{"product_id":"lithofin-splash-stop-w","title":"Lithofin Splash-Stop \u003eW\u003c","description":"\u003cp\u003eYour patio flags darken after every rain and the kitchen backsplash absorbs oil splashes within minutes. Splash-Stop W blocks water and oil without changing the feel or colour of the stone, giving you time to wipe spills before they soak in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Splash-Stop W Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSplash-Stop W is a neutral impregnator for absorbent natural stone and unglazed ceramics. The 0 % solvent, pH ≈ 7 formula lines capillaries with nano-sized polysiloxanes, reducing water uptake by ≥ 90 % while letting vapour escape. One coat at 40 ml\/m² seals pores up to 0.2 µm, so food stains and algae spores cannot anchor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished vanity tops in bathrooms - apply undiluted 40 ml\/m² after deep cleaning with \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/lithofin-mn-power-clean\"\u003eMN Power-Clean\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRough \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/stone-granite\"\u003egranite\u003c\/a\u003e barbecue surrounds - one flood coat undiluted 40 ml\/m².\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/stone-sandstone\"\u003eSandstone\u003c\/a\u003e garden paths before winter freeze-thaw - undiluted 40 ml\/m².\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnglazed \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/stone-ceramic\"\u003eceramic tile\u003c\/a\u003e splashbacks - undiluted 40 ml\/m².\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-porosity \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/stone-terracotta\"\u003eterracotta\u003c\/a\u003e floors needing a matte finish - two wet-on-wet passes, each 40 ml\/m².\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Apply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the surface is dry (\u0026lt; 2 % moisture) and free of wax or grout haze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush, roller, or low-pressure spray a generous, even coat undiluted (40 ml\/m²).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter 10 minutes, redistribute puddles with a dry roller to avoid gloss spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the surface dry ventilated; protect from water for 4 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoverage is 25 m²\/L on all listed substrates. Full water repellency develops after 24 hours; re-impregnate every 12-24 months on high-traffic zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSurface Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSplash-Stop W excels on \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/stone-granite\"\u003egranite\u003c\/a\u003e, cotto, and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/stone-concrete\"\u003econcrete\u003c\/a\u003e because its small molecules penetrate dense matrices without leaving a film. The neutral chemistry will not etch acid-sensitive \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/stone-marble\"\u003emarble\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/stone-limestone\"\u003elimestone\u003c\/a\u003e. Use confidently on \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/stone-slate\"\u003eslate\u003c\/a\u003e, basalt, and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/stone-bluestone\"\u003ebluestone\u003c\/a\u003e. Do not use on fully glazed or polished non-absorbent tiles that require a sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the Right Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor stripping old wax or cement film before sealing, use \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/lithofin-mn-power-clean\"\u003eMN Power-Clean\u003c\/a\u003e. For kitchens needing strong oil resistance, finish with \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/lithofin-mn-stain-stop\"\u003eMN Stain-Stop\u003c\/a\u003e instead of Splash-Stop W.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest absorbency by dropping 1 ml of water; if it darkens within 30 seconds, impregnation is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm stone (15-25 °C) opens pores by up to 18 %, increasing penetration depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse application tools immediately; cured polysiloxane hardens in 20 minutes and is difficult to remove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lithofin","offers":[{"title":"1 liter","offer_id":56880121020748,"sku":"053-11-B","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 liter","offer_id":56880121053516,"sku":"053-11-B","price":82.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 liter (doos van 10)","offer_id":57401583239500,"sku":"053-11-B-DOOS-10","price":215.28,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/6485\/3068\/files\/053.webp?v=1772467302","url":"https:\/\/ixstone.com\/en-ie\/products\/lithofin-splash-stop-w","provider":"adh23084u","version":"1.0","type":"link"}