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, ...

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, ...

It can be quite frustrating when that white, chalky substance known as efflorescence or "new building bloom" shows up on your freshly poured surface. Luckily, efflorescence can be treated and removed, ...

Efflorescence is the white powdery substance you might notice on basement walls, concrete surfaces, or masonry materials. It forms when water moves through a porous material like concrete or brick, ...