A Look At The Faber B 1/920

Polishing natural stone surfaces comes with its range of benefits. For starters, it increases the durability of the underlying structure. Applying the wax onto the surface forms a barrier of protection, shielding the underlying surface from the elements and sources of daily wear. Then there is the appearance. The polished surfaces have a luxurious look and feel, which enhances the beauty of the treated areas. From the countertops, backsplashes, to the shower walls, that glossy shine gives the stone a distinctive look. Speaking of shower walls, additional protection is also needed against water, soap, and the increased humidity levels. The chemicals in the shampoos and conditioners that are used can easily react with the stone itself, which negatively affects its structural integrity. You don’t want to take a bath surrounded by dilapidated walls. The polishing wax is used to prevent that from happening. Since such vertical installations are more complex to polish, the conventional products used on floors won’t be suitable. You want a formulation that has been developed to handle these situations. That’s where the Faber B1 920 comes in.

What You Get From The Faber B1 920

Enhanced aesthetic appeal

You want elegant surfaces with a superior shine, and that’s what you get with the Faber B1 920. Its polishing effect makes the colouration for the underlying stone surface more prominent, accentuating its tone and character. Whether it’s on the walls, the bathroom tops or the stone worktops, you get to spruce up the interior of your building. Speaking of which, the Faber B1 920 has been specifically formulated for use on the vertical surfaces, and other stone areas that are not subjected to foot traffic.

Surface protection

This wax-resin emulsion forms an ultra-resistant film on the surface being treated. This adds to its protection from daily soiling and wear effects, reducing your workload during the subsequent cleaning operations. By increasing the surface hardness, it serves to reduce your maintenance costs. This is as you get to avoid the hefty bills that come with making repairs caused by wearing down and degradation of the stone structure.

Water-based formulation

With the Faber B1 920, you won’t have to worry about the odours that are released by the alternative solvent-based liquid waxes. This unit is water-based, thus it doesn’t pose the risk to the indoor air quality. This protects the persons on the premises, and makes it much safer for the person applying the product on to the surface.

Multipurpose

The Faber B1 920 can be used on a wide range of surfaces, from the countertops to the walls made of limestone, marble, granite and travertine. It’s ideal for indoor application. A product from Faber, you can trust its quality. This is a brand whose products are relied on across the European nations, from England, France and Poland, to Spain and Greece; Middle East, including UAE, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations; all through to Asia, where the Faber products are highly sought after in China, Hong Kong, Russia, Singapore, Turkey, Vietnam, and the Philippines. The products are used by builders, cleaning and maintenance companies, all through to DIY enthusiasts.

How To Use The Faber B 1/920

You first need to get the surface ready for application. Here, the dirt should be gotten rid of. Carry out a thorough cleaning, to ensure that there is no dust, greasy residue, pet dander, or other kinds of soiling on the surface. These would be trapped under the Faber B 1/920, ruining the quality of results. Allow the surface to dry before proceeding. While on this point, it is important to note that products should not be applied onto surfaces when they are wet or damp. Remember to cover up the surrounding areas that are not to be treated with the product.

Pour the Faber B 1/920 into a spray applicator bottle. Preferably the bottle should have a wide nozzle for a quicker and more uniform application. Give it a good shake.
Spray the Faber B 1/920 onto the surface being treated. You don’t need to drench the area in product. Small amounts will suffice, such as 2 to 3 sprays per section. Some extra points to note here:

Different tools can be used for the application. You can choose to work with a brush or lambswool applicator, roller, or cloth.
For those new installations where you’re applying the Faber B 1/920 for the first time, then each litre should be used on 20-30m² of surface. In case it’s simply a routine maintenance, then a litre can be applied on 30-50m² of the surface.

Immediately you’ve sprayed the product onto the surface, begin polishing it. This can be achieved mechanically, such as with a wool-cotton cloth. You can also work with a white or wire wool pad. For polishing the larger areas, you can use units like mechanical, orbital or even flexible polishers. Attach a white or lambskin pad onto the unit you’ll use.
Proceed with the polishing until the excess is removed, and you have a result that is uniformly polished.
Carry on to the next area, repeating the spray-and-buffing technique.
After you’re done with the entire area, use a dry cloth (or dry mop if convenient) to remove the steel wool residues that may have been left.

Voila! You’re done. The surface is ready to use. No drying time is needed. The equipment that has been used can be washed with water.

Tips For Using The Faber B 1/920

It’s advisable to work in small sections at a time. This makes it easy especially when it comes to polishing.
Polishing in concentric motions will enable you to achieve even distribution of the Faber B 1/920 on the surface being treated.
Temperatures also play a key role in the process. For instance, the surface should not be too hot. The temperature should range between 5 and 40°C.
With new installations, and those that have been grouted, first wait for the treatments that had been used to fully dry and cure before proceeding to treat them with the Faber B 1/920.
for those looking to dewax the surface that has been treated with this unit, specialised products like the Faber Dec 21 or the Decera P will be required, since the Faber B 1/920 itself has been formulated to be a tough and durable coat of protection.

A Look At The Faber B 1/920