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August 12, 2017 18:08

The solvent concrete : what to do with frozen monolith ?

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principle of concrete action solvent

Once on building tools or decor elements, concrete firmly adheres to the surface, and an attempt to remove mechanically resulting in damage to trim or instrument.But to make the removal of the soft splash as possible, picking up a special substance.

Any concrete solvent contains two main components:

  • concentrated acid that could destroy the concrete;
  • agent for protection of metal and inhibitors.

acid penetrates into the deep layers of concrete and destroys it, thus greatly weakens the grip.This softened the concrete can only wash away the jet of cold water under pressure to clean by hand or with a brush.It is possible to remove all the unnecessary layers of ceramic tile, glass, stone, wood or other materials.Freed from sticking to the mixer, shuttering or metal tool will look like new.

features tools for removing concrete

tool to remove concrete perfectly safe, it does not produce toxic fumes and burns.On colored paintwork it can be used safely - discoloration occurs.The metal surface also remains intact.The facility has a faint smell, does not irritate the human respiratory tract.In the external environment, it is decomposed in a natural way, without harming nature.

choice of means to dissolve the concrete is now quite diverse.They are pre-packaged cans or bottles with a spray that allows to create on the surface of the cleaning foam.All of them are based on organic acids, and the need to work with them approximately as described below.

How to use chemistry when removing concrete?

surface to be worked must be cleaned of debris and remove large chunks, if they break off.Then, apply concrete solvent as it is convenient, or spray, if spray or apply with a sponge or brush.After applying the foam is formed - a means of working.To sustain all this takes a few minutes.

What is stated on the label of the selected solution.Then direct the stream of water under pressure, can help hard nonmetallic brush.If you do not clean off all the procedure can be repeated. concrete Remover is available in a concentrated form for dilution with water or a ready-to-eat.Better to buy the concentrate, it can be diluted with water in different ways for different surfaces:

  • for old spots - not to dilute;
  • for grout and cement plaque - 1: 3;
  • lime residues and paints - 1: 5;
  • for cleaning after construction - 1:10 detergent.

Action washes of color on concrete surfaces need to test on an inconspicuous area - Apply a small amount and observe the state of the decor.High-quality glazed tiles can be damaged and substandard products may change color.

If the manufacture of decor is not all technological requirements have been met, it may not be visible to the naked eye.acid Contact can detect hidden defects.All this applies to wood surfaces, high-quality paint can withstand the processing on all the other areas you need to try.

Funds contain acid, so you need to comply with the minimum security measures:

  • work gloves;
  • ventilate enclosed space;
  • immediately rinse with water and enamel.

also necessary to strictly adhere to the instructions on the label and do not overdo smyvku not to accidentally damage the surface.

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