White salt deposits, damp patches that won’t dry, and hazy films that keep returning are all signs of alkalinity problems in your concrete. These issues occur when water migrates through the slab and carries soluble salts (sodium, potassium, and calcium compounds) to the surface. As moisture evaporates, it leaves behind the chalky residue known as efflorescence. In severe cases, the surface stays perpetually damp, a condition called concrete sweating.
Pentra-Sil C&N solves these problems through lithium ion technology. When applied, the treatment penetrates into the concrete substrate where the lithium ions chemically react with the excess alkalis. This reaction converts unstable, water-soluble compounds into stable, insoluble silicates that remain locked within the concrete matrix. The result is a surface that no longer pushes salts and moisture to the top.
Unlike topical sealers that sit on the surface and can peel, flake, or trap moisture underneath, Pentra-Sil C&N becomes part of the concrete itself. It won’t alter the appearance of your floor, won’t create a film that wears off under traffic, and won’t interfere with breathability. The treatment also lifts fine particles and dust that accumulate in the pore structure, restoring clarity to polished concrete floors.
For severe or persistent alkalinity symptoms, Pentra-Sil C&N serves as the first step in a two-part treatment. Follow it with Pentra-Sil AC, a densifying treatment that provides additional chemical stabilization and surface hardening for floors that need more aggressive correction.
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