{"product_id":"life-speciality-coatings-ld-2-smooth-cement","title":"Life Specialty Coatings LD-2 White Cement Powder for Smooth Finishes, Staining and Texturing – 50 lb Bag","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLife Specialty Coatings LD-2 White Cement Powder for Smooth Finishes, Staining and Texturing – 50 lb Bag\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Specialty Coatings LD-2 is a white, high-PSI cement powder formulated for smooth troweled finishes, bright or light colored staining, and texturing. Each sell unit is one 50 lb bag of cement powder. It is mixed with a high-solids acrylic modifier such as LD-81 or 1589 unless otherwise directed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth White Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e LD-2 is a white cement designed for smooth finishes and hand-troweled applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright Stain Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e The white base color makes LD-2 suitable for bright or light colored staining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexturing Capability:\u003c\/strong\u003e LD-2 can also be used for texturing work on decorative concrete surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh PSI Blend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Life Deck cements are formulated for high PSI applications and blended with silica sand and proprietary additives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcrylic Modified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix LD-2 with a high solids acrylic modifier such as LD-81 or 1589 unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Life Deck cements are used for deck repairs, deck coatings, resurfacing failing concrete and waterproofing systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications Table:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLife Specialty Coatings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLD-2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSell unit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 bag, 50 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCement powder blended with silica sand and proprietary additives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor \/ finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 lb bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine texture (white)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWet polymer added; mix with high solids acrylic modifier such as LD-81 or 1589 unless otherwise directed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntended use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth finishes, bright or light colored staining, and texturing on decks, concrete overlays and resurfacing projects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct weight, complete sell unit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFit and Compatibility:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLD-2 is part of the Life Deck cement family (LD-1 through LD-6) and pairs with Life Specialty Coatings acrylic modifiers such as LD-81 or 1589, plus stains, sealers and color coats from the same system. Consult the TDS for proper mixing ratios before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ):\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is included with each order?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e One 50 lb bag of Life Specialty Coatings LD-2 white cement powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What should I mix LD-2 with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Life Deck cements are typically mixed with a high solids acrylic modifier such as LD-81 or 1589 unless otherwise directed. Read the specification sheet for proper mixing ratios.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What finishes can I achieve with LD-2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e LD-2 is intended for smooth hand-troweled finishes, bright or light colored staining, and texturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Where is LD-2 used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Life Deck cements are used for deck repairs, deck coatings, resurfacing failing concrete, decorative overlays and waterproofing systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is LD-2 different from other Life Deck cements?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e LD-1 is typically used for waterproofing and base coats, LD-3 (grey) for knock-down texturing, and LD-5 (light grey) for grout lines and broom finishes, while LD-2 is the white cement for smooth finishes and light staining.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExpert Verdict — Reviewed by the SuperArbor Pro Desk\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose LD-2 when the finished surface will be smooth-troweled, stained a bright or light color, or textured, since its white base keeps light stains true. Always follow the TDS mixing ratios with the specified acrylic modifier, and sample a small area when staining to confirm color. 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