Description

Product Overview: Dayton Top-Cast 03 (5 gal)

Dayton Top-Cast 03 (5 gal) is a water-based top-surface retarder formulated for producing exposed-aggregate and etched decorative finishes on concrete. A member of the TOP-CAST decorative finishing product family, this solution is supplied as a pigmented, number- and color-coded retarder to assist with etch-depth control and easy on-site identification.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Top-surface retarder (decorative concrete finishing product).
• Base Formulation: Water-based.
• Identification: Pigmented; color- and number-coded for etch-depth differentiation.
• Unit of Sale: 5 gal (19 L) pail.
• Estimated Coverage: 200–300 ft²/gal.
• Shelf Life: One year from date of manufacture when stored in the closed original container.

Color Code and Etch Reference:

• 01 — White: Light acid wash
• 03 — Violet: Acid etch finish
• 05 — Light Blue: Sandblast finish
• 15 — Yellow: Up to 1/4″ etch
• 25 — Beige: 1/8″–3/8″ etch
• 50 — Canary Green: 1/8″–3/8″ etch
• 75 — Blue: 1/8″–3/8″ etch
• 100 — Gray: 1/8″–3/8″ etch
• 125 — Pink: 3/8″–5/8″ etch
• 150 — Green: 3/8″–1″ etch
• 200 — Salmon: 5/8″–1″ etch
• 250 — Orange: 1″–1 1/2″ etch

Applications and Material Features

Typical uses for Dayton Top-Cast 03 include cast-in-place flatwork and the top surface of precast concrete panels, allowing for the production of exposed aggregate or textured finishes within a decorative finishing workflow.

• Designed for visible etch-depth control through a numbered and color-coded system.
• Pigmented formulation assists with visibility during application.
• Features a low-odor, water-based composition.
• Supplied as part of the TOP-CAST decorative finishing system and is compatible with related system components.