CHARACTERISTICS AND BENEFITS

•  Protects material from rising damp
•  Prevents the formation of salts and efflorescence
•  Water-based product
•  Eco-compatible solution
•  VOC Free
•  Suitable for contact with foods
•  Does not change the original appearance of the treated surface
•  Does not film
•  High capacity to penetrate into the subfloor
•  Durable protection
•  Simplifies grout removal and cleaning after installation
•  Does not change breathability

This product can be used on both indoor and outdoor surfaces.
Suitable for use on: Marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, slate, basaltina, quarzite, porphyry,
travertine, marble-cement agglomerate, marble-resin agglomerate.

10/15 m2/l

Brush, Lambswool applicator, Roller, Airless, Immersion, Production line

Preparing and cleaning the surface

1. Carefully clean the surface, making sure to remove any dust or dirt present.

2. Never apply HIDRO SST to wet surfaces. The product can be used on slightly damp surfaces;
nonetheless, please ensure that the surface to be treated is as dry as possible.

3. Apply HIDRO SST to surfaces with a temperature of between +5 and +40°C

4. Any adjacent surfaces not being treated with the product must be protected.

Application as pre-installation treatment

This operation is generally carried out in the factory or on site, including a short period from
material installation. Usually, material for laying is treated during the “dry laying” stage, which is frequently used as it allows the position of each single piece to be assessed. Alternatively, we
recommend laying out the material on a clean, dry area that is large enough to treat the natural
stone slabs or tiles.

The natural stone pre-treatment stage using Faber Chimica solutions starts from the upper
surface of the material (top) and then the sides (edges), followed, after the product has dried,
with the underface, which will be in contact with the glue (bottom).

5a. Apply a layer of product, taking care to create an even coating that covers the whole
surface, including both the top and edges of the slab or tile. After about 5-10 minutes and in
any case, before the product dries, even out any product residues remaining on the surface,
taking care to distribute them uniformly with a roller, lambswool applicator or brush. For a
perfectly clean surface in this stage, we recommend redistributing residues until they have been
completely eliminated. This redistribution phase will simplify the subsequent removal of any
other dry residues. If not redistributed, residues can be removed with a cloth, a white pad or a
floor polisher, using a small amount of water. Nonetheless, it is always better to carry out a
redistribution of the product as this will speed up the following laying operations.

6a. Wait around 1-2 hours for the product to dry; reposition the slabs or tiles in order to be able
to treat the underside (bottom), proceeding as described above. We recommend re-positioning
the slabs and treating the underface (bottom), starting with the first slab to have been given top
+ edge treatment.

7a. The product residues, redistributed as described above, can be easily removed once the
material is completely dry and before it is boxed up, using a white pad or a damp cloth. It can
also be removed directly on site, before the slabs or tiles are laid, using a white pad or damp
cloth, or immediately after laying, using a floor polisher with white disc. If the material laid
needs to be polished, the residues will be removed directly during the polishing operations.

The pre-treatment on 6 sides (top+edge+bottom) with HIDRO SST can be carried out using
roller, brush or lambswool applicator, or by completely immersing the individual tiles or slabs of material. In this case, fill a large enough container for the tiles with product and completely
immerse one tile at a time, for about 10-15 seconds. Immediately after, proceed to redistribute
the product residues over the surface, as described above, using a clean cloth.

Drying time for pre-installation treatment.

Before proceeding to lay the tiles or slabs treated with HIDRO SST wait at least 24 hours.

Opening to floor traffic after pre-installation treatment

Once laid, the treated slabs or tiles can be opened to foot traffic.

Application as post-installation treatment

5b. Apply a layer of product, taking care to create an even coating that covers the whole
surface. After about 5-10 minutes and in any case, before the product dries, even out any
product residues remaining on the surface, taking care to distribute them uniformly with a
roller, lambswool applicator or brush. This redistribution phase will simplify the subsequent
removal of any other dry residues. If not redistributed, residues can be removed with a cloth, a
white pad or a floor polisher, using a small amount of water. Nonetheless, it is always better to
carry out a redistribution of the product as this will speed up the following laying operations.

6b. The product residues, redistributed as described above, can be easily removed using a white
pad or a damp cloth in cases of surfaces with a limited area or using a floor polisher with white
disc for larger areas.

When applying to a porous and therefore, more absorbent surface, where HIDRO SST is
absorbed without leaving residues, we recommend a second coat of product. It is also possible
to increase the dirt-resistant properties added by the product, by polishing the surface with a
floor polisher and white disc. If the material laid needs to be polished, the residues will be
removed directly during the polishing operations.

Opening to floor traffic after post-installation treatment

The surface can be opened to floor traffic about 2-3 hours after the product has been applied.

Drying time for post-installation treatment

The product will be completely dry in about 24 hours, during which it must be protected against
all contact with water or moisture.

Production line application

HIDRO SST can be applied using special equipment as part of an industrial
production/treatment line. Based on the characteristics of the line available, the product will
generally require an application stage using a sprinkler, silicone roller or other suitable means;
this must be followed by the removal of residues, to be carried out with special brushes or pads.

For more information about how to use the HIDRO SST line or for other specific solutions for industrial use, please contact our Technical Division.

Complementary Cleaning and Maintenace Products

– For routine cleaning of a surface treated with HIDRO SST, we recommend: NEUGEL or
ALGAFLOOR

– For extraordinary cleaning of a surface treated with HIDRO SST, we recommend: FABER 30 or DETERFUG, according to the type of stone to be cleaned

– To increase the stain-proof protection of an unpolished surface treated with HIDRO SST, we
recommend: HIDRO 150 or B1 700