Chemforce Stain Protector
1 , 5 and 20 Litres

Impregnating sealer – world-leading protection for stone, pavers, polished concrete

Chemforce Stain Protector™ gives optimal stain protection by providing superior water and oil repellence.
Chemforce Stain Protector™ is suitable for most types of porous building materials, including: Natural stone, brick, terracotta, concrete paving and polished concrete.
Chemforce Stain Protector™ is suitable for indoor and outdoor surfaces, including: Floors, patios, kitchens, bathrooms, terraces, entertaining areas and pool surrounds (use Fortifier Plus for salt water pool surrounds).
Super-penetrating, permanent bonding technology for superior protection against efflorescence, picture framing, salt spalling, freeze-thaw spalling.
Retains surface colour, finish and slip resistance if applied correctly.
On outdoor surfaces, including natural stone, Chemforce Stain Protector™ provides a very deep hydrophobic (water repellent) barrier which keeps water out of the pores near the surface of the material and reduces mould growth.
Highly breathable, allows water vapor to escape freely, and limits harmful moisture buildup inside the treated material.
Chemforce Stain Protector™ is highly UV resistant, chemical resistant and heat resistant and stands up to commercial cleaning methods.
Treated surfaces remain to look good for longer and are easier to clean.
IMPORTANT: Chemforce is an Australian owned company with high quality labs and manufacturing factories and Stain Protector™ was developed and manufactured in our facilities in Sunshine West, Victoria, Australia.

Stain Protector™ Impregnating Sealer Technology

Chemforce uses the latest modified silane impregnation technology. Chemforce™ modified silane molecules are 300-500 times smaller than other penetrating sealer technologies. This allows Chemforce™ impregnators to penetrate deep into the pore system and line the pores.

Chemforce™ impregnators also make permanent covalent bonds inside the pores, literally becoming part of the molecular matrix of the treated stone or other porous material to create a deep water and / or oil repelling barrier. The deeper penetration and permanent bonding together provide protection against salt spalling, efflorescence and picture framing as well as stain protection.

Chemforce™ impregnators are fully breathable. This means that while it stops water travelling through the treated area as a liquid, the water can evaporate and escape as water vapour (as a gas). This is important so moisture is not trapped inside the substrate.

Chemforce™ impregnators cause negligible change to the slip characteristics and appearance of stones and other porous surfaces (except for our enhancer which is designed to deepen the colour).

HOW TO USE

Preparation:

TEST PRODUCT ON A SMALL, INCONSPICUOUS AREA FIRST. Allow a 24-hour cure time to determine the ease of application and desired results.
Surface must be clean, dry and free of any residues.
Apply when surface temperature is between 5-35°C (40 – 95°F).
DO NOT thin product.

Application:

Leave to penetrate for at least 10 minutes.
Generously apply STAIN-PROTECTOR™ using low pressure hand sprayer, brush or microfiber / wool applicator. Very porous surfaces should have a mirror like wet look for at least 3-5 seconds. Avoid contact with surrounding areas.
Before it dries on the surface, apply a second generous coat.
Total application rate (for both coats combine) is one litre per 4 to 20 sqm (one gallon per 160 to 800 sq. ft) depending on surface absorption.
After minimum 10 minutes but, before the second coat dries, thoroughly polish the surface with clean, white absorbent cotton or microfiber towels (or similar) to remove ALL product residue. If residue has begun to dry, moistening a cloth with Stain Protector™ to ease removal.
Use an organic solvent e.g. alcohol or mineral spirits to clean equipment.
Avoid moisture contact with the surface for six hours after application.

NOTE: Sealer will NOT prevent surface etching, scuff marks or mechanical wear and may lighten or darken some surfaces. Stain Protector™ repels water and oil, but not solvents, so solvent based materials, such as marking pen ink can still stain the treated surface, but will penetrate less, and be easier to remove. All spills should be cleaned up immediately to minimize absorption.

Shelf Life and Storage Guidelines

Best within 3 years of manufacture.
Keep container tightly sealed, in a well-ventilated place, at 2 – 30° Celsius (36 – 85° Fahrenheit).

Pack Sizes

1L (1.06Q); 5L (1.3 gallon), 20L (5.3 gallon)

Yield

4 to 25 sq m. per litre (160 – 1000 sq. ft. per Gallon).

Technical Data

High Active Content: >40%.
SG: ~0.89
VOCs >300g/L
Weight: 1L (1.06Q) = 0.93Kg (2Lb.); 5L (1.3G) = 4.8Kg (10.6Lb), 20L (5.3G) = 19Kg (41.9Lb)

Country of Manufacture

Australia