Dry-Treat 40SK™ or Stain-Proof™ Outdoor Sealant from Dry-Treat

DRY-TREAT 40SK™ is a permanent water repellent and consolidator that strengthens softer, more porous materials by 30-40% and provides protection against problems caused by water ingress. Below is an image of the damaging effects that water ingress can have on your unprotected natural stone.

Dry-Treat 40SK or Stain-Proof Outdoor Sealant from Dry-Treat

STAIN-PROOF Original™ is an impregnating, invisible and breathable sealer that provides premium permanent protection from water and oil based stains as well as damage caused by water ingress.

Dry-Treat 40SK or Stain-Proof Outdoor Sealant from Dry-Treat

Since both are excellent permanent impregnating sealers, sometimes it is hard to know which one to use. Both are suitable for a wide variety of indoor and outdoor applications, including building facades, floors, walls, swimming pool surrounds, patios, garages, kitchens and public and private entertaining areas.

Several questions can be considered when choosing between the two sealers:

Is the surface horizontal or vertical?

Vertical surfaces do not require oil repellency because oil stains usually happen because of dropped food or leaf stains. DRY-TREAT 40SK™ is suitable for use on masonry surfaces such as brick, concrete, and Cultured Stone, also on softer more porous natural stone such as sandstone, limestone, and travertine.
On horizontal surfaces, if you require the consolidation of DRY-TREAT 40SK™ as well as the oil repellency of STAIN-PROOF™ Original, it is recommended to apply STAIN-PROOF™ two weeks after the DRY-TREAT 40SK™. Please refer to the product section on our website for more details.

What is the hardness of the material?

STAIN-PROOF™ is suitable for most natural stone, tiles, pavers, concrete, brick, and grout.
DRY-TREAT 40SK™ is recommended for softer, more porous materials such as limestone, sandstone, travertine, coral stone, concrete, and pavers.

What type of pool system is involved?

For softer, more porous materials around saltwater pool, it is recommended to use DRY-TREAT 40SK™ for consolidation and permanent water repellence. In most cases, dip sealing the coping will be necessary.
If the area will be used for a lot of entertaining, apply STAIN-PROOF™ Original two weeks after DRY-TREAT 40SK™ for added oil repellence.
STAIN-PROOF™ Original is recommended for other materials in saltwater or chlorine pools.

What is the surrounding environment?

If the surface is located by the coast or in a freeze-thaw environment, DRY-TREAT 40SK™ is highly recommended for softer, more porous materials such as sandstone, limestone and travertine.

View the full product descriptions of STAIN-PROOF™ Original and DRY-TREAT 40SK™.