Concrete Protection and Maintenance
Concrete protection :
WESER-PRO TRA: Protects reconstituted stone.
Once our products have been applied and dried, it is imperative to apply a protective product to the entire structure: WESER-PRO TRA. It greatly reduces the penetration of water into the products and, consequently, the appearance of efflorescence. In this way, it limits the development of micro-organisms and the encrustation of dirt, and facilitates surface cleaning.
- Do not apply WESER-Pro TRA in wet weather, as the product will be washed away by runoff, or below 10°C.
- Apply WESER-Pro TRA in a single coat using a brush or sprayer.
- Avoid applying too much, and ensure even application.
Read the label on the can carefully.
Concrete maintenance :
Eco-responsible concrete cleaning: the ultimate guide
Recommendations:
Like natural stone, reconstituted stone products need to be regularly cleaned and maintained if they are to retain their original appearance. Made from natural materials, it is normal for them to develop a patina over time.
Never use a high-pressure washer to clean the surface of our products!
For reconstituted stone elements, use WESER-NET EF: Efflorescence remover.
The rare appearance of whitish streaks or halos on the surface of products is a natural and technically unavoidable phenomenon that can occur, under certain drying conditions, on any cement-based product. These efflorescences in no way affect the quality of the product, and fade over time. To reduce efflorescence, WESER offers WESER NET Anti-Efflorescence (WNEF). This product dissolves efflorescence.
– Dilute 1 volume of WESER-Net EF with 2 to 4 volumes of water as required.
– Always add the product to the water, not the other way round.
– Application temperature: between 8 and 25°C
– Apply evenly to the surface to be treated, taking care not to leave any part uncovered (do not spray).
– Leave on for 30 seconds to 2 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with a jet of water until all foam has disappeared.
– Do not allow product to dry. Keep surface wet until complete rinsing to avoid the appearance of new efflorescences.
– In the event of heavy efflorescence, apply the product at a higher concentration.
– All traces of product must be rinsed away.
– Carry out a test on a limited area before treating the entire structure.
Read the label on the can carefully.
For stainless steel inserts :
To maintain their shine, clean stainless steel components regularly with a soft cloth soaked in soapy water or spirit.
Use WESER-Lisse Rénovation to give your vibro-pressed reconstituted stone elements a smooth, closed and homogeneous appearance.
It’s a microporous
water-repellent industrial primer with good masking power, quick drying,
odorless and washable.
It is available in 3 shades: White, Grey or Stone-tone.
Equipment required:
Airless or pneumatic spray gun, roller, brush.
Instructions for use:
Homogenize the product well with mechanical agitation before use.
Recommended thickness: 30 to 50μ dry
Drying: 20°C, 65% Relative Humidity
For renovation, a single coat is generally sufficient.
If a smoother, more closed effect is desired, apply a second coat, which we recommend diluting with 5 to 10% water.
The first coat must be dry to the touch before the second coat is applied (time varies greatly depending on weather conditions).
Use WESER-Rénovation pour pilier to brighten up your “Dark” reconstituted stone elements.
This product is designed for the renovation of “Dark” elements in reconstituted stone, such as fence pillars, to reintensify their color.
Application:
With a short-haired roller.
By conventional or low-pressure airless spraying.
Instructions for use:
Shake the jar before opening to homogenize the product before use.
Ready-to-use product.
Do not apply during periods of frost.
Clean equipment with white spirit.
It must be used on dry, sound and dust-free materials.