Pieri® VBA Lav Home Concrete Ready-Mix Concrete Decorative Pieri® VBA Lav Reveal the Character of Architectural Concrete Pieri®VBA Lav is a range of surface retarders developed for producing architectural concrete finishes with controlled surface exposure. Applied to fresh concrete, it temporarily delays setting at the surface, allowing cement paste to be removed and selected aggregates to be revealed. The Pieri®VBA Lav surface retarder range offers different classifications of exposure depth, helping designers and concrete producers achieve the desired texture and visual appearance. Controlled surface exposure Defined etch depth classifications Colour-coded product identification Architectural concrete finishes Key Benefits of Pieri®VBA Lav: Controlled exposure levels: Achieve consistent etched finishes with defined aggregate reveal. Architectural finish options: Create a range of surface appearances to suit different design requirements. Colour-coded identification: Simplifies product selection and application across projects. Enhanced surface aesthetics: Reveals the natural texture and character of concrete. Versatile application potential: Suitable for decorative, precast, and architectural concrete finishes. Specification confidence: Select the appropriate exposure depth with greater certainty. Pieri®VBA Lav is designed for projects where concrete finish quality is a key part of the visual outcome. Its exposure classifications support both creative design intent and production consistency. Architectural Concrete Facades Create visually distinctive building exteriors through controlled surface exposure. Different reveal depths help deliver the intended architectural effect. Public Realm and Urban Design Enhance retaining walls, street furniture, and civic structures with exposed concrete finishes that add texture and visual interest. Paving and Landscape Features Produce decorative concrete surfaces for pathways, plazas, and landscape features where appearance is an important design consideration. Decorative Concrete Structures Ideal for feature walls, boundary elements, and bespoke concrete installations where texture forms part of the design intent. The Pieri®VBA Lav surface retarder range helps create architectural concrete finishes with controlled levels of surface exposure. By offering clearly defined etch depth classifications, it gives designers and producers greater control over the texture, character, and appearance of finished concrete surfaces. Products Pieri®VBA Lav 03 Blue Water-based surface retarder for exposed aggregate concrete, enabling controlled aggregate exposure and consistent decorative finishes. Have a question? We are here to help. Complete the form below and a member of our team will be in touch to support you.
Pieri®VBA Lav 03 Blue Water-based surface retarder for exposed aggregate concrete, enabling controlled aggregate exposure and consistent decorative finishes.
