STONE Cleaning Facts SPECIFIC DIFFERENT STONES, DIFFERENT SEALERS. Acid-based cleaners will slowly damage the appearance of stone. The acid creates bigger pores for staining potential. It also chemically reacts with the stone causing damage and etching. Some household cleaners can be labeled tile cleaner or allpurpose cleaner but still be very acidic and will damage stone. Heavy-Duty Cleaning COMMON SENSE, SEALED BY SCIENCE. Heavy-duty cleaners and strippers containing alkali are ideal for special circumstances requiring deep cleaning but should only be used on an occasional basis to remove or strip acrylic finishes, waxes, dirt, oil and penetrating sealers. Muriatic Acid Coffee Before marble before and after using an ordinary cleaning product that is very acidic. After ph Neutral Cleaners Ammonia Lemon Juice Common Household Cleaners Degreasers Vinegar Strippers StoneSpecific Cleaners + Resealers Common Household Cleaners 0 1 2 4 Bleach 5 1 to 6.5 = acidic (hydrogen) 6 7 8 7 = neutral 9 10 11 12 1 14 7.5 to 14 = alkali (hydroxide) The ph Balance Scale The ph (p=potential of, H=Hydrogen) balance scale measures the acidity of alkalinity of a solution in a scale from 1 to 14. Neutral solutions are rated as a 7. From 7 the number increases with alkalinity and decreases with acidity. Each number from 7 (neutral) is 10x stronger than the previous number. Tumbled / Honed Marble, Travertine, Limestone + Slate Granite Marble, Travertine + Limestone High density High porosity Low to medium porosity Medium to high porosity Most gaps and cavities per square inch of stone surface Microscopic fissures between crystal molecules Different chemical composition than granite Most susceptible to staining, so requires high concentration of sealing molecules in formula Susceptible to oil and water-based stains More susceptible to staining than granite and requires different sealing molecules StoneSpecific Cleaners + Resealers All StoneSpecific cleaners are water-based, non-acidic, ph neutral and safe for every-day use. Each was scientifically formulated for a specific stone surface. Our cleaners contain small amounts of the specific sealer to reseal the stone as they clean by adding an additional thin layer of sealer to the basecoat. Custom Building Products Seal Beach, CA 90740 800-272-8786 www.custombuildingproducts.com HONED TRAVERTINE Stone at 25x Magnification POLISHED GRANITE POLISHED MARBLE Nationwide manufacturing facilities. Printed in the U.S.A. CCPLB 4 /06 N Custom Building Products is the leading manufacturer of tile and stone installation products for surface preparation, setting, grouting and care. For long lasting tile, stone and floor covering installations, use SuperiorBilt tools. Comprehensive Care Systems For Stone, Tile and Grout CUSTOM CARE LINES
STONESPECIFIC Research confirms that differences in stone and stone finishes, including density, porosity, and chemical composition, cause different stones to absorb sealers in unique ways. StoneSpecific sealers are designed to meet the different sealing needs of each stone and provide optimal stain protection. PENETRATING SEALERS Granite Sealer Marble, Travertine + Limestone Sealer Tumbled/Honed Marble, Travertine, Limestone + Slate Sealer Specifically formulated trio of sealers for optimum stain protection on polished granite, polished marble, travertine and limestone or honed/ tumbled marble, travertine, limestone and slate. Sealer penetrates the surface of stone, providing protection from oil and water-based stains that can ruin natural stone. Available sizes: 1 QT, 1/2 GAL Granite Counter Kit Ultimate 2-part system includes everything needed to protect and shine polished granite countertops. Part 1: Penetrating fluoropolymer technology, best protects against oil and water-based stains, providing optimal protection. Part 2: Finishing silicone wax technology provides topical protection to bead and shed water-based stains. Removes light abrasions and etching, while enhancing reflective shine of polished stone. Available sizes: 1 KIT 20 YEAR warranty StoneSpecific products take the guess work out of what products best protect and clean your stone. ENHANCER Stone Enhancer + Sealer Color enhancer and penetrating sealer for all types of porous, natural stone and grout. Rejuvenates the color of marble, stone and grout while providing resistance against dirt, oil and grease stains. Available sizes: 1 QT, 1/2 GAL FINISHING SEALER StoneGloss Polish Restores luster and enhances color while hiding etching and abrasions in a spray-and-buff polish. Provides a water-resistant finish for polished stone. Available sizes: 1 PT CLEANERS & RESEALERS Granite Cleaner + Resealer Marble, Travertine + Limestone Cleaner + Resealer Tumbled/Honed Marble, Travertine, Limestone + Slate Cleaner + Resealer Ready-to-use cleaners and resealers formulated for natural stone. Gentle, non-acidic, non-abrasive and neutral ph formula won t etch or damage stone. Clean and reseal stone in one step applying a thin layer of sealer to build protection with every use. Contains StoneSpecific sealer in its formulation. Cuts through grease, dirt and oil while inhibiting the growth of mold and mildew. Available sizes: 1 QT PROBLEM SOLVER Stain Remover Ready-to-use paste removes deep-set stains on stone, grout or porous tile with no scrubbing. Available sizes: 1 LB
