Bone Dry Pro Admix
VOC free porosity reducing admix, which eliminates the path of moisture vapor transmission (MVER).
*Representative required onsite during pours of over 20 yards to receive warranty. AASHTO T 358 surface resistivity testing on 4″ x 8″ cylindrical samples may be completed as an alternative to having a Bone Dry Products representative on site.*
Key Features
- Lifetime Flooring/Roofing System Replacement Warranty
- Admix can be applied at the batch plant or to a loaded truck - then mix for 7 minutes
- Eliminates the need for costly onsite moisture testing
- Compatible with both normal and lightweight concrete
Use
- Indoor
- Commercial
Important Documents
Description
Most waterproofing is something you do to concrete. Pro Admix is something concrete is. Dosed into the load at the batch plant — or right in the truck — this VOC-free colloidal nano-silica admixture reduces the porosity of the entire pour and blocks moisture vapor transmission from every cubic inch, not just the top. No spray crew, no waiting for a coat to dry, no onsite moisture testing — and it’s backed by a lifetime flooring and roofing system replacement warranty.
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Waterproofing rides in the drum
Pro Admix is dosed at the plant — in with the tail water — so the concrete arrives already sealed. The protection is everywhere in the mix, not just at the top. Dose: 10–12 fl oz per 100 lbs of cement (650–780 ml per 100 kg), ±3%. Minimal effect on fresh properties — see Technical data.
In the mix, not on the schedule
Pro Admix is built on colloidal nano-silica and is free from silicates and alkalis. It goes into normal or lightweight concrete with minimal effect on fresh properties: TDS testing shows a 0.5-inch slump increase (ASTM C143), initial set 5 minutes earlier with no change to final set (ASTM C403), and no change to unit weight, yield or air content (ASTM C138). It is compatible with all curing compounds. The concrete places, finishes, and cures as designed — it just comes out of the chute already waterproofed, with reduced porosity and the path of moisture vapor transmission blocked for the life of the slab.
What it does for the pour
| Function | What it means for the project |
|---|---|
| BORN SEALED | Waterproofing throughout the pour from day zero — reduced porosity, MVER blocked |
| BEHAVES | Minimal effect on fresh properties — see Technical data; compatible with all curing compounds |
| DELETES | Eliminates costly, time-consuming onsite moisture testing |
| EXTENDS | Longer slab service life — reduced chloride degradation |
| CLEAN | VOC-free; compatible with normal and lightweight concrete |
Every cubic inch
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Where the protection lives: integral vs. surface-applied
A surface-applied sealer protects a zone at the top of the slab — cut the concrete and the fresh face is bare. Pro Admix is integral: every cubic inch is treated, so you can cut it, core it, or grind it and it’s still sealed. Both routes work — the admix simply makes the concrete itself the barrier.
Because the protection is mixed through the load, it exists everywhere the concrete does — which is why Pro Admix suits the pours where surfaces get cut, cored, or never see daylight: in-ground pools and other cast-in-place work, concrete underlays for wood, vinyl, and tile flooring, polished concrete floors, roofing systems, and adhered coatings. The finished surfaces above the slab are what the admix ultimately protects.
Two routes to a dry slab
| Pro Admix — in the mix | Bone Dry Pro — at placement | |
|---|---|---|
| Where it happens | Batch plant or truck | Sprayed on the fresh slab |
| Site labor | None — avoids application labor costs | One spray application |
| Coordination | With the batch plant | None — no plant involvement |
| Moisture testing | Eliminated | Eliminated (as a system) |
| Warranty | Lifetime flooring & roofing replacement | 25-year flooring replacement |
The line items it deletes
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The jobsite to-do list it deletes
With the moisture protection already in the mix, the usual moisture line items disappear: no sealer crew to schedule, no spray-soak-and-wait-to-dry, no onsite moisture testing (ASTM F2170 / F1869). Just pour and finish as normal — the admix deletes the labor, the waiting, and the test reports.
With Pro Admix in the load, the moisture line items come off the schedule: no sealer crew to book, no spray-and-dry window, and no ASTM F2170 or F1869 onsite moisture testing before flooring goes down. And the warranty has a built-in backstop: if Bone Dry ever determines an issue occurred with the admix, we apply Bone Dry Pro Sealer at no additional cost to the owner — with no change to the lifetime warranty.
Which product does your pour need?
| Your situation | Use |
|---|---|
| New pour — waterproofing in the mix, lifetime warranty | Bone Dry Pro Admix |
| New pour — can’t coordinate with the batch plant | Bone Dry Pro, sprayed at placement |
| Existing slab | Bone Dry Original or Plus |
| Rebar corrosion protection in the mix | Bone Dry CI Admixture — dose the two admixes separately |
Application
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Batch ticket: dose, mix, pour
Dose: 10–12 fl oz per 100 lbs of cement (650–780 ml per 100 kg), ±3%; dose separately from other admixtures; slab minimum 3 inches thick.
- Dose — at the plant in with the tail water, or on site into the batch.
- Mix — on site, allow the batch to blend a minimum of 7 minutes before pouring.
