PebbleWash:

PebbleWash is a concept where Asphaltic value is added to a cement concrete mix used particularly for flooring or cladding. It is economically viable to use this concept in use of Tile, brick, pavers. Pebblewash isused in garden path, walkways, around Swimming pools & also interiors.

HOW TO INSTALL PEBBLEWASH (PEBBLEWASH DO-IT YOURSELF)

ADVANTAGES OF PEBBLEWASH

• Natural material, thus soothing to your eyes.
• Will not fade.
• No need to apply paint forever.
• Aesthetically Beautiful.
• Good for edging or contrast for flooring pattern.

STEP NO. 1 – IDENTIFY ELEMENT TO BE APPLIED WITH PEBBLEWASH

Measure the surface area to determine the amount of pebble required for the works.Usually a bag of 25kg pebbles can cover ten square feet. If you are skill enough, then you can apply thinner pebble wash and you can cover more than one square meter area with a bag of pebbles. Apply cement rich rendering to the surface to the required shape.

STEP NO. 2 – PREPARATION OF PEBBLEWASH MIX

Use only cement and pebble to make thick paste.

Ratio of 1 CEMENT: 1 PEBBLE (By volume)

Let the cement absorb water and become very sticky.

STEP NO. 3 – APPLY CEMENT AND PEBBLE MIXTURE ALL OVER THE ELEMENT

INSTALL PEBBLE WASH MIX WHILST THE RENDERING STILL LOOK ‘WET’ BUT HARD ENOUGH TO WORK ON

COMPACTING AND SMOOTHING

STEP NO. 4 – WASHING CEMENT ON TOP OF PEBBLE

USE SHOE BRUSH AND WATER, BRUSH GENTLY ATLEAST AFTER ONE HOUR

AFTER ONE DAY OR MORE, USE DILUTED SULPHURIC ACID AND ROLLER TO WASH LEFTOVER CEMENT ON TOP OF PEBBLE

RINSING OF ACID RESIDUE

STEP NO. 5 – APPLY STONE SEALANT