Solutions for Better Mixing, Placement & Concrete Performance

Need to change how concrete mixes, flows, bonds, sets or performs in service? Sika concrete products give Australian concreters, construction teams, civil contractors & maintenance crews specialist options across admixtures, fibre reinforcement, bonding, cement modification, repair & concrete surface treatment.

Industrial Shed's Sika Concrete & Cement range includes ViscoCrete & ViscoFlow admixtures, SikaFiber reinforcement, SikaRapid products, Lanko bonding agents & latex additives, cement accelerators, Sikafloor concrete treatments & other specialist products.

The right choice starts with the job the product needs to perform. A concrete admixture added during mixing serves a very different purpose from a bonding agent applied during repair or a treatment used on a finished concrete floor.

► Concrete admixtures & additives
► Concrete fibre reinforcement
► Water-reducing & workability products
► Cement & mortar additives
► Bonding agents & SBR latex
► Setting accelerators
► Concrete repair products
► Concrete floor treatments

What Are Sika Concrete & Cement Products?

Concrete performance can be influenced at several stages—from batching & placement through to repair & surface treatment.

Sika develops admixtures & additives for concrete, cement & mortar production, with individual products intended to modify specific properties of fresh or hardened material.

Within the Industrial Shed collection, that creates several distinct product groups.

ViscoCrete products include concrete admixtures used for requirements such as high-range water reduction, flow & workability.

ViscoFlow products address particular fresh-concrete behaviour including workability or mix stability depending on the formulation.

SikaFiber, Fibermesh & Confibre products provide different fibre-reinforcement options.

Lanko products include bonding agents, latex additives & cement modifiers for compatible cementitious work.

Sikafloor CureHard products provide a different pathway again, treating suitable finished concrete surfaces rather than modifying the original concrete mix.

Knowing which stage of the job you're working on immediately makes product selection easier.

Why Choose Sika Concrete Products?

The advantage of a specialist concrete range is being able to select around a defined requirement rather than trying to make one generic additive solve every problem.

A concrete producer may need controlled workability during placement.

A concreter may need a specified fibre reinforcement.

A repair job may require improved bonding between compatible cementitious materials.

Cold conditions may create a need to investigate an accelerator.

A finished concrete floor may require a suitable curing, hardening or dust-proofing treatment.

Each requirement points towards a different product family.

Before use, check the current Sika Product Data Sheet for the exact product's dosage, preparation, mixing, application, curing, temperature limits & compatibility.

Common Sika Concrete Product Families

Concrete Admixtures

Adding more water isn't the only way to change concrete workability—and it may not be an appropriate way at all.

Concrete admixtures are introduced during mixing to modify selected characteristics of fresh or hardened concrete.

The Industrial Shed range includes Sika ViscoCrete products across high-range water reduction, flow & workability applications.

Some formulations are suited to concrete where extended workability or longer transport & placement times are important, while others address different concrete-production requirements.

Because formulations differ, select the exact ViscoCrete product around the mix design & documented application rather than treating the entire family as interchangeable.

ViscoFlow & Workability Products

Workability requirements can extend beyond initial slump.

Sika ViscoFlow products provide another concrete-admixture pathway where characteristics such as workability retention or mix behaviour need to be controlled according to the selected formulation.

Concrete temperature, constituent materials, transport time, placement conditions & required consistency can all influence admixture selection.

Use the dosage & procedure specified for the exact product.

Concrete Fibre Reinforcement

“Concrete fibre” describes a product category—not one universal reinforcement material.

The Sika range includes multiple fibre technologies.

Products represented across Industrial Shed include SikaFiber Force, SikaFiber Novocon, Fibermesh & Confibre, spanning macro synthetic, micro synthetic, polypropylene & steel fibre technologies.

Depending on the product, relevant selection factors can include:

► Fibre material
► Fibre dimensions
► Required dosage
► Concrete or shotcrete application
► Mixing & dispersion
► Project reinforcement requirements
► Placement method

Don't substitute one fibre type for another simply because both products are added to concrete.

Bonding Agents & Latex Additives

Existing cementitious surfaces can require a specific bonding approach when new mortar, render, screed or repair material is introduced.

Lanko 751 Lankolatex SBR is an SBR latex additive used with compatible cement mortar systems.

Lanko 752 Bondit provides a bonding-agent option for suitable cement-based applications.

Surface preparation remains part of the job. Remove loose or unsuitable material & prepare the substrate according to the selected product instructions before application.

Cement Accelerators

Temperature & project timing can affect how a cementitious mix needs to behave.

The range includes LANKO 302 Cement Accelerator, intended to accelerate setting in compatible cement mixes.

An accelerator changes mix behaviour, so don't add it by estimation.

Check dosage, cement compatibility, temperature conditions & application instructions before use.

Concrete Repair Products

Concrete deterioration can result from different causes including physical damage, reinforcement corrosion, chemical exposure, movement, abrasion or construction-related issues.

That means repair material should follow diagnosis.

A surface defect, damaged edge, deteriorated reinforced concrete section & cosmetic imperfection don't automatically require the same repair system.

