DRYLOK Etch Concrete and Masonry Etch and Cleaner, 12 oz Powder
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DRYLOK Etch Concrete and Masonry Etch and Cleaner, 12 oz Powder is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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- Brand
- UGL
- Type
- Paver and Stone Cleaners
About this item
- Clean off dirt, dust, grease and oil with a detergent solution first and let it dry.
- Mix the powder into warm water in a plastic container.
- Apply and leave it at least 20 minutes. The concrete should visibly bubble.
- Flush thoroughly with clean water. More than one rinse is usually needed.
- Let the surface dry at least 24 hours before staining or painting.
Shipping, pick-up and returns
Shipping, pick-up and returns
Orders ship from Williamstown, New Jersey by UPS, FedEx Ground or USPS; weekday orders placed before 2 PM Eastern go out the same day. Warehouse pick-ups (call first so we can pull your order) and drop-off returns Monday to Friday 8 to 5, Saturday 8 to noon.
DRYLOK Etch Concrete and Masonry Etch and Cleaner, 12 oz Powder
DRYLOK Etch Concrete and Masonry Etch and Cleaner, 12 oz Powder is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
How many bags do I need?
Coverage per bag comes from the manufacturer's data sheet for this exact sand.
Ships same dayWeekday orders before 2 PM Eastern
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Pick up in NJWilliamstown, call ahead
Manufacturer specsStraight from the data sheet
Good to know about DRYLOK Etch Concrete and Masonry Etch?
Two Jobs, Two Different Mixes
Getting the ratio right matters, because the same bottle does two different things at two different strengths.
Full description and specs
Two Jobs, Two Different Mixes
Getting the ratio right matters, because the same bottle does two different things at two different strengths.
A Correctly Etched Surface
You are aiming for a texture like fine to medium grit sandpaper. If it still feels smooth, the etch has not worked and paint will peel off it later.
On Efflorescence Coming Back
Efflorescence comes from salts inside the block or concrete migrating out with moisture. Removing it does not remove the salts, and the manufacturer does not claim it prevents recurrence.
How to Use It
The short version. Always follow the UGL data sheet.
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Clean off dirt, dust, grease and oil with a detergent
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Mix the powder into warm water in a plastic container
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Apply and leave it at least 20 minutes
The concrete should visibly bubble.
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Flush thoroughly with clean water
More than one rinse is usually needed.
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Let the surface dry at least 24 hours before staining or
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Description
Description
Two Jobs, Two Different Mixes
Getting the ratio right matters, because the same bottle does two different things at two different strengths.
| Cleaning and removing efflorescence | Full 12 oz bottle in 1 gallon of warm water. Covers about 300 sq ft. |
| Etching before paint or epoxy | Full 12 oz bottle in half a gallon of warm water, so double strength. Covers about 150 sq ft. |
How to Use It
- Clean off dirt, dust, grease and oil with a detergent solution first and let it dry.
- Mix the powder into warm water in a plastic container.
- Apply and leave it at least 20 minutes. The concrete should visibly bubble.
- Flush thoroughly with clean water. More than one rinse is usually needed.
- Let the surface dry at least 24 hours before staining or painting.
A Correctly Etched Surface
You are aiming for a texture like fine to medium grit sandpaper. If it still feels smooth, the etch has not worked and paint will peel off it later. If some areas refuse to bubble, that is a sign of deep oil or grease contamination in those spots. Scrub them again with a heavy duty detergent and re-etch, rather than painting over them and hoping.
The Mistake That Causes Callbacks
Under rinsing. If the solution is not flushed off thoroughly, the product recrystallises on the surface and looks exactly like the efflorescence you were trying to remove. People then repeat the treatment and get the same result. Rinse more than you think you need to, and if a scrapeable powder is left behind, repeat the etch and rinse properly.
Specifications and Cautions
| Product | DRYLOK Etch, order number 773390, formerly 01908 |
| Chemistry | Sulfamic acid, 100 percent solids powder |
| pH | 1.18 in a 1 percent solution |
| Dwell time | 20 to 30 minutes |
| Before painting or staining | Allow 24 hours drying |
| New concrete | Must cure at least 28 days before etching |
| Do not mix in | A galvanized container. Use plastic. |
| Protective equipment | Eye protection with side shields, chemical resistant gloves, protective footwear |
On Efflorescence Coming Back
Efflorescence comes from salts inside the block or concrete migrating out with moisture. Removing it does not remove the salts, and the manufacturer does not claim it prevents recurrence. If it keeps returning, the real problem is water moving through the masonry, and that has to be fixed at the source.
Data sheets
Data sheets
The manufacturer's technical data sheet (coverage, joint width, cure and rain-safe times) and safety data sheet are collected in the TDS and SDS library. Every figure on this page comes from those sheets.
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