Mexican tile is made up of clay and is very porous and is prone to "efflorescence" aka "white blotches" especially outside.
Mexican tile is made up of clay and is very porous and is prone to "efflorescence" aka "white blotches" especially outside. Under
certain circumstances, a white powder can form on unglazed
terracotta type floor tiles. This is a natural phenomenon call
efflorescence. It is due to soluble salts rising to the surface from the
concrete slab. When they dry out on the surface, the remaining salts
appear white and powdery. Efflorescence often manifests itself in the
cement joints of new
brickwork or Mexican tile. Mexican Tile Renew Clean and Seal Fort Myers to Sarasota To St Pete Fl. CALL VEL AT 941-926-7444. email mexicantilerenew@aol.com
Numerous studies have been made around the world to try to
determine why it can appear on an installation and not another under
seemingly identical conditions. The only things that we do know are that
it happens when Portland Cement is present and there is no real
solution for it. Efflorescence does clear up over time unless there is
an ongoing issue with rising damp from the substrate. It is defined as
the 'migration of soluble salts.' This is not due to substandard tiles,
adhesives, sealers, or grout; and generally there is nothing to worry
about.
"Efflorescence
Treatment" is part of a program of products that make an effloresced
wall or floor look good, then keep the problem from coming back. Remove powdery white deposits without scrubbing. Just apply and leave it to work. No wipe off or other removal needed. Apply with brush or spray or whatever is easiest. Carries white powdery stains below the surface. Used by DIY and cleaning professionals. Mexican Tile Renew Clean and Seal Fort Myers to Sarasota To St Pete Fl. CALL VEL AT 941-926-7444. email mexicantilerenew@aol.com
Mexican Tile Renew Clean and Seal Fort Myers to Sarasota To St Pete Fl.
CALL VEL AT 941-926-7444. email mexicantilerenew@aol.com
