Sealers  Fact or Fiction

Fact

  Only stone sealed with a fluorocarbon are truly protected.

  Fluorocarbon sealers protect against water and oil.

  Fluorocarbon sealers completely penetrate the stone.

  Fluorocarbon sealers do not leave a barrier on the stone.

  Fluorocarbon sealers change the surface tension of the stone.

  Fluorocarbon sealers don’t wear away.

  Fluorocarbon sealers meet all environmental regulations.

  Fluorocarbon sealers leave no residue.

Fiction

  All sealers protect against water and oil.

  Sealed marble is protected from acids.

  Wax can be used to properly seal stone.

  Water base sealers don’t seal as well as solvent based sealers.

  All sealers have to be re-applied every 6 to 12 months.

  All sealers completely penetrate into the stone.

  All sealers are environmentally safe.

  Solvent sealers are no longer available.