Problem Solving Forum
May 2 - May 8, 2016
How do I permanently get rid of efflorescence on clay brick?
Selected Answers
From
Tom Schwerdt of Active Transportation Advocates on
May 5, 2016:
Trevor is right. You have to stop the process whic ...read more
Trevor is right. You have to stop the process which is causing the efflorescence or obscure it. If you simply remove it, that's just a short term solution.
From
trevor neale of TF Warren Group on
May 4, 2016:
The perfect answer is to find the moisture source ...read more
The perfect answer is to find the moisture source that creates the problem. Until that is located and remedied, any other treatment will be short-lived. If that is impossible, then covering the surface with a false wall with air space behind will provide an aesthetic solution to the problem. These comments come from working in an area of the world where the problem was severe and common; and trust me, we tried all the other known methods to overcome the problem.
From
Paul Hahn of Paul Hahn Painting, LLC. on
May 4, 2016:
After scraping with a wire brush, I'd use Dumond's ...read more
After scraping with a wire brush, I'd use Dumond's efflorescence remover:
