Sealers
All natural stone used in wet areas requires sealing from time to time.
The best sealers available throughout the world are termed "penetrating sealers".
They are generally solvent based and as the name suggests, they penetrate the surface of the stone, creating a barrier to oils, wine, water etc and making cleaning of the stone far easier.
As each coat is applied and absorbed by the stone, a barrier is created. Each coat penetrates 2-3mm into the surface.
Absolute Stone’s installers seal all stone at our factory prior to installation.
On completion of the installation, it is again sealed and any excess sealer remaining on the surface is buffed off.
With most Granites, this two coat process is enough to give years of maintenance-free service in your kitchen and/or bathrooms.
Stones vary in density, depending on their origin, colour and geological composition and as such, some lighter coloured stones may require additional sealing to achieve a non-porous state.
This is the case with colours such as Amber, Green Pepper, Graphite and most light coloured marbles.
For these lighter coloured stones, our installers can supply you with a small quantity of sealer to re-seal the surfaces over the period of a week or two following installation.
Application of the sealer is an easy process. Simply pour onto the bench-top surface and using a clean, soft white cloth (an old T-shirt is perfect), spread evenly over the surface. Allow 10 minutes for sealer to penetrate the stone and using a dry cloth, buff off any excess while sealer is still wet.
To check if surface is completely water-resistant, place a damp glass on the bench, lift and wipe the surface. When no water is absorbed into the surface it is fully sealed and should need no re-sealing for 18-24 months.
