Mapei UltraCare 5-Sides Sealer 5L| Natural Stone Pre-Fix Protector
Mapei UltraCare 5-Sides Sealer 5L| Natural Stone Pre-Fix Protector
- Protects Before Installation — Seals all four edges and the back face of natural stone before it meets the adhesive bed.
- Invisible Finish — Penetrates deep into the stone with zero surface film, sheen, or colour change.
- Fully Breathable — Vapour-permeable formula lets moisture escape, preventing damp from building up beneath the tile.
- Universal Stone Compatibility — Suitable for marble, granite, limestone, travertine, slate, and sandstone.
- Fast & Simple to Apply — Wipe on, wipe off, and ready to fix within 12 hours.
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| Type | After Care |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mapei |
Mapei UltraCare 5-Sides Sealer
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Water-based penetrating sealer |
| Consistency | Liquid |
| Colour | Transparent / Yellowish |
| Density | 1.04 kg/l |
| Coverage | 50–150 g/m² (varies by porosity) |
| Application Method | Brush, sponge, roller or hand-pump sprayer |
| Drying Time | Minimum 12 hours before fixing |
| Seal Check Time | 3 hours (water-drop test) |
| Suitable Stones | Marble, granite, limestone, slate, travertine, sandstone |
| Use | Interior & exterior |
| Packaging | 5 kg and 10 kg drums |
| Shelf Life | 12 months (sealed, original packaging) |
Getting natural stone to bond reliably and stay looking great for years starts long before the first tile is laid. The Mapei UltraCare 5-Sides Sealer is a professional pre-installation treatment designed to protect natural stone on all vulnerable surfaces — the four cut edges and the reverse face — before it ever goes near an adhesive bed.
Formulated as a water-based penetrating sealer, it works by soaking into the body of the stone rather than sitting on top of it. This means you get meaningful protection against moisture ingress and everyday staining without any surface film, colour change, or sheen — the stone retains its completely natural appearance throughout.
Why treat all five sides?
When natural stone tiles are fixed using cement-based adhesives, moisture from the setting bed can be drawn into the edges and back of the tile before the adhesive has fully cured. This can trigger staining, efflorescence, or even affect the integrity of the bond over time. Treating all five sides before installation creates a barrier against this, while still allowing the stone to breathe — vapour can pass through, so trapped moisture isn't a problem either.
Compatible stones include: marble, granite, limestone, travertine, slate, and sandstone — essentially the full range of porous natural stones used in residential and commercial settings.
Key product details:
- Water-based formula — low odour, easy to clean up
- Penetrating action — no surface film or change to the stone's appearance
- Vapour permeable — breathable protection that won't trap moisture
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
- Coverage: approximately 50–150 g/m² (varies by stone porosity and texture)
- Available in 5 kg and 10 kg drums
- Shelf life: 12 months in original sealed packaging
Application in brief: Apply evenly to clean, dry stone and allow 3–5 minutes for the sealer to absorb. Wipe away any excess with a clean cloth. Highly porous stones may need a second coat. Allow a minimum of 12 hours drying time before fixing with adhesive. A simple water-drop test after 3 hours will confirm whether the seal is complete.
Whether you're installing a marble bathroom floor, a granite kitchen worktop surround, or travertine in a commercial lobby, this sealer is an easy step that makes a lasting difference to the finished result.
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