- Pour & finish as normal — minimal effect on fresh properties (see Technical data); compatible with all curing compounds.
Sealed from day zero. Lifetime flooring & roofing replacement warranty · onsite rep required for pours over 20 yards, or AASHTO T 358 surface resistivity testing as the TDS alternative to a representative on site.
Good to know: the dose is 10–12 fl oz per 100 lbs of cement (650–780 ml per 100 kg), added with the tail water at the plant — or into the batch on site, giving the drum time to blend it through. Always dose Pro Admix separately from other admixtures, and plan the pour at a minimum of 3 inches thick. It’s compatible with all resinous coating systems; mechanically profile the slab to CSP 3 before those go down. An onsite representative is required for pours over 20 yards to receive the warranty — call us when you schedule the pour and we’ll be there. As an alternative to having a Bone Dry Products representative on site, AASHTO T 358 surface resistivity testing may be completed on 4″ x 8″ cylindrical samples to determine the presence of Pro Admix in the concrete.
Technical data
| Chemistry | Colloidal nano-silica; free from silicates and alkalis; VOC-free |
| Dose | 10–12 fl oz per 100 lbs cement (650–780 ml / 100 kg) — dosed separately from other admixtures |
| Addition | At the plant: with the tail water. On site: into the batch, allow to mix through |
| Concrete | Normal and lightweight; pour minimum 3″ thick |
| Fresh properties | Slump 0.5-inch increase (ASTM C143); initial set 5 minutes earlier, final set no change (ASTM C403); unit weight, yield and air content no change (ASTM C138); air content 0.2% increase (ASTM C231). Compatible with all curing compounds |
| Water-cement ratio | 0.31–0.53 |
| Prohibited alongside | Shrinkage-reducing admixtures, crystalline growth admixtures, and retarding admixtures containing beta-naphthalene sulfonate |
| Vapor retarder | Slabs on the ground: vapor retarder conforming to ASTM E1745-17, installed below and in direct contact with the slab per ASTM E1643-11, ACI 302.2R-06 and ASTM F710-17; granular blotter layers prohibited. Slabs on decks need no vapor retarder |
| Moisture testing | Eliminates onsite ASTM F2170 and ASTM F1869 testing |
| Resinous coatings | Compatible with all; profile slab to CSP 3 first |
| Warranty | Lifetime flooring and roofing system replacement warranty; onsite rep required for pours over 20 yards, or AASHTO T 358 surface resistivity testing on 4″ x 8″ cylindrical samples as the alternative to a representative on site. If Bone Dry Products determines an issue has occurred with the admix, Bone Dry Pro Sealer is applied at no additional cost to the owner with no change to the lifetime warranty |
Scheduling a pour? Send us the yardage and mix design and we’ll size the dose and book the rep — call 262-694-9748 or email info@bonedryproducts.com.
FAQ
Is Admix a standalone product?
Yes. Bone Dry Pro Admix can be used on its own to enhance the durability of your concrete and provide moisture mitigation protection for your finished flooring, roofing and coatings.
What happens if I don't protect my concrete?
Without moisture mitigation products concrete moisture can prevent roofing and finished flooring installers from performing their job and warranting their products. This can lead to unsatisfied customers down the road.
Is it harder to set concrete with Bone Dry Pro Admix?
No. TDS testing shows a 0.5-inch slump increase (ASTM C143), initial set 5 minutes earlier with no change to final set (ASTM C403), and no change to unit weight, yield or air content (ASTM C138). The concrete places and finishes as designed.
What is the dose rate for Bone Dry Pro Admix?
10 to 12 fluid ounces per 100 pounds of cement (650 to 780 ml per 100 kg), with a dosage range of ±3%. At the batch plant, add it with the tail water after rinsing the hopper and drum blades, using a metered pump with a wand over the blades and directly onto the batch. When mixing on site, add it to the batch and allow the mix to blend a minimum of 7 minutes before pouring. Always dose Pro Admix separately from other admixtures.
Does Pro Admix eliminate moisture testing?
Yes. Because the entire pour is waterproofed rather than tested and then treated, Pro Admix eliminates onsite ASTM F2170 and ASTM F1869 moisture testing, and there is no spray crew to schedule.
What warranty comes with Bone Dry Pro Admix?
A project-specific lifetime commercial warranty that includes material and labor to replace the adhesive and finished surfaces (flooring and roofing systems) if there is a concrete moisture or bonding related issue. An onsite Bone Dry representative is required for pours over 20 yards; AASHTO T 358 surface resistivity testing on 4" x 8" cylindrical samples may be completed as an alternative to a representative on site. If Bone Dry Products determines an issue has occurred with the admix, Bone Dry Pro Sealer is applied at no additional cost to the owner with no change to the lifetime warranty.
Is there a minimum slab thickness for Pro Admix?
Plan the pour at a minimum of 3 inches thick. Pro Admix works in normal-weight and lightweight concrete.
Can I use Pro Admix and Bone Dry Corrosion Inhibitor in the same pour?
Yes. Dose the two admixes separately — the Pro Admix TDS requires it to be applied separately from other admix products. See each product's technical data for its effect on fresh properties.
