PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SHEET
PREMIUM IMPREGNATING SEALER
PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS STAIN-PROOF™ ORIGINAL
Permanent-bonding impregnating sealer designed for use as premium
stain protection. Helps protect against efflorescence, picture framing, PREVIOUS
freeze-thaw damage and salt damage. Treated surfaces are easier PACKAGING
to clean and retain breathability, existing color and finish. For indoor,
outdoor, residential and commercial use.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS HOW TO USE
Premium Impregnating Sealer is suitable for a wide 1. TEST PRODUCT ON A SMALL,
variety of indoor and outdoor applications in residential INCONSPICUOUS AREA FIRST.
and commercial buildings, including: building facades, Allow a 24-hour cure time to determine the ease of application and desired
floors, walls, countertops, showers, swimming pool results.
surrounds, patios, garages, kitchens and entertaining
2. Apply when surface temperature is between 40 - 95°F (5-35°C). Avoid moisture contact with
areas.
the surface for six hours after application. Surface must be dry, clean and free of residues.
3. DO NOT thin product.
BENEFITS 4. Generously apply STAIN-PROOF™ Premium Impregnating Sealer using low pressure hand
• Premium water and oil repellence for superior sprayer or microfiber applicator. Porous surfaces should have a mirror like ‘wet’ look for 3-5
stain protection: Tested in accordance with seconds. Avoid contact with surrounding areas.
ISO 10545-14 Determination of Resistance
5. Wait at least 10 minutes (or longer for dense material) and, before the surface dries, repeat
to Stains: Class 5 (highest class).
Step 4. Total application rate is approximately one quart per 20 to 250 sq. ft. (one liter per
• Unique super-penetrating permanent 2 to 25 sqm), depending on surface absorption. Visit stain-proof.com for our coverage chart.
bonding technology for long lasting
protection. 15 year written performance 6. After the final coat, wait approximately 10 minutes but, before the surface dries, polish the
warranty can be provided if applied by a surface thoroughly with clean, dry, white terry cloths towels or similar to remove excess product,
Stain-Proof Accredited Applicator*. moistening cloth with STAIN-PROOF™ Premium Impregnating Sealer to ease removal.
• Protects against efflorescence, freeze-thaw 7. Use an organic solvent e.g. denatured alcohol or mineral spirits to clean equipmen.
and salt spalling damage. (NOTE: Softer
NOTE: Sealer will NOT prevent surface etching, scuff marks or wear and may lighten or darken some
materials, including limestone, sandstone
surfaces. Spills should be cleaned up immediately to minimize absorption.
and travertine in a freeze-thaw or salt water
environment need extra protection - use
40SK Consolidator & Water Repellent).
• Retains natural surface color and finish. CONTENTS
Treated surfaces are easier to clean and dry Ethoxylated silanes, ethanol, n-butyl acetate, and fluoropolymer.
quickly even after heavy rain.
• Super breathable: Water vapor escapes
freely preventing harmful moisture buildup STORAGE
inside the treated material. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. IN CASE OF Fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or normal
• Stands up to commercial cleaning methods. protein foam for extinction.
DISPOSAL
VOC CONTENT Dispose of contents in accordance with applicable local/national/regional/international
VOC (Calculated): < 650g/L regulations.
WARRANTY
PACK SIZE
32 fl OZ/.95 | 110513 ANCE WAR
RM R *A 15-YEAR PERFORMANCE WARRANTY is offered when product applied
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1 Gallon/3.79L | 110533
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by an Accredited Applicator following our written instructions and surface
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5 Gallon/18.92L | 110544
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is maintained regularly using our written maintenance system, as outlined
in our warranty document. Visit our website at www.stain-proof.com to find
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YEAR your nearest accredited applicator.
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FOR MORE INGREDIENT
INFORMATION, TECHNICAL DOCS,
APPLICATION TIPS & COVERAGE
GUIDE, SCAN THIS CODE OR VISIT: 150 Dascomb Rd, 30-32 Assembly Drive
Andover, MA 01810 Tullamarine, Vic, 3043
STAIN-PROOF.COM
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CAUTIONS
DANGER: Highly flammable liquid or vapor. Harmful if inhaled. Causes
ADVANCED APPLICATION GUIDELINES
skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May damage fertility or the 1. TESTING
unborn child. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Causes damage Premium Impregnating Sealer must be allowed to cure for at least 3 weeks before
to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic undertaking testing.
life with long lasting effects. PRECAUTIONS: Do not handle until all
safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from a. Achieving optimum stain repellence.
heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources- No Premium Impregnating Sealer specially designed sealing molecules
Smoking. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/ vapours/spray. Keep migrate through the pores and find sites to bond by a process of chemical
container tightly closed. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/ reaction, over 3 to 4 weeks! As more molecules bond inside the pores,
eye protection/face protection. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. the material becomes more oil and water-repellent. After 24 hours of
cure time, the product will show only adequate stain repellency and zero
penetration, but after 3 weeks cure time the results will be significantly
FIRST AID better.
If exposed or concerned get medical advice. IF ON SKIN: Wash b. Achieving maximum depth of penetration.
with plenty of soap and water. IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult,
remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable The modified silane molecules in Premium Impregnating Sealer are
for breathing. If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration. IF IN hundreds of times smaller than the best modern competitor (fluorocarbon
EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact /siloxane) sealers, which cannot penetrate into the pores of dense
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. materials, such as polished granites. After 3 weeks of cure time, typical
penetration into Kashmir white granite is 8 to 13 millimeters.
