News
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Feb 01, 2016
New Product - REPEGLAZE Glass and Glaze Protection
Read more →In the final stages of brand development is an exciting new product release for Efflock. Repeglaze is an advanced glass and glazing coating that sets a new bar for its competition. Hydrophobic glass treatments have been around for a while, and there are lots of them, both for automotive and domestic glass. However, the performance of most brands lasts only a number of weeks, and the very best of them claim up to 3 years longevity. We can double that. Our new product is for all building glass such as pool fences, shower screens, sky lights, glass roofs, windows, glass furniture, glazed ceramic...
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Dec 23, 2015
Updates to the Efflock Technical Data Sheet
Read more →Our Technical Data Sheet has just been revised and updated with broader and more detailed information and building tips than ever before. Check it out!
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Nov 18, 2015
BBQ breakfast in Newcastle 18 November
Read more →See us at Saddington's Building Supplies Broadmeadow, this Friday from 6:30am. Ben will be on hand to demonstrate and discuss Efflock's unique advantages and various uses to prevent problems for builders. Come and have a quick chat as you chew on a sandwich ahead of a forecast 40 degrees work day!
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Sep 24, 2015
The advantage of Efflock when building a bathroom
Read more →The image below shows a freshly installed bathroom tile bed using Efflock to repel water absorption and lock efflorescence. Efflock provides a primary water barrier over and above relying on a waterproofing membrane alone, and improves the general health and amenity of a bathroom by reducing humidity. For around $30 per bathroom, it's a cost effective insurance policy for both the builder and client. Efflorescence does occur in bathrooms. With the growing trend of underfloor (under tile) heating, the potential for this problem is dramatically increased. The reason for this is that by heating an ordinary saturated tile bed, adhesive and grout, dissolved calcium...
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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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Jul 02, 2015
Elastomeric paints are a wise choice for efflorescence prevention
Read more →Without damp or water penetration, efflorescence cannot occur. Efflorescence is caused by a concentration of salts that have been dissolved by moisture and transported by capillary action to a point of discharge where the moisture evaporates, and leaves the salts behind. Water is the most destructive compound that works against the health and longevity of any building, in so many different ways other than just efflorescence. Therefore, a quality building specification must always pay careful attention to preventing the ingress of water and damp in every situation. For over a decade, a cement rendered and painted finish has been very popular in Australia. Render has often been applied...
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Jun 29, 2015
Architectural Product News
Read more →Efflock appears in the current issue of Architectural Product News. To see the online version, click here. Readers of APN can request more information on Efflock or any other product through the magazine's enquiry card system.
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Jun 05, 2015
Waterproofing a Pool - Is it necessary?
Read more →It is often cited in the building industry that waterproofing typically represents 1% of a building's cost, yet it accounts for 80% of defects. Is waterproofing in pool building another example of where it is not seen, it is being ignored? An excellent blog article by V-Vo Architectural Mosaics based in Western Australia makes a strong argument for more attention to waterproofing, based on simple building facts that we all accept. V-Vo are leading experts in pool tiling systems with extensive experience in Australia and internationally. This is well worth a read: Waterproofing a Pool
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Apr 14, 2015
Technical Data Sheet update
Read more →Please check out our freshly updated Technical Data Sheet which now includes our quick reference info-graphic instruction sheet. The TDS is always available on site by scanning the QR code on the label of the Efflock bottle. A QR code reader app is available for free on your smart phone.
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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