Stain-Proof Plus Premium Impregnating Sealer for Natural Stone and Concrete Countertops

Easy to use and excellent results

My cabinets had a little sealant left in them, but were absorbing water (I especially noticed it under my rubber dishmat - the granite was quite a bit darker). To find out if your cabinets need to be sealed, you can do a water test (Googling will tell you how to do it). Sealing your cabinets when they don't really need it, could give you a streaky mess. Two of my cabinets needed less sealant than the others. The ones that didn't need as much sealant were harder to buff clean / streak-free. I did quite a bit of research to find out what the pros use to seal granite and this was hands-down the top choice. What sold me was that it would last 15 years—I have no desire to seal my cabinets every year. I measured the square footage of my cabinets and, based on what the bottle said, 1 quart would be enough. It was actually more than enough (my kitchen is pretty big) and I'm using the extra to seal the grout in my kitchen and laundry room. How much your granite absorbs will probably depend on its density and how much sealant it already has on it, but I had about half a bottle left over. The sealant was easy to apply—I degreased my counters first with a mix of distilled water and denatured alcohol (50-50). I applied three coats of the Stain-Proof with a handiwipe, waited 10+ minutes between each coat and then buffed the excess off with a lint-free dish-towel. I let the cabinets cure for 6 hours without getting water on them (covered the counters with dishtowels to make dinner)—the bottle says they're fully cured in 24 hours. I've noticed a big reduction in the amount of water the cabinets absorb (they don't even get dark under my dishmat anymore) and they are very easy to clean (I've been using a 30-70 mix of denatured alcohol and distilled water in a spray bottle + paper towel)—no streaks, no residue. I've added a picture of water poured on the surface. I sealed my cabinets 1-2 months ago.

Great thanks. Looks heaps better. The marble restorer should have given the marble another couple of coats in the first place for a maximum improvement ! The product was easy to use. Pity I couldn’t apply it earlier!

First product I have found that actually seals my 21 year old outdoor granite. It has restored it to better than new since it was poorly sealed when installed. It also brought back the color and shine. Worth the price. One pint used as directed covered 50 square feet easily.

Purchased this at the recommendation of an expert with the manufacturer who talked me through applying it to our Quartzite countertops. It's important to get the right sealer. Some contain color enhancers which you do not want with Quartzite. They have an instructional video online-Dry Treat Stain Proof Application Instructions by Chemical Concept. I poured the sealer a little at a time into a 12 in. Plastic Mud Pan with Steel Edges then dipped a 10 in. Lambskin Stain Pad and moved it smoothly in one direction across my countertops, let it almost dry, then at a 90 degree direction. After 2 applications in most areas, 3 in high usage areas, we let it dry for 15 minutes to a haze then wiped with Microfiber cloth. We waited another 24-48 hours before using the countertops. We tested before and after with water and after, the water just sat on the surface. After applying it to 70 Sq Ft of Stone, I still have quite a bit left over for a future re-treatment. Very pleased.