Stone Care & Maintenance product roundup
Check out the latest stone care and maintenance products! Date: November 1, 2016
Akemi Stain Repellent Nano Effect
Akemi Stain Repellent Nano Effect is the ultimate non-color-changing impregnation protector for stone. It penetrates quickly and deeply to allow a fast 3-hour cure and strong protection, and it is a great product for marble and other white stones. Nano Effect applies quickly and easily and does not leave any residue on the stone. It is for use on granite, marble, quartz, quartzite and all other stones. If enhancement is required, we recommend the Akemi Transformer and Transformer Exotic. Always test products before use. The product is available at all authorized Akemi dealers.
Aqua Mix® Enrich’N’SealTM
Formulated to penetrate the surface of stone and tile, Aqua Mix® Enrich’N’SealTM highlights the natural character and beauty of these materials while providing long-term protection from weather, moisture, grease, oil, dirt and other harmful stain-causing elements. A 100% solid polymer-based sealer and enhancer, Enrich’N’Seal darkens and enriches unsealed stone, including marble, granite, slate, limestone, travertine, quartzite and sandstone without leaving a sheen. Enrich’N’Seal is part of the Custom® Building Products comprehensive line of award-winning Aqua Mix® tile and stone care products.
Supreme Surface Stone Care
Seal, protect, polish, enhance and clean stone with Supreme Surface Cleaners from Braxton-Bragg. Supreme Surface stone care products offer the most advanced cleaning and conditioning technology available. Using Supreme Surface products with ioSeal™ is a daily treatment formulated to condition, as well as improve the look and feel of granite countertops, quartz counters, marble and other stone surfaces, while also protecting them against common issues such as stains, hard water spots, soap scum build-up and more. Supreme Surface cleaners for natural stone are non-toxic and 100% naturally derived. Unlike other granite cleaners and cleaning products for natural stone, Supreme Surface cleaners are designed to clean and polish your stone, and then ionically seal and protect against stains with ioSeal protectants. With every use, you will noticeably improve the feel and reflection of granite countertops and enhance the colors of tumbled and honed travertine, marble and more.
Filanobact
Filanobact is an antibacterial stain protector developed by Fila Surface Care Solutions for application specialists, professionals and manufacturers. It is ideal for protection after installation of marble, granite and other natural stones with any finish, as well as agglomerates and polished porcelain tiles. Filanobact penetrates into the material, respecting its properties without creating a surface film, and it prevents absorption of any future stains. It also guarantees protection against bacteria. Ready to use and easy to apply, Filanotact is applied with an airbrush or roller, or with the drip method on polished materials, while on highly absorbent materials an airless system should be used. It should then be worked in with rotating brushes. No rinsing is required. Filanobact has an innovative formula based on Fila Micrometrics Technology, the result of studies and research into mixtures of particles measuring 10-3 and 10-6 nanometres. It is water based and part of the Fila Green Line of products with low environmental impact.
HMK® Stone Care
HMK® Stone Care, a leader in the industry for nearly 40 years, with worldwide field- tested products in 40 countries, has the perfect solution to clean, protect and maintain any type of natural stone, porcelain or ceramic tile. A new addition to its family of approximately 60 specialty stone care products is HMK® R179 Rust Remover for Soft Stone. HMK® R179 is a special, ready-to-use cleaner for use on all natural and artificial stone surfaces. It removes rust stains caused by metal furniture, central heating leaks, fertilizer with traces of iron, iron filings, etc. R179 contains special rust inhibitors that reduce future rust development and is especially suitable for polished marble and limestone.
Mapei UltraCare Penetrating SB Stone, Tile & Grout Sealer
UltraCare Penetrating SB Stone, Tile & Grout Sealer is a natural-look, solvent-based, penetrating sealer that provides maximum protection against most common stains. It is safe for use on all interior and exterior natural stone (marble, limestone, sandstone, slate, granite, travertine, etc.), unglazed porcelain and ceramic tiles, masonry, quarry tiles and cementitious grout. The product can also be used as a pre-grouting sealer. UltraCare Penetrating SB Stone, Tile and Grout Sealer passes the Ceramic Tile of America CTIOA-T72 stain test. This testing method requires placing selected staining substances (water, white vinegar, vegetable oil, red wine, soy sauce, cola, red sports drink, hot black coffee, yellow mustard and all-purpose cleaner) on tile for four hours, open to air, and then washing them off with water and allowing the tile to sit for 24 hours.
