Use and Care Manual

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Honed granite has a smooth, non-reflective surface without bumps or ridges. This softer
appearance remains flatter than a full gloss polish. The honed look is achieved by ending
the finishing process before the buffing stage.
Pre-Grout Sealing—Protecting the surface before grouting
Product Choices
Avg. Coverage Per 1 Gal.
(3,79 L) Per Coat
# of
Coats
Areas to
Use
Tools
Needed
Results
UltraCare Penetrating Stone, Tile & Grout Sealer 600 - 800 sq. ft.
(55,7 - 74,3 m
2
)
1
Standard stain repellency for a
no-sheen natural look
UltraCare Penetrating SB Stone, Tile & Grout
Sealer
600 - 800 sq. ft.
(55,7 - 74,3 m
2
)
1 Maximum stain repellency for dense
surfaces; no-sheen, natural look
UltraCare Penetrating Plus Stone, Tile & Grout
Sealer
600 - 800 sq. ft.
(55,7 - 74,3 m
2
)
1 Maximum stain repellency for dense
surfaces; no-sheen, natural look
UltraCare Penetrating Plus SB Stone & Porcelain
Tile Sealer
600 - 800 sq. ft.
(55,7 - 74,3 m
2
)
1 Maximum stain repellency for dense
surfaces; no-sheen, natural look
UltraCare Enhancing Plus Stone Sealer 800 - 1,000 sq. ft.
(74,3 - 92,9 m
2
)
1
Maximum color enhancement and
protection
UltraCare Enhancing Stone Sealer 800 - 1,000 sq. ft.
(74,3 - 92,9 m
2
)
1 Standard color enhancement and
protection
After-Grout Sealing & Finishing—Protecting the surface after grouting
Product Choices
Avg. Coverage Per 1 Gal.
(3,79 L) Per Coat
# of
Coats
Areas to
Use
Tools
Needed
Results
UltraCare Penetrating Stone, Tile & Grout Sealer 1,000 - 1,400 sq. ft.
(92,9 - 130 m
2
)
1
Standard stain repellency for a
no-sheen natural look
UltraCare Penetrating SB Stone, Tile & Grout
Sealer
800 - 1,000 sq. ft.
(74,3 - 92,9 m
2
)
1 Maximum stain repellency for dense
surfaces; no-sheen, natural look
UltraCare Penetrating Plus Stone, Tile & Grout
Sealer
1,000 - 1,400 sq. ft.
(92,9 - 130 m
2
)
1 Maximum stain repellency for dense
surfaces; no-sheen, natural look
UltraCare Penetrating Plus SB Stone & Porcelain
Tile Sealer
800 - 1,000 sq. ft.
(74,3 - 92,9 m
2
)
1 Maximum stain repellency for dense
surfaces; no-sheen, natural look
UltraCare Enhancing Plus Stone Sealer 1,000 - 1,400 sq. ft.
(92,9 - 130 m
2
)
1
Maximum color enhancement and
protection
UltraCare Enhancing Stone Sealer 1,000 - 1,400 sq. ft.
(92,9 - 130 m
2
)
1 Standard color enhancement and
protection
Maintenance—Keeping your granite looking beautiful
Product Choices Dilution Rates
Areas to
Use
Tools
Needed
Purpose
UltraCare Concentrated Tile & Grout Cleaner 2 - 4 oz. per 1 gal. water
(59 - 118 mL per 3,79 L water)
Concentrated neutral-pH cleaner for
regular use
UltraCare Everyday Stone & Grout Cleaner &
Resealer
Ready-to-use spray Spray-and-wipe cleaner; fortifies
existing penetrating sealers
UltraCare Everyday Stone, Tile & Grout Cleaner Ready-to-use spray Cleans and maintains stone, tile and
grout surfaces
UltraCare Heavy-Duty Stone, Tile & Grout Cleaner Parts water per product:
Light cleaning - 8 to 1
High-alkaline deep cleaner for use
in neglected and high-use areas.
Removes most factory waxes.
Safe for stone, tile and grout.
Moderate cleaning - 4 to 1
Heavy cleaning - 2 to 1
Granite—Honed
Sealing & Maintenance by Surface Type