{"product_id":"lithofin-mn-basic-protection","title":"Lithofin MN Basic Protection","description":"\u003cp\u003eYour newly laid limestone bathroom floor absorbs every splash and shows dark marks within seconds. MN Basic Protection stops the water before it enters the pores, leaving the stone unchanged and easy to mop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat MN Basic Protection Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMN Basic Protection is a neutral impregnator for natural stone. The solvent-based formula penetrates up to 2 mm, lines each capillary with a hydrophobic siloxane layer, and reduces water absorption by approx. 90 % while keeping vapour permeability above 80 %. pH-neutral chemistry (pH 7) means no risk of etching on acid-sensitive stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimestone shower walls after deep cleaning with \u003ca href=\"\/en-hr\/products\/lithofin-mn-power-clean\"\u003eMN Power-Clean\u003c\/a\u003e - apply undiluted, 40 ml\/m².\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished marble foyer floor needing invisible protection - apply undiluted, 33 ml\/m².\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRough granite outdoor terrace handled in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-hr\/pages\/care-granite-outdoor-terrace\"\u003egranite terrace care guide\u003c\/a\u003e - apply undiluted, 70 ml\/m².\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandstone patio before the rainy season to cut moss growth - apply undiluted, 80 ml\/m².\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerrazzo staircases in public buildings for easier daily maintenance with \u003ca href=\"\/en-hr\/products\/lithofin-mn-wash-and-clean\"\u003eMN Wash \u0026amp; Clean\u003c\/a\u003e - apply undiluted, 50 ml\/m².\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Apply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the stone is clean, bone-dry, and 5-25 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread MN Basic Protection evenly with a lint-free cloth or short-pile roller until the surface looks wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter 5 minutes, redistribute any puddles; stone should stay glossy-wet for at least 10 minutes to allow penetration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe off all residue within 30 minutes using a dry cloth; do not rinse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoverage: 10-30 m²\/L depending on porosity. Light foot traffic after 2 hours; full use and washing after 24 hours. Re-treat interior zones every 3-5 years, exterior zones every 2-3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSurface Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe impregnator excels on \u003ca href=\"\/en-hr\/pages\/stone-marble\"\u003emarble\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-hr\/pages\/stone-limestone\"\u003elimestone\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-hr\/pages\/stone-sandstone\"\u003esandstone\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-hr\/pages\/stone-granite\"\u003egranite\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-hr\/pages\/stone-bluestone\"\u003ebluestone\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en-hr\/pages\/stone-terrazzo\"\u003eterrazzo\u003c\/a\u003e because its pH-neutral carrier neither etches  Mohs 3 carbonates nor leaves film on dense Mohs 7 siliceous stones. Do not use on wet or previously sealed surfaces; the product must penetrate to perform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the Right Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor standard water repellency without colour change, choose MN Basic Protection. For areas exposed to oil and food, use MN Stain-Stop. For colour enrichment on slate or basalt, select MN Colour Intensifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways mask adjacent glass or metal; solvent can leave streaks that need mechanical polishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm stone (18-22 °C) absorbs evenly, preventing patchy curing and saving up to 10 % product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest water beading after 24 hours; if droplets flatten within 30 seconds, apply a second thin coat at 20 ml\/m².\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lithofin","offers":[{"title":"1 liter","offer_id":56880112894284,"sku":"165-11-B","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 liter","offer_id":56880112927052,"sku":"165-11-B","price":92.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 liter (doos van 10)","offer_id":57401580355916,"sku":"165-11-B-DOOS-10","price":239.94,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/6485\/3068\/files\/165.webp?v=1772467368","url":"https:\/\/ixstone.com\/en-hr\/products\/lithofin-mn-basic-protection","provider":"adh23084u","version":"1.0","type":"link"}