Water-based sealer for low-porosity stone - ProtectGuard MG Eco

Protects granite, marble, porcelain and terrazzo against the ingress of water, oils, grease and weak acids. It forms no film and leaves the look of the surface unchanged. A water-based, solvent-free formula - the manufacturer holds food-contact approval for it.

Surface

Natural stone

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Materials of low porosity - granite, marble, porcelain, terrazzo - will not take an ordinary sealer: there are no pores for it to enter. The MG range was developed for them.

The Eco version is water-based and solvent-free. According to the manufacturer's data it is classified as neither corrosive nor irritant, and it holds food-contact approval - which makes it an excellent choice for kitchen worktops and work surfaces, where the concentrated version would be more than is needed.

The product forms no film and is colourless: the stone keeps its colour, its polish and its vapour permeability. It protects against water, oil, grease and weak acids - fruit juice, vinegar, spices.

Stone forgives less than concrete. An acidic cleaner used on marble or travertine will etch the surface irreversibly, and excess sealer on a polish leaves a smear that can no longer be removed.

  1. Match the cleaner to the stone. Marble, travertine and limestone are sensitive to acids - for those, neutral or alkaline products are the right ones.
  2. Remove waxes, polishes and polymer coatings. A penetrating sealer will not get through a layer of wax.
  3. Dry the stone all the way through and check that no moisture is being drawn up through the joints.
  4. On polished surfaces have a clean, soft cloth ready to lift the excess - you have minutes, not hours.
  5. Ventilate well when working with solvent-based products.

After sealing, polished stone usually stays out of use for 72 hours.

Before sealing the whole area, test on a patch hidden by a planter or in a corner of the patio. The same product can read differently on two batches of the same material, and on a surface with old coating left on it, it will not bond at all.

Coats
1
Base
water-based
Finish
invisible
Application method
roller, brush, spray
Dilution
Do not dilute
Where to use
indoors, outdoors
Recommended substrates
materials of low and very low porosity: granite, marble, porcelain, terrazzo
Final appearance
colourless, no change to the appearance of the substrate
Characteristics
solvent-free, classified as neither corrosive nor irritant
Food contact
manufacturer's approval
Can I use a granite sealer on marble?

Not always. Marble is soft and sensitive to acids, granite is not, so the product has to match the type of stone. Before you buy, check that marble is on the list of recommended substrates.

How do I clean stone once it has been sealed?

With cleaning products of the right pH. For the polished-stone range that is usually pH 5-9 for the invisible versions, and a wider range for the wet-look ones. You will find the range for your product in its technical data.

Will sealing stop the stone yellowing?

It helps, though not in every case. It limits the ingress of water and the compounds dissolved in it, including those that discolour stone from below. It will not stop processes inside the stone itself, or rust from fixings.

Eco or the standard MG?

Eco where food contact matters and where working without solvents matters: kitchen worktops, tables, work surfaces. MG where graffiti protection is also needed and the surface has no contact with food.

Is it suitable for a granite kitchen worktop?

Yes. The product holds food-contact approval (manufacturer's data), and granite is one of the materials the MG range was developed for. Before starting, check the worktop has not been waxed - a sealer will not get through a layer of wax.

Will it protect marble against lemon juice?

It helps - the product protects against weak acids such as fruit juice, vinegar and spices. It is not absolute resistance, though, so wipe up spilled juice straight away, whether the stone is sealed or not.

How much will you need?

Consumption depends on how absorbent the surface is and how you apply the product.

Write to us with the area and the type of surface - we will help you work out how much you need.

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