Lichen removal for paving

[danstan]

Hi all

I have included this reply in this section of the forum also as it is relevant for natural stone paving as well as block paving and concrete slab paving.. it is a common subject within the forum. The original topic was started in the block paving section a few days ago...

Hi all

We have been asked for suitable lichen removal products for many years (we are a paving centre supplying all things paving related from Block paving through to natural stone and all associated products)

Up until now we have never really been able to supply anything with confidence and have even struggled ourselves to remove Lichen from displays etc.

I then stumbled across a guy who claimed to have developed a solution (he has worked in stone restoration for 30 years) and i contacted him.

He came to visit us and gave a demonstration on one of our natural stone displays.... We felt the only way to get interested in this product was to see it with our own eyes!

The results were fantastic.. and we have not hesitated to take it into stock.

Don't get me wrong, there are experts who have methods of successfully treating Lichen but they are perhaps not always suitable for the DIY market. Roger is a great help on this site and has a method that he has shared.

The pros and cons:-

cons:-

The product isn't cheap, a 4 litre tup is £69.99 inc vat and treats up to 20m2 natural stone (18m2 for block paving)

pros:-

- We have seen a demonstration on one of our natural stone display and it works..

- The product is biodegradable and pet friendly

- Its DIY friendly and easy to apply your self

- safe to use around aquatics

- When the product is in its diluted state it is safe to wash into flower beds and over lawns..

- You will require to jet wash off the product but a domestic pressure washer is more than adequate (a commercial pressure washer not required)

- Your stone surface will be protected from constant annual pressure washing. Once you have treated the Lichen, you can purchase a product to prevent is coming back.

Full instructions can be found on our web-site here:-

http://www.bartonfields.co.uk/lichen-remover-133-c.asp

Here you will find prices and full images of before and afters etc

Or, you can telephone us to have a chat with one of our staff.

regards, Daniel, Barton Fields