Granite

TSSPRO SEALANT PRODUCTS FOR GRANITE

Granite, Granite is a natural stone and the most popular igneous rock.  Granite is light-colored, coarse-grained,  igneous rock that consists mainly of quartz and feldspar. It is harder than marble and has visible grains.  All types of granite are perfect for everyday use because they are heavy and strong, water resistant, wear and tear resistant, and durable. Countertops, floors, and walls made of different types of granite are also beautiful because this stone gets its full shine when polished.  Although very hard and dense, granite is a natural stone and will stain.

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 for requiring states (water base sealers are VOC compliant), moisture content of the substrate, general stain resistance and general protection.

Because granite is very dense it does not require the normal type of sealer, however, although dense, it will stain and should be protected from staining.  Below are sealers for stain protection.

• TSS550-Stain Safe, solvent based, penetrating, repels water, oil, powerful, premium stain resistance for long periods including red wine, strong beading, 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