— our services
Application of a salt-neutralising solution to bare masonry following plaster removal, an essential preparatory step that prevents residual hygroscopic salts from undermining new plaster and decoration.
— about this service
After contaminated plaster is stripped and the damp source is addressed, the exposed masonry typically retains soluble salts, including sulphates, nitrates and chlorides, drawn up by years of capillary moisture movement. Left untreated, these salts will migrate into new plaster, attracting atmospheric moisture and causing efflorescence, staining and premature decoration failure. Procure Damp Proofing Group applies a salt-neutralising solution to the cleaned substrate, which reacts with and neutralises residual salts before new plaster is applied. This preparatory treatment is a small but critical step in ensuring the long-term performance of the replastering system and the decorations that follow. Salt neutralising treatment is included in Procure's coordinated damp proofing programmes as standard where salt contamination is confirmed on the exposed substrate.
— our process
Once contaminated plaster is removed, the exposed masonry is inspected for areas of salt crystallisation, staining and active moisture, confirming which zones require treatment before any product is applied.
The appropriate solution is applied evenly to the masonry substrate in line with manufacturer guidance, ensuring full coverage across all affected areas and margins beyond the visible contamination zone.
Following the required dwell time, the treated surface is assessed as ready to receive the specified damp-resistant or hi-lime renovation plaster, completing the preparation phase of the remediation programme.
— benefits
Without salt neutralising treatment, residual salts will continue to migrate into new plaster, causing staining, efflorescence and premature paint failure, negating the investment made in replastering and damp proofing.
Procure includes salt neutralising treatment as part of a properly sequenced remediation programme, survey, DPC installation, strip-out, treatment and replastering, so no stage is overlooked or carried out in the wrong order.
— faq
Where plaster has been contaminated by rising or penetrating damp, yes. The treatment is specified where salt contamination is confirmed on the exposed substrate following strip-out. The survey and post-strip inspection determine whether it is required.
Salt contamination left untreated will undermine even the best replastering and damp proofing work. Speak to Procure Damp Proofing Group to arrange a survey-led assessment and receive a clear, no-obligation remediation plan for your property.
— Other Services
Application uses Safeguard-approved solutions, administered by technicians who have completed the Safeguard course, ensuring correct coverage rates and dwell times are observed throughout.
