News / curing
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Nov 16, 2020
Moisture curing tiling is important - especially in hot weather!
Read more →The hot weather is thankfully little bit late this year, but the hot weather in Sydney yesterday is a timely reminder to provide shade and moisture curing to your tiling. We know that the optimal temperature for curing concrete is about 22 degrees. If shade is not provided, the surface temperature of a screed or tile can quickly exceed 50 degrees. Mortar needs to cure, not to bake. Tilers don't need to bake either! The other obvious risk of not providing shade, is the loss of hydration. If we lose the construction moisture, the chemical reaction stops and we can expect...
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Jun 14, 2014
Strong bond and peace of mind
Read more →Efflock is compatible with all cement based products such as tile adhesive, tile grout, render and mortar. Efflock does not affect the final strength, rather it improves curing by slowing moisture release during hydration of the cement.
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Dec 12, 2013
Ten reasons to get Efflock
Read more →Why should you get Efflock for your building project? 10 key benefits: A water-based green building product (in high liquid concentrate form to minimise packaging), free of VOCs, to prolong the durability and service life of all concrete materials. Prevents efflorescence discharging when mixed with any type of concrete. Makes concrete hydrophobic to repel damp. Enhances and retains colour in coloured concrete. Prevents salt attack. Prevents frost attack. Provides a primary water repellant barrier in wet areas. Improves curing of concrete (slows moisture release, prolonging the hydration of cement). Ideal for off-form concrete in architectural applications. (Will not change...