Typical applications:

STAIN-PROOF is suitable for a wide variety of applications, including: building facades, floors, walls, swimming pool surrounds, patios, garages, kitchens and entertaining areas.

Benefits:

STAIN-PROOF is:

able to repel stains, graffiti and food products – making cleaning easier;

non film-forming;

able to work without changing the appearance of the surface - keeps the original look;

suitable for indoor and outdoor use;

able to greatly reduce water uptake and minimise moss growth, freeze thaw spalling and efflorescence;

an excellent chloride ion salt screen – ideal for marine and pool areas;

highly water vapour permeable – able to breathe so there is no build-up of subsurface moisture, allowing it to dry out;

deeply penetrating – protecting against weathering and wearing;

very alkali resistant – won’t break down in contact with cement based materials, and

able to seal hairline cracks up to 0.3 mm (0.012 in.) and does not flake or peel.

Warranty:

Special Blend of Polymers and Resins

This below surface sealer is also ideal for sealing all types of masonry, stucco, concrete and sanded grout. It has a special blend of polymers and resins that bond to the stone and creates a water and oil repellent membrane to prevent staining, yet it allows the stone to breathe and release moisture vapors. It is ideal for interior and exterior use and is UL classified for slip resistance.

Recommendations:

Always test a small area before using to determine if the product is applicable.

All stains, moisture, and dirt must be removed prior to the sealer application and must remain dry 24-48 hours after application.

The surface must be completely dry before applying.

Allow three hours after the application before walking on the surface.

Preparing the Surface:

All surfaces must be clean and free from debris and remain dry for 24 hours before the application of WATER BASED SEALER and remain dry for 24 hours after the application.

Floor surface temperature must be above 50 degrees F and below 90 degrees F.

Directions:

SMOOTH POLISHED OR SMOOTH HONED SURFACE:

(1) Floor surface must be dust mopped to remove all loose grit and debris.

(2) All topical coatings must be removed with low alkaline stripper. (Solvent coatings should be stripped with a solvent based stripper).

(3) Follow stripping with a deep cleaning process to clean out the pores of the stone. Use a rayon mop with this procedure.

(4) Surface must be rinsed with STONE FLOOR CLEANER to reduce any alkali or acidic residue and to remove any surface soils.

(5) Be sure that the surface is dry for at least twelve hours.

(6) Apply the WATER BASED SEALER using a rayon mop in a figure eight motion.

(7) Completely wet the surface, if excess remains on the surface after five minutes, buff off with an all white bonnet pad.

(8) Always apply a clean trash can liner in the bucket before using to prevent contamination. (9) Apply yearly in high traffic areas.

ROUGH OR TEXTURED SURFACE:

(1) Sweep the floor surface with a soft bristle broom and follow above procedures 1-5.

(2) Completely wet the surface by applying WATER BASED SEALER with a pump sprayer.

(3) Let the application dry completely.

GROUT:

(1) Follow procedures 1-5 on smooth surface application.

(2) Dab or brush the WATER BASED SEALER onto the grout. Completely wet the grout and let it dry.

(3) After five minutes, remove any excess that remains on the surrounding surface.

GROUT RELEASE:

(1) Install the stone with the proper setting materials and follow procedures 1-5 on smooth surface application.

(2) Apply sealer to the stone following the smooth stone application procedures.

(3) Apply grout to the joints.

(4) Wipe off remaining residue with STONE FLOOR CLEANER using a mop or sponge application.

(5) Seal sanded grout 24 hours after curing.

VANITY TOPS OR WALL SURFACES:

(1) Spray clean the surface with STONE COUNTERTOP CLEANER and then follow procedures 1-5 on smooth stone application procedures.

(2) Apply the WATER BASED SEALER using a clean terry cloth rag.

(3) After five minutes, wipe off excess with a soft white terry cloth.

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE:

(1) General cleaning of floor surfaces use STONE FLOOR CLEANER.

(2) General cleaning of countertops, tabletops, vanities and walls use STONE COUNTERTOP CLEANER.

Protects Against Both Water and Oil Based Products

This below surface sealer is recommended for sealing interior and exterior applications. It bonds to the stone and acts as a repellent to prevent contaminants from absorbing in, yet it allows the stone to breathe and release moisture vapors.

Recommendations:

Always test on a small area before using to determine if the product is applicable.

All stains, moisture, and dirt must be removed prior to the sealer application and must remain dry 24-48 hours after application.

