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Anti-Efflorescence Solutions

Efflorescence appears as a whitish or greyish deposit on the surface, caused by the migration of water-soluble salts through the porous material or cracked surface. It is a phenomenon commonly observed on concrete, brick, or masonry surfaces.

Overview Types of Walls Proven Technology How Efflorescence Occurs FAQ

The 1st in the Region Anti-Efflorescence Solutions for Superior Efflorescence Prevention

Hydrophobic Properties

The hydrophobic cement-based skim coat has excellent water repellency that prevents water from penetrating the skim coat and dissolving soluble salts inside the wall.

Deformability & Flexibility

Good deformability and material flexibility function to reduce surface crack formation against exterior harsh weather, keeping walls crack-free.

Quartz Technology

Weatherbond® finishing coat formulated with Quartz technology offers stronger protection against acids and alkalis, along with anti-carbonation properties.

Types of Walls for Anti-Efflorescence Solutions

Brick Wall Solutions Block Wall Solutions RC Wall Solutions
Brick Wall Solution Brick Wall Solution

EXTERNAL WALL

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CMI Masonry Mortar 086

Bricklaying

CMI® Masonry Mortar 086

  • Used for patching, rendering, and surface improvement works on cement-rendered surfaces, with very coarse texture preference
  • High adhesion with good shrinkage crack control
  • Suitable to be used for internal and external application
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  • Used for patching, rendering, and surface improvement works on cement-rendered surfaces, with very coarse texture preference
  • High adhesion with good shrinkage crack control
  • Suitable to be used for internal and external application
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  • Good deformability and flexibility to reduce surface cracks against exterior harsh weather
  • Hydrophobic, excellent water repellency to reduce rainwater seepage and efflorescence
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  • Excellent efflorescence resistance
  • Good for new walls and repainting
  • For exterior use
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  • Quartz Technology provides the strongest, toughest, and hardest paint film
  • Excellent protection against acid rain that results in a longer-lasting paint film
  • Tougher resistance against alkaline and efflorescence from the substrate
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Block Wall Solution Block Wall Solution

EXTERNAL WALL

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CMI® BlockFix 187

Block Jointing

CMI® BlockFix 187

  • High adhesion and fast setting that promotes speedier ALC / AAC block wall construction
  • High durability and good weather resistance
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  • Used for patching, rendering, and surface improvement works on cement-rendered surfaces, with very coarse texture preference
  • High adhesion with good shrinkage crack control
  • Suitable to be used for internal and external application
View Product
  • Good deformability and flexibility to reduce surface cracks against exterior harsh weather
  • Hydrophobic, excellent water repellency to reduce rainwater seepage and efflorescence
View Product
  • Excellent efflorescence resistance
  • Good for new walls and repainting
  • For exterior use
View Product
  • Quartz Technology provides the strongest, toughest, and hardest paint film
  • Excellent protection against acid rain that results in a longer-lasting paint film
  • Tougher resistance against alkaline and efflorescence from the substrate
View Product
RC Wall Solution RC Wall Solution

EXTERNAL WALL

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CMI® Plaster Bonding Agent 370

Surface Preparation (Optional)

CMI® Plaster Bonding Agent 370

  • Improve surface condition of concrete surface
  • Promote excellent adhesion on critical receiving surface (i.e. smooth concrete surface, cement board)
  • Reduce hollowness challenges on smooth receiving surface
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  • Used for patching, rendering, and surface improvement works on cement-rendered surfaces, with very coarse texture preference
  • High adhesion with good shrinkage crack control
  • Suitable to be used for internal and external application
View Product
  • Good deformability and flexibility to reduce surface cracks against exterior harsh weather
  • Hydrophobic, excellent water repellency to reduce rainwater seepage and efflorescence
View Product
  • Excellent efflorescence resistance
  • Good for new walls and repainting
  • For exterior use
View Product
  • Quartz Technology provides the strongest, toughest, and hardest paint film
  • Excellent protection against acid rain that results in a longer-lasting paint film
  • Tougher resistance against alkaline and efflorescence from the substrate
View Product

Proven Anti-Efflorescence Technology

We conducted the following efflorescence tests over a period of 90 days to observe the salt formation across different coating systems, by placing the coated panels onto cotton which is soaked with a salt solution.

Conventional Exterior Finish Only

Conventional Exterior Sealer + Finish

Nippon Paint Anti-Efflorescence Solutions

*Scenarios replicated during tests are considered as an extreme condition and does not reflect day-to-day actual site efflorescence effects.

How Does Efflorescence Occur?

Efflorescence occurs when the mineral salts present in the wall migrate to the surface.

The mineral salts get exposed due to cracks in the wall.

Rainwater or moisture enters these cracks and dissolves the mineral salts, which consequently migrate to the wall’s surface.

When these dissolved mineral salts are evaporated, this results in the buildup of whitish or greyish deposits known as efflorescence.

FAQ

How does efflorescence impact my building?

The presence of efflorescence can significantly impact the marketability and be disruptive to your prestigious building. More importantly, it serves as an indicator of potential moisture issues within the walls. Left unattended, these moisture problems can lead to serious defects such as fungus and mould growth. Moreover, it would also result in paint blistering across the cracked area and gradually deteriorating the paint from the substrate over time.

Nippon Paint's Anti-Efflorescence Solutions comprise hydrophobic, deformable, and flexible skim coats, complemented by a comprehensive and compatible coating system integrating Quartz Technology. This integrated system ensures efflorescence resistance for external surfaces.

The hydrophobic nature of the skim coat prevents the water from penetrating the underlying substrate, which restricts the dilution and migration of soluble salts within the wall, even in the presence of hairline cracks.

The anti-efflorescence warranty applies to specific areas and products. Please contact our experts at 1-800-88-2663 or drop us a note at http://professional.nipponpaint.com.my/contact-us

(Not all product brands exhibit compatibility. Any systems before the Anti-Efflorescence Solutions from CMI are essential for the warranty to be valid.)

Yes, the anti-efflorescence warranty is an additional scope of coverage on top of the exterior paint warranty with no changes to the coverage on the existing exterior paint warranty. Please contact our experts at 1-800-88-2663 or drop us a note at http://professional.nipponpaint.com.my/contact-us

No, the anti-efflorescence warranty is exclusive to new construction projects. For refurbishment projects, compatibility with the existing substrate cannot be guaranteed. To ensure the warranty remains valid, all preceding systems must adhere to the Anti-Efflorescence Solutions provided by CMI.

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