News / Efflorescence in tile adhesive
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Jul 12, 2013
New Efflock formula
Read more →From 1st July 2013 we are rolling out a new and slightly modified formula. The new Efflock formula is a maximum concentrate, meaning the product now goes twice as far as before! as an additive, the product is now diluted at 1 part Efflock : 100 parts water. That means one litre of Efflock makes 101 litres of gauging water, or enough efflorescence protection for approximately 20 square metres of a 30mm thick tile bed! The new formula means less transport costs, less plastic packaging and waste, and much better value! Our website is gradually being updated with the latest...
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May 29, 2013
All 3 bases are covered with Efflock
Read more →The genius of Efflock is that it is compatible with all cementitious mixes, including off the shelf tile adhesives and tile grouts. On a tiled floor, this means that all 3 layers that contribute to efflorescence can be protected - tile bed, tile adhesive and tile grout. And, it couldn't be easier. Simply add 1 part Efflock to 50 parts of water to use in all of your mixes for absolute confidence. No secondary membrane required! Above: Efflorescence appearing through porous grout joints.
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Nov 21, 2012
Save building costs with Efflock
Read more →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...