In the world of stone care, contractors are the unsung heroes, transforming spaces one project at a time. As we embrace the opportunities of 2024, FILA Solutions proudly introduces WET STONE ECO – a game-changing addition to your toolkit.
Crafted with the contractor in mind, this innovative product is poised to revolutionise the way you elevate and protect natural stone surfaces. So, let’s get ready to roll up our sleeves and explore this product some more. Here’s the full lowdown on our recent addition.
WET STONE ECO at a glance
Wet-look colour enhancement
WET STONE ECO is a specialised protective consolidant designed to enhance and protect natural stones with a rough finish. This water-based sealer is formulated to bring out the vivid colours and shine of natural stone surfaces while simultaneously providing protection against water damage and staining agents. Notably, it also functions as an effective anti-dust treatment, making regular maintenance easier.
Exceptional long-term protection
Unlike varnishes, this sealer will not yellow when used outdoors, ensuring that your stone surfaces maintain their natural appearance. The product works by creating a protection on stone materials with a rough finish. This product enhances the surface’s aesthetic qualities while repelling stains and dirt, resulting in continuous and long-lasting protection.
Deals with rough-finish materials
WET STONE ECO is suitable for use on various natural stone types and rough agglomerates, including split, tumbled, and flamed finishes. Its primary purpose is to enhance the colour and appearance of these surfaces while offering robust protection against the elements and is especially recommended for treating slate surfaces.
WET STONE ECO vs WET ECO
To clarify the distinction between WET ECO and WET STONE ECO, it’s essential to understand their intended uses and the results they achieve. WET STONE ECO is purposefully designed for treating unpolished natural stones and agglomerates, including those with finishes like tumbled or flamed surfaces. Its primary focus is on enhancing the colour of these stone types while providing protection and a wet effect, restoring their natural beauty and vibrancy.
On the other hand, WET ECO is a versatile product that can be applied to a range of surfaces, including terracotta and natural stone. However, when used on natural stone, it primarily produces a shine effect with some colour enhancement. While it offers a glossy finish, its emphasis on colour enhancement is slightly less pronounced compared to WET STONE ECO.
The benefits of WET STONE ECO
Revives the stone with a wet effect
WET STONE ECO brings natural stone surfaces to life by imparting a beautiful wet effect, enhancing their visual appeal and making their colour stand out.
Consolidating and anti-dust action
It provides a consolidating action that helps strengthen the stone, making it more durable. Additionally, its anti-dust properties keep surfaces cleaner by reducing dust accumulation.
Stain and dirt-resistant
WET STONE ECO forms a protective barrier that makes stone surfaces resistant to stains and dirt, ensuring they maintain their pristine appearance for longer periods.
Water-based protection
As a water-based product, it offers adequate protection without the need for harsh chemicals. This makes it environmentally friendly and safe for both indoor and outdoor use.
Does not yellow
Unlike some other treatments on the market, WET STONE ECO does not yellow over time, preserving the natural colour and beauty of the stone.
Applicable both indoors and outdoors
WET STONE ECO is versatile and suitable for use in various settings. Whether you want to enhance indoor stone flooring or protect outdoor stone paving, it’s a very reliable choice.
Where can WET STONE ECO be applied?
This sealer offers a versatile solution for enhancing and protecting various surfaces, making it a valuable product in several applications:
Floor treatment
WET STONE ECO is ideal for treating floors made of rough-finish marble, granite, natural stone, and agglomerates. This includes surfaces with antiqued, tumbled, flamed, split, or sandblasted textures. It not only imparts a reviving wet effect but also provides robust protection against stains, preserving the natural beauty of these materials.
External surfaces
This product is particularly well-suited for enhancing and safeguarding external surfaces. It is highly effective on outdoor paving materials like stone and pebble paving, Palladian, and split stone. By applying WET STONE ECO, you can reduce dirt deposits and simplify maintenance for paths, porches, and other exterior paving areas.
Internal floors
For indoor spaces such as living areas and kitchens, WET STONE ECO serves a dual purpose. It not only provides surface protection but also revives the appearance of floors, making them look pristine and the colour vibrant.
How to use WET STONE ECO
- Begin with a clean, dry surface, and apply evenly using a brush or fleece applicator
- If needed, apply a second coat after the first one dries (around 4 hours)
- For outdoor surfaces, apply this sealer on an annual basis
- Wait at least 8 hours before walking on the surface
- Use diluted CLEANER PRO for regular maintenance
Precautions for using WET STONE ECO
- Always conduct a test in a small, inconspicuous area
- Avoid using the product on smooth, polished, or shiny surfaces
- Do not apply it outdoors if rain is expected
- Refrain from applying it on surfaces in highly humid environments
- Store the product within a temperature range of 5°C to 30°C
- Apply it to materials with temperatures between 10°C and 30°C
- Ensure proper workmanship when applying it to external floors, adhering to UNI 11714-1 Standard guidelines
Testing and analysis
In order to assess the wet effect or the gloss level produced by WET STONE ECO, our R&D department used a gloss meter to measure the surface gloss of materials. The specific standard followed for this measurement is UNI EN ISO 2813:2016. The results found that treatment with WET STONE ECO can result in an increase in the level of gloss, with a potential enhancement of up to 40 Gloss Units. It is, however, important to note that the degree of gloss achieved can vary depending on the type of material being treated and the number of coats of the product applied. In other words, the final gloss level is influenced by both the material’s inherent properties and the application process itself.
Revive the beauty of natural stone effortlessly
Discover the power of WET STONE ECO, coming to the UK in 2024. Contact our technical team for more information – thank you for reading.
