In the decoration and protection of concrete, decorative concrete board protective agent has obvious differences compared with ordinary film-forming coatings. Decorative concrete board protective agent is designed based on the characteristics of concrete itself, and is specially designed for concrete protection and decoration. Ordinary coatings are more suitable for more popular decorations and have so many uncertainties in the decoration and protection of concrete.

    Decorative concrete board, also known as decorative concrete, uses its natural texture after molding as the finishing effect without any external decoration. Compared with ordinary concrete, the construction process of decorative concrete board is more stringent, requiring one-time casting and molding, and only one or two layers of transparent protective agent are applied on its surface. This natural and solemn decorative style is difficult to match with modern building materials.

    Decorative concrete board protective agent has excellent protective performance and can effectively prevent concrete from being eroded by ultraviolet rays, acid rain, salt spray and other natural environments. This protective agent can penetrate deep into the concrete and form a strong chemical bond with the concrete, thereby enhancing its density and durability. In contrast, ordinary coatings can only stay on the surface of concrete and cannot form such an effective protective layer.

    Applying transparent protective agent to decorative concrete slabs has multiple purposes. On the one hand, it can prevent the surface of decorative concrete slabs from being polluted and reduce the damage of harmful substances from the outside world; on the other hand, it can slow down the carbonization speed of concrete surface and improve durability and water resistance. The decorative concrete slab protective agent with better quality on the market can also make up for the color difference and defects of concrete to a certain extent, while retaining the natural texture and texture of the clear decorative concrete slab, making the appearance of concrete look more uniform and harmonious.

    In the construction process of decorative concrete slabs, steel bar engineering is also crucial. It is necessary to control the thickness of the steel bar protective layer to prevent the exposed steel bar or excessive thickness of the protective layer from causing concrete cracking. When the tension bolts conflict with the steel bars, the principle of steel bars avoiding tension bolts should be followed. Door and window openings and various components and embedded parts must be accurately designed and positioned in advance, and pre-buried and laid at the same time as civil construction.

    With the development of science and technology and the improvement of construction technology, decorative concrete slabs have been widely used in residential and artistic buildings from being only used in municipal bridge engineering construction at the beginning. Its plain, natural and calm appearance is deeply loved by people and has become a veritable green and environmentally friendly material.

I. Performance advantages of decorative concrete board protective agent

1. Strong permeability

    Decorative concrete board protective agent has particularly excellent permeability. It can penetrate deeply into the concrete and create a good internal environment for the concrete. When there is moisture inside the concrete, the one-way channel created by the protective agent allows the moisture to dissipate, effectively avoiding the peeling phenomenon that may occur later. Compared with ordinary coatings, this strong permeability is one of the significant advantages of decorative concrete board protective agent.

2. Good decorative effect

    Decorative concrete board protective agent performs excellently in decorative effect. It can effectively suppress the gloss and color differences caused by different permeability of concrete topcoat, perfectly embody the original color style of decorative concrete board, and create a natural and harmonious decorative effect. Not only that, while repairing the surface defects of concrete, it can also retain the original color and texture of concrete, making the appearance of concrete more beautiful and natural.

3. Quick drying

    Compared with the previous water-based paint, the decorative concrete slab protective agent has the characteristics of fast drying speed and fewer processes. This greatly shortens the construction period and improves the construction efficiency. Whether in urgent projects or projects that pursue efficient construction, the quick drying of the decorative concrete slab protective agent can play an important role.

4. Anti-whitening

    The decorative concrete slab protective agent can penetrate into the tiny space inside the concrete and effectively control the whitening phenomenon that cementitious materials are prone to. It keeps the wall beautiful and clean for a long time and provides lasting protection for the building.

5. Good weather resistance

    The decorative concrete slab protective agent has good weather resistance and can effectively prevent wind and rain, and resist the erosion of ultraviolet rays and acid rain on concrete. It ensures that the concrete can still maintain a good state in various harsh natural environments.

6. Acid and alkali resistance

    The coating film is resistant to acids, alkalis and various drugs, and can be used even in harsh environments. Whether in chemical areas or places affected by special chemicals, the decorative concrete slab protective agent can provide reliable protection for concrete.

7. Anti-mold and moss

    The unique product design makes the coating film highly resistant to microorganisms such as mold and moss. It can keep clean and beautiful for a long time, reducing the maintenance cost and appearance impact caused by the growth of mold and moss.

8. Anti-cracking

    The anti-seepage agent that prevents concrete from absorbing water plus the transparent surface sealing protective coating system basically closes all the capillaries of the concrete, which can prevent micro-cracks and corrosion in the concrete. It effectively improves the durability and stability of the concrete.

9. Hydrophobicity

    The anti-seepage agent and surface sealing protective coating can prevent water from entering the coating film and play an effective waterproof role. It avoids the erosion of concrete by water and further enhances the protective effect of concrete.

