Stone maintenance wax should pay attention to matters

Stone care wax should pay attention to matters (a) containing pigment wax water may cause stone pollution Stone is a porous material, it may absorb the color material contained in the wax water, resulting in stone surface pollution. Therefore, in the selection of stone maintenance wax, it should be used as much as possible the use of wax material added at the end of the color, or prior to the use of stone to confirm that the surface of the stone has been effectively waterproof and oil conservation treatment, can fully protect the surface of the stone, Make it capable of preventing pollution.

(b) Long waxing may cause stone surface production:

The phenomenon of yellowing, but the use of waxing maintenance in areas with heavy traffic can delay the abrasion of stone. There are various types of wax on the market, and there are many brands. Its characteristics and quality are extremely difficult for the average consumer to clearly understand and correct. use. Therefore, cases of adverse effects of wax on stone have been heard. Some of the waxes have unsaturated hydrocarbons and yellowing occurs after prolonged exposure in the air, resulting in contamination of the stone surface. Therefore, the use of wax water for stone polishing surface maintenance, while avoiding its long-term accumulation in the stone surface, its consumers can not grasp the characteristics of wax water before use and have doubts, you can consider the wax products you want to use, send Domestic research units conduct their oxidation or solar accelerated experiments to see if they are suitable for use.

Based on the above reasons, part of the theory points out that stone should not be waxed and maintained. However, another point is that waxing maintenance, in addition to increasing the surface gloss effect, in areas that need to create a stylish environment and traffic workers frequent stone wear serious conditions, such as hotel halls, halls, corridors and so on. . . . . . Waxing is a maintenance item that can be considered. The effect after use can highlight the grandeur of the polished surface, and at the same time, it can also slow the rate at which the stone is worn by the pedal (the wax applied can provide a material that slows down the wear rate). In terms of these areas, due to the high frequency of people and goods circulation, the problem of residual wax on the stone surface is less obvious. Consumers should pay attention to what kind of wax should be used, and how long it takes for maintenance intervals.

Stones laid in the home section have little wear on the stone due to the small amount of traffic, and the natural stone produced in China has achieved a level of gloss on the surface. Therefore, the maintenance of home stone should be focused on the surface. For the conservation of pollution, it is recommended to use stone curing agent (the effective period of use is longer, can be maintained for more than a few years) as a maintenance method, and to carry out the daily maintenance of the general floor with a mop and neutral lotion, without having to consider the regularity Use waxing treatment.

Curing agents and waxes are different chemical substances. Mixing of waxes should be avoided to increase the gloss of the stone surface. The curing agent can effectively protect the stone from pollution, so whether the two can be mixed to achieve a double effect? The answer is no, because this practice usually achieves the opposite effect. The mixed solution of wax and curing agent can not even achieve the basic functions of the two agents, the main role of the curing agent resin material, the purpose is to produce a proper curing layer (possibly visible or invisible film) on the stone surface, The emphasis is on emphasizing prolonged waterproofing and oil-repelling functions, or partly on the purpose of emphasizing the increase of color, while waxes are mostly filled materials. The main function of the wax is to flatten the uneven surface of the stone to increase its level. Gloss, the most efficient conditions for the use of the two materials are not the same. If they are used in combination, the following conditions may occur:

1. When the mixture of wax and penetrating curing agent is used, when the mixture is still in liquid state, the wax surface will increase the surface tension of the stone surface, the penetrating ability of the curing agent will weaken, and the wax will begin to condense and clog the pores so that the curing agent cannot penetrate. Stone. Therefore, this state is not much different from using only wax water.

Second, when the wax is used in combination with a drape-type curing agent, the drape-type curing agent usually forms a glossy film on the surface of the stone. When mixed with the wax, the film-forming properties change, the mechanical strength deteriorates, and the gloss decreases. Therefore, it is recommended that stone conservation treatment and stone waxing maintenance should be regarded as two different things. The procedure for its use should be stone conservation and treatment before waxing and maintenance. Because the conservation of stone is the basic maintenance of stone, it should be given priority to the use of stone before installation, and stone wax maintenance is a daily maintenance behavior, should be used after the completion of stone conservation procedures.

Waterborne waxes may contain acids and alkalis. Care should be taken to use them in addition to special conditions during stone care. In general, the use of acidic or alkaline substances is not recommended for contact with surfaces. Because the human part of the stone encounters acidic or alkaline substances will have adverse effects, for example, acid often causes granite and * iron ore oxidation and yellow leaf phenomenon: acid will break down carbonated marble, eroding the surface condition : Alkali will erode the grains of feldspar and quartz mineral crystals in granite and cause grain exfoliation. Water system wax or treatment agent, most often containing acid-base substances, sometimes the wax itself is non-neutral, and sometimes wax water additives contain acid and alkali (such as ammonia humectant that contains alkaline). Therefore, it is recommended that before using stone maintenance wax, the wax water used should be tested with a wide range of test strips (general chemical raw materials are available) to confirm that the used wax water is safe and non-toxic.