Dry-Treat Waterbased Penetrating Sealer
STAIN-PROOF® Waterbased Penetrating Sealer, formerly known as Stain-Repella™, is a penetrating, invisible and breathable water-based sealer which protects porous surfaces against stains to keep surfaces looking great.
Waterbased Penetrating Sealer is suitable to use indoors and outdoors on a wide variety of locations, including floors, walls, building facades, swimming pool surrounds, patios, garages, countertops, kitchens and entertaining areas
Molecules approximately 3 to 4 times smaller than a typical fluorocarbon sealer
Lasts approximately up to 5 years depending on surface use and traffic
PFOA and PFOS free, low VOC at less than 5 g/L
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Dry-Treat Waterbased Penetrating Sealer
3.79L
The Waterproofing Shop
22/872 Canterbury Road
Roselands NSW 2196
Australia
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Technical Specifications
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Technical overview
Key applications
- Floors, indoors and outdoors
- Walls
- Building facades
- Swimming pool surrounds
- Patios
- Garages
- Countertops
- Kitchens
- Entertaining areas
- Pre sealer and grout release before grouting
Surface suitability
- Granite (flamed, honed or polished)
- Marble (honed or polished)
- Limestone (honed dense, honed porous or polished; more porous types may need a second coat)
- Sandstone (hard Indian or soft; may need a second coat)
- Slate (standard or dense black)
- Basalt (porous Chinese or dense European)
- Bluestone
- Quartzite
- Travertine (honed or polished)
- Terracotta (dense or porous)
- Terrazzo
- Encaustic tile
- Saltillo
- Coral stone
- Brick
- Poured concrete, smooth
- Concrete pavers (dry pressed or wet cast)
- Grout lines
Test the product on a small area first and allow a 24 hour cure time before judging the result. Apply only when the surface temperature is between 5-35C and the surface is clean, dry and free of residues. Wipe off all excess before the sealer dries, working in smaller sections on large areas. It will not prevent etching from acidic liquids or surface wear, and may lighten or darken some surfaces. Avoid moisture contact with the surface for 12 hours after application. Clean sealed surfaces only with a pH balanced stone cleaner; harsh alkaline chemicals, including bleach, will break down the sealer. Causes eye irritation, wear eye protection or face protection.
Calculate your coverage
You will need:
Dry-Treat Waterbased Penetrating Sealer
3.8L pail
Total coverage: 0 m²
This is an estimate only. Add 10% for wastage.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Penetrating, invisible and breathable water-based sealer |
| Chemistry | Highly modified fluorocarbon, free of PFOA and PFOS |
| Molecule Size | Approximately 3 to 4 times smaller than a typical fluorocarbon sealer |
| Carrier | Water-based |
| Previously Known As | Stain-Repella |
| Coverage | 1L per 4 to 12 m2, or 3.79L per 16 to 48 m2, depending on surface absorption |
| Number of Coats | One coat; very absorbent surfaces may need a second coat |
| Dwell Time | Approximately 10 minutes, then wipe off all excess before the sealer dries |
| Recoat Time | Second coat 30 minutes after the first, applied while the first coat is still a little damp |
| Full Cure | 24 hours; only test the result after 24 hours cure time |
| Moisture Contact | Avoid for 12 hours after application |
| Application Temperature | 5-35C surface temperature |
| Service Life | Approximately up to 5 years depending on surface use and traffic |
| Pre Seal and Grout Release | Suitable; wait at least 2 hours before grouting |
| VOC Content | Less than 5 g/L (calculated) |
| Hazard Classification | Non hazardous; shipping name Non Dangerous Goods |
| Warning | Causes eye irritation - wear eye protection or face protection |
| Equipment Cleaning | Water |
| Pack Sizes | 32 fl oz (0.95L) and 1 gallon (3.79L) |
| Storage | Store in a well ventilated place and locked up, container tightly closed |
| Country of Manufacture | Made in the USA with globally sourced materials |
| Source Document | Product Specification Sheet Rev. 8.22 |
Frequently asked questions
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When use this vs Premium Impregnating?
CompatibilityWaterbased Penetrating Sealer (formerly Stain-Repella) is the economic mid-tier option - water-based, fluorocarbon technology, suitable for residential maintenance work. Premium Impregnating gives longer warranty (15yr vs ~5yr) but at higher cost.
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What's the technology?
PerformanceFluorocarbon-based with molecules 3-4x smaller than typical penetrating sealers, allowing deeper penetration into porous substrates. PFOA-free formulation.
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How is it applied?
InstallationApply with a lamb's wool applicator, low-pressure pump sprayer, or roller. Allow 10-minute dwell then wipe excess with clean white cloths. Apply 2 coats with 30 minutes between.
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Suitable substrates?
CompatibilityPorous surfaces: natural stone, tiles, pavers, concrete, grout. Indoor and outdoor use across floors, walls, patios, garages, countertops, swimming pool surrounds.
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Service life?
ComplianceApproximately 5 years actual service life (no formal warranty period). Full cure 24 hours; avoid moisture for 12 hours after application.
Why trade professionals choose Stain Proof
Stain Proof, also sold under the Dry Treat name, is a stone and masonry protection range built around impregnating sealers that soak into the surface instead of forming a film over it. The line covers solvent carried and waterborne sealers for natural stone, porcelain, quartz, pavers, concrete and grout, plus colour enhancing options and the acid, alkaline and daily cleaners used to prepare and maintain sealed surfaces. Supplied to the Australian trade through The Waterproofing Shop, including seal, clean and maintain packs that cover a whole job in one order.
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