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FAQs for Natural Stone Sealer
| Natural Stone Sealer | Q | Will Cementone Natural Stone Sealer make the surface of the stone slippery? |
| A | If the surface is slippery before the sealer is applied, it will remain slippery after the sealer has been applied, however, it will not increase the slip hazard. | |
| Natural Stone Sealer | Q | Will the appearance of the stone change once Cementone Natural Stone Sealer has been applied? |
| A | No, the sealer will not change the appearance of the stone. | |
| Natural Stone Sealer | Q | What types of natural stone is Cementone Natural Stone Sealer suitable for? |
| A | Most types of natural stone are suitable for the sealer, however, it is recommended that the sealer is first applied to a small area of stone to test its porosity. | |
| Natural Stone Sealer | Q | Why does the coverage vary? |
| A | Natural stone varies in porosity. The amount of product required will therefore depend on the type of natural stone used | |
| Natural Stone Sealer | Q | How should Cementone Natural Stone Sealer be applied? |
| A | The sealer should be applied in dry conditions using a suitable brush. To ensure penetration it is important that the stone is allowed to dry before applying | |
| Natural Stone Sealer | Q | Will the Cementone Natural Stone Sealer help to resist mould? |
| A | Repellent formulas of many types have been shown to reduce the rate of mould growth on stone, wood, concrete/masonry and many other substrates. They don't act on the mould in any way; rather, by keeping the water out of the stone they make the environment within the stone less hospitable to mould/mildew. Mould spores may still land and eventually bloom, but the lack of a moist environment slows the rate of progress. | |
| Natural Stone Sealer | Q | Is Cementone Natural Stone Sealer suitable for both interior and exterior applications? |
| A | Cementone Natural Stone Sealer works for both interior and exterior applications as the products is water based | |
| Natural Stone Sealer | Q | If I spill anything on the natural stone once the sealer has been applied, what should I do? |
| A | Whilst the sealer will help to prevent staining, it is strongly recommended that all spillages are removed immediately and cleaned with hot soapy water to ensure the best chance of removal. | |
| Natural Stone Sealer | Q | Once Cementone Natural Stone Sealer has been applied to the stone, will it resist freeze/thaw cycles? |
| A | Freeze/thaw cracking is a direct result of water penetrating into the substrate, then stressing the stone when it freezes. Water repellent treatments of any sort typically reduce freeze/thaw stress cracking by preventing water from getting into the stone. | |
| Natural Stone Sealer | Q | What is the coverage of Cementone Natural Stone Sealer? |
| A | The coverage of the product is 7-8m2 or higher for the first coat depending on the porosity of the stone. |
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