Surface Preparation (Kitchen) The surface that needs to be treated needs to be free of oil, grease, wax, polish, laitance, dust, and other barrier materials. It also needs to be dry, clean, and structurally sound. All horizontal bore packing should be treated with polymer-modified mortar mixed and all vertical bore packing should be treated with …
Generally, we used white cement to seal the window or door frame joints, but after a while, it developed cracks owing to movement inside the materials caused by differing coefficients of thermal expansion. So, according to the manufacturer’s instructions, the ideal technique to seal the door or window frame joints is to use flexible sealants. …
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Curing is the process of maturing any mortar, such as screed plaster or concrete, to achieve its strength by sprinkling water or keeping wet sacks over it to avoid the water loss inside the mortar or concrete to maintain the Hydration process, avoiding cavities and reducing the risk of leakage while also increasing the durability …
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There are several causes of the cracks in the concrete surface and plaster walls, including inappropriate curing times, impurities in the aggregates, higher water-to-cement ratios, and building settlements etc. There are several procedures involved in painting and sealing concrete or plaster cracks. Here is a basic guide to assist you with the procedure :- APPLICATION …
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Application Instructions Substrate Preparation (Base Plate Grouting) Shuttering/Formwork Mixing of the materials Pouring the non-shrink grout materials If you need base plate grouting supplies, please leave a comment in the space provided. Safety precautions How to clean up any excess grout that overflows during the pouring process.
Surface Preparation (Podium Slab) The surface that needs to be treated needs to be free of oil, grease, wax, polish, laitance, dust, and other barrier materials. It also needs to be dry, clean, and structurally sound. All horizontal bore packing should be treated with polymer-modified mortar mixed and all vertical bore packing should be treated …
Surface Preparations (Leak-Proof Balcony) The surface that needs to be treated needs to be free of oil, grease, wax, polish, laitance, dust, and other barrier materials. It also needs to be dry, clean, and structurally sound. All horizontal bore packing should be treated with polymer-modified mortar mixed and all vertical bore packing should be treated …
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Surface Preparation (Terrace waterproofing) The surface that needs to be treated needs to be free of oil, grease, wax, polish, laitance, dust, and other barrier materials. It also needs to be dry, clean, and structurally sound. All horizontal bore packing should be treated with polymer-modified mortar mixed and all vertical bore packing should be treated …
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EN 1504 is a European Standard that outlines the concepts and procedures for repairing and protecting concrete buildings. It is divided into various sections, each of which addresses a different area of concrete repair and preservation. Here’s a quick rundown of each part you mentioned:EN 1504 EN 1504-1: Repair and Protection of Concrete Structures This …
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The differences between porcelain tiles and natural stone in terms of water absorption, thickness, bonding, color fluctuation, heat coefficient, and adhesive needs are quite helpful, so thank you for providing that information. These are the points you noted, broken down 1. Water Absorption: – Porcelain tiles: Absorb less than 0.5% …
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