Do Courtstone® pavers stand up against muriatic acid? Let's find out which one comes out stronger: the standard paver or Courtstone.
In this video, we placed a standard thru-mix paver and a Courtstone paver from our Elegance™ collection face down into separate trays of muriatic acid for 5 minutes, to see which paver can handle the most extreme conditions.
Before using muriatic acid, it's important to know what it is and how to handle it safely. Also called hydrochloric acid, it is classified as a strong acid and is a colorless solution with a distinctive pungent smell. This type of acid is a component of the gastric acid found in the digestive systems of most animal species, including humans. Being a strong acid, it is highly corrosive, so we recommend if you are working with muriatic acid that you wear protective rubber gloves when handling such concentrated solutions. Vapors or mists from muriatic acid are considered a respiratory hazard as well as an irritant to the eyes, so protective goggles, a respirator, or a facemask are highly advised when handling muriatic acid.
Learn more about Courtstone: The polished look of Courtstone brings a luxurious, old-world elegance to driveways and walkways, with Ultima™ which provides up to four times the strength of conventional poured concrete. Using Reala™ Technology, the unique shapes of Courtstone were cast from real European cobblestones but manufactured with a consistent base for efficient installation and superior interlock. It’s a look that has remained popular for centuries. The stone’s non-linear shape means it’s possible to create smooth-looking curves without cutting Courtstone. This, in combination with its rich color palette, also makes Courtstone a frequent choice for borders and banding accents.
Learn more about Elegance: Deep, rich colors and a multitude of unique Reala™ textures combine to deliver the timeless beauty of Unilock Elegance. From the timeworn look of European cobblestones to the classic luxury of riven natural stone slabs, our Elegance collection offers styles you can’t get anywhere else and thanks to Ultima™ Concrete, the look you purchase is the look that will last, with up to 4x the strength of poured in place concrete.
Product Used:
Paver - Courtstone
If you’re a homeowner looking to start a hardscape project, here are some excellent resources to help get you started:
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• Download our Project Planning Guide: unilock.com/project-planning-...
• Request a Design Idea Catalog: unilock.com/request-a-catalog/
• Visit an Outdoor Idea Center: unilock.com/outdoor-idea-center/
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:08 Muriatic Acid in Trays
0:16 Pavers Placed in Acid
0:37 Pavers Removed from Acid
0:43 Final Results after the Paver Acid Test
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Unilock, a family-owned and operated business, originally introduced the paving stone to North America in 1972. Backed by family values and a commitment to quality, Unilock has grown to become the premier manufacturer of paving stones and retaining walls. Traveling the globe in search of inspiration, Unilock strives to stay on the leading edge of design and manufacturing innovation, to reflect the evolving needs, wants, and sense of style of its customers.