News / tilers
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Feb 07, 2013
What does Efflock cost per square metre of tiling?
Efflock prevents efflorescence and creates hydrophobic tile bed, adhesive and grout for around $3.87/m2 (for a 30mm thick tile bed). Compare that with the cost of a secondary membrane for at least $20/m2, and you're way in front Even with a tile bed 100mm thick you're saving cost and extra processes. Plus there are no hassles with inclement weather, no issues with trapping moisture between two membranes, and you even have the option to wet bed your tiles! Efflock allows the bed to permeate, meaning it will release moisture from the hydration process, whilst repelling water ingress. Less cost, big time savings...
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Feb 01, 2013
Efflock now available at Skippens!
Skippens is a family business and has been supplying bulk building materials to the Eastern Suburbs and greater Sydney for over 85 years. One of the most common questions they get is "how do I clean off efflorescence?". Unfortunately we don't have a solution for that, other than a cold chisel. However, Efflock will prevent efflorescence in all your future projects! By simply adding Efflock to the water of all your cementitious building materials, you will prevent efflorescence, reduce mould and algae, and prevent water 'wicking' through those materials. Nothing else has to change, you can keep your favourite mixes...
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Jan 29, 2013
Efflock now available at Euro Abrasives
Piloting of Efflock has gone well in our first two local stores. We are looking to steadily expand into other reputable tiling hardware stores as demand grows, and we are pleased to announce Euro Abrasives in St Peters is supporting and stocking our product. There is not much they don't have when it comes to tiling, and now they also have Efflock so you can forever prevent efflorescence occurring in your next building project.
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Jan 25, 2013
New pricing for 2013
Growing demand has meant lower manufacturing costs and savings that we can pass on to our customers. Efflock was only launched in October last year but already (and excitingly) our second shipment is on it's way!
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Jan 21, 2013
Leaking shower prevented with Efflock
Leaking showers remain one of the most common building defects in Austraila. This is alarming when you consider bathroom renovations generally cost at least $20,000.00. And, often it is brand new bathrooms that are leaking - a Sydney based builder who is a customer of Efflock recently mentioned having to replace a 2 year old bathroom for a client only last year. Usually a leak remains undetected until serious damage has already occurred. This can be carpets and furnishings, paintwork, plaster or render, rotting of structural timber, or even possibly termites who love nothing more than moisture, darkness and a tasty timber framed house. A common flaw: If there is...
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Jan 16, 2013
Efflock is a cost effective grout additive that is easy to use.
Most tilers would agree that typical tile grout additives can make grout very sticky, with a fast drying skin that makes 'sponging off' quite challenging. Efflock may lubricate the mix slightly, but will maintain easy workability. The 1:100 dilution makes Efflock unrivalled value as a grout additive, with unmatched hydrophobic performance to help prevent ingrained mould.
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Jan 07, 2013
Efflorescence can be avoided
Before Efflock, methods to control efflorescence required much complexity and have been flawed in one way or another. In fact, Chapter 9 of 2009 edition of the "Master Builders Association Guide to External Waterproofing" lists the the well adopted methods and highlights each of their disadvantages. In summation it concludes "there really is no way to completely prevent efflorescence"- which is incorrect. Efflorescence is something that is not widely thought about, until it begins to deface a building and starts costing money. It has until very recently been considered a maintenance issue, but that is no longer the case. Builders and tilers are being held liable,...
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Jan 05, 2013
BAM! Harsh cleaning chemicals are gone!
MOULD PREVENTION Mould reduction in tiled showers is one of the best selling points the next time you're tiling a new bathroom for a customer. 'Off the shelf' tile grouts with hydrophobic claims have proved porous with submersion testing. This means grout becomes saturated deep into the grout joint with mould chasing the moisture source. Mould then becomes ingrained beyond the reach of bleach or cleaning chemicals. Tile grout mixed with Efflock keeps the core of grout dry, so that only surface mould will occur, and can generally be removed using water and a few strokes of a stiff brush. A SUSTAINABLE CHOICE Efflock is water based, maximum...
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Dec 19, 2012
Christmas trade night at Amalfi Tiles
We were invited to present Efflock to a group of forty tilers last Friday night at Amalfi Tiles' end of year gathering. The feedback and questions being asked were a strong indication that efflorescence is a major problem and daily concern for tilers. There were half a dozen tradesmen in the room who had already used Efflock, and all had positive feedback. Thanks to the guys at Amalfi for the opportunity to promote Efflock, and please enjoy a safe Christmas break.
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Nov 21, 2012
Save building costs with Efflock
Secondary membranes to control efflorescence are now obsolete and no longer required. Efflock added to concrete mixes such as tile beds and grout bulk impregnates the entire material to make them water repellant . Without water able to freely penetrate these materials, efflorescence cannot occur. The labour and cost savings are a big advantage, and bad weather is less of a worry with construction times. Tiles can even be wet-bedded using the Efflock system. Efflock is also ideal to mix with tile adhesive and grout which are also known sources of efflorescence. Installing a secondary membrane over tile...