No problem, there\u2019s no obligation on your part to proceed if you don\u2019t want to. Because samples have no fixing agent you can pressure wash it off and return your brickwork to its original state.<\/p>\n
*A small residue of tint may remain after washing.<\/p>\n\t\t\tWhy do we establish a viewpoint for the work? \n\t\t
In some situations, colour samples can appear to match at one angle but not if the angle of illumination or viewing changes. \u00a0This optical illusion is known as \u2018geometric metamerism\u2019. \u00a0Unfortunately, we cannot alter the laws of physics and this phenomenon affects many aspects of life, not just brick tinting. However, by establishing your preferred viewpoint we can keep referring back to this point to assess the work as it progresses.<\/p>\n\t\t\tCan any brick be tinted? \n\t\t
As long as the brick is made from clay, dry, clean and capable of absorbing the water-based tint then there shouldn\u2019t be a problem. \u00a0The tint solution will not \u2018fix\u2019 itself to brickwork that is permanently wet. Other exclusions include brickwork that has been painted, sealed or treated with a waterproofing agent. Brickwork adjoining silicon or mastic joints can often get contaminated with the associated waterproofing qualities and won\u2019t absorb the tint.<\/p>\n
Bricks used for paving, landscaping or in horizontal surfaces shouldn\u2019t be tinted.<\/p>\n\t\t\tHow long does the work take? \n\t\t
Because each project is unique it can vary. Factors which affect the duration of work include how accessible the brickwork is, the number of coats of tint, the texture of the brick etc. Weather conditions at the time of application could affect the progress of the work as the brickwork needs to be dry enough to absorb the tinting solution. Freezing conditions will also force work to stop; the temperature needs to be +4 degrees c and rising for work to continue.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n\t\t\tWill tinting provide an extra layer of protection to the brickwork? \n\t\t
No. By tinting the brickwork you only alter its colour. Any inherent durability properties the brick had before tinting remain unaffected.<\/p>\n\t\t\tWill tinting cover cement \/ mortar stained bricks? \n\t\t
Yes, tinting is ideal for this application.<\/p>\n\t\t\tWill tinting remove efflorescence? \n\t\t
No. Efflorescence is the result of soluble salts that have migrated from within the brickwork as a result of becoming saturated and then drying out. Ideally, brickwork that has efflorescence should be left until the salts have naturally weathered away before being tinted. In exceptional circumstances, any salts may be dry-brushed from the surface prior to tinting, but the brickwork may continue to show signs of efflorescence after tinting. Brick tinting is neither the cure nor cause of this phenomenon.<\/p>\n\t\t\tCan brick tinting cover lime bloom?\n\t\t
No. \u00a0Lime bloom (or calcium carbonate deposits) that forms on the surface of brickwork cannot be tinted but should be removed by cleaning. Brickwork cleaning is beyond the scope of our service and you should take advice from a professional cleaning company.<\/p>\n\t\t\tAfter my brickwork has been tinted how long will it last?\n\t\t
Unlike paint, which coats the surface, the brick tint is absorbed into the surface and is a permanent stain. Also, painted brickwork requires ongoing maintenance, this is not the case with brick tinting.<\/p>\n
Brickwork in exposed locations, left unprotected from the effects weathering or subjected to groundwater (e.g. below DPC) can be tinted provided the surface is porous enough to absorb the stain, but the results cannot be guaranteed.<\/p>\n\t\t\tWhat provisions have you made to conform to Health & Safety regulations? \n\t\t
Chameleon site operatives are all CSCS card holders and will adhere to any Health & Safety rules enforced on the site they are working. Risk Assessments, Method Statements, COSHH Assessments and Product Data Safety sheets are available from our office on request. We have operatives that are IPAF and PASMA trained and they can be deployed where necessary.<\/p>\n\t\t\tI\u2019m interested and want to arrange a sample, what do I do next? \n\t\t
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