So you have natural stone; now what? The next step is to seal it and keep it sealed to ensure it ages well and doesn’t lose its luster. However, types of sealers become the next big question? We at Statements recommend a penetrating/impregnating sealer for most natural stones. Penetrating/impregnating sealers are a no-sheen, natural looking sealer that can be water based or solvent- based and are also good for interior or exterior applications. These can usually be found at your local hardware store.

When choosing a sealer make sure the brand you have chosen is formulated to provide maximum stain protection for stone products. Most of the time these sealers will be a little more expensive, however, this is one of the few cases when it is worth spending a little bit more. Sometimes the less expensive sealers are watered down which doesn’t help you at all.

Now you have your sealer; check. You put on your first coat, let it dry 24 hours, then repeated the process all over again; check. Now you have nothing to worry about, and you live happily ever after. Not so fast! This is often a misconception. Actually, if you want your stone to stay looking its best, depending upon the stone, you should reseal once to twice a year. It’s not hard and requires just the same process you did the first time except one coat should do it.

See? Sealing is not scary, it’s just necessary to keep your stone just as beatuiful as the day it was installed. Stayed tuned for more helpful stone care tips.