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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. 

  • Beading effect
  • Eco-friendly
  • Facades
  • Coverage (1L = 10m2)
  • 25 years guarantee
Advantages
  • Protection against water
  • Excellent adhesion
  • 25 year color guarantee
  • UV-resistant
  • 42 standard colours
  • Allows substrate to breathe
USE
  • All types of concretes
  • Facades
  • New and old
  • Internal and external
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Advantages
  • Protection against water
  • Excellent adhesion
  • 25 year color guarantee
  • UV-resistant
  • 42 standard colours
  • Allows substrate to breathe
USE
  • All types of concretes
  • Facades
  • New and old
  • Internal and external

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.

  • 1L

  • 5L

  • 25L

  • Technical data sheet

  • Safety data sheet (stain)

  • Safety data sheet (thinner)

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