Lithofin MN Colour Intensifier - Usage Guide
Lithofin MN Colour Intensifier - Usage Guide
Colour-deepening impregnating sealer that intensifies the natural colour and pattern of stone while providing stain protection. Creates a permanent 'wet look' that reveals the stone's full beauty. Particularly effective on honed, tumbled, and brushed stone surfaces.
Ideal For
- Honed marble and granite
- Tumbled travertine
- Sandstone (dramatic effect)
- Slate (excellent result)
- Revealing natural veining and pattern
Dilution Ratios
| Situation | Dilution |
|---|---|
| Standard | Ready to use - do not dilute |
How to Apply
Method: Cloth or sponge - thin, even application
Coverage: 10-30 m²/L depending on porosity
Curing/drying time: 24 hours for full colour development
Reapplication: Every 3-5 years or when colour fades
Surface Compatibility
| Surface | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Granite | excellent | Deepens colour beautifully on honed granite |
| Limestone | excellent | Reveals natural warmth of limestone |
| Sandstone | excellent | Dramatic colour deepening on porous sandstone |
| Slate | excellent | Excellent result - also consider MN Slate-Oil |
| Bluestone | excellent | Deepens the blue-grey tones beautifully |
| Marble | good | Best on honed/tumbled - not recommended for polished marble |
| Basalt | good | Subtle effect on dense basalt |
| Concrete | good | Significant colour change - use MN Concrete Coating for stronger effect |
| Terrazzo | good | Enriches terrazzo colour |
| Terracotta | good | Good result - TC Ever-Sheen designed specifically for cotto/terracotta |
| Cotto | good | TC Ever-Sheen is the dedicated product for cotto |
| Clinker | good | KF Clinker Oil is the dedicated product for clinker |
| Porcelain | caution | Only on unglazed porcelain - test first |
| Quartz Composite | caution | Test first - results vary by manufacturer |
| Ceramic | never | Glazed ceramics do not absorb |
| Glass Mosaic | never | Glass is non-porous |
Do Not Use On
- Polished marble (may appear oily/blotchy)
- Surfaces where natural/pale look is desired
- Already colour-treated surfaces
Safety Precautions
- Effect is permanent - always test first
- Remove excess within 10-15 minutes
- Do not apply in direct sunlight
- Ensure good ventilation
Works Well With
- Lithofin MN Wash & Clean
- Lithofin MN Power-Clean
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