Customer Reviews

StoneTech BPSS12-32 BulletProof Stone Sealer, 1-Quart

5 star:		(25)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

This product works extremely well. I read a few negative reviews that people had written on this product and concluded that they did not read and/or follow the manufacture's directions. The reason I say this is that when my granite countertops were first installed, the installers only wiped this sealer over the surface then left. I too, had areas that would darken when water would hit the stone, and I wondered why. However, when I applied the sealer liberally (2 yrs later, for the first time since the countertops were installed), allow the sealer to penetrate the surface for 15-30mins (as recommended), wiped off the excess after 30min (which there was minimal, the stone absorbed most of the sealer), and did not use the surface for 24hrs (as recommended. By the way, I took advantage of sealing the surface before I went away for the weekend so that there was no impact to family life.) I had a nicely sealed surface. I no longer have areas that darken when water stands on the stone.

I would recommend this product to everyone.

I did not realize the granite has to be covered with sealer when I installed new counters and gues what, I put an oil stain on it the very next day. This incident prompted me to do a search on the internet and I found this product recommended by many. I ordered it from Amazone and applied to my counters a few days ago. Application was very easy and so far it works great: no more stains and no "wet spots" from spilled water (unlike oil they dry out eventually). Two things to note:

- a quart is wa-a-ay too much for a 50 sq foot surface. I used probably about 20% of the bottle and I still had to wipe a lot of sealer after second application.
- wear rubber gloves when you apply it. It does not feel like an aggressive liquid, but I did not wear gloves and my skin was hurting after I finished

This product is a god sent!!! I just had my Giallo Ornamental granite installed about a month ago. I noticed a stain after a few days (my wife spilled oil on the granite) after the installers left. I was sick, thinking my granite was ruined. I purchased the Oil Stain Remover, (Tech EX6-16 1-Pint Oil Stain Remover for Natural also from Stonetech) also for sale on Amazon, to get rid of the stain. Once I removed the stain I sealed the granite with 3 coats of the Bulletproof Stone Sealer. Once I was done treating my granite I tested an area by putting a good amount of water and let it sit for a few hours. To my amazement, the water pooled up and sat there like a waxed car and never was absorbed!!!! This product actually works :)

After buying White Kashmir granite for kitchen and one bathroom, I learned that this granite is extremely porous. After researching bought and applied the BulletProof Stone Sealer. I was much relieved to see that, as advertised, this sealer does protect porous granites from all kinds of potentially staining products. The fact that sealer has a 72 hours curing time is a small price to pay for the peace of mind it provides. I now enjoy the granite without concerns. I highly recommend this product.

After doing my research I purchased this to seal our granite countertops as a good comprimise between cost/performance. I applied by pouring a little at a time onto the counter and then spreading/brushing with an unused paint brush. I let it mostly dry and then went over my counter a second time just to make sure. Not 100% sure how well it penetrated the backsplash or edge (vertical surfaces) as it is pretty runny. However they are not the surfaces you are primarily concerned with anyway as liquid won't pool on them.

One note - it did seem to haze the clear caulking around my backsplash slightly. It mostly went away after a couple days so i think it was mostly me just noticing moisure buildup on/under the caulk.

I have solid surface granite countertops in my kitchen and solid surface travertine countertops in my bathrooms. I used this sealer on both of them. Very easy to apply. I had to use two coats on the travertine. Water now beads on my countertops like water on a freshly waxed car hood. It did leave a bit of a haze but I just cleaned that off with StoneTech's stone cleaner (also a great product).

We too had White Kashmir granite countertops installed in our kitchen without realizing just how porous they were. Just putting down a wet glass left black stains for a while although they eventually dried out. I tried a few other sealers without any luck. This sealer seems to have done the trick. Plus, this sealer did not have nearly as unpleasant an odor compared with others. I recommend this and will apply it again in a few months.

This sealer was fairly easy to apply (no tiring rubbing needed). Six months after the initial application it seems to have done a good job preventing any stains or discoloration of the granite countertops it was applied to.

Update: after two additional repeat applications this sealer continues to perform well. It has also done a surprisingly good job resisting any staining in the granite sink which is subject to daily use, and various dishes left to dry/soak on a regular basis. The sink does require slightly more frequent reapplication, however protective qualities are impressive. I have upgraded to 5 stars based on longevity and effectiveness specifically in the sink.

Price was good. Easy to apply. My only concern is that after applying 2 coats as directed and letting dry for 72 hours, standing water still cause the granite to darken. That would indicate to me that the water is penetrating the granite. Once dry, color returns to normal but is this typical? I would think once a sealer is applied, nothing should penetrate the stone. I applied this to the granite counters in my bathrooms. I'm glad I went with quartz counters in the kitchen. That looks as good or better, requires no sealing and is maintenance free.

Update 7/25/2010
I have staining on the granite where the soft soap dispenser dripped. That tells me this sealer is ineffective. I am downgrading the rating to 2 stars.

After having granite counter tops (honed black) installed in March 2008, we were told that after 6 months we needed to "re-seal" the granite to resisit staining. After much research and trying to find a "green" product, BullerProof was recommended to us by our installer as his recommendation and what they used in their shop. It went on so easily and with no offensive ordor. It now is back to where it was when it was first installed, resisting stains and water penetration. BPSS4-1G StoneTech BulletProof Stone Sealer, 1-Gallon Container