TILELAB Keep installations looking new with the complete TileLab line of professional sealers, cleaners and problem solvers for tile, stone and grout. Proven quality, performance and durability. PENETRATING SEALERS SurfaceGard Penetrating Sealer 20 YEAR warranty CLEANERS OneStep Cleaner & Resealer Maximum-strength sealer with guaranteed satisfaction, proves why SurfaceGard is the industry s leading penetrating sealer for all natural stone, grout and ceramic tile surfaces. Available sizes: 1 PINT, 1 QT, 1/2 GAL, 1 GAL, 5 GAL, 55 GAL Grout & Tile Sealer Professional grade penetrating sealer protects grout, unglazed tile or masonry against oil-based or water-based stains. Use indoors or out., 5 GAL, 55 GAL FINISHING SEALERS Gloss Sealer & Finish Top coat finish protects saltillo, terra cotta, slate or flagstone. Resists scuffs and stains. High gloss finish for interiors only. Matte Sealer & Finish Top coat finish protects saltillo, terra cotta, slate or flagstone. Resists scuffs and stains. Matte finish can be used indoors or out. Everyday professional cleaner, for stone, grout or tile, contains SurfaceGard to reseal as it cleans. Inhibits growth of mold and mildew. Available sizes: 1 QT Heavy-Duty Cleaner & Stripper Removes acrylic and wax floor finishes or light grout haze residue. Concentrated for tough cleaning, yet safe for grout, tile or stone. Grout & Tile Cleaner Spray-and-wipe cleaner that cuts through grease, stains and soap scum without damaging grout or tile. PROBLEM SOLVERS Marble Refinishing Kit Restores appearance of polished marble, limestone and travertine. Removes light etching, marks or dullness and repairs small areas. Available sizes: 1 KIT Grout Haze Remover TileLab products are ideal for all stone, tile and grout surfaces. Ready-to-use liquid removes grout haze or residue and efflorescence with a safe-to-use acidic treatment. Available sizes: 1 QT Sulfamic Acid Cleaner Removes grout haze, grout residue, water deposits and efflorescence with a safe-to-use acidic treatment. Available sizes: 1 TUB
CBP The new CBP line of general use sealers, finishers and enhancers offers quality and economical value for the professional or homeowner. FINISHING SEALERS Enhancer & Sealer Finishing sealer rejuvenates color and improves appearance of worn or weathered stone. Formulated to deepen the color of stone and grout, leaving a matte finish. Also can be used as a pre-grouting sealer. Grout, Concrete & Masonry Sealer Economical, general-use, penetrating sealer resists efflorescence on grout and concrete block walls. Low-odor, water-based formula can be used indoors or out. Pre-Grouting Sealer Economical, pre-grout finishing sealer protects unglazed tile from grout haze and grout pigment stains. Applies easily indoors or out. Low-odor, water-based formula. Can be used as a naturallook finishing sealer. Gloss & Seal Economical high gloss, surface sealer and finish for clay pavers. Enhances color, in interior areas, while providing scuff, mar and scratch resistance. Water-based finish with low odor. All CBP products come in large gallon sizes for economical projects. StoneSpecific Penetrating Sealers Granite Sealer Marble, Travertine + Limestone Sealer Tumbled/Honed Marble, Travertine, Limestone + Slate Sealer Granite Counter Kit TileLab Penetrating Sealers SurfaceGard Penetrating Sealer Satisfaction Guaranteed up to 20 years from date of purchase to the original purchaser. For complete information or technical assistance, call 800-272-8786. If not completely satisfied with product performance, when used as directed, contact Custom Building Products for product replacement or refund of purchase price upon return of unused portion with original dated receipt. Replacement costs for labor and installation materials, such as tile, are excluded. Any variance from the terms or mis-use or misapplication of the product shall void and nullify this warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state.
