1. How to Remove Efflorescence From Stucco or Masonry | Behr Paint

  2. Find how to remove efflorescence from exterior stucco or masonry with this guide from Behr Paint.

  3. how to remove efflorescence, efflorescence remover, cleaning, exterior cleaning, exterior surface cleaning, remove efflorescence, remove stains, paint calculator, paintworld, primer guide

  4. Behr Paint provides you with helpful instructions for removing efflorescence from all your exterior surfaces. Cleaning efflorescence from brick, stucco, and other areas is easy with Behr's help.

  5. Efflorescence is a white “salt-like” build up caused when moisture moves through stucco or masonry surfaces. Before recoating a surface, removal of efflorescence is required.

  6. Using a wire brush or scraper, remove any loose or peeling paint from the damaged area.

  7. Mix 1 part CONCRETE & MASONRY CLEANER/ETCHER NO. 991 with 1 part water in a 5-gallon bucket or pump sprayer.

  8. Using a water-dampened sponge or garden hose, wet the area to be cleaned.

  9. Apply the cleaner and etcher solution to the area with a sponge or pump sprayer. Using a scrub brush, lightly scrub the area to remove the white powdery residue from the surface.

    TIP: Allow the cleaner and etcher solution to set for 5–10 minutes. Make sure the product remains wet.

  10. Using a water-dampened sponge or a garden hose, thoroughly rinse the surface.

  11. Allow the area to dry.

  12. How to Remove Efflorescence

  13. Learn how the experts recommend removing efflorescence.
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  36. Efflorescence is a white “salt-like” build up caused when moisture moves through stucco or masonry surfaces. Before recoating a surface, removal of efflorescence is required.<br><br>
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  38. Step 1
  39. Using a wire brush or scraper, remove any loose or peeling paint from the damaged area.
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  43. Step 2
  44. Mix 1 part CONCRETE & MASONRY CLEANER/ETCHER NO. 991 with 1 part water in a 5-gallon bucket or pump sprayer.
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  48. Step 3
  49. Using a water-dampened sponge or garden hose, wet the area to be cleaned.
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  53. Step 4
  54. Apply the cleaner and etcher solution to the area with a sponge or pump sprayer. Using a scrub brush, lightly scrub the area to remove the white powdery residue from the surface. <br /><br /><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> Allow the cleaner and etcher solution to set for 5–10 minutes. Make sure the product remains wet.
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  58. Step 5
  59. Using a water-dampened sponge or a garden hose, thoroughly rinse the surface.
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  64. Allow the area to dry.
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