6 FIELD GUIDE TO SLAT REPAIR & REPLACEMENT LEVEL 2 Moderate wear 1/4” to 1/2” deep. The surface is rough with lightly exposed aggregate showing. Vantek’s V-Krete is the product of choice for basic repairs. Formulated with Pure Cement Technology instead of a standard portland base, V-Krete is a dense, abrasion resistant mortar that sets quickly without shrinking. It can be used with clean water or for added bond strength and resistance to absorption combine V-Krete with Acrylic Resin. Clean and remove all debris and loose material from the damaged area. Uniformly apply Vantek’s Prep & Etch with a plastic sprinkler and scrub in with a stiff broom. An economical sprayer works well. Allow acid to work for 5-10 minutes, or until the bubbling reaction ends. Rinse with water. Then use a leaf blower to remove excess water. Prime the repair area with Vantek’s Acrylic Resin to improve bonding. Small batch of V-Krete: Blend into a uniform mixture. Mix 1 qt. liquids (8 fl.oz. Acrylic Resin plus 24 fl.oz. water) with 4 to 4.5 qts. V-Krete Mortar. Place mix on prepared surface and smooth to desired finish with a trowel. Allow the mortar to cure thoroughly before use. After rebuilding them to their original profile, slats near waterers and feeder will benefit from a protective layer of V-Gard. If V-Krete will be coated with V-Gard create a gritty surface by embedding sand into the surface or create a broom finish. Note: Hog Slat now has the Vantek Slat Patch available as an economical alternative to V-Krete. It is formulated to mix and apply in the same manner as V-Krete.
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