STONE Cleaning Facts SPECIFIC DIFFERENT STONES, DIFFERENT SEALERS. Acid-based cleaners will slowly damage the appearance of stone. The acid creates bigger pores for staining potential. It also chemically reacts with the stone causing damage and etching. Some household cleaners can be labeled tile cleaner or allpurpose cleaner but still be very acidic and will damage stone. Heavy-Duty Cleaning COMMON SENSE, SEALED BY SCIENCE. Heavy-duty cleaners and strippers containing alkali are ideal for special circumstances requiring deep cleaning but should only be used on an occasional basis to remove or strip acrylic finishes, waxes, dirt, oil and penetrating sealers. Muriatic Acid Coffee Before marble before and after using an ordinary cleaning product that is very acidic. After ph Neutral Cleaners Ammonia Lemon Juice Common Household Cleaners Degreasers Vinegar Strippers StoneSpecific Cleaners + Resealers Common Household Cleaners 0 1 2 4 Bleach 5 1 to 6.5 = acidic (hydrogen) 6 7 8 7 = neutral 9 10 11 12 1 14 7.5 to 14 = alkali (hydroxide) The ph Balance Scale The ph (p=potential of, H=Hydrogen) balance scale measures the acidity of alkalinity of a solution in a scale from 1 to 14. Neutral solutions are rated as a 7. From 7 the number increases with alkalinity and decreases with acidity. Each number from 7 (neutral) is 10x stronger than the previous number. Tumbled / Honed Marble, Travertine, Limestone + Slate Granite Marble, Travertine + Limestone High density High porosity Low to medium porosity Medium to high porosity Most gaps and cavities per square inch of stone surface Microscopic fissures between crystal molecules Different chemical composition than granite Most susceptible to staining, so requires high concentration of sealing molecules in formula Susceptible to oil and water-based stains More susceptible to staining than granite and requires different sealing molecules StoneSpecific Cleaners + Resealers All StoneSpecific cleaners are water-based, non-acidic, ph neutral and safe for every-day use. Each was scientifically formulated for a specific stone surface. Our cleaners contain small amounts of the specific sealer to reseal the stone as they clean by adding an additional thin layer of sealer to the basecoat. Custom Building Products Seal Beach, CA 90740 800-272-8786 www.custombuildingproducts.com HONED TRAVERTINE Stone at 25x Magnification POLISHED GRANITE POLISHED MARBLE Nationwide manufacturing facilities. Printed in the U.S.A. CCPLB 4 /06 N Custom Building Products is the leading manufacturer of tile and stone installation products for surface preparation, setting, grouting and care. For long lasting tile, stone and floor covering installations, use SuperiorBilt tools. Comprehensive Care Systems For Stone, Tile and Grout CUSTOM CARE LINES
STONE Cleaning Facts SPECIFIC DIFFERENT STONES, DIFFERENT SEALERS. Acid-based cleaners will slowly damage the appearance of stone. The acid creates bigger pores for staining potential. It also chemically reacts with the stone causing damage and etching. Some household cleaners can be labeled tile cleaner or allpurpose cleaner but still be very acidic and will damage stone. Heavy-Duty Cleaning COMMON SENSE, SEALED BY SCIENCE. Heavy-duty cleaners and strippers containing alkali are ideal for special circumstances requiring deep cleaning but should only be used on an occasional basis to remove or strip acrylic finishes, waxes, dirt, oil and penetrating sealers. Muriatic Acid Coffee Before marble before and after using an ordinary cleaning product that is very acidic. After ph Neutral Cleaners Ammonia Lemon Juice Common Household Cleaners Degreasers Vinegar Strippers StoneSpecific Cleaners + Resealers Common Household Cleaners 0 1 2 4 Bleach 5 1 to 6.5 = acidic (hydrogen) 6 7 8 7 = neutral 9 10 11 12 1 14 7.5 to 14 = alkali (hydroxide) The ph Balance Scale The ph (p=potential of, H=Hydrogen) balance scale measures the acidity of alkalinity of a solution in a scale from 1 to 14. Neutral solutions are rated as a 7. From 7 the number increases with alkalinity and decreases with acidity. Each number from 7 (neutral) is 10x stronger than the previous number. Tumbled / Honed Marble, Travertine, Limestone + Slate Granite Marble, Travertine + Limestone High density High porosity Low to medium porosity Medium to high porosity Most gaps and cavities per square inch of stone surface Microscopic fissures between crystal molecules Different chemical composition than granite Most susceptible to staining, so requires high concentration of sealing molecules in formula Susceptible to oil and water-based stains More susceptible to staining than granite and requires different sealing molecules StoneSpecific Cleaners + Resealers All StoneSpecific cleaners are water-based, non-acidic, ph neutral and safe for every-day use. Each was scientifically formulated for a specific stone surface. Our cleaners contain small amounts of the specific sealer to reseal the stone as they clean by adding an additional thin layer of sealer to the basecoat. Custom Building Products Seal Beach, CA 90740 800-272-8786 www.custombuildingproducts.com HONED TRAVERTINE Stone at 25x Magnification POLISHED GRANITE POLISHED MARBLE Nationwide manufacturing facilities. Printed in the U.S.A. CCPLB 4 /06 N Custom Building Products is the leading manufacturer of tile and stone installation products for surface preparation, setting, grouting and care. For long lasting tile, stone and floor covering installations, use SuperiorBilt tools. Comprehensive Care Systems For Stone, Tile and Grout CUSTOM CARE LINES