ImperGuard^® Color Silicate Stain

Silicate stain for aesthetics and protection of concrete

ImperGuard^®Color Silicate Stain is a system of two products (colored base + silicate thinner) to obtain a silicate impregnation with low opacity to color and protect exterior or interior concrete facades.

1. Transparent pigmented silicate mineral stain
This stain gives a new aesthetic dimension to the works. It tints, embellishes or standardizes the appearance of concrete while preserving its skin and its minerality. ImperGuard^®Color Silicate Stain associated with ImperGuard^®Color Silicate Thinner can be diluted by default in 3 different levels depending on the desired level of transparency. It is however possible to create a custom opacity by diluting the stain between 1: 2 and 1:10.

2. Water-repellent and mineralizing effect
ImperGuard^® Color Silicate Stain has a water-repellent property.It provides lasting protection against the penetration of water and thus limits the harmful effects of humidity: infiltration, acid rain, erosion, freeze / thaw cycle, formation of mosses and lichens, appearance of efflorescence or saltpetre... ImperGuard^® Color Silicate Stain also has anti-dust properties. It hardens the surface of concrete to make it less fragile and less dusty.

The system ImperGuard^® Color Silicate Stain complies with the AFNOR NFT 36-005 standard: Family I class 1b (products containing at most 5% organic compounds). ImperGuard^® Color Silicate Stain is a non film-forming product which perfectly respects the mineral aspect of the concrete. In addition, the backing remains permeable to air and water vapor.

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Beading effect
Eco-friendly
Facades
Coverage (1L = 10m²)
25 years guarantee

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Surface preparation :

1

The substrate, substrate preparation and product application must comply with the latest French unified codes of building practice 59.1.
2

Apply the product to a clean, dust-free, grease-free and dry surface.
3

To remove traces of efflorescence, laitance or grout film, use Guard Cleaner® Surface Preparation.
4

To remove grease stains, use Guard Cleaner® Maintenance.
5

Rinse carefully until the surface is free of any trace of cleaner.
6

ImperGuard® Color Silicate Stain must be diluted with ImperGuard® Color Silicate Thinner before application. See details of dilution on the Technical Data Sheet.
7

After dilution, the mixture can be used for 24 hours.

Application :

Shake the package well before use in order to fully homogenise the pigments with the rest of the composition. Use an electric stirrer.
Carry out a preliminary test.
Apply a first coat of ImperGuard^® Color Silicate Stain (usual coverage: 14 to 25 m2/litre).
Leave to dry 45 min to 1 hour depending on weather.
Apply a second coat of ImperGuard^® Color Silicate Stain
(usual coverage: 14 to 25 m2/litre).
Apply a third coat if total consumption is not reached.
Protected drying : 24 hours.
Optimal performance is achieved after 3 days.

For further information, refer to the data sheet and safety sheet.

Apply with a wide brush, a foam roller, short bristles or long bristles depending on the nature of concrete. It is also possible to apply with an HVLP / Airmix / Airless type sprayer.