Nitobond EP should be applied as soon as the mixing process has been completed. It should be brush or roller applied to the prepared surfaces, being sure to achieve an unbroken coating across the entire substrate. Nitobond EP should be tacky before the new concrete, screed or mortar is placed. The maximum overlay times (see Properties) should also be carefully observed. Failure to apply the new concrete, screed or mortar within the maximum overcoating time will result in Nitobond EP becoming ‘hard’, thus creating a slip plane rather than a bonding action. If the maximum overlay time is missed, then the Nitobond EP must be mechanically removed and a fresh application made. The concrete, screed or mortar should then be applied in accordance with the overcoating minimum and maximum stated above. As soon as the Nitobond EP has been applied, any required steel reinforcement and/or formwork should be erected and fixed securely in place.