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My old boss in Phoenix always told me to wait an extra hour before floating on hot days
I rushed a patio pour last July when it was 110 degrees and started floating too soon, which left a ton of pinholes and a rough finish. I had to grind it all back down, which added a full day to the job and cost me the profit. How do you guys judge the right wait time when the weather is crazy hot?
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jason_wood1mo ago
That "wait an extra hour" advice is solid. I got burned like you did. Now I watch the bleed water and the sheen. On a scorcher, I wait for the whole slab to lose its wet shine and for the water to fully soak back in, then I add another 20 minutes. It's not just about time, it's about the look.
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