10. Repair defects

    The decorative concrete board protective agent not only has a protective effect, but also can repair defects such as honeycombs, pockmarks, cracks, etc. on the concrete surface, so that the concrete surface can be restored to a smooth and flat state. Ordinary coatings mainly focus on decorative effects and have limited effect on repairing defects on the concrete surface.

11. Breathing function

    In the field of building decoration, the performance difference between decorative concrete board protective agent and ordinary paint is obvious. Decorative concrete board protective agent is significantly better than ordinary paint in performance, whether in permeability, decoration, durability or environmental protection. One-way channel can retain the "breathing" function of concrete.

II. Disadvantages of ordinary paint in concrete protection and decoration

1. Limited decorative effect Ordinary paint has obvious shortcomings in decorative effect.

    Usually, it is a covering overall repair. Although the newly repaired concrete surface is smooth, delicate and beautiful in the early stage, due to its relatively single decorative effect, the color and pattern selection are relatively few, which cannot meet the diverse decoration needs. Moreover, ordinary paint cannot withstand the long-term wind, rain and rain, and is prone to peeling.

    Compared with decorative concrete board protective agent, decorative concrete board protective agent can effectively suppress the gloss and color differences of concrete topcoat caused by different permeability, perfectly reflect the original color style of decorative concrete board, create a natural and harmonious decorative effect, and at the same time, while repairing the surface defects of concrete, it can also retain the original color and texture of concrete, making the appearance of concrete more beautiful and natural.

2. Short life and easy to peel off

    The life of ordinary paint is relatively short, generally only about 5 years. After 5 years, it will naturally powder and fall off, and need to be repainted, which not only increases the maintenance cost, but also brings inconvenience to users. Decorative concrete board protective agent has good weather resistance, can effectively prevent wind and rain, resist the erosion of ultraviolet rays and acid rain on concrete, ensure that concrete can still maintain a good state in various harsh natural environments, and its service life is much longer than ordinary paint.

3. No waterproof function or poor waterproofness

    Ordinary paint not only does not have waterproof function, but absorbs water, which easily causes the paint layer to dry and crack. In contrast, the anti-seepage agent and surface sealing protective coating in the decorative concrete slab protective agent can prevent moisture from entering the coating film, play an effective waterproof role, avoid the erosion of concrete by moisture, and further enhance the protective effect of concrete.

4. Relatively poor environmental protection

    Some ordinary coatings may contain harmful substances, which have a certain impact on the human body and the environment. For example, in summer decoration, if you choose ordinary coatings with poor environmental protection, as the temperature rises, the toxic substances in the decoration materials will be more easily released, which will have a certain impact on the health of construction workers and future users. The clear water concrete protective agent meets the national environmental protection standards, has a low VOC (volatile organic compound) content, and reduces the impact on indoor air quality. Choosing environmentally friendly coatings is not only good for health, but also helps to reduce pollution to the environment.

▲ Ordinary coatings in concrete bridges From the perspective of permeability, the decorative concrete slab protective agent has strong permeability and can penetrate deep into the concrete, creating a good internal environment for the concrete and avoiding peeling in the later stage. Ordinary coatings cannot do this.

▲ Cracks and peeling on concrete products

    In terms of decoration, the protective agent for decorative concrete panels can effectively suppress the gloss and color differences of concrete topcoat due to different permeability, perfectly reflecting the original color style of decorative concrete panels, creating a natural and harmonious decorative effect, while also repairing the surface defects of concrete to preserve the original color and texture of concrete. Ordinary coatings have a single decorative effect, cannot withstand wind and rain, and are prone to peeling.

▲ Ordinary coatings are prone to peeling when used in concrete products

▲ Peeling concrete coatings are durable. Decorative concrete panel protective agents have good weather resistance, can effectively prevent wind and rain, resist the erosion of concrete by ultraviolet rays and acid rain, and have a much longer service life than ordinary coatings. Ordinary coatings have a relatively short lifespan, and generally only powder and fall off naturally in about 5 years.

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▲ The effect of decorative concrete board protective agent applied to imitation plain concrete in landscape after two years

    Coating film-forming coating can be used in interior decoration, but it is not suitable for concrete surface, especially in a relatively humid environment. Decorative concrete board presents a natural plain beauty, and its surface color and texture are natural and simple. With the passage of time, it will form a unique charm, showing the calmness and atmosphere of the building, which is incomparable to the smooth surface of ordinary paint. In terms of durability, decorative concrete board itself has strong anti-seepage, anti-freeze and anti-erosion capabilities, which can maintain structural stability and appearance integrity for a long time, reducing the trouble and cost of frequent maintenance. Ordinary coatings are easily affected by environmental factors, fading, peeling, peeling and other phenomena, and need regular renovation and maintenance.

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