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Aftercare & Cleaning Guide Immediate Aftercare

Curing Time

No Leaks/Drips

Footprints

Do not walk on your new Vuba

Ensure there are no leaks/drips on

Ensure people or animals

do not drive on it for 48-72 hours

moisture will significantly weaken

surface. Footprints occurring before

during the curing period.

team will place tape/barriers around

Stone surface for 24-48 hours, and after installation. These times are

temperature dependent, and we would

the curing resin, because excess

and discolor Vuba Stone surfaces

recommend you always follow the

do not walk on the Vuba Stone

cure cannot be removed! Your install the perimeter after the install. We

installer’s advice for exact timing.

recommend purchasing and using

animal deterrent devices if needed.

The Most Important Points to Remember •

Static Wheel/Small Turning Circles It is very important that vehicle wheels are

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not turned when the vehicle is not moving or

periods. Discoloration occurs from leaching and

this manner can dislodge surface aggregates

lack of exposure to air/sunlight. An example would

and weaken the matrix.

be a flat-bottomed plant pot or a storage box. We recommend using raised plant pots and avoiding

Impact Damage/High Point Loads

placing items like storage boxes on the surface for

Take care not to drop heavy equipment, such as

long periods.

a dumpster, onto a Vuba Stone surface. (Also be aware that steel items can often leach rust onto your Vuba Stone surface, which can be difficult

to clean.) Car jacks can depress the Vuba Stone

surface and should be placed on a wooden board for load distribution.

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Like all paving surfaces, Vuba Stone will discolor if covered with a close-contact object for long

moving slowly. Pressure exerted from turning in

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Leaching/Discoloration

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Snow Removal

Metal blades should not be scraped across the

surface as they can damage the Vuba Stone matrix.

Plastic shovels and plastic blades for snowblowers and plows should be used instead.

Chemicals and Staining

Gas, solvents, etc. should not come into contact with Vuba Stone. In the event of spills, rinse and clean immediately. Solvent-based chemicals

will degrade the resin binder, resulting in stone loosening over a period of time.

This is Vuba Stone.

Aftercare & Cleaning Guide Cleaning Cleaning Practices

Weeds, Moss & Algae

regularly—especially with lighter colors.

grow in the Vuba Stone surface, but they can easily

We recommend cleaning your Vuba Stone surface

Vuba Stone Surfaces can be power-washed.

Although unlikely, weeds can sometimes begin to be power-washed away.

However, we recommend that you hold the

Organic growth, such as moss and algae, can

from the surface to prevent aggregates from

areas. Power-washing will remove most, if not all of

wand at a 90-degree angle and at least 12 inches being dislodged.

occur on hard surfacing in damp, heavily shaded

this type of staining. If staining persists, pretreat the area with Vuba Surface Cleaner.

Oil

Oils—especially fuel oils—can easily penetrate hard

Water Mineral Deposits

are removed promptly with an absorbent material.

time, but these can be removed by power-washing.

surfacing materials, but they should not stain if spills

If a stain persists, use Vuba Oil & Grease Cleaner to remove it.

For more persistent stains, pre-treat the area with vinegar, then power-wash the stain away.

Fruit, Berries and Organic Materials

Rusting & Tire Marks

Rust stains are typically caused by rust leaching

from grills, flower baskets, and other metal items in direct contact with the Vuba Stone surface.

While very rare, naturally occurring aggregates in

Vuba Stone can contain pyrite which can begin to rust with exposure to rain and dew.

Whether caused by leaching or pyrite oxidation,

rust stains can be cleaned using Vuba Stone Rust Remover. Please follow our instructions for more information.

Fruit and leaves can stain all kinds of paving

surfaces, so these should be cleared away before

they can begin to leach into the Vuba Stone surface.

For soiled areas, we recommend using Vuba Surface Cleaner, which is designed for safe and effective use on resin-bound surfaces.

Apply Vuba Surface Cleaner evenly over the surface.

Allow the product to sit for 10-15 minutes. Lightly

scrub any stubborn areas with a stiff-bristle brush.

After 15 minutes, wash the surface down with clean

water, ensuring residue does not run onto vegetation.

Tire Marks can normally be removed by steam

cleaning or by scrubbing the area with detergent and hot water.

Mineral deposits from sprinklers can occur over

For best results, power wash the treated area to

remove all residue and debris. You may apply a light coat of X Protect Vuba Surface Sealer 24-48 hours after treatment for enhanced protection.

This is Vuba Stone.