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Stone & Tile Surface Protection

Practical guidance for selected natural stone, ceramic and porcelain tile surfaces, with compatibility testing used to manage differences in finish and porosity.

Stone & Tile

One application line, different substrate behaviours

CleanShield™ is designed for selected natural stone and compatible ceramic and porcelain tile surfaces.

On suitable treated surfaces, the coating forms a thin transparent protective layer intended to help reduce water, oil and everyday contaminant penetration or adhesion and support easier routine cleaning.

Natural stone and tile should not be treated as identical substrates. Porosity, glazing, polishing, prior sealers and surface finish can materially affect compatibility and performance.

CleanShield Stone and Tile surface protection guidance
Surface Categories

Selected natural stone and tile applications

Natural Stone

Selected porous marble, limestone and travertine surfaces. Small-area testing is recommended because stone mineralogy, porosity and prior treatments vary.

Natural Stone Guide →

Ceramic Tiles

Selected ceramic tile surfaces may be suitable depending on glazing, surface texture, porosity and previous treatments.

Porcelain Tiles

Selected porcelain surfaces may be considered, but dense, polished and low-porosity finishes require compatibility testing before full application.

Compatibility

Why small-area testing matters

Tile and stone finishes vary considerably. Before full application, test a small low-visibility area and allow appropriate curing time. Pay particular attention to glazed, polished and low-porosity tiles, previously sealed stone, restored surfaces and substrates with unknown prior treatments.

Compatibility note: CleanShield™ is not represented as suitable for every stone or tile finish. Suitability depends on the substrate, finish, porosity, prior treatment, preparation and application conditions.
Maintenance Value

Protection designed to support easier cleaning

Water Protection

Helps reduce water interaction and penetration on suitable protected surfaces.

Oil & Everyday Contaminants

Can help reduce penetration or adhesion of oil and everyday contaminants at the protected surface, depending on the substrate.

Easier Routine Cleaning

The protective layer is intended to support easier maintenance; it does not eliminate the need for appropriate cleaning.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can CleanShield™ be used on tiles?

CleanShield can be used on selected ceramic and porcelain tile surfaces. Because finishes and porosity vary, small-area compatibility testing is recommended before full application, especially on glazed, polished and low-porosity tiles.

Can CleanShield™ be used on natural stone?

CleanShield can be applied to selected porous natural stone including marble, limestone and travertine. Stone response varies, so small-area testing is recommended before full application.

Is CleanShield™ suitable for every tile?

No. CleanShield is not represented as suitable for every tile finish or substrate. Compatibility testing is recommended, particularly for glazed, polished and low-porosity surfaces.

What protection can it provide?

On suitable treated surfaces, CleanShield is designed to help reduce water, oil and everyday contaminant penetration or adhesion and support easier routine cleaning. Results depend on the substrate, finish and application conditions.

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Related Nusfun Platform

Natural stone within the Nusfun solution ecosystem

For projects involving natural marble panels, see EcoMarble™, Nusfun’s ultra-thin natural marble platform. CleanShield™ is a separate surface-protection product. Surface compatibility should be assessed and a small-area test completed before treatment of any specific stone product or finish.