Liquid glass where used? Why is added to concrete
Silicate glue is applied to protect the surface. Some call this material with liquid glass. We tell you today where it is possible to use a water glass.
The material of the substrate and forms a gel-like coating when fully dry (10 min., If in solution, a few hours) and becomes solid as a simple transparent glass.
waterproofing
Silicate glue impregnated foundation wall. This protection does not fall moisture and resistant to temperature extremes. Means suitable for concrete and wood. Brick destroyed if it is treated with the liquid glass.
Why connect the liquid glass and cement?
Agent may be added to prepare a cement slurry. It is important to use the brand M400 and M300. Proportions silicate glue and concrete (one to ten). You should know that in the finished mixture is no longer possible to add water. If the 2% solution of sodium silicate, the process of solidification of about 45 minutes, complete drying - after day. If adding 5% adhesive, it accelerates the setting time (30 minutes).
Agent is added to the mortar when you know in advance that the surface will be exposed to constant moisture.
Remedy for mold and mildew
Silicate glue use insiders as an antiseptic. It so happens that on the ceiling and walls in the apartments there is fungus and mildew from moisture.
After processing the walls and ceiling with liquid glass, which is already damaged by mold, you can get rid of this problem. After treatment, you can immediately hang wallpaper.
Removing soot
If there is in the house of the old "granny" pans, roasters, you can return them clean. Dissolve silicate adhesive in water 1:25.
This solution should be boiled for about 1-2 hours frypot. Nagar dissolved, and utensils will be like new again.
for gardeners
Treatment of the wound on the trunk. This is required when cropping is done, vaccinations.
Protect the tree
Use the material for the impregnation of wood. Means penetrate into the pores and protect the wood from moisture and air.
For grouting tile joints
So that in time it does not form mold on the grout and it was always clean, add the grout based on cement, water glass (4 portion of the total composition).
Liquid glass glue
Apply a water glass on the floor surface. It fits well carpet, linoleum. Silicate glass used for bonding wood, porcelain, cardboard, plywood, fiberboard, etc..
Treatment tank for hot water
Such tanks are used in the bath. In order to protect the tank from rust, should be diluted water glass and aluminum powder. Such processing will withstand temperatures up to 700 degrees.
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