{"product_id":"lithofin-protector-composite","title":"Lithofin Protector for (quartz) composite and artificial stone","description":"\u003cp\u003eYour quartz-composite kitchen island shows dark rings every time red wine sits for longer than a few minutes. Bathrooms with matt porcelain vanities pick up greasy fingerprints that refuse to wash off. Protector 345 stops the stains before they start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Protector Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtector is a neutral solvent-based impregnator for low-porosity engineered and natural stone. Its pH≈7 carrier drives 2-3 % fluoropolymer solids 1-2 mm into the surface, lining the micro-capillaries with a 115° water-contact-angle film that blocks oil and dye molecules for up to 24 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshly installed \u003ca href=\"\/en-mt\/pages\/stone-quartz-composite\"\u003equartz-composite\u003c\/a\u003e worktops - apply undiluted (1:0) before first use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-traffic hotel vanities made from \u003ca href=\"\/en-mt\/pages\/stone-porcelain\"\u003eporcelain\u003c\/a\u003e - one flood coat undiluted, repeat after 10 min.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished \u003ca href=\"\/en-mt\/pages\/stone-granite\"\u003egranite\u003c\/a\u003e reception desks exposed to coffee - single wipe-on coat, undiluted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextured \u003ca href=\"\/en-mt\/pages\/stone-ceramic\"\u003eceramic\u003c\/a\u003e splash-backs that trap grease - spray undiluted, back-roll immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcrete countertops requiring hydrophobic protection - liberal undiluted application followed by wet-on-wet top-up.\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;12 % moisture) and clean; pre-wash with Lithofin PRO Clean \u0026amp; Care and wait 24 h.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturate a lint-free cloth or low-pressure sprayer with Protector and spread a wet film; consumption 35 ml\/m².\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter 10 min, redistribute excess using a new cloth until the surface looks even and streak-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet air-dry 60 min; avoid water, oil, or foot traffic for the full 24-h cure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical coverage: 25-40 m²\/L on polished quartz, 15 m²\/L on textured concrete. Touch-dry in 1 h, fully cured in 24 h at 20 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSurface Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtector shows excellent results on \u003ca href=\"\/en-mt\/pages\/stone-quartz-composite\"\u003equartz composite\u003c\/a\u003e because its low-viscosity carrier matches the material’s Mohs 7, low-porosity matrix. It also bonds well to acid-resistant \u003ca href=\"\/en-mt\/pages\/stone-granite\"\u003egranite\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-mt\/pages\/stone-porcelain\"\u003eporcelain\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-mt\/pages\/stone-ceramic\"\u003eceramic\u003c\/a\u003e, and high-porosity \u003ca href=\"\/en-mt\/pages\/stone-concrete\"\u003econcrete\u003c\/a\u003e without altering gloss. Do not use on waxed, acrylic-coated, or any surface sensitive to solvents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the Right Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor routine neutral cleaning after sealing, use Lithofin PRO Clean \u0026amp; Care. For deeper impregnation of very absorbent natural stone, use Lithofin PRO Stain-Stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm the room to 18-25 °C; higher temperature halves cure time by accelerating solvent flash-off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways double-wipe polished slabs; leaving residue can cut stain repellency by 30 %.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-test after one year: place a water droplet for 10 min; if the stone darkens, reapply Protector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lithofin","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":56880128000332,"sku":"345-11-B","price":31.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Liter","offer_id":56880128033100,"sku":"345-11-B","price":107.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"250ml (doos van 12)","offer_id":57401584779596,"sku":"345-11-B-DOOS-12","price":337.78,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Liter (doos van 10)","offer_id":57401584812364,"sku":"345-11-B-DOOS-10","price":965.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/6485\/3068\/files\/345.webp?v=1772467476","url":"https:\/\/ixstone.com\/en-mt\/products\/lithofin-protector-composite","provider":"adh23084u","version":"1.0","type":"link"}