Sealers, repellents, impregnators, protectants — whatever word is used to describe them — can provide fantastic long-term benefits for tile and stone installations to help meet the needs of challenging environments, applications and customer expectations. For the purpose of this article, all of these materials will be referred to as sealers.

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Joshua Nordstrom is no stranger to change, as he tells me about his lifelong journey to pursue what he is truly passionate about — tilework. “With a creative mindset, over the years, I have managed to sell my clients not only on traditional tilework, but also on my mosaics,” explained the Battle Ground, WA native, who currently owns Tierra Tile, LLC in Homer, AK

TenaxSkudo Universal Plus is a strong water-based sealer that provides excellent water-oil stain protection. It does not change the appearance of the material and won’t alter the natural breathability of the material. High capacity of penetration into more compact material allows extra protection ideal for indoor and outdoor use.

Proband Fix from Progress Profilesis a silicon-based moisture-curing sealant with high adhesion and elasticity. It is used to waterproof and seal the bond between Proband and Profoil for junction of Proband at fixtures and sheet metal in general.

The improved Pearl P4^™ADM^™Reactor^™blades for porcelain are the Pearl Abrasiveexclusive technology in tile/porcelain blades, the only patterned porcelain tile blades in the industry.

SubSeal^® liquid is a one part, ready-to-use, elastomeric waterproofing membrane from NAC Products, which also functions as a sealant and moisture barrier for interior and exterior applications.

MAPEI’s UltraCare™Cement Grout Haze Remover is a commercially available, professional-strength formulation designed for use with tile, concrete and stone surfaces. The water-based formula is low-odor, easy to use and meets all EPA and South Coast Air Quality Management District standards for VOCs.

Stonetech^®Quartz & Porcelain Tile Sealer is a premium water-based sealer by Laticrete designed to protect quartz, porcelain tile and medium to dense surfaces from oil, water and most stains, all while preserving the natural look of the surface.