Mix & Fix Damp Wash
Damp & Salt Remover
Mix & Fix Damp Wash is an industrial-strength liquid solution specifically engineered to eliminate salt deposits, algae, and stubborn damp stains. Whether you are removing salt crystals or efflorescence from old masonry or preparing a new structure for its first coat of paint, this powerful solution neutralizes surface impurities to ensure a clean, healthy, and paint-ready finish.
Product Advantages
- Instant Salt Neutralizer: Chemically reacts with salt deposits to dissolve and remove efflorescence from brick and plaster.
- Algae & Fungus Killer: Quickly destroys organic growth, mold, and algae on exterior surfaces.
- Deep Cleaning Action: Penetrates the pores of concrete and stone to lift out deep-seated contaminants.
- Pre-Paint Essential: Provides a clean, neutral substrate that significantly improves the bond and lifespan of your paint.
- Versatile Dilution: Can be used at full strength for heavy damage or diluted for large-scale new construction.
Usage: Where to Apply?
- Brickwork: Perfect for treating salt-affected bricks before or after laying.
- Plastered Walls: Ideal for exterior and interior walls suffering from paint peeling due to salinity.
- Concrete & Stone: Use on fair-faced concrete, boundary walls, and natural stone surfaces.
- New Construction: An excellent preventative wash for new bricks and freshly cured plaster.
Application Instructions
For Damp & Salty Walls Repair:
- Prep: Scrub the surface with a wire brush or sandpaper to remove loose paint, dust, and crumbling plaster.
- Wash: For heavy salt, apply Damp Wash directly without dilution using a brush. For light salt, mix 1 kg of Damp Wash with 1 kg of water.
- Scrub & Rinse: After a short period, scrub the area and wash with clean water.
- Dry: Allow the wall to dry for at least 24 hours. Do not paint or plaster until the surface is completely dry.
For New Construction Prevention:
- Brick Soaking: Mix 1 kg of Damp Wash into 100 kg, approximately 100 liters, of water. Soak the bricks in this solution before laying to prevent future salt growth.
- Post-Plaster Wash: Mix 1 liter of Damp Wash with 10 liters of water and wash the plastered surface once it has cured.
Technical Summary
Appearance: Clear liquid solutionPack Size: 1 liter bottleShelf Life: 24 monthsDilution New Bricks: 1:100Dilution Standard Wash: 1:10Drying Time: 24 hoursPrecautions
- Safety First: Always wear protective gloves and eyewear during application.
- Eye Contact: If the liquid touches your eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of clean water.
- Wait to Paint: Never apply paint or plaster over a Damp Wash treatment until it has finished its 24-hour drying cycle.