COMMON SENSE, SEALED BY SCIENCE. 3 · COMMON SENSE, SEALED BY SCIENCE. • Most gaps and cavities...

COMMON SENSE, SEALED BY SCIENCE.

• Medium density

• High porosity

• Most gaps and cavities per square inch of stone surface

Most susceptible to staining, so requires high concentration of sealing molecules in formula

• High density

• Low to medium porosity

• Microscopic fissures between crystal molecules

Susceptible to oil and water-based stains

• Medium density

• Medium to high porosity

• Different chemical composition than granite

More susceptible to staining than granite and requires different sealing molecules

HONED TRAVERTINE POLISHED GRANITE POLISHED MARBLE

Stone at 325x Magnification

3Comprehensive Care Systems For Stone, Tile and Grout

CUSTOM CARE LINES

DIFFERENT STONES, DIFFERENT SEALERS.

Cleaning Facts

Acid-based cleaners will slowly damage the appearance of

stone. The acid creates bigger pores for staining potential. It also

chemically reacts with the stone causing damage and etching.

Some household cleaners can be labeled “tile cleaner” or “all-

purpose cleaner” but still be very acidic and will damage stone.

Heavy-Duty Cleaning

Heavy-duty cleaners and strippers containing alkali are ideal for

special circumstances requiring deep cleaning – but should

only be used on an occasional basis to remove or strip acrylic

finishes, waxes, dirt, oil and penetrating sealers.

The pH Balance Scale

The pH (p=potential of, H=Hydrogen) balance scale measures

the acidity of alkalinity of a solution in a scale from 1 to 14.

Neutral solutions are rated as a 7. From 7 the number increases

with alkalinity and decreases with acidity. Each number from

7 (neutral) is 10x stronger than the previous number.

StoneSpecific Cleaners + Resealers

All StoneSpecific cleaners are water-based, non-acidic, pH neutral

and safe for every-day use. Each was scientifically formulated for

a specific stone surface. Our cleaners contain small amounts of

the specific sealer to reseal the stone as they clean by adding an

additional thin layer of sealer to the basecoat.

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 to 6.5 = acidic (hydrogen) 7 = neutral 7.5 to 14 = alkali (hydroxide)

Muriatic Acid

Lemon Juice

Vinegar

Coffee pH Neutral Cleaners Ammonia

Degreasers Common Household Cleaners

Strippers

Bleach

Polished marble before and after using an ordinary cleaning product that is very acidic.

Common Household Cleaners

Before After

Polished Granite

Tumbled / Honed Marble, Travertine, Limestone + Slate

Polished Marble, Travertine

+ Limestone

STONE SPECIFIC

Custom Building Products Seal Beach, CA 90740 800-272-8786

Nationwide manufacturing facilities. Printed in the U.S.A. CCPLB 4 /06 N

www.custombuildingproducts.com

Custom Building Products is the leading manufacturer of tile and stone installation products for surface preparation, setting, grouting and care.

For long lasting tile, stone and floor covering installations, use SuperiorBilt® tools.

CLEANERS

OneStep™ Cleaner & Resealer

Everyday professional cleaner, for stone, grout or tile, contains

SurfaceGard to reseal as it cleans. Inhibits growth of mold

and mildew.

Available sizes: 1 QT

Heavy-Duty Cleaner & Stripper

Removes acrylic and wax floor finishes or light grout haze

residue. Concentrated for tough cleaning, yet safe for grout,

tile or stone.

Available sizes: 1 QT, 1 GAL

Grout & Tile Cleaner

Spray-and-wipe cleaner that cuts through grease, stains and

soap scum without damaging grout or tile.

PROBLEM SOLVERS

Marble Refinishing Kit

Restores appearance of polished marble, limestone and

travertine. Removes light etching, marks or dullness and repairs

small areas.

Available sizes: 1 KIT

Grout Haze Remover

Ready-to-use liquid removes grout haze or residue and

efflorescence with a safe-to-use acidic treatment.

Sulfamic Acid Cleaner

Removes grout haze, grout residue, water deposits and

Available sizes: 1 TUB

FINISHING SEALERS

Enhancer & Sealer

Finishing sealer rejuvenates color and improves appearance

of worn or weathered stone. Formulated to deepen the color of

stone and grout, leaving a matte finish. Also can be used as a

pre-grouting sealer.

Available sizes: 1 GAL

Grout, Concrete & Masonry Sealer

Economical, general-use, penetrating sealer resists efflorescence

on grout and concrete block walls. Low-odor, water-based

formula can be used indoors or out.

Pre-Grouting Sealer

Economical, pre-grout finishing sealer protects unglazed tile from

grout haze and grout pigment stains. Applies easily indoors

or out. Low-odor, water-based formula. Can be used as a natural-

look finishing sealer.

Gloss & Seal

Economical high gloss, surface sealer and finish for clay pavers.

Enhances color, in interior areas, while providing scuff, mar and

scratch resistance. Water-based finish with low odor.

PENETRATING SEALERS

Polished Granite Sealer

Polished Marble, Travertine + Limestone Sealer

Tumbled/Honed Marble, Travertine, Limestone + Slate Sealer

Specifically formulated trio of sealers for optimum stain

protection on polished granite, polished marble, travertine and

limestone or honed/ tumbled marble, travertine, limestone and

slate. Sealer penetrates the surface of stone, providing protection

from oil and water-based stains that can ruin natural stone.

Available sizes: 1 QT, 1/2 GAL

Polished Granite Counter Kit

Ultimate 2-part system includes everything needed to protect and

shine polished granite countertops.

