Sealer vs
protection film.

A sealer is a liquid that soaks into the pores of the stone. It slows down how fast spills are absorbed, which buys you time to wipe them up. It does nothing about acid, because the surface is still bare stone.

A protection film is a thin physical layer on top of the stone. Spills and acids land on the film, not the stone, so it prevents both staining and etching.

If your stone is quartzite or granite, etching is not usually a concern and sealing may be all you need. If it is marble, limestone or travertine and it is in a kitchen, sealer alone will not keep it looking new.

• Choose film for marble, limestone or travertine benchtops, islands and vanities that get used every day, or any stone where you want it to look the way it did on installation day.
• Sealer may be enough for granite or true quartzite, or for low-traffic surfaces where a little patina over time is part of the appeal.
• Not sure what your stone is? Many stones sold as quartzite are actually marble or dolomite and will etch. We can identify it at the assessment.