o  The most important step in protecting the integrity of natural stone is sealing.

o  To insure the stone is protected from both water borne and oil borne spills a fluorocarbon based sealer must be used.

o  Once a fluorocarbon is applied there is nothing that can permanently damage natural stone.

FACTS About Sealing.                                                                               FICTION About Sealing

o  Only stone sealed with a fluorocarbon are truly protected.                        o  All sealers protect against water and oil.

o  Fluorocarbon sealers protest against water and oil.                                   o  Sealed marble is protected from acids.

o  Fluorocarbon sealers completed penetrate the stone.                                o  Wax can be used to properly seal stone

o  Fluorocarbon sealers do not leave a barrier on the stone                           o  Water based sealers don't seal as well as solvent based sealers.

o  Fluorocarbon sealers change the surface tension of the stone.                    o  All sealers have to be reapplied every 6 to 12 months

o  Fluorocarbon sealers don't wear away.                                                     o  All sealers completely penetrate into the stone.

o  Fluorocarbon sealers meet all environmental regulations.                            o  All sealers are environmentally safe.

o  Fluorocarbon sealers leave no residue.