Jason, I get a lot of efflorescence
on floor tile around the exterior walls of homes and exterior surfaces
caused by moisture from water sprinklers and drip systems. One product
that has worked well for me is Aqua Mix Eff-Ex http://www.aquamix.com/products/pg_detail.asp?pdid=44126&pgid=9833
. The company claims that the product will remove and inhibit efflorescence, but
not permanently according to their tech support. I’ve used it on exterior
(sandstone, Saltillo, masonry surfaces) and interior ( sandstone, Saltillo,
terra cotta, brick, and masonry surfaces). I’ve used it with both
breathable water based penetrating sealers and non-breathable solvent based topical
sealers. I started using it two years ago and none of the efflorescence has
returned and I don’t see any sign of deterioration of the surfaces. I
live in a dry climate , so I’m sure that contributes to the success of
the product. I do know from tests that the product will dull polished surfaces.
In any case Fred is right the only way to eliminate the efflorescence is eliminate
the source of moisture.
Joe
From:
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Solutions
Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 4:00 AM
To: Restoration and Maintenance
Subject: RE: [sccpartners] Efflorescence
The resource center is still
under re-construction. The article is attached.
On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 8:11 AM, Fred Hueston <fhueston@stoneandtilepros.com>
wrote:
Efflorescence can be difficult to eliminate due to the fact that it is being
caused by moisture. The only way to solve the problem is to eliminate the
moisture source. Once this is done than it can be removed. I have an excellent
article on this that will be posted in the resource section today
Dr. Fred
On Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 4:51 PM, Jason Francis <jfrancis@protocolfloorcare.com>
wrote:
I am looking
for a suggestion for a chemical to remove efflorescence on a terrazzo floor. I
am hoping not to grind. What type of acid cleaner have any of you used? Mb-2?
Thanks!
Jason
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