{"id":5155,"date":"2015-10-05T09:29:52","date_gmt":"2015-10-05T08:29:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.filasolutionsblog.com\/en\/?p=5155"},"modified":"2021-07-28T18:26:46","modified_gmt":"2021-07-28T16:26:46","slug":"how-to-treat-autumn-efflorescence-deterdek-and-filapw10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/en\/how-to-treat-autumn-efflorescence-deterdek-and-filapw10\/","title":{"rendered":"How to treat autumn efflorescence &#8211; DETERDEK and FILAPW10"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Efflorescence or \u2018lime bloom\u2019 can be a real problem<\/strong> during the autumn.&nbsp; The white substance forms a powder-like coating and, because the weather is damper, it evaporates more slowly than in the summer. Efflorescence is made up of soluble salts and moisture which migrate to the surface, evaporate and leave a salt deposit behind. As well as affecting porous masonry, <a title=\"How to stop efflorescence in its tracks\" href=\"\/en\/2015\/01\/27\/how-to-stop-efflorescence-in-its-tracks\/\"><strong>efflorescence<\/strong><\/a> can also migrate through a grout joint, so it\u2019s a problem that can affect both natural stone and ceramic installations.<\/p>\n<p>How you treat the problem depends on the surface.<\/p>\n<h3>On existing <strong>quarry tiles, terracotta, acid-resistant stone, brick, porcelain and glazed ceramic<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/02-cotto-efflorescenze.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4937\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/02-cotto-efflorescenze.jpg\" alt=\"02-cotto-efflorescenze\" width=\"560\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/02-cotto-efflorescenze.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/02-cotto-efflorescenze-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/02-cotto-efflorescenze-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The surface should be cleaned with a buffered acid detergent like FILA <strong>Deterdek<\/strong>. &nbsp;Make sure that you choose a buffered acid, rather than a corrosive hydrochloric solution, to avoid damaging your tile and the grout joint. Buffered acids are also a lot safer, as they don\u2019t emit fumes.<\/p>\n<p>To treat the surface with <strong>Deterdek<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dilute the solution at a ratio of 1:5<\/li>\n<li>Apply, allow five minutes contact time, then work in with a single disc cleaner or a brush.<\/li>\n<li>Remove any residue with a cloth or liquid vacuum.<\/li>\n<li>Rinse the surface with clean water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bear in mind that if salts are still present within the tile, they <i>will <\/i>need to travel through to the surface, so additional treatment may be necessary. &nbsp;&nbsp;If you\u2019re working with an acid-sensitive material, you\u2019ll need to use a pH-neutral cleaning solution instead and a series of treatments may be necessary.<\/p>\n<h3>A more effective solution is to treat the underside of the tiles <i>before<\/i> they are installed, to create a barrier.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>FILA<\/strong><b>PW10<\/b> works in this way and <a title=\"How to treat efflorescence \u2013 before it arises!\" href=\"\/en\/2013\/09\/25\/how-to-treat-efflorescence-before-it-arises\/\">prevents efflorescence<\/a> from travelling to the surface. It can be used <strong>on natural stone, granite, marble, agglomerates, terracotta and other absorbent materials.&nbsp;<\/strong> As well as halting salt in its tracks, it also stops tannins, metals and oxides from rising through the substrate to the tile surface, whilst allowing the material to breathe.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/natural-stone-efflorescence-FILAPW10.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4311\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/natural-stone-efflorescence-FILAPW10.jpg\" alt=\"natural-stone-efflorescence-FILAPW10\" width=\"321\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/natural-stone-efflorescence-FILAPW10.jpg 535w, https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/natural-stone-efflorescence-FILAPW10-201x300.jpg 201w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 321px) 100vw, 321px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To treat new tiles with <strong>FILAPW10<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thoroughly clean the back of the tile or slab to remove any dust and residues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply a continuous, even layer of the solution to the back and sides of the surface, using a large flat paintbrush or airless pump, avoiding pooling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Leave the tiles\/slabs to dry for approx. 24 hours before fixing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OsNaWxjAgiQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Efflorescence or \u2018lime bloom\u2019 can be a real problem during the autumn.&nbsp; The white substance forms a powder-like coating and, because the weather is damper, it evaporates more slowly than in the summer. Efflorescence is made up of soluble salts and moisture which migrate to the surface, evaporate and leave a salt deposit behind. 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