Faceal Oleo facilitates concrete waterproofing 

By acting as a water repelling shield on the surface of your concrete, Faceal Oleo directs the water away from the pores and interferes with the process of staining and greatly reduces the insidious effects of climatic aging and weathering of concrete. Faceal Oleo’s unique abilities have allowed it to be specified in numerous roles and on numerous applications worldwide. On the main PSS-Interservice website Faceal Oleo has been proven in uses as diverse as a concrete driveway sealer, a concrete waterproofing sealer, a clear concrete sealer for applications where the client is worried about a ‘two tone effect’, and  in sensitive concrete protection and restoration projects for example where decorative and coloured concrete coatings would not be suitable.

Using Nano - Technology Faceal Oleo makes your surface behave like this leaf, repelling water drops. By altering the surface tension of your surface whether its concrete, brick, stone or metal , water will bead on your surface. Remember if your surface cant be wetter it can't be stained


This multi million euro sports centre in Rathmines Dublin has had its concrete roof beams, columns and surfaces protected with Faceal Oleo

Concrete waterproofing extends the life of floors by protecting it against harsh and damaging elements like chemicals, salt, moisture and other contaminants. Flooring surfaces could be out of wood, steel, asphalt or concrete. What will be discussed here only is concrete floor waterproofing.

 

Concrete waterproofing can be used on heavily used floors like in the gym, parking spaces, in offices or even residential houses. It is recommended to any place with high foot or car traffic. It increases shock absorption and makes concrete more resilient. Waterproofing concrete floors is highly recommended especially to floors made from sub grade materials. Such kinds of floorings are easily damaged when frequently walked upon.

 

Installing is very easy. The waterproofing substance is applied directly onto the concrete floors. It can also be used to other types of flooring. There are many methods you can try but one process proven effective is what is called the layering style of concrete waterproofing. It simply means that waterproofing substances are applied one by one, starting from a stabilizer. The last substance to be applied is a sealer.

 

The benefit of layering is that different waterproofing substances are combined. This unique combination of properties makes the floor more stable and sturdier. It also allows adequate waterproofing and increases shock absorption.

 

Concrete floor waterproofing is highly durable. Try to steer the wheels of a car to the left and right while it is stationary. Do this for a few times and you will find out that the tires will just wear out while the flooring remains unaffected. It is as if nothing has happened. It is durable enough to be used in parking spaces where car traffic is high. It is also fittingly used in locker rooms.

 

There are endless possibilities to flooring. Thanks to the components, concrete floor waterproofing is very reliable. It expands and contracts according to the current temperature so that you will hardly see cracks forming on the surface. You will also see no bulging or delaminating. What you will see only is a smooth and almost flawless surface that is strong, durable and very comfortable to walk on. Another advantage is that waterproofing helps absorb sound. This makes it perfect for floorings with high traffic.

 

After stating all the benefits of waterproofing, the next viable question to ask is, how long does it last? It is durable enough to withstand high pedestrian or car traffic without being damaged. In fact, it is especially designed to weather various harmful elements that could be damaging to concrete. It will last long even with very little maintenance. Not only will concrete waterproofing protect the surface but it will also protect the structure underneath.

FACEAL OLEO AND  FACEAL OLEO HD are not low strength DIY coatings - they are the full strength industrial versions used to protect Railway Stations, Park’s Sports Complexes, Football Stadia around Europe.
 
Some Reference projects:

 

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New Opera House, Oslo, Norway -50,000m2 of granite paving protected

 

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London University Buildings

 

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Lilien - Carre Shopping Centre in Weisbaden Germany has its surface protected with Faceal Oleo.

 

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European Headquarters of Intersport in Berne Switzerland.