Anti Efflorescence & Blooming Care

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DURO-SHIELD EFF/X

Code SIP/8135 (EMULSION)
HEAD: ANTI EFFLORESCENCE/SALTPETRE WALL COATING

The efflorescence/saltpeter in the construction industry is related to gaseous blooming and the white crystals (carbonate of calcium) formation on the surface of the cemented walls. When moisture enters the brick system and moves to the outer substrate it dissolves mineral salts (mainly calcium) from the Cementous substance to from calcium hydroxide which reacts with atmospheric CO₂ to form calcium carbonate. When the mineral salt solution finds its way to the surface of the substrate, the water evaporates leaving behind a white deposit of crystalline salt and inflated painted or protective coating. The main cause of efflorescence/saltpeter is presence of moisture and capillaries system in concrete.

DURO-SHIELD EFF/X is a protective coating formulation based on high molecular acrylic polymers with Silanes & Siloxane used to fill capillaries of concrete structure to minimize moisture seepage and also a form a protective layer on outer surface of bricks wall and plaster to stop seepage of moisture to plaster from wall.

DURO-SHIELD EFF/X also provide good adhesion of plaster to the walls when applied with controlled system.

APPLICATION: DURO-SHIELD EFF/X is applied with brush/roller on the wall and repeat the coating after 6 hours to form a durable barrier for moisture.

RECOMMENDATION:

For New Wall: It is for new brick wall construction apply with brush/roller and let the dry applied film then apply second coat for better protection. Wait for 2 hours for plastering the wall.
For Old Wall: It is for old plaster wall the old plaster is shaved off and brick wall is cleaned with iron brush or with any suitable roughing medium to remove loose salt of calcium carbonate /white salt from the wall. Then air dry the cleaned surface and apply a coat of DURO-SHIELD EFF/X. Repeat the coating after 6 hours and dry it for re-plastering.

For Repainting: It is if shaving of plaster from old wall is not possible then mix DURO-SHIELD EFF/X with wall putty and apply on the wall. Let them dry for 5-6 hours for satisfactory results in future.

Thinner: DURO-SHIELD EFF/X is dilute-able with water if so required.

Covering: DURO-SHIELD EFF/X cover 3. 50 Sq meter per litre .

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G2. DURAMIX -XTRA EFF/X

HEAD : WALL CARE
CODE: SIP/8130

DURAMIX -XTRA EFF/X: The plaster or overlying layer in the constructed buildings with traditional plaster mix of cement and sand possess many drawbacks such as coarse & porous texture in nature with broad capillaries system which causes seepage of water and gases that results to efflorescence/blooming in future which leads to destruction of basic structure and protective coating such as paints etc. of the wall. The problem of efflorescence/saltpeter in the construction industry is related to gaseous blooming and the white crystals (carbonate of calcium) formation on the surface of the cemented walls. These distortions not only lead to extra maintenance cost but also weaken the basic structure. Such problems are minimized by addition of DURAMIX -XTRA EFF/X in the cement mix of plaster. DURAMIX -XTRA EFF/X is blending of synthetic resins, super plasticizer (Carboxylate based) & non chloride hardener along with silane additives which provide compactness, strength and flexibility to plaster structure that leads to reduction in capillaries density and filling of pores structure in capillaries. All these factors lessen the cause of efflorescence by blocking passages of moisture /water and also provides smoothness to the surface of the plaster. The minimize moisture seepage system provides a protective barrier on outer surface of bricks wall and protect & stabilize the structure for a long maintenance free period.

APPLICATION: DURAMIX -XTRA EFF/X is added in ratio of 10 gram to 15 gram in one kg of the dry cement.

ADVICE: Avoid overdose in use which may cause bleeding and extra setting /hydration time of plaster.