Concrete Work Just Got Easier: Introducing Deco-Crete Slab Saver
- Jun 16
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 17
If you're a concrete installer, you know the race against the clock is real, especially when working in high temperatures, low humidity, or windy conditions. Enter Slab Saver by Deco-Crete: the game-changing concrete finishing aid designed to slow evaporation, extend working time, and help you deliver flawless flatwork without a fight.
What is Slab Saver?
Slab Saver is a concrete finishing aid that improves workability and reduces surface crusting. It’s sprayed directly onto the surface of freshly poured concrete, giving you more time to finish your slab without adding water or compromising strength.
Benefits of Using Slab Saver:
Extends Finishing Time: Slab Saver slows surface evaporation, giving crews critical extra minutes to achieve the perfect finish.
Reduces Surface Crusting: Say goodbye to battling crusty top layers before the base is ready. Slab Saver keeps the surface workable longer.
Improves Finish Quality: Achieve smoother trowel finishes with less effort, even on large slabs or in hot weather.
Safe and Easy Application: Spray and go. Slab Saver is non-toxic and doesn’t interfere with curing or later applications of sealers and stains.
Ideal for Decorative Work: Colored, stamped, and exposed aggregate finishes all benefit from Slab Saver.
Why Slab Saver Beats Water
Spraying water to help finish concrete weakens the surface, increases the potential for cracking, and affects the finish color and texture. Slab Saver solves that problem by adding moisture in a safe and controlled manner. The result? Better-looking, longer-lasting concrete.
When To Use Slab Saver
Slab Saver is ideal for applications that include:
High heat and sun exposure
Low humidity or strong winds
Large pours
Intricate stamped concrete projects
Type 1L Cement mixes
Finishes requiring more detailed tooling
How To Apply Slab Saver
Pour the slab as usual.
Spray Slab Saver lightly across the surface using a pump sprayer or backpack sprayer and immediately work in.
Continue finishing, and add additional Slab Saver as needed.
Aids In Finishing Type 1L Cement
Slab Saver improves the finishing of Type 1L Cement by boosting workability and surface durability. Applied on-site via sprayer, it helps retain moisture, reducing rapid drying, cracking, and dusting. This creates a smoother, easier-to-finish surface with improved resistance to early shrinkage and imperfections—perfect for contractors seeking consistent, long-lasting results.
Contractor-Tested. Installer-Approved.
Whether you’re pouring a driveway, patio, or decorative feature, contractors across the country are adding Slab Saver to their must-have jobsite supplies. Why? Because it helps prevent callbacks, improves finish consistency, and makes the whole process smoother.
Concrete doesn’t wait—but with Slab Saver, you don’t have to rush. Give your team the edge when it counts most. Whether you're working in the heat or stamping detailed patterns, Slab Saver helps you finish strong.
