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DISCLAIMER:
Our pictorials are of informative nature and do illustrate works carried out by ourselves at our own premises for our own use and satisfaction.
Readers who envisage to carry out similar works inspired by the below method shall do this at their own risks and liability.
Our pictorials are of informative nature and do illustrate works carried out by ourselves at our own premises for our own use and satisfaction.
Readers who envisage to carry out similar works inspired by the below method shall do this at their own risks and liability.
What is saltpeter?
Saltpeter is a white powderous compound that forms on walls, bricks, masonry, concrete, etc. under the effects of humidity and rain water infiltrations into porous construction materials.
Chemically, it is potassium nitrate, reason why it is also called niter or nitre.
Chemically, it is potassium nitrate, reason why it is also called niter or nitre.
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Saltpeter removal from walls
Use first a spatula to get the rid of the peeling paint so the saltpeter is completely uncovered, then wetten a cloth with white vinegar and wipe the affected areas of the wall.
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Keep pouring vinegar on the cloth while cleaning the wall and removing the saltpeter until done.
If needed, use a brush to clean remaining traces of the white powder on your wall.
If needed, use a brush to clean remaining traces of the white powder on your wall.
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Applying water based paint to the wall
Use water based concrete sealer paint on the cleaned wall.
Sealer for concrete is available in transparent or white, the latter can be diyed to the required color.
Sealer for concrete is available in transparent or white, the latter can be diyed to the required color.
