Efflorescence is not a rock band. That’s Evanescence. Efflorescence is the white, chalky substance that appears on concrete, pavers, brick, and stucco. It is residue that is left behind when hard, ...

Q: I have noticed a white powder around the edges of my concrete walkway. Should I be concerned? A: The white powder is the result of efflorescence, which occurs when a soluble salt, such as earth, ...

I routinely presume that people know all about efflorescence, but in fact many don’t understand it at all. I’m referring to the fluffy white deposits you might find on your concrete floors, brick ...

DEAR TIM: There are white deposits on my chimney, on the face of a retaining wall and on my paver patio. I sometimes see these white crystals near cracks in my basement walls. I’ve tried washing them ...

Efflorescence and Rust Remover removes efflorescence salts, rust and hard-water deposits from horizontal and vertical concrete, pavers, brick, masonry and stucco surfaces. Renews concrete, masonry and ...

On cool and damp days, many homeowners worry about mold. When it pours and storms outside, windows often remain closed to avoid letting in moisture. Anxious eyes scan every visible spot on the wall.

White deposits on the exterior of a home are almost certainly efflorescence. They're just salt crystals that are left behind when water evaporates from the masonry surfaces around a house. The problem ...

A study of the effect of cement in the formation of efflorescence on the surface of ceramic building materials was conducted, specifically clay bricks and cement. Wicking tests were performed with ...

This article describes the investigation of white efflorescence on eight wooden African objects from Malawi and Zambia and the treatment of the objects to remove the deposits. The source of the ...