Caring for Surfaces Treated With the Faber Aqua Stop

Routine cleaning and maintenance will still be required, but treating the surface with this formulation means that you will have a smoother time doing it. Here, the focus shifts to ensuring that the products used will not end up interfering with the functionality of the Faber Aqua Stop, or negatively affecting the stone structure. Products like the Faber Neutral Cleaner or Floor Cleaner can be used. The ideal solution will depend on the particular surface characteristics. Remember that the solvent-based Faber Aqua Stop is a flammable agent, and should thus be stored in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat sources. In case some of the product gets accidentally spilt, you can easily soak it up with absorbent materials like paper towels.

Protection Against Water Damage With Faber Aqua Stop

Worried about water damage? Absorbent materials such as natural stone installations are more susceptible to this. Water can be soaked up into the structure from accidental spills, or from the environment, such as in the case of rising damp where moisture is absorbed from the environment through the walls and floors. This leads to different issues. Take efflorescence for instance. This is that white substance that forms when the naturally occurring salts in the stone structure are carried through the material to the top, then left behind as crystalline deposits when the water evaporates. This also affects concrete pavers and clay bricks. With rising damp on the other hand, the increased moisture in the building structures encourages mould and mildew to grow. Increased concentration of fungi elements in the indoor space exposes persons in the premises to health risks. The rising damp also ruins the plastering and paint of the building – and even causes bricks to crack or rot. Making repairs here is a costly endeavour. As they say, “prevention is better than cure”. Putting in place measures to prevent water damage in the first place will go a long way in protecting the installation, providing a safer space for the occupants, and also avoids costly liabilities down the road. The Faber Aqua Stop comes in as an effective treatment to deliver on this mandate.

Superior Water Resistance

The Faber Aqua Stop is popular for its water-repellent properties, blocking the absorption of the water from spills and the moisture from rising damp. It has been particularly developed for absorbent materials, where this is a major concern – ranging from limestone, marble, sandstone, concrete and terracotta, to cement marble and marble resin agglomerates, as well as exposed brickwork. That way problems like efflorescence, algae and mould growths, surface spalling and the very disintegration of the porous materials are avoided. The Faber Aqua Stop also proves handy when grouting and washing materials like cotto. Here, it reduces the amount of water absorbed, while also protecting the grout from staining.

This impregnating formation comes with high penetration ability, getting deep into the structure, and bonding with the material being treated. Due to this mode of functioning, the Faber Aqua Stop does not form a film on the treated surface, and it also does not affect the breathability of the structure.

With this solvent-based formulation, you won’t have to dread a yellow hue forming over time. The Faber Aqua Stop maintains the colour and tone of the surface. It’s practically invisible, serving to continue showcasing the characteristic features that make you proud of your installation. Moreover, you can go the extra step of stain proofing your installation, using the ideal product that is compatible with the particular surface, and using the Faber Aqua Stop as a water-repellent primer. This enhances the efficacy of the stain-proofing treatment.

The product also increases the resistance of the surface to dirt. Here, it limits the amount of dirt and grime that can get embedded into the structure. This serves two major roles: Firstly, it makes subsequent cleaning tasks much easier, reducing the time and resources that go into the task. Secondly, this extra protection serves to ward off wear and tear effects that are associated with increased grime build-ups, that prolong the lifespan of your installation, reducing the costs that go into the building maintenance process. The routine cleaning processes here can be carried out with formulations such as the Faber Neutral Cleaner or the Floor Cleaner.

The protective attributes, where costly future repairs are avoided, as well as the affordable price of the Faber Aqua Stop, make it an economical formulation. It comes in 1L bottles, with each box having 12 bottles, and an application rate of 10-15m² per litre – which gives you more value from your purchase. Coming from an industrial leader in surface care, where the brand has established itself over the course of decades of its existence, you can trust the quality of the formulation.

In case you’re dealing with a recently laid installation, or the surface has just been grouted, allow these treatments to dry and cure before using the Faber Aqua Stop on them. Also, in case of any of the product getting accidently spilt, use sawdust, paper towels or other absorbent material to soak up the contents, and dispose them.

How To Use The Faber Aqua Stop

Since the product comes ready to use, there is not much that is needed for the actual preparation time. Simply clean the surface so as to avoid the dust or dirt getting trapped in the layers of the product, allow the surface to dry, then proceed to spread the Faber Aqua Stop onto the surface.

This is a fast-drying formulation, taking only around 1 hour. If needed, a second coat of product can be applied after this hour passes. However, if you’ve applied the treatment to a floor, then give it at least 4-6 hours before allowing foot traffic back onto the area.

Regarding tools, you can use a roller, brush, cloth, or lambswool applicator for the task. This will depend on the equipment that you find most convenient for your particular situation. After treating the floor with the Faber Aqua Stop, use white spirit to clean the equipment.

Remember that adjacent areas that are not to be treated will need to be covered to avoid the formulation getting onto them. Also, if it has not been expressly stated that this solvent-based product is suitable for your particular installation, it is advisable to first do a test on a hidden spot to ascertain the suitability of the product for that type of material.

Get The Most Out OF The Faber Aqua Stop With These Extra Tips

The layer of product applied should be thick, ensuring that you have covered the entire target surface. Avoid leaving sections with excess product. These can be redistributed before the formulation dries.
Do not use the product on surfaces that are overly heated.
If you’re using the Faber Aqua Stop as a water-repellent primer before applying a stain-proofing agent, first allow it to dry before adding treatments on top of it.

Caring for Surfaces Treated With the Faber Aqua Stop