Masonry Magazine July 2012 Page. 17
Masonry Tech Support
Staining masonry, for instance, is much the same today as it was when I stained my first building more than 40 years ago. Homeowners and property owners still choose brick for its beauty and durability. When they renovate, repair or add to their property, they want the new masonry to match - and that much will never change.
The physical act of staining masonry is much the same, too. Depending on the desired final look, most of the work is done by hand, one brick at a time, the same way they were laid. Many of the issues that gave rise to masonry staining in the first place still persist. Manufacturers face the challenges of producing consistent colors from run to run. Additions, renovations, restorations and repairs often are done with materials that don't match, and mismatched masonry stands out like a sore thumb. This has long plagued the industry and caused many designers to choose alternate products, like EIFS (synthetic stucco), to avoid matching problems. Thankfully, staining offers the perfect solution to this age-old problem. Many positive changes have taken place in the industry, however. Now that thousands of masonry buildings have had successful color
Property owners still choose brick for its beauty and durability.
Product Spotlight
Parex ColorFast Pigment System
As a subsidiary of the Parex Group, a specialty chemicals and ready-to-use mortars company, Parex now has access to universal color a proven pigment system used globally by its sister companies. Parex offers a proprietary new pigment system that Increases the range of color options, creating a broader spectrum of more vibrant, brilliant colors.
To avoid unsightly fading issues, the advanced technology of the ColorFast Pigment System incorporates an inorganic blend of high-quality pigments. Discerning architects, builders and owners can specify vivid colors with superior fade resistance for their premier structures.
The Parex ColorFast system is designed to offer color retention, and maintenance costs are reduced, due to decreased repainting schedules. The technology behind the ColorFast system allows architects to specify virtually any color, without worrying about fading or long-term maintenance.
The new ColorFast System integrates 16 unique pigments, offering a broader range of brighter colors with superior durability, increased fade resistance and improved opacity. Custom color matching also is available. ColorFast pigments are formulated with the environment in mind. All ColorFast pigments are VOC and APEO-Free. For more information, email technicalservices@parexusa.com. IMAS
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