Naveed Yaseen replied on Monday, November 5, 2012 06:22 AM
@bricklover, if I were at your place, I would...
• have masons take extra care for acceptable look without plaster, with better quality of bricks and mortar
• depending upon desired flatness, may grind the surface
• apply deep penetrating solution of sodium silicate (market name "water glass"), 2-3 times with some gap for drying
• if the surface is flat and glossy look is desired, may treat with epoxy polish or common wax polish
Sodium silicate is safe, durable and widely used for similar purposes in west. It would not noticeably change the look but would considerably reduce porosity, which would reduce potential to hold stains, molds and other unhygienic residues.
Friends facing seepage problem can also try sodium silicate treatment, but it must be let penetrate deep into walls or floors. |
