Lithofin ALGEX Special Remover 1L

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Ensuring paving has good slip resistant qualities is important for outdoor usage, especially when used by children or elderly people. There is no point installing stone that does not meet the specified criteria for outdoor surfaces as it will be dangerous and not at all suited to purpose. Surfaces such as stone, concrete, quarry tiles, wood etc. become bright, clean and free from growth again. The compressive strength rating is important when deciding on stone suitable for a driveway or commercial setting where excessive weight will be applied to the paving. Paving that does not pass the required standard will not support any excessive loading. Slip Resistance (BS EN 14231) A special product from the LITHOFIN-Range. Lithofin ALGEX is a water-soluble cleaning concentrate based on high quality surfactants. The product is free of chlorine and acid. Self-actingly removes all kinds of common and environmental dirt caused by plants and trees. Slippery green deposits can also be removed. Due to its characteristics, Lithofin ALGEX also has a preventive effect, keeping surfaces clear of newdeposits for up to one year. Slip resistance testing is a complex and varied area however the two main tests for domestic paving are either the pendulum test (PTV) or the ramp test (R rating). With the pendulum test, a pendulum is swung over the surface of the stone which will slow it down. The rougher the surface, the more it will slow the pendulum and the higher the value (PTV). It is tested both wet and dry. The lowest permitted value for external use when wet is 36.

Please note that the courier we use offera next working day service as standard but this is not guaranteed.For an additional charge the following deliveryservices may also be available - Saturday Morning, Next Working Day Before 12 Noon, Next Working Day Before 9am (* Please telephone us on 01962 732325 to discuss.)Lithofin ALGEX should be diluted with water approx. 1:10 (when used as a preventive treatment 1:20) and distributed on the surface using a watering-can or a sprayer. After application, the areas should not be rained on for at least 4 hours. The surfaces will become bright, clean and free of deposits within a few days. Surface residues can be washed off with water or they will disappear when it rains. Please Note: The product is not harmful for plants, however, they should not be sprayed or should be washed off immediately. After-treatment: As a further precautionary measure to prevent the growth of algae and the penetration of water, a final impregnation with Lithofin Splash-Stop or Lithofin MN Colour Intensifier is recommended. Frost resistance testing is called the Freeze/ Thaw test and is conducted by repeatedly freezing the paving to -40 Fahrenheit and then thawing it, before repeating the cycle again. During this process the paving will lose some of its flexibility and the key to good quality paving is that it does not lose a high level of resilience during the test cycle. Losses in Mpa should not exceed 5 Mpa

Find out more about what cleaning solutions to choose for porcelain paving. What not to use when cleaning a porcelain patio After use, remove sprayer and rinse well with water. Close bottle with child-proof cap. Keep in cool and dark conditions for up to 1 year. Store bottle standing up. Use product within 6 months. Treating the stone with Stainstop W will prevent water and dirt from penetrating into the surface, thereby reducing the tendency to absorb dirt inhibiting the growth of algae.Please Note: Lithofin ALGEX - 1 LITRE. (Algaecide) is not harmful for plants, however, they should not be sprayed or should be washed off immediately.

Use a garden sprayer to apply Lithofin MN Outdoor Cleaner generously in undiluted form. Allow the product to work for 2 to 10 hours depending on the stubbornness of the dirt deposits. Brush the surface and rinse with clear water. In very stubborn cases, repeat this procedure. The ramp test (R rating) is often used for porcelain paving and this is conducted using a ramp which is gradually raised. Oil is applied to the ramp and a test person walks onto the ramp wearing boots. The measurement is taken from the point at which they slip. R11 is the rating usually applied to porcelain paving and this is equivalent to the value of 34 to 51 in the PTV test data (pendulum test value).

How to clean a porcelain patio

Porcelain is very stain-resistant, but that doesn't mean it never gets stained. Allowing leaves to lie on the surface and rot and dripping grease from the barbecue are just two examples of how porcelain paving may become stained. If you have stains that need to be lifted, you will need to choose the correct solution.

Looking for a price on a product which says POA. Its simple and easy to do with our online Quote Request System. Simply follow the below steps and your quote will be compiled by one of our dedicated team members. Lithofin ALGEX also has a preventive effect, keeping surfaces clear of new green deposits for up to one year. Anything very abrasive. Porcelain is tough and scratch resistant, but that doesn’t mean it can’t get scratched at all. Avoid going at it with anything like steel wool or a steel brush. These might also leave particles in the grout which would oxidise, causing discolouration. Hint: after several days, treat the surface with ALGEX and repeat this treatment on a yearly basis. The preventive effect of ALGEX will help to keep outdoor surfaces clean and free of green deposits.General grime and dirt – a Stone and Masonry Cleaner (SMC) can be used to give your patio a deep clean. Lithofin ALGEX is a special product from the LITHOFIN-Range. It is a water-soluble cleaning concentrate based on high quality surfactants. Neutral and free of chlorine and acid.