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Quikrete Re-Cap Concrete Resurfacer 40 lb Bag, No. 1131

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Concrete Repair

About this item

  • Feather edge to 1/2 inch, built up in layers no thicker than 1/4 inch each.
  • Two consistencies from one bag. Squeegee or brush for a thin resurfacing coat, trowel for filling spalls and cracks.
  • 5500 psi at 28 days at squeegee consistency, 6500 psi at trowel consistency.
  • Bond strength at least 400 psi at 7 days, tested to ASTM C1583.
  • Back in service quickly. Foot traffic at 8 hours, vehicle traffic at 24.
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  • Application temperature50 F to 90 F, air and surface
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Good to know about Quikrete Re-Cap Concrete Resurfacer

What It Is For

Re-Cap is a blend of portland cement, sand, polymer and other additives, formulated to be shrinkage compensated so a thin layer can bond and stay put rather than curling off.

Full description and specs
  • What It Is For - Quikrete Re-Cap Concrete Resurfacer 40 lb Bag, No. 1131

    What It Is For

    Re-Cap is a blend of portland cement, sand, polymer and other additives, formulated to be shrinkage compensated so a thin layer can bond and stay put rather than curling off.

  • Surface Preparation Is Not Optional - Quikrete Re-Cap Concrete Resurfacer 40 lb Bag, No. 1131

    Surface Preparation Is Not Optional

    Quikrete is blunt about this: pressure washing with a 2500 psi washer is essential to ensure a proper bond.

  • Honest Expectations - Quikrete Re-Cap Concrete Resurfacer 40 lb Bag, No. 1131

    Honest Expectations

    Cracks that move will come back. Reflective cracking through a thin topping cannot be fully prevented, and control and expansion joints have to be carried through rather than filled over.

Application Steps

The short version. Always follow the Quikrete data sheet.

  1. Step 1: Pressure wash at 2500 psi and let the surface reach - Quikrete Re-Cap Concrete Resurfacer 40 lb Bag, No. 1131

    Pressure wash at 2500 psi and let the surface reach

  2. Step 2: Mix in a 5 gallon bucket with a half inch drill and paddle - Quikrete Re-Cap Concrete Resurfacer 40 lb Bag, No. 1131

    Mix in a 5 gallon bucket with a half inch drill and paddle

    Mix 2 minutes, rest 1 to 2, remix 1 minute.

  3. Step 3: Mix only what you can place in 20 minutes at squeegee - Quikrete Re-Cap Concrete Resurfacer 40 lb Bag, No. 1131

    Mix only what you can place in 20 minutes at squeegee

  4. Step 4: Apply the first coat at 1/16 to 1/8 inch by squeegee, or up - Quikrete Re-Cap Concrete Resurfacer 40 lb Bag, No. 1131

    Apply the first coat at 1/16 to 1/8 inch by squeegee, or up

  5. Step 5: A second coat must go on within 24 hours, otherwise - Quikrete Re-Cap Concrete Resurfacer 40 lb Bag, No. 1131

    A second coat must go on within 24 hours, otherwise

  6. Step 6: Moist cure as soon as it is hard enough not to be marked, - Quikrete Re-Cap Concrete Resurfacer 40 lb Bag, No. 1131

    Moist cure as soon as it is hard enough not to be marked,

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Apply at 50 F to 90 F, air and surface. Test a small area first.

Description
Resurface Worn Concrete Instead of Tearing It Out
Quikrete Re-Cap Concrete Resurfacer, product No. 1131, is a polymer modified portland cement topping that puts a new wearing surface over concrete that is worn, scaled or stained. It goes down from a feather edge up to half an inch, so you can restore a driveway without breaking it out and repouring.
1/16 to 1/2 in
Application thickness
5500 psi
At 28 days, squeegee mix
16 sq ft
Per bag at 1/4 in
8 hours
To foot traffic

What It Is For

Re-Cap is a blend of portland cement, sand, polymer and other additives, formulated to be shrinkage compensated so a thin layer can bond and stay put rather than curling off. Quikrete rates it for driveways, sidewalks, floors, patios, pool decks, parking decks and curbs, and at trowel consistency for spalled and pitted repair.

