An extrusion system (100) includes at least one sensor (102, 104) to detect localized presence of oil (701) on an exterior surface (715) or skin of wet extrudate material (714 e.g., ceramic material having a honeycomb cross-sectional shape), and at least one infrared emitting device (106, 108) configured to impinge infrared emissions on at least a portion of the exterior surface responsive to one or more sensor signals. Localized impingement of infrared emissions may reduce presence of oil streaks (701) without undue differential drying of the extrudate skin (715), and avoid surface fissures that would otherwise result in fired ceramic bodies. Separately controllable infrared emitters (502), or at least one controllable infrared blocking or redirecting element (603), may be used to impinge infrared emissions on selected areas. A humidification section (120) arranged downstream of infrared emitters (106, 108) may be used to at least partially rehydrate the wet extrudate material, if necessary.

An extrusion system (100) includes at least one sensor (102, 104) to detect localized presence of oil (701) on an exterior surface (715) or skin of wet extrudate material (714 e.g., ceramic material having a honeycomb cross-sectional shape), and at least one infrared emitting device (106, 108) configured to impinge infrared emissions on at least a portion of the exterior surface responsive to one or more sensor signals. Localized impingement of infrared emissions may reduce presence of oil streaks (701) without undue differential drying of the extrudate skin (715), and avoid surface fissures that would otherwise result in fired ceramic bodies. Separately controllable infrared emitters (502), or at least one controllable infrared blocking or redirecting element (603), may be used to impinge infrared emissions on selected areas. A humidification section (120) arranged downstream of infrared emitters (106, 108) may be used to at least partially rehydrate the wet extrudate material, if necessary.

Post-construction materials, including concrete, containing water insoluble polymers are disclosed herein. The water insoluble polymers are formed beneath the surface of the post-construction material using a first composition comprising a blend of fatty acid salts and a second composition comprising alkaline earth metal halides or alkaline earth metal carbonates.

Post-construction materials, including concrete, containing water insoluble polymers are disclosed herein. The water insoluble polymers are formed beneath the surface of the post-construction material using a first composition comprising a blend of fatty acid salts and a second composition comprising alkaline earth metal halides or alkaline earth metal carbonates.

An emulsion composition includes an acrylic polymer, a metal silicate, and water. Advantageously, the emulsion composition provides coatings with superior adhesion of coatings to a concrete, clay, or ceramic substrate. In particular, the emulsion composition provides improved adhesion of the silicate primer to the concrete, clay, or ceramic substrate and strong cohesion between the primer and top coat paint allow for a much better overall performance. A method for applying the emulsion composition is also provided.

An emulsion composition includes an acrylic polymer, a metal silicate, and water. Advantageously, the emulsion composition provides coatings with superior adhesion of coatings to a concrete, clay, or ceramic substrate. In particular, the emulsion composition provides improved adhesion of the silicate primer to the concrete, clay, or ceramic substrate and strong cohesion between the primer and top coat paint allow for a much better overall performance. A method for applying the emulsion composition is also provided.

The presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to a stone paint formulation. More particularly, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a stone paint comprising a composition A and a composition B. The composition A comprises a latex emulsion, a rheology modifier, a coalescing agent, a biocide, a neutralizing agent and a solvent. The composition B comprises a sand. Additionally, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a method of making the stone paint formulation by using the rheology modifier. The stone paint of the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) has enhanced resistance to water-whitening.

The presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to a stone paint formulation. More particularly, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a stone paint comprising a composition A and a composition B. The composition A comprises a latex emulsion, a rheology modifier, a coalescing agent, a biocide, a neutralizing agent and a solvent. The composition B comprises a sand. Additionally, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a method of making the stone paint formulation by using the rheology modifier. The stone paint of the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) has enhanced resistance to water-whitening.

The present description relates to an anti-efflorescence water based composition that eliminates the efflorescence that occurs on new pavers, stones, concrete bricks or concrete furniture because of high humidity comprising a homo polymer solution of acrylic, an hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol and/or a combination thereof.

The present description relates to an anti-efflorescence water based composition that eliminates the efflorescence that occurs on new pavers, stones, concrete bricks or concrete furniture because of high humidity comprising a homo polymer solution of acrylic, an hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol and/or a combination thereof.