FAQ > IC Clearstone Coating (22 entries)

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  • Ideal for bar tops, kitchen tops, vanity tops. The coating can be either applied prior to or following installation of a new top, subject to particular onsite circumstances, such as size ...
  • The standard way of protecting stone is to apply ‘sealers’. We have not found a sealer that can prevent ‘etching’, or for that matter, fill all the imperfections in ...
  • Surface staining is where a chemical has left a coloured mark on the surface. This stain/mark may be sitting on the surface or be penetrated into the stone depending on how ...
  • The only way to fix etched stone is to mechanically grind the surface until you get to unaffected stone below the etching. The depth of the grinding will vary depending on ...
  • One of the biggest challenges when developing the CLEARSTONE process was to maintain the natural appearance of the stone. We went to great lengths to ensure that the finishing process gave ...
  • The stone no longer feels cold to the touch. The surface is smooth you do not feel all the imperfections in the stone.
  • In most cases it does not look any different, but the coating does tend to enhance some stone and bring out the natural characteristics of the stone. We recommend you have ...
  • The CLEARSTONE coating is ideal for both commercial and domestic application. The CLEARSTONE coating can be used for bar tops, kitchen tops, vanity tops, furniture, etc.  ...
  • The CLEARSTONE coating being around 1-2 mm thick and is put on as a ‘flow coat/s’ will cover any recesses and step in the onsite joins including epoxy joins.
  • As the CLEARSTONE coating is 1-2mm thick, and also having extra additives mixed in it to improve the coating performance, it gives protection from both impact and thermal shock. (The stone ...
  • Following the initial curing of the stone coating, the surface attains a hardness of approximately 2 [similar to that of limestone] on a MOH scale [used for stone] of 1 to ...
  • Whilst one of the additives in our stone protection is an exclusive clear fire retardant, it is not recommended to place hot pans or hot dishes directly on the surface – ...
  • Yes! The surface can be repolished at any time. If you wish to change the level of gloss it is just a matter of re sanding the surface and ...
  • Yes! Chips can be repaired locally and when repaired you will not see the join in the resin clear coating.
  • Yes, the CLEARSTONE coating can be coloured, tinted or filled with stone granules and used as filler for repairs before the ‘Base Prime’ coat is applied. It also adds strength to ...
  • The stone coating is a hardwearing durable surface that is easy to maintain using soapy water or standard cleaning materials - spills simply wipe off. Refer to our ‘ ...
  • Yes, the CLEARSTONE coating has been tested to Australian Standards 2924.2 -1998 and this report is available on request.
  • Lustre Ltd have exclusive rights within New Zealand. CLEARSTONE should only be applied by an Authorised applicator. It is important that we use these applicators to ensure ...
  • The coating has been tested against most natural stones and adheres well but where the stone has been in use or has been sealed with another product we cannot guarantee that ...
  • The stone coating has been developed specifically for marble, limestone and sandstone. However, it may be possible to coat some granites but it is recommended that a sample be subjected for ...
  • Stones such as unfilled ‘Travertine’ have natural cavities which can be filled with clear composite to highlight the features in the stone. Our applicators can, on request, also inlay ...
  • We firmly believe that coating the natural stone with a resin composite is the only way to fix 100% the problems associated with stone. This gives the customer a long term ...