StoneTech BPSS12-32 BulletProof Stone Sealer, 1-Quart
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of StoneTech BPSS12-32 BulletProof Stone Sealer, 1-Quart
Customer Review: Powerhouse Sealer
Summary: 5 Stars
This product works extremely well. I read a few negative reviews that people had written on this product and concluded that they did not read and/or follow the manufacture's directions. The reason I say this is that when my granite countertops were first installed, the installers only wiped this sealer over the surface then left. I too, had areas that would darken when water would hit the stone, and I wondered why. However, when I applied the sealer liberally (2 yrs later, for the first time since the countertops were installed), allow the sealer to penetrate the surface for 15-30mins (as recommended), wiped off the excess after 30min (which there was minimal, the stone absorbed most of the sealer), and did not use the surface for 24hrs (as recommended. By the way, I took advantage of sealing the surface before I went away for the weekend so that there was no impact to family life.) I had a nicely sealed surface. I no longer have areas that darken when water stands on the stone.
I would recommend this product to everyone.
Customer Review: Cheap way to boost your investment.
Summary: 5 Stars
After the countertop installation guys left I noticed dark spots on the granite whenever water stayed on the surface for mere 3 minutes. I do not want to convey you the feeling when I discovered this but it was not pleasant.
Before the order the granite countertop company told that the granite had been presealed so the dark spots were unexplainable to me.
Before trying a long fight with the company I just thought that I can try to fix it first myself and bought the most expensive sealer I could find, which appeared to be StoneTech BulletProof Sealer. It cost me about $50 a quart but comparing to the price of the stone countertop it is really not that much. After the application I am very relieved to report that water does not penetrate the stone for at least 30 minutes, that is the same as with a most expensive stone.
Customer Review: Works as promised
Summary: 5 Stars
I did not realize the granite has to be covered with sealer when I installed new counters and gues what, I put an oil stain on it the very next day. This incident prompted me to do a search on the internet and I found this product recommended by many. I ordered it from Amazone and applied to my counters a few days ago. Application was very easy and so far it works great: no more stains and no "wet spots" from spilled water (unlike oil they dry out eventually). Two things to note:
- a quart is wa-a-ay too much for a 50 sq foot surface. I used probably about 20% of the bottle and I still had to wipe a lot of sealer after second application.
- wear rubber gloves when you apply it. It does not feel like an aggressive liquid, but I did not wear gloves and my skin was hurting after I finished
Customer Review: Works as it should
Summary: 5 Stars
I have dark-colored granite countertops and was told that dark colors are not as porous as the lighter colors. I used less than a quart to seal 100 sq. ft. of granite. I put on a heavy coat of Bullet Proof with a paintbrush and let is set, as instructed. The granite absorbed the product in about 15 minutes. The finish was a bit splotchy and I had to rub very hard to clean it up, similar to waxing a car that hasn't been waxed for years. Rather than use so much elbow grease, I tried putting on a second, light coat and let it set for just a few minutes. I wiped it clean, with little effort, and the countertops look great. I ran the exhaust fan in the kitchen while using this product, but there was no strong odor. Spills wipe up easily and I feel that the product did what it was supposed to do.Customer Review: Not so sure...
Summary: 2 Stars
Price was good. Easy to apply. My only concern is that after applying 2 coats as directed and letting dry for 72 hours, standing water still cause the granite to darken. That would indicate to me that the water is penetrating the granite. Once dry, color returns to normal but is this typical? I would think once a sealer is applied, nothing should penetrate the stone. I applied this to the granite counters in my bathrooms. I'm glad I went with quartz counters in the kitchen. That looks as good or better, requires no sealing and is maintenance free.
Update 7/25/2010
I have staining on the granite where the soft soap dispenser dripped. That tells me this sealer is ineffective. I am downgrading the rating to 2 stars.