Concrete curing blankets are generally used to cure concrete that has been troweled. At TarpsNow.com, we offer a full range of long lasting concrete curing blankets made of polyethylene tarp material. These blankets are extremely durable and offer maximum insulation. But how do you use concrete curing blankets, and what makes them superior?

Using a Concrete Curing Blanket

There are several easy steps that enable you to successfully use a concrete curing blanket:

1. First, you must have a concrete surface with standing water that is between 1/16 inch and 1/32 inch deep.
2. Next, you should place your concrete curing blanket on the concrete with the edges of both the rolls and slab parallel to one another.
3. To cover the entire slab of concrete, roll the blanket out over it.
4. Make sure that the blanket does not have wrinkles, and if you are using more than one, there should be no gaps. A few inches of overlap is optimum.
5. The blanket should then begin to absorb a lot of the water, and you should use a hose underneath the blanket to maintain the same water level.
6. Finally, the water should be evenly distributed with a large squeegee under the concrete curing blanket and around the concrete. This water level must be maintained according to the details of the project.

Concrete Curing Blankets vs. Plastic

While plain plastic can sometimes be used for curing concrete, concrete curing blankets offer a number of advantages over plastic. Concrete tarps trap moisture and then redistribute it to other areas, keeping the humidity of the concrete high. This is helpful for proper curing. In addition, concrete curing blankets are widely used for industrial purposes.

Insulation & Closed Cell Foam Blankets

In cold weather, concrete curing blankets provide important benefits to projects involving concrete. Insulated blankets will maintain the proper temperature for curing to occur. The most common of these blankets is the closed cell foam blanket. They come in either single or multiple layers, various thicknesses, and can be customized to suit your specific project. These blankets are made with polyethylene tarp material. In addition, they come in different colors that signify their grade.

Concrete Curing Blankets at TarpsNow.com

At TarpsNow.com, we have a wide selection of concrete curing blankets made with polyethylene tarp material. Our concrete tarps are black to allow for the best R-Values for your project. They also use top quality micro foam and come in multiple sizes for your convenience.