Cast Stone

TSSPRO SEALANT PRODUCTS FOR CAST (MAN-MADE) STONE

CAST 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 gravels, and may be colored with mineral coloring pigments. Cast stone can be seen in tiles/pavers, columns, cast stone veneers, balustrades, window and door surrounds, many forms of fountains, statues, lawn ornaments, etc.  Cast stone is made from concrete and is very porous; it should be sealed to preserve the appearance and prevent deterioration.

Considerations for choosing a sealer: color enhancing/color 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.  

• TSS600-Stabilizng Sealer, water base, penetrating, high performance, strong beading, strengthens substrates, may slightly darken/enhance, prevents salt-water erosion. Formulated for porous stone 
• 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 substrates, self-cleaning; leaves, grass etc., tends blow/wash off
• TSS100WB-Natural Stone Seal, water based, penetrating; repels water, prevents efflorescence, strong beading, natural look although may slightly darken some stone, good general protection.
• TSS700-ClearSurface, solvent based, penetrating; repels water, prevents black algae (the most common), up to seven-year effectiveness, slight darkening
• 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, premium stain resistance for long periods including red wine, strong beading, slight darkening
• TSS750-Algae Cure, water based, surface film; repels water, prevents most forms/colors of algae, up to 2-3 year effectiveness