The original QC RELEASE POWDER is specifically designed for use with colour hardened textured concrete. This product allows for the clean release of texturing tools from the concrete surface, and at the same time, creates highlighting colour (also called an antiquing effect) with mat-type texturing tools. QC RELEASE POWDER II can be used with all textured concrete.
 

The surface is ready for release once concrete reaches the point when no bleed water remains on the surface and when concrete is sufficiently firm to withstand texturing tools and the weight of a work crew. QC RELEASE POWDER should be evenly hand-broadcast over the entire surface of freshly placed concrete. An alternative application method is to spread
QC RELEASE POWDER with a long-handled scrub brush in order to achieve light, uniform coverage.

QC RELEASE POWDER should remain in a dry state on the concrete surface—the product should not be worked into the surface. Care should be taken not to trowel the powder into the wet concrete. Troweling powdered release into the surface will result in permanent discolouration.

QC RELEASE POWDER may be removed as soon as the concrete has hardened to the point where it will not scratch or mar easily (normally 2-3 days). Pressure-washing the surface is the typical removal method. For hard-to-remove release or for heavy texture work with release, a mild muriatic solution may be used (15 parts water: 1 part muriatic acid