Artificial Stone

TSSPRO SEALANT PRODUCTS FOR ARTIFICIAL STONE (BOULDERS, WATERFALLS ETC)

ARTIFICIAL STONE: Cast stone is a concrete masonry form of artificial stone which simulates natural-cut stone. Cast stone can be made from white and/or grey cement, manufactured or natural sands, crushed stone or natural gravel, and colored with mineral coloring pigments. Cast stone can be seen in columns, cast stone veneers, balustrades, window and door surrounds, many forms of fountains, statues, lawn ornaments, etc. Since cast stone is made from concrete it should be sealed to preserve the appearance and prevent deterioration.

Considerations for choosing a sealer: The following are all factors for selecting a sealer. The sealer descriptions below will mention which attributes they have to help in your selection; color enhancing/change, adding a wet look, minimizing cooking area stains, salt-water erosion resistance, efflorescence resistance, preventing oil (cooking/motor) stains, preventing discoloring mold/algae, preventing deterioration/flaking, adding slip resistance, VOC compliance, general stain resistance, general protection.

Coverage, Number of Coats: Artificial stone is porous and will absorb sealant; generally, two coats are recommended. Coverage will vary with the sealer selected but will from be 175 sq ft / gallon to 200 sq ft / gallon. The second coat will generally get greater coverage.

All of the sealers listed below can be used.

  • TSS100-Salt Water-Proof; solvent based, penetrating, repels water, prevents salt water erosion, strong beading, may slightly darken
  • TSS110-Natural Stone Seal, water based, penetrating; repels water, prevents efflorescence, strong beading, natural look, may slightly darken, good general protection
  • TSS200-Porus Pro; solvent based, penetrating, repels water, high performance, strong beading, will slightly to moderately darken/enhance, prevents salt-water erosion, formulated for porous stone, self-cleaning; leaves, grass etc., tends blow/wash off
  • TSS300-Wetlook Low Sheen, solvent based, surface film with penetrating silicone; repels water, oil, wine, most stains, darkens, enhances colors, wet look, low sheen. Can add slip grip to reduce slippage.
  • TSS360-Wetlook Gloss to Low Sheen, water based, surface film with penetrating silicone; repels water, oil, wine, most stains, medium darkening, enhances colors, low to medium wet look, gloss to low sheen depending on the number of coats.
  • TSS500-Enhancer, water based, matte finish, penetrating; repels water, strong beading, prevents efflorescence, enhancing wet look – slight to medium darkening
  • TSS600-Stabilizng Sealer, water base, penetrating, high performance, strong beading, strengthens substrates, may slightly darken/enhance, prevents salt-water erosion

You may also want to consider:

  • TSS550-Stain Safe, solvent based, penetrating, repels water, oil, powerful stain resistance for long periods including red wine, strong beading, slight darkening
  • TSS700-ClearSurface, solvent based, penetrating; repels water, prevents black algae (the most common), up to seven-year effectiveness, slight darkening
  • TSS750-Algae Cure, water based, surface film; repels water, prevents most forms/colors of algae, up to 2-3 year effectiveness

For Cleaning

  • TSS010-Cleaner, water based, concentrate, formulated for cleaning limestone, concrete, grout haze and efflorescence, removes most any stain or discoloration.
  • TSS015-Neutralizer; use after TSS010 to neutralize the surface prior to sealing.