enhanced durability
  • Improved resistance to freeze-thaw

Packaging

SikaPaver® Impress is available in 1000 Lt IBCs and 20 Lt drums

Colour

Brown liquid

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

APPROVALS / STANDARDS

Conforms to the requirements of BS 8443:2005, semi-dry concrete admixtures
Product Information

Shelf Life

12 months from date of production if stored in unopened and undamaged, original, sealed containers

Storage Conditions

Protected from frost at temperatures between +5°C and +25°C

Density

1.07 kg/Lt

Total Chloride Ion Content

<0.1 % w/w (chloride free)

Equivalent Sodium Oxide

<0.4 % w/w (alkali content)

 
Technical Information

Specific Advice

SikaPaver® Impress should not be added to dry cement
SikaPaver® Impress should be added with the mixing water
Support from our Technical Service Department is recommended

Application

Application Information

Compatibility

Sika admixtures: compatibility information available on request

SikaPaver® Impress is suitable for use with all cement combinations

Dispensing

SikaPaver® Impress should be dispensed through suitable calibrated equipment
Consumption

Recommended Dosage

0.2 - 1.2% by weight of cement

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