Natural Stone Sealer - COLOUR ENHANCER
(Sample, 1L,5L,25L Sizes) High Quality, Durable Sealer for Slate, Sandstone, & Limestone. Not suitable for Kandla Grey Sandstone. Impregnating Sealer for Natural Stone, 5 - 10 m²/litre average coverage on first coat; up to 5 years protection
Natural Stone Sealer with Colour Enhancing Effect
Protective impregnating sealer to enhance the colour of Natural Stone
Smartseal Indian Sandstone Sealer and Natural Stone Sealer is a high quality, clear, solvent free acrylic impregnating coating system. Application of the sealer will alter the chemical structure of the porous sandstone or natural stone providing a excellent water repellent and stain resistant surface.
The sealer, once applied, will give a damp or slightly wet look finish on natural stone and enhance the original colouring of the surface.
- 1 x 25 litre will treat up to 150 m²
- Resistant to algae, lichen and staining
- Will leave surface darker or 'damp' looking dependent on porosity of surface
- Average coverage 5 - 10 m² per litre first coat and 10 - 20 m² per litre second coat, dependent on porosity and finish of surface
- Application by roller or sprayer
- Touch dry 2 - 3 hours
- Fully waterproof in 24 hours
- Lifespan of up to 5 years can be expected
- Suitable for Sandstone** (see exceptions below), Limestone, Terracotta, Slate, Marble and Granite
- Can be used externally or internally
**Exceptions to Sandstone suitability:
Please note this product is not suitable for Kandla Grey (mid and light grey) sandstone
PREPARATION: Prior to application of sandstone sealer or natural stone sealer ensure surfaces to be sealed are clean, dry and free from contamination. If algae or stains are present pre-treat prior to cleaning with an appropriate cleaning product.
**If applied to a surface where a "sweep-in" pointing compound has been used within the last 6 months, the natural stone must be fully cleaned with Smartseal Residue Remover prior to sealant application.**
APPLICATION: A suitable pressure sprayer or roller is recommended taking care to avoid any pooling. Application on all substrates should be to full saturation and on vertical surfaces commence at the bottom and work upwards.
Remove any excess after approx 30 - 40 minutes.
- For best results, apply one coat to saturation, and once ‘touch dry’ (normally around 45 min), apply a second coat "wet on wet" (which means before the 1st coat has totally dried)
- Do not apply in damp conditions
- Application temperature range: 15° to 23°C
- Shake container well before use.
All equipment should be cleaned with water immediately after use.
SHELF LIFE: Store away from direct sunlight and sources of heat. Protect from frost.
12 months (in original sealed container).
Q: Freshly laid Fossil Mint Indian Sandstone patio... The patio looks beautifully vivid when wet, and I'd like look to be permanent. I'm torn between the Colour Enhancer and Gloss Wet Look. I don't understand what a silk/satin finish means on the Gloss Wet Look. Could you distinguish the finish between the two products please?
A: The wet look finish will leave a silk/satin finish (slight sheen) on the surface after application but will not give much of a colour enhancing effect. The colour enhancer will bring out the colours more than the wet look sealer but will leave more of a matt finsh once dry.
Q: Freshly laid Fossil Mint Indian Sandstone patio... The patio looks beautifully vivid when wet, and I'd like look to be permanent. I'm torn between the Colour Enhancer and Gloss Wet Look. I don't understand what a silk/satin finish means on the Gloss Wet Look. Could you distinguish the finish between the two products please?
A: The wet look finish will leave a silk/satin finish (slight sheen) on the surface after application but will not give much of a colour enhancing effect. The colour enhancer will bring out the colours more than the wet look sealer but will leave more of a matt finsh once dry.
Q: Is your sealer and enhancer solvent based?
A: The 'colour enhancer' natural stone sealer is a solvent free sealer.
I used the colour enhancer on a newly built drive comprising black granite setts, grey granite blocks, polished and flamed silver granite blocks and limestone setts, and what was previously a bland uniform grey hued coloured drive has been transformed into a well defined colour enhanced spectacle. Very pleased with the results. I tried it on some grey granite planks, but it had no effect whatsoever so I'll be using another product.
I chose Smartseal mainly because they came top of all the reviews for patio sealants. Great choice of products and advised me on the correct sealant for my Indian sandstone multi coloured slabs . Went for the colour enhancer sealer to highlight the different colours and patterns. Absolutely delighted with the end finish, would highly recommend these guys,they know everything about surface finishes.
We have cleaned the patio with Smartseal Extreme cleaner, and after 3 days now using the Colour Enhancer, must say I am extremely dissapointed this has turned my lovely Natural Stone patio two years old a terrible shade of brown. Wish I had never paid this amount of money to get this product.