The surface must be completely dry because the sealer will not adhere to the stone properly due to the moisture.

Allow 3 hours after the application before walking on the surface.

Preparing the Surface:

All surfaces must be clean and free from debris and remain dry for 24 hours before the application of SOLVENT BASED SEALER and remain dry for 24 hours after the application of SOLVENT BASED SEALER.

Floor surface temperatures must be above 32 degrees F and below 90 degrees F.

Directions:

SMOOTH POLISHED OR SMOOTH HONED SURFACE:

(1) Floor surface must be dust mopped to remove all loose grit and debris.

(2) All topical coatings must be removed with a low alkaline stripper.

(3) Follow stripping with a deep cleaning process to clean out the pores of the stone. Use a flexible nylon brush with this procedure.

(4) Surface must be rinsed with STONE FLOOR CLEANER to reduce any alkali or acidic residue and to remove any surface soils.

(5) Be sure that the surface is dry for at least twelve hours.

(6) Apply the SOLVENT BASED SEALER using a new rayon mop in a figure eight motion.

(7) Completely wet the surface, if excess remains on the surface after five minutes, buff off with an all white bonnet pad.

(8) Always apply a clean trash can liner in the bucket before using to prevent contamination.

(9) Apply yearly in high traffic areas.

ROUGH OR TEXTURED SURFACE:

(1) Sweep the floor surface with a soft bristle broom and follow above procedures 1-5.

(2) Completely wet the surface by applying SOLVENT BASE SEALER with a pump sprayer.

(3) Let the application dry completely.

GROUT:

(1) Follow procedures 1-5 on smooth surface application.

(2) Dab or brush the SOLVENT BASED SEALER onto the grout. Completely wet the grout and let it dry.

(3) After five minutes, remove any excess that remains on the surrounding surface.

GROUT RELEASE:

(1) Install the stone with the proper setting materials and follow procedures 1-5 on smooth surface application.

(2) Apply sealer to the stone following the CHEMSPEC® smooth stone application procedures.

(3) Apply grout to joints.

(4) Wipe off remaining residue with STONE FLOOR CLEANER using a mop or sponge application.

(5) Seal sanded grout 24 hours after curing.

VANITY TOPS OR WALL SURFACES:

(1) Spray clean the surface with STONE COUNTERTOP CLEANER and then follow procedures 1-5 on smooth stone application procedures.

(2) Apply the SOLVENT BASED SEALER using a clean terry cloth rag.

(3) After five minutes, wipe off excess with soft white terry cloth.

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE:

(1) General cleaning of floor surfaces use STONE FLOOR CLEANER.

(2) General cleaning countertops, tabletops, vanities and walls use STONE COUNTERTOP CLEANER.

Typical applications:

STAIN-PROOF is suitable for a wide variety of applications, including: building facades, floors, walls, swimming pool surrounds, patios, garages, kitchens and entertaining areas.

Benefits:

STAIN-PROOF is:

able to repel stains, graffiti and food products – making cleaning easier;

non film-forming;

able to work without changing the appearance of the surface - keeps the original look;

suitable for indoor and outdoor use;

able to greatly reduce water uptake and minimise moss growth, freeze thaw spalling and efflorescence;

an excellent chloride ion salt screen – ideal for marine and pool areas;

highly water vapour permeable – able to breathe so there is no build-up of subsurface moisture, allowing it to dry out;

deeply penetrating – protecting against weathering and wearing;

very alkali resistant – won’t break down in contact with cement based materials, and

able to seal hairline cracks up to 0.3 mm (0.012 in.) and does not flake or peel.

Warranty:

WATER-REPELLA is a penetrating, invisible and breathable sealer that protects porous tile, natural stone, paving and grout from damage caused by water and salts. Treated indoor and outdoor surfaces become easier to clean, maintain and keep looking good for longer.

WATER-REPELLA is an economical sealer for engineering concrete, terracotta tile, cast stone, paving, limestone, brick and grout.

Typical applications:

WATER-REPELLA is suitable for a wide variety of applications, including building facades, floors, walls, swimming pool surrounds, patios, garages, kitchens and public and private entertaining areas.

Benefits:

WATER-REPELLA is:

able to greatly reduce water uptake and minimise moss growth, freeze thaw spalling and efflorescence;

non film-forming;

able to work without changing the appearance of the surface - keeps the original look;

suitable for indoor and outdoor use;

able to breathe so there is no build-up of subsurface moisture, allowing it to dry out, and