Description
Unlike our standard coating for stone 695 (which is a water based topographical coating) this coating is designed to penetrate deep into the structure of the stone. After it has become established in the stone it provides massive protection against abrasion, and water ingress. Specifically developed for mineral based surfaces such as sandstone, limestone, travertine, concrete, pavers and brickwork.
The coating can be used on floors.
It is primarily designed as an anti-weathering coating for stone with significantly impedes and water ingress. On some stone (normally dense stone such as marble and granite) the coating offers additional stain resistant characteristics. Testing is always recommended before large scale application. It should not be applies to wet or moist stone. Optimum performance is established after drying for 24hrs at approximately 20°C.
Properties
• Contains solvent (not water), no formation of sticky silicon films
• Suitable for internal and external usage, it performs exceptionally well on smooth or rough materials
• Permeates up to 25 mm deep (depending on the stone structure)
• The coverage rate varies depending on the absorbency of the stone, approx. 8-14m2 per Liter for highly absorbent stone to approx. 20-50m2 for less absorbent stone, such as granite
• Coated surfaces remain breathable
• Resistant against frost, UV light (California test 24,000 hours or 5 years of sunshine), salt attack (e.g. chlorides), staining, higher pH levels found in new masonry and pointing, water ingress, soiling, pollution, vegetation and extremely resistant to abrasion
• Water/dirt-repellent, the coating reduces the amount of moisture on the surface & therefore minimises the growth of mould, moss & algae as well as discoloration due to air pollution
• Easy to clean effect, treated surfaces remain cleaner for longer
• Not affected by steam diffusion through the treated materials and has the top rating in Europe for active gas permeability i.e., being able to “breathe” so there is no build-up of subsurface moisture (EN ISO 7783-2, Classification I, Sp< 0.14m)
• Contains aroma free Naphtha, therefore oily liquids have to be removed from the surfaces within minutes after soiling. The coating is not permanently resistant against staining from liquids such as lemon juice, red wine, olive oil etc. We recommend our “Permanent Protector” or Anti graffiti coatings for protection against such staining
Approximate coverage rates per m2
• Concrete (excluding hybrid concretes with significant levels (more than 1%) of added acrylic compounds or other similar plasticising agents), appr. 10-30m2/liter, depending on the density of the concrete) Testing above these ratios is advised
• Tiles, unglazed/porous (appr. 20-40 m2/ liter)
• Roofing tiles (appr. 15-25 m2/ liter)
• Brick/masonry (appr. 20-30 m2/liter)
• Limestone (appr. 15-25 m2/liter)
• Sandstone (appr. 8-15 m2/liter)
• Mineral plaster (appr. 15-30 m2/liter)
• Marble & polished marble (appr. 30-50 m2/liter)
• Granite-polished granite (appr. 40-70 m2/liter)
• Natural stone (appr. 10-30 m2/liter)
• Slate (appr. 15-30 m2/liter), slate becomes slightly darker
• After application as oxidation and abrasion is reduced. Coated slate retains an “as good as new appearance” for a prolonged period