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natural stone, marble, granite, travertine, onyx, tiles, pattern, mosaic, pavers, countertops, monuments
natural stone, marble, granite, travertine, onyx, tiles, pattern, mosaic, pavers, countertops, monuments
Getting ready to chose a Natural Stone Sealer?
If you decided to treat your stone, make sure you understand the differences between the types of sealers available on the market:
-Topical sealers are coatings film formers designed to protect the surface of the stone against water, oil and other contaminants. They are formulated from natural wax, acrylic and other plastic compounds. When a topical sealer is applied, the maintenance program often shifts from a program focused on stone care to a program focused on the maintenance of the sealer.
- Impregnators sealers are water or solvent-based solutions that penetrate below the surface and are designed to repel staining agents. Impregnators have the advantage of being vapors permeable (breathable) allowing water to evaporate from the stone. They are generally hydrophobic (water-repelling), but may also be oleophobic (oil-repelling) depending on their chemical composition. It is important to ensure that the resistant properties of the sealer match the staining agents that the stone may be exposed to.
