Your natural stone can provide you with a lifetime of beauty and pleasure, provided it's properly cared for. Natural stone is a creation of nature. Like so many natural formations, every piece is unique and matchless. Within each piece of stone also lies the history of one particular place on our planet. This unique blend of characteristics is what makes your natural stone a one-of-a-kind surface.

Protect

Although we usually think of stone as "hard," it is a porous material. Natural stone has varying degrees of porosity depending on the type of stone. If left unsealed, spills and everyday messes can easily penetrate the surface. The liquid eventually evaporates but the stain is left behind.
DuPont sealers are specially formulated to protect stone, tile and grout surfaces by helping to prevent stains while letting the natural beauty of the stone shine through. Available at Stone and Tile, these products should be applied every year.

Highly acidic substances such as orange juice, coffee and wine will also etch acid sensitive stones and leave a dull mark. Acid resistant stones such as most granite, slate and sandstone will not etch.
The best way to prevent stains is to treat the surface with a protective sealer. The sealer fills in the pores and repels spills on the surface, allowing you time to completely wipe it away.

Clean

Like any other surface in your home, natural stone also needs to be cleaned to maintain its beauty. However, natural stone requires cleaning products specifically designed for stone's unique mineral composition.
Most popular general-purpose cleaners will etch or damage the stone or degrade the sealer, therefore removing protective properties and becoming susceptible to stains. Cleaning products containing too much acids or alkalines will etch the stone. Scouring powders and abrasives will scratch the surface.
DuPont™ cleaners are specially formulated to help properly care for stone. Use DuPont gentle, maintenance cleaners for routine care that won't damage the sealer and heavy-duty cleaners for tougher cleaning projects to help stone regain its natural state. DuPont products are available at Stone and Tile.

Enhance

It took Mother Nature thousands of years to create your stone, but only an instant to transform and enhance the natural beauty of your stone countertop or natural stone floor with stone case finishing products by DuPont. Whether you're stone is simply lacking shine or in great condition, DuPont products can instantly add brilliance and safely bring your stone back to life.

DuPont finishing products can be used to treat most natural stone and tile surfaces to bring out a richer, deeper color—with or without more shine. Use as needed. DuPont enhancer products are available at Stone and Tile