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LTP
Enhancing and protecting PFAS-free, water-based treatment that gives and allows the surface to breathe.
porcelain pavers porcelain tiles a ‘just washed look’. Unlike Ultimate Sealer leaves the surface virtually
almost all other surface sealers which are not unchanged in appearance; Patio Sealer
DEVELOPED for the contract and landscape breathable and can’t be used outside, the provides a delicately enhanced natural finish
markets, LTP’s specialist ECOPROTEC® range Porcelain Paving Enhancer is a breathable and Colour Enhancing Sealer creates a more
includes sustainable surface care products for surface sealer which uniquely creates a glossy pronounced enhancement, bringing out the
all types of natural and engineered stone, in sheen. natural warmth, tone and colour pigment of
internal and external settings. All treatments Highly resistant to foot traffic, wear, stains the stone.
are made in the UK and benefit from the most and UV rays, the treatment promotes easy Unlike film-forming or topical sealers which
advanced research in water-based technology maintenance and causes minimal change to a sit on the tile surface, impregnating sealers
- combining high performance with low odour tile’s slip resistance properties. penetrate, react and line the open pores.
and low VOC formulations. ‘Our new Porcelain Paving Enhancer is They create a hydrophobic and oleophobic
To protect tiles and stone laid outside, our first PFAS-free treatment, bringing with it barrier that helps to prevent deep staining and
as part of spring landscaping projects, the considerable environmental benefits. It is free facilitates future cleaning and aftercare. Once
ECOPROTEC® range includes a new PFAS-free of perfluoroalkyl/polyfluoroalkyl substances, cured, water vapour permeability remains,
Porcelain Paving Enhancer, Pre-Grout Protector, making it one of the first products available allowing transition of microscopic droplets of
three stone sealers and a restoration treatment using a new ‘forever chemical’ free formulation. moisture. This helps to keep any rising salts
for faded dark pavers. Moving forward, our aim is to convert all down and allows any residual moisture to
Enhancing and protecting porcelain pavers formulations to PFAS-free over the next 12 escape.
132 In the post-Covid years, the demand for months,’ explained LTP’s Director, Mark Atkins. Restoring colour to faded pavers
external porcelain has continued to grow The range also includes ECOPROTEC® Outdoor sealer and restorer, ECOPROTEC®
significantly, far outstripping growth in any Pre-Grout Protection - a water-based ‘pre-and- Black Stone Colour Restorer is a water-based
other area. In response, ECOPROTEC has post-grout’ solution designed for unpolished, impregnator designed for dark natural stone
developed its range of products to address this textured porcelain. This solution is specifically
demand. designed to protect tiles from staining and it and artificial stone surfaces. Fast and safe to
The newest product to the join the range is allows easy removal of residues of cement- use, it is formulated to restore the appearance
ECOPROTEC’s Porcelain Paving Enhancer - a based grouts and two-part resin based jointing of faded limestone, marble, slate and concrete
compounds, as well as stubborn organic matter. and to provide protection against staining and
Creating a barrier, the elements. During application, the treatment
without forming a film is applied in multiple coats until the desired
or altering appearance, colour effect is achieved – from grey to ebony.
it helps improve and The dried sealer is then ‘cut back’ to remove
increase the working excess.
time of grouts and All ECOPROTEC® water-based treatments
jointing compounds offer equal performance to their spirit-based
- and greatly reduces solvent equivalents. ‘The water or spirit
the risk of cement and elements within a sealer don’t play a part in the
resin staining. It also actual protection,’ explained Mark Atkins. ‘They
helps assist with future just facilitate application and evaporate as the
cleaning and aftercare. treatment dries.’
Sealing external stone As well as providing a fast, safe and easy
& paving application, the treatments’ water-based
The ECOPROTEC® formulations also make transportation/shipping
external stone sealer and storage easier, and typically provide up
range includes three to 50% greater coverage than a spirit-based
protective treatments: solvent.
Ultimate Sealer, Patio Advice on-the-go
Sealer and Colour In addition to support provided by
Enhancing Sealer. ECOPROTEC’s in-house technical team,
All three sealers are Product Selector offers instant advice on
designed to protect surface care and treatment, for all types of tile
all types of natural and stone. The free online resource – accessed
and engineered stone at ecoproductselector.com - identifies the
in outdoor settings, correct treatment according to surface type and
including smooth, symptom, with continuous updates to include
honed and rough- the latest tile finishes and related issues. As
cut surfaces. They well as providing support for contractors,
each have a water- installers and end users, Product Selector is
based impregnating also a valuable retail sales aid and training tool.
formulation that strongly
repels water, oil, dirt 01823 662722
and grease, helps technical@ecoprotec.co.uk
reduce efflorescence www.ecoprotec.co.uk

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