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January 31, 2021
‘Meadow-Patch’ for quick repairs of surface defects

Meadow-PatchSmooth-Grade,fromW.R.Meadows, of Hampshire, Ill., is a single-component, polymermodified, cement-based, sands-free material used for achieving an ultra-smooth finish on precast, cast-inplace, tilt-up or other unfinished concrete surfaces.

Meadow-Patch Smooth-Grade, offering superior adhesion and durability, is not a vapor barrier, contains no added gypsum, has great workability for trowel application and has an extended pot life for enhanced working time.

This smoothing and patching compound, is a convenient choice for filling imperfections in newly placed or existing concrete surfaces, smoothing rough surfaces, repairing honeycombs and dressing up bug holes or other small surface defects.

When mixed, its creamy consistency provides an excellent concrete wash, parging material for concrete walls, precast concrete elements, cast-in-place concrete or existing concrete or block.

For more information, contact W. R. Meadows, Dept. SI, 300 Industrial Dr., Hampshire, IL 60140. Phone 800-342-5976. Online www.wrmeadows.com.

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