Concrete/Futura Stone - Certified SoftWash Roof Cleaning

Matthew Spyker · Sophmore Member

Concrete/Futura Stone

Garon Buczynski · Freshmen Member

Hi there
I have also just done my first test on concrete paving stones with a 4% mix and the lichen is holding on. Did it yesterday, and did some rinsing yesterday, and some more today. Is the longer I leave it the better? Does rinsing reactivate the product?If I left it to weather, would you get a better result? Another question, I am also after, does it need a second coat when applying???
Sorry piggy backing on your post Matt, but questions seem to be almost the same
Cheers
Garon

Matthew Spyker · Sophmore Member

Garon, no worries. I am still looking for help in this. I want to clean with a 4 solution, let dwell a few hours, rinse good and then use Behr Cleaner and Etch. Dont know if I can uae the etch over the SH after rinsing good. Comteplating laying down bleach wash before etching....

-- Edited by Matthew Spyker on Tuesday 21st of May 2013 09:12:23 AM

Michael Derose · SoftWash Systems Certified Applicator

Have you ever stained concrete before? If not then I would pass on that part of the job.

As far as pavers and concrete go you really need to rinse with a surface cleaner and pressure washer to remove the moss in the joints and to show the final product on concrete.

Matthew Spyker · Sophmore Member

Michael - Wish we had passed. Already knee deep in this job and this concrete is horribly covered in moss. Looking to use cleaner and etch tomorrow and then stain the following day.

John Aloisio · SoftWash Systems 5-Star Professional

Matt,

Mike is very right. We have developed some relationships with some local "concrete guys", who we can then sub the job to and make a couple of bucks or just use for referrals. It is all about making the cutomer happy in a pain free way, and for you to keep your rig spraying. Jobs like this can bog you down and you might miss a nice roof & house cleaning that would have yeilded a bigger profit. Take it as a lesson learned, but try to find the positive in it.

Steve Salley · Junior Member

Matt
We do coatings systems on hard tile and concrete etc, and one thing you really need to be sure of--

Are the products compatible with SH? It will soak into concrete and then it may cause problems with your stains and final coatings.

If you use it, be sure and allow plenty of drying time for the product to completely dissipate.

My guru on coatings is very leary of using SH and then coating.

Matthew Spyker · Sophmore Member

Thanks Guys. I'm going to convey to the customer we'll be back in a week or so. I may end up coming back and powerwashing as well. Big waste of time - lesson learned. I'm trying to establish some relationships with local roof repair/replacement guys as well as concrete paint/stain.

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Thanks for jumping in on this Jersey Boys!

AC