1.1 This practice covers surface preparation of concrete to prepare the surface prior to the application of coatings.
1.2 This practice is intended to alter the surface profile of the concrete and to remove foreign materials and weak surface laitance.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see Section 6.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D4260-23 Referenced Document
ASTM D4258 Standard Practice for Surface Cleaning Concrete for Coating
ASTM D4259 Standard Practice for Abrading Concrete
ASTM D4262 Standard Test Method for pH of Chemically Cleaned or Etched Concrete Surfaces
ASTM D4263 Standard Test Method for Indicating Moisture in Concrete by the Plastic Sheet Method
ASTM D4541 Standard Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coatings Using Portable Adhesion Testers
ASTM D4260-23 history
2023ASTM D4260-23 Standard Practice for Liquid and Gelled Acid Etching of Concrete
2017ASTM D4260-05(2017) Standard Practice for Liquid and Gelled Acid Etching of Concrete
2005ASTM D4260-05(2012) Standard Practice for Liquid and Gelled Acid Etching of Concrete
2005ASTM D4260-05 Standard Practice for Liquid and Gelled Acid Etching of Concrete