Do Umbriano pavers stand up against muriatic acid? Let's find out which one comes out stronger: the standard paver or Umbriano.
In this video, we placed a standard thru-mix paver and an Umbriano paver from our EnduraColor collection face down into separate trays of muriatic acid for 5 minutes, to see which paver can handle the most extreme conditions.
Before using muriatic acid, it's important to know what it is and how to handle it safely. Also called hydrochloric acid, it is classified as a strong acid and is a colorless solution with a distinctive pungent smell. This type of acid is a component of the gastric acid found in the digestive systems of most animal species, including humans. Being a strong acid, it is highly corrosive, so we recommend if you are working with muriatic acid that you wear protective rubber gloves when handling such concentrated solutions. Vapors or mists from muriatic acid are considered a respiratory hazard as well as an irritant to the eyes, so protective goggles, a respirator, or a facemask are highly advised when handling muriatic acid.
Learn more about Umbriano: The granite-like appearance of Umbriano makes it a popular choice for sleek, modern landscape paving projects. Its unique, mottled surface is achieved with ColorFusion™ Technology which randomly disperses rich color and granite particles. This creates a natural look with a non-slip texture. Umbriano is factory-sealed during the manufacturing process with EasyClean™, an integral surface protection from stains. These features make it ideal for use in high-traffic commercial and residential projects and highly compatible with Umbriano coping and wall products.
Learn more about EnduraColor: The refined surface of Unilock EnduraColor products is achieved with a two-step manufacturing process that combines a base of coarse aggregates for a stronger foundation, with concentrated color and wear-resistant finer aggregates on top. This process protects the surface from the appearance of fading over time because the top layer prevents large, lighter color aggregates from ever showing through.
Product Used:
Paver - Umbriano
If you’re a homeowner looking to start a hardscape project, here are some excellent resources to help get you started:
• Connect with a Unilock Authorized Contractor: unilock.com/find-contractor/
• Download our Project Planning Guide: unilock.com/project-planning-...
• Request a Design Idea Catalog: unilock.com/request-a-catalog/
• Visit an Outdoor Idea Center: unilock.com/outdoor-idea-center/
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:08 Muriatic Acid in Trays
0:17 Placing Pavers in Acid
0:35 Removing Pavers from Acid
0:43 Final Results after the Paver Acid Test
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Unilock, a family-owned and operated business, originally introduced the paving stone to North America in 1972. Backed by family values and a commitment to quality, Unilock has grown to become the premier manufacturer of paving stones and retaining walls. Traveling the globe in search of inspiration, Unilock strives to stay on the leading edge of design and manufacturing innovation, to reflect the evolving needs, wants, and sense of style of its customers.
13 июл 2024