Where repair is the main task, identify the substrate condition & cause before selecting the appropriate Sika repair product.

Concrete Floor Treatments

Some Sika products are intended for concrete after placement rather than for the original mix.

The Industrial Shed range includes Sikafloor CureHard-24, a liquid surface treatment for suitable concrete floors.

Check concrete condition, preparation requirements & the required surface outcome against the current product instructions before application.

Common Applications

Concrete Production

Concrete admixtures can support specified changes to fresh or hardened concrete properties.

ViscoCrete & other admixture technologies may be selected around factors such as water reduction, workability, flow or production requirements depending on the exact formulation.

Accurate dosing is important. Use the product's documented dosage rather than estimating quantities on site.

Concrete Slabs & Pavements

Fibre products may form part of the specified reinforcement approach for suitable slabs, pavements & other concrete elements.

The correct fibre depends on the project design, fibre technology, dosage & intended function.

Shotcrete, Precast & Civil Concrete

Concrete placed in different ways can create very different material requirements.

Sika's fibre & admixture ranges include products associated with shotcrete, precast & specialised concrete-production applications.

Confirm the selected product against the project's concrete specification before batching.

Renders, Screeds & Cementitious Repairs

Lanko latex & bonding products provide options for compatible mortar, render, screed, topping & repair work.

Product selection should account for the existing substrate, preparation requirements & the cementitious material being applied.

Concrete Repair & Maintenance

Damaged concrete should be assessed before repair material is selected.

Cracking, spalling, surface wear, exposed reinforcement & loss of profile can indicate different repair requirements.

Where deterioration is recurring, investigate the underlying cause rather than repeatedly covering the visible defect.

Concrete Floor Treatment

Suitable floor treatments can address specific requirements of existing concrete surfaces.

Inspect the slab first. Surface treatment shouldn't be used as a substitute for correcting underlying concrete defects that require repair.

Product Selection Guide

Start With the Required Function

Ask what needs to change before asking which Sika product to buy.

The table provides a starting point. The exact product still needs to match the project's technical requirements.

Identify the Material You're Working With

Selection changes depending on whether the product is going into or onto:

► Fresh concrete
► Concrete production mixes
► Mortar
► Render
► Screed
► Existing concrete
► Reinforced concrete
► Shotcrete
► Precast concrete
► Finished concrete floors

Don't transfer application instructions between these materials without confirming compatibility.

Check the Current Product Data Sheet

Similar product names don't mean identical instructions.

Before use, confirm the exact product's:

► Dosage or mixing ratio
► Application temperature
► Substrate requirements
► Mixing sequence
► Working time
► Placement requirements
► Curing requirements
► Compatibility
► Storage conditions
► Relevant performance information

This is particularly important with admixtures, where different formulations can serve quite different mix requirements.

Match Fibre Technology to the Specification

Don't select concrete fibre solely by bag weight or fibre length.

Determine whether the project requires a micro synthetic, macro synthetic, steel or other specified fibre technology then confirm dosage & application.

If reinforcement has been specified by an engineer or concrete designer, follow that requirement rather than substituting fibre types on site.

Control Admixture Dosing

Consistency in the batch starts with consistency in measurement.

Use suitable dosing equipment or measuring procedures for the product & batch size.

More admixture doesn't automatically produce a better result.

If the required concrete behaviour isn't being achieved within the documented product parameters, investigate the mix & application conditions rather than simply increasing dosage.

Plan Preparation & Application

Bonding agents, repair products & floor treatments depend on the condition of the surface they're applied to.

Check for:

► Loose material
► Dust
► Contamination
► Existing coatings
► Surface moisture condition
► Cracks or deterioration
► Exposed reinforcement
► Unsuitable laitance

Prepare the substrate according to the selected Sika system.

Concrete Admixtures vs Fibres vs Bonding Products

These products can all appear on the same concrete project while doing completely different jobs.

Choose around the required function rather than assuming products within the same collection can replace each other.

Expert Tips

Don't Correct Every Slump Problem With Water

An uncontrolled water addition changes the mix rather than simply making placement easier.

If concrete isn't behaving as required, check the mix specification, site conditions & permitted admixture approach before making adjustments.

Keep Admixture Measurement Repeatable

Small dosing inconsistencies can become larger consistency problems across repeated batches.

Use a controlled measurement process & record additions where the project procedure requires it.

Add Fibres According to the Product Procedure

Different fibres can have different mixing & dispersion requirements.

Follow the specified addition sequence & mixing time so the fibre is distributed as intended rather than forming poorly dispersed concentrations.

Diagnose Concrete Before Repairing It

A patch can hide the symptom without addressing the reason it appeared.

Where practical, identify whether deterioration relates to movement, corrosion, impact, moisture, chemical exposure, wear or another cause before choosing the repair approach.

Prepare Bonding Surfaces Properly

Bonding products don't remove the need for sound substrate preparation.

Loose material, dust, oil, unsuitable coatings & other contamination can interfere with the intended application.

Don't Transfer Dosages Between Products

Two ViscoCrete products or two fibre products may look closely related while having different formulations & use requirements.

Use the current technical information for the exact product being installed.