Stone, Marble, Concrete Sealers and Cleaners

MARBLE:

Properties: Marble is created by the metamorphosis of calcium carbonate. It differs from other groups in that it is hard and generally used in and processed and polished state. It may in different colours.

Field of use: It is easily used in each and every part of inner and outer spaces. It has a widespread use for the outer floor and wall covering of buildings and for flooring

Facts of problems: When the CO2 gas in the atmosphere combines with water, it makes up bicarbonic acid which is extremely harmful for marble and natural stones. Thus our natural stones are abraded and deformed in time. Further, sun rays pose a problem for natural stones as well. In particular, they will cause our marble to look paler and colourless. Beside this fact, various stain-makers (coffee, tea, vinegar, lemon, ketchup, alcohol, etc.) are the major enemies of natural stone in every day use. The use of a protective material on any surfaces where marble is used beats much importance both for aesthetic concerns and for the safety and long-life of the place where it is used.

EPM Superior solutions: EPM SUPERIOR SEAL should be used to keep the natural appearance of the marble as it is and to protect it against stains; EPM SUPERIOR PROTECTOR to create a reviving effect on the surface appearance and ensure a protection factor; and EPM SUPERIOR SHINER to provide a wet/shining appearance especially on vertical surfaces (in the wall coverings both in the interior and exterior of buildings). EPM SUPERIOR NO-SLIP which requires professional application as a non-slip product should be used on the white marble slabs used in spas and baths.

What’s EPM SUPERIOR ? ?
EPM SUPERIOR is the common name of a large family with some 9-10 members. The common characteristic of these members which have several objectives is that they protect the stone.

Why EPM SUPERIOR??
The brand-name EPM SUPERIOR, which adds new products to its own technology with the R&D department in its factory, its staff members who are specialized in their and with the academic support from the university, is a product which has guaranteed its quality with its practices in both the domestic and international markets.

Who should use EPM SUPERIOR products??
Range of EPM SUPERIOR products may be used by anyone who would like to protect the natural and synthetic stone. In this context, people in many different areas such as housewives, marble workshop owners, hoteliers, etc. use the EPM SUPERIOR products or cause them to be used.

What is the Stone Care Product Line??
In this large family are included Seal to preserve transparency, protector to revive, Shiner to polish, Refine for bricks and roof tiles, Remover to protect joints, Refresher to maintain and Wipes to remove stains, No-Slip to provide no-slip properties and WaterStop to expel water only.

From which stains does the EPM SUPERIOR products protect natural stone??
EPM SUPERIOR products is very effective against liquid stains such as water, oil, tea, coffee, ketchup, etc. as well as other stain-makers such as dirt in the air, gas, smoke, sun rays, etc.

Does a natural stone effected from water??
It is definitely affected. It makes up bicarbonic acid by combining with the carbon dioxide in the air. This compound dissolves and consumes our natural stones which are composed of calcium carbonate just like a worm eats up a tree. In particular, protection should be definitely applied in any natural stone projects used on the outer façades and the proper one of the EPM SUPERIOR products should be chosen.

Which product shall I use??
EPM SUPERIOR products are such protectors which have several purposes. You will be practically able to find the product which is proper for the composition of your stone by matching method in our chart.

I would like to give effect on the surface of my stone??
EPM SUPERIOR Shiner and EPM SUPERIOR Protector provide your stone with complete protection by ensuring the desired effect thanks to their shining and reviving properties.

I don’t want my stone change color after protection; is there any product that can supply this??
EPM SUPERIOR Seal will not definitely change the colour of your stone. Besides, it effectively performs its fundamental duty of effective protection against stains.

How can I maintain the stone which had been sealed before??
Those water-based EPM SUPERIOR products may be maintained and provided with a longer life with EPM SUPERIOR Refresher and EPM SUPERIOR Refresher Wipes and those solvent-based with Refresher-S and Wipes-S.

Are EPM SUPERIOR Products used on polished surfaces; or do the polished surfaces absorbes stains??
Any types of natural stones will be definitely deformed unless they are applied with proper protection systems.

STORAGE & SHELF LIFE

Keep away from children and animals. Do not breath the vapor.
Solvent based products contain flammable and volatile hydrocarbons. Use only in well ventilated areas. Use protecting mask if necessary. Keep away from any source of fire and spark. Do not smoke.
Close the bottle tightly after each use. Store only in its original barrel. The storage temperature is betvveen 4 - 38 C. Avoid the barrel from direct sunlight. The shelf life is 6 months under the advised storage conditions given below.

CAUTION & HEALTH CONCERNS

Avoid from direct contact with skin, eye and food during storage and application.
Eye Contact: Flush thoroughly with plenty amount of water.
Skin contact: Wash with soap and water.
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air.
Swallowed: Do not induce vomiting. Drink 3-4 glasses of water and call a doctor immediately. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.

DISCLAIMER

The information given here is based on our best knovvledge and laboratory studies as well as our field experience. No responsibility can be accepted by the manufacturer (EPM) where the conditions of uses are beyond our control. Test the product on a small surface before applying to whole area.