Clearstone NZ resin sealer coating marble benchtop vanity table bar tops

Clearstone Coating (27 entries)

• Where can Clearstone Coating be used?
  Ideal for bar tops, Benchtop tops, Island tops, vanity tops, Tables. The coating can be either applied to new or exisitng installation of a new top. The coating can also be ...
• Why use a coating system on stone?
  The standard way of protecting stone is to apply ‘sealers’. There is no sealer that can prevent ‘etching’, or for that matter, fill all the imperfections in the surface ...
• What is the difference between staining and etching?
  Surface staining is where a chemical has left a coloured mark on the surface. This stain/mark may be sitting on the surface or be penetrated into the stone depending on how ...
• Once the surface is etched how can it be restored?
  The only way to fix etched stone is to mechanically grind the surface until you get to unaffected stone below the etching. The depth of the grinding will vary ...
• Does the CLEARSTONE coating look ‘plastic’?
  One of the biggest challenges when developing the CLEARSTONE process was to maintain the natural appearance of the stone. We went to great lengths to ensure that the finishing process gave ...
• Does stone coated with CLEARSTONE feel different?
  The stone no longer feels cold to the touch. The surface is smooth you do not feel all the imperfections in the stone. Please contact us ...
• Does stone coated with CLEARSTONE look any different?
  In most cases it does not look any different, but the coating does tend to enhance some stone and bring out the natural characteristics of the stone. We recommend you have ...
• Where can CLEARSTONE be used?
  The CLEARSTONE coating is ideal for both commercial and domestic application. The CLEARSTONE coating can be used for bar tops, kitchen tops, vanity tops, furniture, etc.  ...
• What about joins in the stone?
  The CLEARSTONE coating being around 1-2 mm thick and is put on as a ‘flow coat/s’ will cover any recesses and step in the onsite joins including epoxy joins.  ...
• How impact resistance is CLEARSTONE?
  As the CLEARSTONE coating is 1-2mm thick, and also having extra additives mixed in it to improve the coating performance, it gives protection from both impact and thermal shock. (The stone ...
• Is CLEARSTONE scratch resistant?
  Following the initial curing of the stone coating, the surface attains a hardness of approximately 2 [similar to that of limestone] on a MOH scale [used for stone] of 1 to ...
• Can hot containers be placed on stone coated with CLEARSTONE?
  Whilst one of the additives in our stone protection is an exclusive clear fire retardant, it is not recommended to place hot pans or hot dishes directly on the surface – ...
• Can CLEARSTONE be resurfaced?
  Yes! The surface can be repolished at any time. If you wish to change the level of gloss it is just a matter of re sanding the surface and ...
• Can CLEARSTONE be repaired if chipped?
  Yes! Chips can be repaired locally. Lustre Ltd has mastered the art in this highly specialised field to restore Clearstone coating. Weather it is chip, scratch, crack, ...
• Can CLEARSTONE be used to repair chips prior to coating?
  Yes, the CLEARSTONE coating can be coloured, tinted or filled with stone granules and used as filler for repairs before the ‘Base Prime’ coat is applied. It also adds strength to ...
• How is CLEARSTONE coating maintained?
  The stone coating is a hardwearing durable surface that is easy to maintain using soapy water or standard cleaning materials - spills simply wipe off. Refer to our ‘ ...
• Is CLEARSTONE stain/chemical resistance?
  Yes, the CLEARSTONE coating has been tested to Australian Standards 2924.2 -1998 and this report is available on request. Please view Clearstone maintenance Please  ...
• Who can apply CLEARSTONE?
  Lustre Ltd CLEARSTONE should only be applied by an Authorised applicator. It is important that we use trained applicators to ensure you get a professional result. ...
• What are some of the pit falls with putting a coating on stone?
  The coating has been tested against most natural stones and adheres well but where the stone has been in use or has been sealed with another product we cannot guarantee that ...
• Can CLEARSTONE be applied to granite?
  The stone coating has been developed specifically for marble, limestone and sandstone. However, it may be possible to coat some granites but it is recommended that a sample be subjected for ...
• Can CLEARSTONE be used to high light a stone?
  Stones such as unfilled ‘Travertine’ have natural cavities which can be filled with clear composite to highlight the features in the stone. Our applicators can, on request, also inlay ...
• Why did we develop CLEARSTONE?
  We firmly believe that coating the natural stone with a resin composite is the only way to fix 100% the problems associated with stone. This gives the customer a long term ...
• How to stop stains on my marble benchtop ?
  CLEARSTONE puts a barrier over the entire surface no mre stains or etches, like a layer of thin clear liquid glass filling the imperfections leaving a smooth surface that prevents any ...
• How to protect my new marble benchtop from staining?
  Clearstone resin sealer coating is the ultimate in protecting new and existng marble benchtop no more stains and etches. 10 Year Guarantee against all staining and etching.  ...
• What do I use to prevent my marble benchtop from staining?
  Clearstone resin sealer coating marble benchtop is the ultimate in preventing stains and etches weather new or existng marble benchtop no more stains and etches. 10 Year Guarantee ...
• How to stop Staining on my marble benchtop?
  Clearstone resin sealer coating marble benchtop stop stains and etches weather new or existng marble benchtop no more stains and etches. 10 Year Guarantee against all staining and ...
• Can clearstone coating become yellow?
  Clearstone could turn yellow over time as all coatings do.