Artificial Stone

TSSPRO SEALANT PRODUCTS FOR ARTIFICIAL STONE (BOUDERS, 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: 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

All of the sealers listed below can be used.  

• TSS100WB-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.
• TSS500-Enhancer, water based, penetrating; repels water, strong beading, prevents efflorescence, enhancing wet look, matte finish – slight to medium darkening
• TSS600-Stabilizng Sealer, water base, penetrating, high performance, strong beading, strengthens substrates, may slightly darken/enhance, prevents salt-water erosion
• TSS950-Stain Safe, water based, penetrating; good stain resistance, repels water and oil, many nature stains (leaves etc.) caused by oils, repels red wine stains and similar stains when cleaned soon after spill, strong beading, slight darkening

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