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• May 22, 2014

  Fool Proof & Waterproof Bathroom

  This drawing shows one of two methods of where the waterproofing in your bathroom is located. Most typically the waterproofing is located below the screed (as in the right side of the picture). Both methods rely heavily on the membrane because tile grout is porous, and the grout, tile glue and tile screed is saturated permanently with normal daily use. A pinhole in the membrane means big trouble, and regardless, capillary action draws moisture to every corner of your bathroom.Efflock provides another layer of protection by making the porous material water repellent for a drier, less mouldy and efflorescence free...

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• Oct 19, 2013

  Exclusive Tiles in Brookvale: new stockists of Efflock

  We are delighted that Exclusive Tiles in Brookvale are now stockists of Efflock. Scott McAlpine and his team are a quality independent tile store who know their industry intimately, and understand the technical needs of their customers.  "Efflock is an exciting product for us, as efflorescence has been a common problem among our trade customers" said Scott.  "The simplicity of adding 1% Efflock into the water to provide permanent efflorescence protection is brilliant." "The additional waterproofing protection that Efflock provides in a bathroom against membrane failure, damp and mould resistance is also very exciting" he said. Exclusive Tiles are located...

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• Aug 19, 2013

  New Stockist! Gold Coast Tile Market

  
  
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• May 03, 2013

  Did you know? Efflorescence can be a liable defect.

    Builders and tilers beware.In the past leaching or efflorescence was regarded as a 'maintenance issue' for building owners. However, since 2007 it has been listed as a defect in the national publication: 'Guide to Standards and Tolerances'. At the bottom of page 49 of the guide, is the following clause: "13.08 Calcification and efflorescence associated with decks and balconies   Calcification or efflorescence caused by water coming from a deck or balcony that occurs on walls below or beside the deck or balcony; or that appears in the mortar joints of the deck or balcony tiling, is a defect. Activities of others,...

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• Apr 28, 2013

  Efflorescence on ABC1's Gardening Australia:

    Efflorescence is such a common building defect around Sydney and Australia. Did anyone else see Gardening Australia last night? Above: Check out the efflorescence coming up out of the grout joints from the tile bed on these balconies just next to Costa Georgiadis as he reported from an apartment complex in Redfern, Sydney. There was a fair bit of efflorescence seeping from render as well during the story. Using Efflock is the very best prevention for efflorescence. So simple and very economical.

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• Apr 14, 2013

  Australian Master Tilers Association

   Efflock is proud to be a member of the newly established, Australian Master Tilers Association. The Association was created last year to benefit the tiling and waterproofing industries and their customers (see their 'About Us' page). The AMTA Forum is an excellent platform for exchanging problems, ideas and advice, and is open for participation both from trade professionals and the general public. 

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• Apr 02, 2013

  Are you trying to install a secondary membrane, but it keeps raining?!!

  Having Efflock in a tile bed means a secondary membrane to control efflorescence is no longer required. However, Efflock is proving very useful to a number of our customers who still prefer to install a secondary membrane on their tiled balconies as another line of defence.  An apartment block in Sydney with efflorescence stains from the top balcony streaming down the facade. The permeable yet hydrophobic effect of a tile screed containing Efflock means that a tile bed can expel moisture from the hydration process, whilst repelling any rain that comes along in the mean time. A screed containing Efflock is...

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• Mar 31, 2013

  Efflock is the preferred choice for protecting million dollar views

     Even the most exclusive suburbs of Sydney with some of the most impressive private homes do not escape the scourge of efflorescence. Efflock is fast becoming the product of choice for remedial builders and tilers to rectify and prevent unsightly efflorescence stains from occurring.  Check out our 'Stockists' page or speak to your local trade supplier about stocking Efflock for your next project. Efflock is also available online with prompt free delivery throughout Australia.

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• Mar 30, 2013

  Bulk orders of Efflock

  We've had some customers requiring large quantities of Efflock for larger projects of late. There are certainly some big balconies out there, one customer has over 7 cubic meters of tile beds to protect from efflorescence! We are able to supply 20 litre drums on request, simply speak to your local stockist to request a large drum, or go to our Contact Us  page and give Ben a call today.

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• Mar 21, 2013

  New Stockist! Tilers Online in Caringbah

  Tilers Online in Caringbah are the latest trade supplier to now stock Efflock. Tilers Online already have an impressive range of quality brands of grout, adhesive, sealant and many other tiling products and equipment. They are a leading store in the Sutherland Shire and greater Sydney area, so we are very excited they have come onboard to stock Efflock for their customers!  Be sure to drop into their store at 2/14 Parraweena Road, Caringbah. Check out their link on our 'Stockists' page, or for other links to stores that are local to you!

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