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FAQ's
Why should one seal concrete, stone or porous tiles?
Most natural stone, terracotta, concrete and cemen ...

Can one seal a surface and make it stain-proof?
Sealers cannot provide the same results as a glaze ...

Which is the best sealer one can use?
There unfortunately is not a “best sealer&rd ...

Should one seal glazed ceramic tiles?
Glazed ceramic tiles are the only tiles that canno ...

How does one choose the correct sealer?
Choosing the correct sealer is often a personal ch ...

What is the difference between a sealer and a repellent or impregnator?
As a general rule repellents are liquid silicone t ...

When should one use a sealer?
Sealers are resin based systems that dry forming a ...

When should one use a repellent sealer?
As a general rule repellents are liquid silicone t ...

Why do resin type sealers peel?
In most cases a resin based sealer peels when a co ...

How does one tell if the surface is now correctly sealed?
For new installations: After 2 – 4 hours (de ...

What are self shine polishes for?
Self-shine polishes are liquid polishes that dry t ...

If one wants to apply a coating to a ceramic tile what can be applied?
The only products that can be applied are self-shi ...

What is the difference between water based sealers and solvent based sealers?
The water or solvent is the “carrier” ...

How long will the sealer last?
There are so many different types of sealers and s ...

Why are repellents unable to stop surface wear and etching from acids on marble, travertine and limestone?
Repellents like STONESHIELD MARBLE, GRANITE & ...

Why do the tiles have to be dry before sealing?
The tiles should be dry for two main reasons: 1 ...

Why do sealers take longer to dry in cold weather?
Most sealers dry by means of water or solvent evap ...

Why does one have to wait after laying new porous tile before sealing?
The moisture from the tile adhesive and the underl ...

What causes picture framing?
Picture framing is mainly caused when using resin ...

Can one apply a repellent over a sealer?
The general rule is no. In extreme circumstances p ...

Can one apply a sealer over a repellent?
In most cases the tile surface should be well scru ...

Should one pre-seal porous tiles before laying?
1.     Pre-sealing should only be done i ...

Why can’t one use any cleaner on a sealed surface?.
Most sealers will be affected by strong acid and a ...

Why should you neutralize after acid washing prior to sealing?.
Any acid left active will cause the tile surface t ...

How does one remove the factory applied wax from porcelain tiles?.
Most porcelain tiles have a factory applied wax wh ...

Can Stoneshield Home & Dry be applied to an exterior clay facebrick wall?
Yes, Stoneshield Home & Dry is suitable for us ...

Can stoneshield home & dry be applied to an exterior clay facebrick wall.
Yes, Stoneshield Home & Dry can be applied to an e ...




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