COVERAGE GUIDE 2. APPLYING ON DENSE / POLISHED SURFACES
Surface Type sq ft/qt** m2/L** Premium Impregnating Sealer should be applied to smooth surfaces with a lamb’s
Basalt - Porous (Chinese) 70 wool applicator or cloth, so the sealer is wiped over the surface. Spraying is
Basalt - Dense (European) 120 12 not recommended for polished surfaces. Drying time between coats should be
maximized – approximately 15 minutes.
Bluestone (USA Boston Bluestone) 60 6
Brick 60 6 3. APPLYING ON HIGHLY POROUS SURFACES
Poured Concrete - Smooth 75 7 Highly porous surfaces, such as sandstone and soft varieties of limestone should
Concrete Paver (dry pressed) 40 4 ideally be pre-sealed with a light spray of Premium Impregnating Sealer, at least
Concrete Paver (wet cast) 70 7 8 hours before applying the 2 main coats. Apply sufficient product so the surface
Coral Stone 50 5 looks shiny / mirror wet for at least 3-5 seconds after each coat.
Granite Flamed 60 6 4. APPLYING ON A NEW TILE INSTALLATION
Granite Honed 80 8 On a new installation, apply a coat of Premium Impregnating Sealer prior to
Granite Polished 120 12 grouting. Then 24 hours after the first coat, apply the grout. After the grout dries
Grout Lines 1000 linear feet 305 linear meters (ideally 24 hours later), apply the second coat. The first coat will help reduce the
Limestone Honed - Dense 70 7 chances of picture framing occurring and make grout haze easier to clean.
Limestone Honed - Porous 50 5 5. APPLYING ON VERTICAL SURFACES
Limestone Polished 100 10 On vertical surfaces you have much less dwell time than on horizontal surfaces as
Marble Honed 100 10 a liquid sealer will run down the wall if a substantial amount is applied. You need
Marble Polished 150 15 plenty of dwell time for the product to penetrate sufficiently. The way to do this
is to apply 4 light coats of Premium Impregnating Sealer instead of 2 generous
Quartzite 100 10
coats. Apply each successive coat before the previous one dries (wet on wet,
Saltillo 50 5
approxmately10 minutes between coats). Place tarp or plastic sheets below to
Sandstone (Indian, hard) 70 7 catch the excess drips.
Sandstone (soft) 40 4
6. PROTECT SURROUNDING AREAS WHEN APPLYING
Slate - Dense black 120 12
Cover surrounding areas which you do not wish to treat with Premium
Slate 70 7
Impregnating Sealer. Use removable painter’s tape to cover the bottom of walls.
Terracotta dense 70 7
Terracotta porous 50 5
Terrazzo 100 10 TRANSPORT
Travertine honed 70 7
Shipping name: UN 1993 Flammable Liquid n.o.s. (contains ethanol) 3.
Travertine polished 100 10 PGII.
Encaustic Tile 55 5.5
Travertine honed 70 7
Travertine polished 100 10 COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE
Victorian Encaustic Tile 70 7 Made in the USA with globally sourced materials.
Victorian Encaustic Tile - very 40 4
porous
**Minimum Coverage rates as each surface has different absorption rates.
Check with your supplier
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REFERENCE SITES
AUSTRALIA THE REST OF THE WORLD
• Rundle Street Mall, Adelaide, • Fenerbache Soccer Stadium, Turkey
• World Square Mall, Melbourne, • Beneton Super Stores, Vienna & Graz, Austria
• Noosa Shopping Centre, Noosa, • Shopping Centre, Luxabuild, Kuala Lumpa
• MCF Foot bridge, Vic • Ascot Hotel, New Zealand
• Federation Square, Vic • USA Embassy, Sofia, Bulgaria
• Collins Street Mall, Vic • Merlion Park, Singapore
• Victoria National Art Gallery, Vic • El Dorado Golf and Beach Club, Mexico
• Queen Victoria Building, NSW • Kings College, London, UK
• Tourism College, Manly, NSW • Hesperia Towers Hotel, Barcelona, Spain
• North Sydney Olympic Pool, NSW • Martello Tower, Essex, UK
• Noosa Shopping Centre, Qld • National Library of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
• Melbourne Cricket Ground, VIC • University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
• Parramatta Station, NSW • Church in San Sebastian, Spain
• Hay St Mall, Perth, WA • Piet Boon Building, Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Sefton Train Station, Sefton, NSW • Luas Tram System, Dublin, Ireland
• Woolworths Double Bay Cheese Room, Double Bay, NSW • Barcelona Metro, Barcelona, Spain
• Oaks Hotel Sydney, Neutral Bay, NSW • Nirvana Spa, West Berkshire, UK
• National Police Memorial, Canberra, ACT • Kilhorne Parish Church, Ireland
• Ballina Council, Ballina, NSW
• Sydney Church of England Girls Grammar School, NSW
USA
• Dallas Cowboys Stadium, Dallas, TX
• USA Napier Valley Winery, CA
• Chase Bank, San Antonio, TX
• First City Tower, Houston, TX
• Alpine Elementary School, CO
• Legacy Elementary School, Fredrick, CO
• Twin Peaks Charter Academy, Main St,
• Ave of the Stars, East City, Los Angeles, CA
• Hero Statue, New York City, NY
• Ground Zero Monument, NY
• The Austonian Hotel, Austin, TX
• Beverly Hills 9/11 Memorial Garden, Beverly Hills, CA
• Schuster Performing Arts Centre, Dayton, OH
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