ABOUT FORMULA 131
Etch & Stain protective sealer for natural stone surfaces.
Properties
Formula 131 provides superior protection against both acid etching and staining. When independently tested by the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) against the leading aftermarket sealers, Formula131 has shown to be superior in the most important attributes required in a natural stone sealer stain resistance and acid etching. There is no product currently in existence that provides comparable protection.
STAIN RESISTANT
FOOD SAFE
ANTI-ETCHING &
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE
WATER RESISTANT
'INVISIBLE SEAL'
Product Overview
Formula 131 is a patented water-based sealer, which when applied to natural stone, honed or polished, provides the following attributes.
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An "invisible" seal that does not significantly alter the stone's natural color, shading, or appearance.
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Chemical resistance (anti-etching)
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Stain resistance
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Water resistance
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Environmentally safe (no harmful emissions or VOC's)
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Anti-graffiti properties
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Acid rain protection (for external applications)
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Food safe
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Breathable to allow moisture to escape through the sealer
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Easily repairable in-home, if required
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High-heat resistance - unaffected by hot pans from stovetop or oven
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*Independent testing has been performed to corroborate the above attributes and is available.
Wine Test
Etching & staining occurs after 3 minutes
No etching or staining after 24 hours
Formula 131 Sealed Stone
Competitor Sealed Stone
Stain Test
Samples of honed white venatino marble were provided to the TCNA along with competitive sealers. TCNA personnel applied the sealers in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Seven stain agents (per CTIOA-72) were applied and wiped off after 3 minutes.
The results were then evaluated and graded according to CTIOA-T72 (a grade of 60 is required to pass; a grade of 70 is a perfect score). All competitive products failed after 3 minutes exposure. Formula 131 received a perfect grade after 24 hours exposure!
Source: Test Conducted by the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), Anderson, SC, April 2017.