Part 1: Penetrating fluoropolymer technology, best protects

against oil and water-based stains, providing optimal protection.

Part 2: Finishing silicone wax technology provides topical

protection to bead and shed water-based stains. Removes

light abrasions and etching, while enhancing reflective shine of

polished stone.

ENHANCER

Stone Enhancer + Sealer

Color enhancer and penetrating sealer for all types of porous,

natural stone and grout. Rejuvenates the color of marble,

stone and grout while providing resistance against dirt, oil and

grease stains.

FINISHING SEALER

StoneGloss™ Polish

Restores luster and enhances color while hiding etching and

abrasions in a spray-and-buff polish. Provides a water-resistant

finish for polished stone.

Available sizes: 1 PT

CLEANERS & RESEALERS

Polished Granite Cleaner + Resealer

Polished Marble, Travertine + Limestone Cleaner + Resealer

Tumbled/Honed Marble, Travertine, Limestone + Slate Cleaner + Resealer

Ready-to-use cleaners and resealers formulated for natural

stone. Gentle, non-acidic, non-abrasive and neutral pH formula

won’t etch or damage stone. Clean and reseal stone in one

step applying a thin layer of sealer to build protection with

every use. Contains StoneSpecific sealer in its formulation.

Cuts through grease, dirt and oil while inhibiting the growth

of mold and mildew.

PROBLEM SOLVER

Stain Remover

Ready-to-use paste removes deep-set stains on stone, grout or

porous tile with no scrubbing.

Available sizes: 1 LB

STONESPECIFIC™Research confirms that differences in stone

and stone finishes, including density,

porosity, and chemical composition, cause

different stones to absorb sealers in unique

ways. StoneSpecific sealers are designed

to meet the different sealing needs of each

stone and provide optimal stain protection.

PENETRATING SEALERS

SurfaceGard® Penetrating Sealer

Maximum-strength sealer with guaranteed satisfaction, proves

why SurfaceGard is the industry’s leading penetrating sealer for

all natural stone, grout and ceramic tile surfaces.

Available sizes: 1 PINT, 1 QT, 1/2 GAL, 1 GAL, 5 GAL, 55 GAL

Grout & Tile Sealer

Professional grade penetrating sealer protects grout, unglazed

tile or masonry against oil-based or water-based stains.

Use indoors or out.

Available sizes: 1 QT, 1 GAL, 5 GAL, 55 GAL

FINISHING SEALERS

Gloss Sealer & Finish

Top coat finish protects saltillo, terra cotta, slate or flagstone.

Resists scuffs and stains. High gloss finish for interiors only.

Matte Sealer & Finish

Resists scuffs and stains. Matte finish can be used indoors or out.

TILELAB®

Keep installations looking new with the

complete TileLab line of professional

sealers, cleaners and problem solvers

for tile, stone and grout. Proven quality,

performance and durability.

CBPThe new CBP line of general use sealers,

finishers and enhancers offers quality

and economical value for the professional

or homeowner.

StoneSpecific products take the guess work out of what products best protect and clean your stone. TileLab products are ideal for all stone, tile and grout surfaces. All CBP products come in large gallon sizes for economical projects.

StoneSpecific™ Penetrating Sealers

TileLab® Penetrating Sealers

Satisfaction Guaranteed up to 20 years from date of purchase to the original purchaser.

For complete information or technical assistance, call 800-272-8786.

If not completely satisfied with product performance, when used as directed, contact Custom Building Products for product replacement or refund of purchase price upon return of unused portion with original dated receipt. Replacement costs for labor and installation materials, such as tile, are excluded. Any variance from the terms or mis-use or misapplication of the product shall void and nullify this warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state.

20 YEARwarranty

CLEANERS

and mildew.

tile or stone.

PROBLEM SOLVERS

small areas.

Grout Haze Remover

FINISHING SEALERS

Enhancer & Sealer

Pre-Grouting Sealer

Gloss & Seal

PENETRATING SEALERS

polished stone.

ENHANCER

grease stains.

FINISHING SEALER

of mold and mildew.

PROBLEM SOLVER

Stain Remover

PENETRATING SEALERS

Grout & Tile Sealer

Use indoors or out.

FINISHING SEALERS

TILELAB®

or homeowner.

20 YEARwarranty

CLEANERS

and mildew.

tile or stone.

PROBLEM SOLVERS

small areas.

Grout Haze Remover

FINISHING SEALERS

Enhancer & Sealer

Pre-Grouting Sealer

Gloss & Seal

PENETRATING SEALERS

polished stone.

ENHANCER

grease stains.

FINISHING SEALER

of mold and mildew.

PROBLEM SOLVER

Stain Remover

PENETRATING SEALERS

Grout & Tile Sealer

Use indoors or out.

FINISHING SEALERS

TILELAB®

or homeowner.

20 YEARwarranty

• Medium density

• High porosity

• High density

• Medium density

CUSTOM CARE LINES

Cleaning Facts

Heavy-Duty Cleaning

Muriatic Acid

Lemon Juice

Vinegar

Strippers

Bleach

Before After

Polished Granite

+ Limestone

STONE SPECIFIC

• Medium density

• High porosity

• High density

• Medium density

CUSTOM CARE LINES

Cleaning Facts

Heavy-Duty Cleaning

Muriatic Acid

Lemon Juice

Vinegar

Strippers

Bleach

Before After

Polished Granite

+ Limestone

STONE SPECIFIC

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