  • Feather edge to 1/2 inch, built up in layers no thicker than 1/4 inch each.
  • Two consistencies from one bag. Squeegee or brush for a thin resurfacing coat, trowel for filling spalls and cracks.
  • 5500 psi at 28 days at squeegee consistency, 6500 psi at trowel consistency.
  • Bond strength at least 400 psi at 7 days, tested to ASTM C1583.
  • Back in service quickly. Foot traffic at 8 hours, vehicle traffic at 24.

Specifications

Product number Quikrete Re-Cap No. 1131, 40 lb bag
Thickness Feather edge, 1/16 in, up to 1/2 in total in layers of 1/4 in or less
Coverage About 16 sq ft at 1/4 in, or about 65 sq ft at 1/16 in with a broom or squeegee
Compressive strength, squeegee 1200 psi at 1 day, 4500 psi at 7 days, 5500 psi at 28 days
Compressive strength, trowel 1800 psi at 1 day, 5500 psi at 7 days, 6500 psi at 28 days
Mixing water, squeegee About 2 3/4 to 3 1/4 quarts per 40 lb bag
Mixing water, trowel About 2 1/4 to 2 3/4 quarts per 40 lb bag
Working time About 20 minutes at 73 F
Application temperature 50 F to 90 F, air and surface
Color Grey, can be tinted with Quikrete Liquid Cement Colors No. 1317
Standards ASTM C109, C157, C1583, C1708

Surface Preparation Is Not Optional

Quikrete is blunt about this: pressure washing with a 2500 psi washer is essential to ensure a proper bond. Bring the surface to saturated surface dry, remove any standing water, and keep the concrete damp while you work. If it dries out, re-dampen it. Work in sections no larger than about 144 square feet.

Where Re-Cap Will Not Work

  • Painted or sealed concrete. Apply only to bare concrete.
  • Over Quikrete Concrete Bonding Adhesive No. 9902. Quikrete specifically rules this out.
  • Over acrylic or polyurethane crack fillers, including Quikrete Concrete Crack Seal, Blacktop Crackseal, Concrete Repair and Self-Leveling Polyurethane Sealant.
  • Mixed with anything but potable water. Do not use Concrete Acrylic Fortifier No. 8610 in it, and do not retemper the mix.

Honest Expectations

Cracks that move will come back. Reflective cracking through a thin topping cannot be fully prevented, and control and expansion joints have to be carried through rather than filled over. Variations and repairs in the concrete underneath can also shadow through. Re-Cap restores a worn surface, it does not hide a structural problem.

Application Steps

  • Pressure wash at 2500 psi and let the surface reach saturated surface dry.
  • Mix in a 5 gallon bucket with a half inch drill and paddle. Mix 2 minutes, rest 1 to 2, remix 1 minute.
  • Mix only what you can place in 20 minutes at squeegee consistency, or 10 minutes at trowel consistency.
  • Apply the first coat at 1/16 to 1/8 inch by squeegee, or up to 1/4 inch by trowel.
  • A second coat must go on within 24 hours, otherwise pressure wash again first.
  • Moist cure as soon as it is hard enough not to be marked, and keep curing 24 to 48 hours before use. Protect from rain for at least 8 hours.
Working Out How Many Bags for a Driveway?
Send us the square footage and the thickness you need and we will do the bag count with you. Call (856) 418-4895 or email info@polymericsandstore.com.
Technical Documents
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Data sheets

The manufacturer's technical data sheet (coverage, joint width, cure and rain-safe times) and safety data sheet are collected in the TDS and SDS library. Every figure on this page comes from those sheets.

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Yes. Full pallets ship by freight truck, so we price the delivery for your address instead of guessing. Request a pallet quote or call (856) 418-4895 and we will call you back with a delivered price.
Where are the technical and safety data sheets?
The manufacturers' technical and safety data sheets are collected in the TDS and SDS library. Coverage, cure time and application temperatures on this page come from those sheets.
Is contractor or bulk pricing available?
No. One price for everyone: the price on the page is what contractors, landscapers and homeowners all pay. For full pallets, request a pallet quote and we will price the freight to your address.

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