Refractory Repairer how-to

How to Install Castable Refractory

Proper mixing and placement prevent failures.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Proper mixing and placement prevent failures. In short: prepare; install; measure, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Prepare the surface.

  2. Install anchors.

  3. Measure water exactly.

  4. Mix to spec.

  5. Place and vibrate.

  6. Cure properly.

Safety reminders for refractory repairers

  • Follow confined space rules
  • Wear respirators for silica
  • Use heat protection
  • Lock out equipment

Refractory · Castable · Firebrick · Gunning · Anchor · Ceramic fiber: see the full refractory repairer glossary.

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