Miracle Heavy Duty Cleaner (Acid Substitute)
Miracle Heavy Duty Cleaner (Acid Substitute) is a revolutionary patent-pending, water-based, industrial cleaner designed to remove grout haze, built-up grease, dirt and stains from all ceramic, porcelain, grout, glass and natural stone. Miracle Heavy-Duty Cleaner (Acid Substitute) will not hurt or remove the finish or polish on acid-sensitive surfaces, including marble. Now for the first time, there is a ready-to-use, NO VOC, industrial-strength cleaner as strong as an acid without the harmful effects. This product is stable in both hot and cold climates, is easy to use and works great for grout haze removal.
Cemabond Silicone Impregnator
Cemabond Silicone Impregnator is Regent Stone Product’s number-one-selling sealer. It provides a powerful protection on any natural stone. Cemabond Silicone Impregnator works on polished marble and granite, as well as any natural stones or agglomerate materials. Cemabond Silicone Impregnator is a one-part premium sealant that protects your natural stone, preserving its beauty. It is specially formulated for protection against oil and water on interior and exterior surfaces. Expect little or no change in color to occur when used, according to Regent Stone Products. It is 98% permeable and easily applied with an airless sprayer on any stone surface. Spray until surface is covered and let stand for 15 minutes. As the stone absorbs material, use a paint brush to respread any excess to higher absorbent areas. Reapply if necessary. The product cures in 12 to 24 hours. Buff residue. Cemabond Silicone Impregnator provides three to five years protection on any interior surfaces.
Salem Mighty Stone Care
Salem Mighty Stone Care is among the highest quality, most comprehensive stone care available anywhere, according to the company. Made in the USA and always environmentally safe, the lineup includes Permanent Impregnating Sealer, which requires only one application and comes with a 15-year warranty. Highly resistant to mild acids and water intrusion, little can penetrate this sealer. Ahead of the curve as a water-based sealer, there are no restrictions as for solvent-based products. Enhancer and Sealer is a sealer/enhancer that is 100% active solution, 20-year UV stability and comes with a 15-year protection plan. This sealer meets all VOC standards. Cleaner and Protectant is formulated for natural stone. It cleans and protects with a built-in sealer. The powerhouse of this line-up is the Multipurpose Cleaner. Thousands of uses, low odor and deep cleaning, Salem’s Multipurpose Cleaner is powerful where others fail. Safe on any grout/natural stone. It removes mold and mildew and prevents its return (even gets stains out of carpets/laundry).
Stain-Proof Original™
Stain-Proof Original from Dry Treat is an impregnating, invisible and breathable sealer that provides premium long-term protection for natural stone, tiles, pavers, concrete, brick and grout from water- and oil-based stains and damage caused by water and dissolved salts. Stain-Proof Original is suitable for a wide variety of indoor and outdoor applications in residential and commercial buildings, including: building facades, floors, walls, countertops, showers, swimming pool surrounds, patios, garages, kitchens and entertaining areas. Surfaces treated with Stain-Proof Original become easier to clean and keep their exceptional appearance longer.
Laticrete Stonetech® BulletProof® Sealer
Stonetech BulletProof® Sealer is an advanced sealer designed to provide maximum protection on natural stone against the toughest oil and water-based stains. Stonetech BulletProof Sealer is equipped with advanced penetrating microbond protection and preserves the natural look of stone. The sealer can be used on both interior and exterior applications and comes in a pint (473 mL), a quart (946 mL), a gallon (3.8 L) and five-gallon (18.9 L) container.
Vivid for Stone
VanHearron Inc. announces the new Vivid for Stone, a solvent-free, 100% active solution which enhances the appearance and seals natural stone. Vivid for Stone is a revolutionary, environmentally safe, fluoro-polymer with very low VOC content. When properly applied, it will enhance the surface of the stone to a deep rich color and seal and protect it, all with a single application. Vivid for Stone carries a full 20-year warranty on UV stability and is highly environmentally friendly containing less than 100 grams per liter of VOCs. The product is also VOC compliant in gallon sizes where other solvent-based products may be restricted from shipping in larger-size containers. Vivid for Stone is for interior or exterior use and is available nationwide through distribution.