Stain-Proof Plus Premium Impregnating Sealer for Natural Stone and Concrete Countertops

It's a lovely vanity, but we discovered the hard way that the marble top was barely sealed. My husband also unintentionally sprayed some harsh cleaner on the top, which caused me to have a minor meltdown because I thought it had ruined our new vanity. We only had this vanity for two months, for the love of Pete! Moreover, it was not inexpensive! Even the top was stained by my oil-free face soap! It was the final straw when I was in the bathroom applying lotion to my hands and TOUCHED my counter top, leaving four finger marks on the surface. br>br>I did a lot of research and spent a lot of money on products that would remove the existing stains and etch marks from the abrasive cleaner (if you're looking for a quick fix, 0000 steel wool and elbow grease will do the trick). I cleaned up the stains and etch marks before sealing (you must do this or the stains/marks will be sealed in). Anyway, let's get this sealer started! br>br> To apply, you'll need a bottle with a non-aggressive spray top. It has a strong citrus scent to it. masking- chemical- I put on a mask and turned on our vent full blast with the window open because it was stinking. I used gloves and a clean lambskin rag to apply it, and it was very simple. I followed the instructions, liberally spraying it in one area at a time and wiping it to spread evenly across each area, then setting a ten minute timer and repeating the process, then setting another ten minute timer and wiping away any excess. We didn't touch the counter top for 24 hours, and at the end of that time, I applied two more coats and wiped away any excess to make sure it was completely sealed. We waited another 24 hours (for a total of 48 hours) before using the vanity. br>br>We haven't used our counter top much since sealing it (but we did invest in a good marble safe cleaner). I've noticed that water is now beading up on the surface, which it wasn't doing before. I'm hoping that it will also prevent minor oil and cosmetics from being absorbed into the surface. I'm grateful for a product that's relatively inexpensive and simple to use in order to save my marble countertop! To keep our marble counter top in good shape, I plan to reapply this every year. In a few months, I'll try to update this review and see how well this sealer holds up and protects.

Aliza Larson

| Nov 16, 2021

The only way to know for sure is to wait and see. December 2020 update: The coating is still beading up water on our marble countertops three months later. Even after leaving it on overnight, stains like ketchup, oil, and soy sauce easily wipe away. Original review: br>br> br>Purchased this to protect our super white marble kitchen counter. We like the look and feel of natural stone that has been formed over a long period of time (millions of years) - Quartz or porcelain can't compete with the marbling and patterns. Even though we knew marble would stain and etch, we decided the trade-off was worth it (for us). We honed our marble to prevent visible etching. The visibility of etches is reduced in this first step. If you've got marble, use it. There is no way to avoid etching with a sealant - a reaction between two chemicals Oil and water stains are easily removed with these sealants. A marble countertop can still be etched by acids. If you can't stand the sight of etch marks, this isn't the place for you. Replace the stone or hire a contractor to rehone or refinish it. Every few years, you should polish the surface. br>br>When our marble countertops were installed, our installer used a generic sealant. We were told to seal the countertops every 6 to 12 months - or when the water stops beading on the surface This appears to be a significant amount of upkeep. I came across this product on Amazon and decided to read some reviews. The company has a long history, and its products have been used to seal surfaces (mostly marble or concrete) in places like the Sydney Opera House and Dallas Cowboy Stadium - Maybe it'll work in our kitchen if it's good enough for these world-class commercial venues. On YouTube, I discovered a two-hour video in which their sales representative demonstrated their products to contractors, explaining how they work and why they are supposed to last for years. I also found a review of the "non plus" version of this sealant on a British website - They conducted a four-month follow-up test on stone flooring. While it was very good, they concluded that - Stains could still be seen. br>br>After carefully reading the instructions, I applied the product with a lambs wool pad, waiting for it to slightly dry in between the first and second applications - 15 minutes to an hour It has a strong odor due to the solvent. How to make it bearable - It all depends on who you're talking to. If you've cleaned your paint brushes or rollers with solvents, It has a similar smell to it. We opened our windows and turned on our range hood for a few hours, and the smell seemed to go away after about an hour. The odor appears to have vanished after 12 hours. Because of the smell and high VOC content, I would be hesitant to use this in the winter without adequate ventilation. br>br>After the second application, we buff it. The manufacturer's sales representative mentioned in one of the YouTube videos that the final buff should be done with a microfiber cloth - There appears to be a "trick" to getting the solvent out of your system. Another video stated that it is touchable after 2 hours, and that it is not recommended to wet the surface for at least 6 hours before using it, and that it can be used after 12 hours. The solvent serves as a carrier for the sealant, allowing it to penetrate and protect the stone. As a result, the majority of the work is done inside the stone's pores after the product has been applied. br>br>Attached is a photo of our countertop after 12 hours of drying time; a few drops of water beaded up on the countertop, and more importantly, the marble did not darken, indicating that it is already working after 12 hours, despite the fact that the actual curing time is supposed to be a few days. After a few months, I'll see how well it works. Overall, it's simple enough for a do-it-yourself project; just pay attention to the instructions and be prepared to ventilate. For a small bottle, it appears to be expensive, but if we only have to do it once every 5 to 10 years or longer - It was well worth the sacrifice.

Carl ALLAN

| May 29, 2021

This one was mentioned, but it came at an additional cost. I decided to do this one myself because they had already scheduled another. It was extremely simple to apply; simply follow the directions on the bottle. Although the sealer helped, water continued to seep in and darken the tile. I used this sealer and it made a huge difference. No dark spots appeared after the same amount of water was left on for the same amount of time. While I wouldn't leave liqiud on your counters for long periods of time, this one gives you a lot more leeway.

Oakley Clayton

| Jul 23, 2021

Before we even applied it, I left half a lemon face-down on it to repair/hide acid etching on marble/quartzite. It had been down for several hours and had etched horribly. I used steel wool to scrub away the calcified material, which helped a little, and then applied this sealer. The etch markings were completely erased, and you'd never know it. I'd include a photograph, but I can't seem to locate the original etching! I proceeded to apply it to my entire island; we did let a splash of cranberry juice sit on it for a few hours, and it didn't wipe clean completely, but it's a busy pattern (fantasy brown) with natural purple markings in it, so you can't tell.

Philip Ross

| Feb 17, 2021

We were quoted about 5 times the price here by a local granite countertop company, and they used this product. So we bought it ourselves, had to evacuate our home for a few days until the odor subsided, but we saved money in the process! It also helps to maintain the beauty of our granite.

Randy Blanchard

| Jul 04, 2021