News / efflorescence
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May 11, 2017
Tempo Apartments - 4 years on.
Read more →In recent meetings with Multiplex, we had the opportunity to tour a large project that used Efflock in approximately 4000m2 of tiling completed around 4 years ago. Joe Metlage of Casumo Constructions is the builder and still has his office located in the said building at 8 Bourke Street Mascot, in Sydney. It was pleasing to see that Efflock has performed extremely well, keeping efflorescence under control in the expansive common areas. The tile screeds are up to 200mm thick and the granite and bluestone paving and G684 basalt cobblestones are in excellent condition, free from efflorescence deposits and picture framing. Natural...
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Aug 25, 2016
Keeping water out prevents efflorescence - a guide to caulked movement joints
Read more →Efflock prevents efflorescence by repelling water as illustrated in this triangular diagram: Every detail in a system is important. Caulked movement joints may seem an insignificant detail, but if they are installed incorrectly excessive water can enter masonry to cause efflorescence. Below is an information sheet which explains how to install caulked movement joints correctly, with some information on selecting the best sealant for the job:
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Jul 22, 2016
Understanding 'The Lime Cycle' helps to understand why we get efflorescence.
Read more →View our Lime Cycle diagram here.
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Sep 04, 2015
Check out this tile bed!
Read more →The photo below shows a flood test of an Efflock tile screed 1 metre x 1 metre wide. Around the perimeter is a 20mm aluminium angle stuck to the surface with silicone, and filled with water. This test was made independently by Don's Tiles in Narellan (near Sydney). At the time this photo was taken, the screed had been flooded for 48 hours (notice on the right hand side one small leak coming from the sealant). Don's Tiles now include Efflock into their bathroom installations because it makes good sense. When an average bathroom costs around $20,000, $30 worth of Efflock is...
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Mar 18, 2015
Become a stockist today
Read more →Specialists in tiles, tiling trade suppliers, and building and landscape suppliers are the key types of businesses we are seeking to help grow Efflock. With over 80 independent stores across Australia and New Zealand, Efflock is being asked for by name and our customer base is growing exponentially. We are only at the tip of the iceberg. Efflock is a stand alone product that compliments rather than competes with existing produce lines, and offers a solution to an enormous, well known problem. If you're part of a dynamic building supplies business with passionate knowledgeable staff, then please contact ben@efflock.com.au
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Feb 25, 2015
Efflock now at Sutherland Shire Tile Supplies
Read more →Since 1970 Ashley Tucker and his team have been servicing the Sutherland Shire. Their Tile Power store at 538 Princes Highway Kirrawee is the place to go for tiles and trade supplies and excellent customer service.
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Dec 04, 2014
Efflock officially arrives in New Zealand!
Read more →We're pleased to announce Quantum Group Flooring Design are now the exclusive distributors for Efflock in New Zealand. Quantum Group are wholesale suppliers to a network of over 300 tiling and trade stores across New Zealand, and are preferred suppliers to Mitre 10 New Zealand with shipments out of Sydney at least 3 times a month. Quantum Group communicate directly with a large and ever-growing network of pool builders, paving contractors, architects and builders across New Zealand. We look forward to seeing the expansion of Efflock throughout NZ stores in partnership with Quantum Group throughout 2015! For all NZ retail and wholesale customer enquires, visit their...
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Dec 02, 2014
Register now for your free National Construction Code (NCC) for 2015
Read more →Until now, each edition has cost builders nearly $400 every year. The Australian Building Codes Board is rolling out a free online version of the NCC (formerly known as the BCA) in 2015. You need to register online, which is easily done via this link.
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Sep 24, 2014
Hydrophobic sealer for masonry release
Read more →Efflock is about to release it's sister product called "Hydrophobic Sealer for Masonry". This new label will promote Efflock's lesser known function as a premium water repellent sealer for porous masonry. This sealer is a stand alone product, sold as a maximum concentrate that dilutes with water 9 times. This concept is in line with our goal to reduce plastic packaging, reduce transport costs and emissions, whilst providing toolbox convenience and the best economy. 1 litre of "Hydrophobic Sealer for Masonry" makes 10 litres of sealer, equating to around half the cost of existing equivalent sealers.
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Sep 05, 2014
How to remove efflorescence
Read more →Efflorescence is very simply caused by the action of water entering masonry. That water then dissolves inherent salts, the most abundant of those salts is usually what's known as 'free lime' which is left surplus from the matrix of the concrete. Removing efflorescence is difficult and labour intensive, and requires acid based remover. Many products attempt to mask the word 'acid' with "water based" and other jargon, and will often mask any unpleasant odour with a nice scent such as lemon. Regardless, an acid pH is essentially what's required to dissolve the efflorescence. Once efflorescence is cleaned, it is most likely going to return....