Lithofin MN Care-Sheen
Art. 172-11-B
Your polished marble living-room floor looks flat, traffic lanes appear grey, and damp mopping no longer brings back the shine. Care-Sheen corrects that in one pass, leaving a micro-thin gloss film that dries in minutes and resists scuffing for up to 12 weeks.
What Care-Sheen Does
Care-Sheen is a neutral maintenance finish for natural stone and ceramic surfaces. The pH-8 polymer dispersion bonds to microscopic pores, forming a 0.5 µm film that raises light reflectance by 25 %. Undiluted use covers 20 m² per litre; a 1:10 dilution stretches coverage to 200 m², ideal for low-traffic granite.
When to Use
- Polished marble foyer losing gloss - use undiluted, 50 ml/m².
- Bathroom porcelain tiles with water spotting - use undiluted, 50 ml/m².
- Granite kitchen island that sees occasional cutting - dilute 1:10, 10 ml/m².
- Newly honed limestone hallway after first seal - use undiluted, 50 ml/m².
- Rough commercial granite lobby needing quick shine - dilute 1:10, 10 ml/m².
How to Apply
- Shake bottle for 30 s, then pour required quantity into a clean bucket.
- Dip a lint-free mop or soft cloth, wring lightly, and spread in a thin, even film.
- Do not rework drying sections; allow surface to air-dry for 30 min.
- Optional: buff with a white pad after 60 min to heighten gloss by a further 10 %.
Undiluted coverage: 20 m²/L. Diluted 1:10 coverage: 200 m²/L. No rinsing. Floor is walkable once dry; full film hardens after 2 h.
Surface Compatibility
Care-Sheen performs best on polished marble, granite, porcelain, and glazed ceramic because its neutral pH does not attack acid-sensitive calcite while the polymer anchors well in low-porosity substrates. It also suits limestone, bluestone, basalt, glass-mosaic, quartz-composite, and terrazzo. Do not use on outdoor slabs or any surface that must remain water-vapour open.
Choosing the Right Product
For long-term stain protection, use MN Stain-Stop before Care-Sheen. For day-to-day cleaning between gloss refreshes, mop with MN Wash & Clean at 20 ml per 10 L water.
Pro Tips
- Always clean with a pH-neutral detergent like Wash & Clean first; dirt trapped under the film dulls reflectance by up to 40 %.
- Apply two thin coats instead of one heavy coat on porous limestone; this prevents streaks and improves wear resistance by 30 %.
- Buffing with a high-speed machine (1500 rpm) after drying compresses the film, making it more scratch-resistant on Mohs-7 granite.
Product Details
Application
- Light-use
- Dilute as needed for larger areas
- Regular-use
- Use undiluted for best results
Compatibility & Safety
| Surface | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Marble | Excellent | Ideal for maintaining shine on polished marble |
| Granite | Excellent | Enhances gloss on polished granite surfaces |
| Limestone | Good | Can be used on polished limestone with caution |
| Sandstone | Caution | Test on a small area first; may affect texture |
| Slate | Caution | Use with care on textured slate surfaces |
| Bluestone | Good | Effective on polished bluestone |
| Basalt | Good | Suitable for polished basalt surfaces |
| Porcelain | Excellent | Safe for maintaining shine on porcelain tiles |
| Ceramic | Excellent | Works well on glazed ceramic surfaces |
| Glass mosaic | Excellent | Enhances gloss on glass-mosaic tiles |
| Concrete | Caution | Use sparingly; test on small area first |
| Quartz composite | Excellent | Ideal for maintaining shine on quartz surfaces |
| Terrazzo | Good | Can be used for periodic maintenance |
| Terracotta | Not-recommended | Not suitable for porous terracotta surfaces |
| Cotto | Not-recommended | Avoid use on unsealed cotto |
| Clinker | Not-recommended | Not suitable for clinker surfaces |
Dosage Calculator
Dilute for larger areas to save product.
Frequently asked questions
Can Care-Sheen be used on polished marble every week?
Weekly use is unnecessary; one coat lasts 8–12 weeks under normal traffic. Over-application can cause build-up that needs stripping.
Does Care-Sheen change the slip resistance of granite?
The cured film has a coefficient of friction of 0.55, similar to dry granite. It does not make the surface slippery when applied thinly.
How do I remove Care-Sheen from limestone if I over-apply?
Use Lithofin MN Power-Clean diluted 1:5; scrub for 5 min and rinse. The alkaline cleaner breaks the acrylic film without etching limestone.
Is Care-Sheen suitable for glass-mosaic shower walls?
Yes, apply a very thin film at 10 ml/m². The product repels soap residue and withstands water at 40 °C.
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