The Marble Institute of America, the most accredited source of information in the industry, recommends having your granite sealed in order to make it more resistant to common stains and spills.
They also suggest considering the following when choosing a sealer:
• What is the hardness, density, and durability of the stone?
• How porous is the stone and how fast will it absorb a liquid (also referred to as the absorption coefficient)?
• Is the stone expected to be in frequent contact with a staining agent?
• What type of finish was applied to the surface? For example, a polished surface is more resistant to staining than a honed surface.
• Will the sealant affect the color or other aesthetics of the stone?
• If a resin was applied to the stone, how will the sealant react with the resin?
• Where is the stone located (e.g. countertop, floor, wall, foyer, bathroom, etc.)? Residential or Commercial?
• What type of maintenance program has or will the stone been subjected to?
Dry-Treat — the sealing technology we use on our stones — is specially engineered to penetrate much deeper into the stone, permanently bonding within the pores of the stone. This creates a permanent barrier against water and other stain provoking substances.
Dry-Treat comes with a 15 year warranty when installed by accredited applicators such as the highly skilled craftsman we have at La Terra Stone.
Come into La Terra Stone and check out our comprehensive showroom of granite, marble and more. For further information please refer to www.laterrastone.com, www.drytreat.com and www.marble-institute.com.
La Terra Stone is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday and evening hours are welcomed by appointment.
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