Disclosed is a two-part composition for sealing natural stone or masonry, and methods of use. The two-part composition is comprised of (1) a first part comprising a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) particulate; a low evaporation rate organic solvent; and water; and (2) a second part comprising a blend of a plurality of liquid resin formulations.
Disclosed is a two-part composition for sealing natural stone or masonry, and methods of use. The two-part composition is comprised of (1) a first part comprising a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) particulate; a low evaporation rate organic solvent; and water; and (2) a second part comprising a blend of a plurality of liquid resin formulations.
This invention relates to polymeric compositions for application onto natural stone in order to provide for long-term chemical, stain, and water resistance, along with antimicrobial properties. Many natural, unsealed stones do not have stain, etch, or water resistance. The described compositions were developed using a technology of chemical grafting that involves the use of prepolymers, monomers, catalysts, graft initiators, wetting agents, antimicrobial agents, and other ingredients. The composition, when thus applied to the stone surface allows it to obtain a graft polymerization, thereby forming a polymer film that is chemically attached to the natural stone, rather than typical physical bonding of other sealer compositions. The natural stones react with a graft initiator in the composition, which creates the reaction sites on the natural stone surface. This in turn renders the natural stone to be receptive to attachment of monomers/prepolymers forming a polymeric film chemically bonded to the natural stone.
This invention relates to polymeric compositions for application onto natural stone in order to provide for long-term chemical, stain, and water resistance, along with antimicrobial properties. Many natural, unsealed stones do not have stain, etch, or water resistance. The described compositions were developed using a technology of chemical grafting that involves the use of prepolymers, monomers, catalysts, graft initiators, wetting agents, antimicrobial agents, and other ingredients. The composition, when thus applied to the stone surface allows it to obtain a graft polymerization, thereby forming a polymer film that is chemically attached to the natural stone, rather than typical physical bonding of other sealer compositions. The natural stones react with a graft initiator in the composition, which creates the reaction sites on the natural stone surface via free radical mechanisms. This in turn renders the natural stone to be receptive to attachment of monomers/prepolymers forming a polymeric film chemically bonded to the natural stone which then has the desired properties in terms of resistance to staining, etching, water penetration, etc., used in homes and light commercial applications, as well as for exterior use on building facades, monuments and the like.
B05D 5/08 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures to obtain an anti-friction or anti-adhesive surface
C04B 111/00 - Function, property or use of the mortars, concrete or artificial stone
C04B 111/20 - Resistance against chemical, physical or biological attack
C04B 111/54 - Substitutes for natural stone, e.g. artificial marble
Method for applying and curing by UV radiation a sealant system onto natural stone tiles to provide permanent sealing, protection, abrasion resistance, stain and mold resistance, and natural stone tiles produced by the method
The invention relates to a process for applying a liquid UV-curable primer sealant to natural stone tiles and related articles followed immediately by the exposure to a requisite amount of low intensity UVA-type UV radiation to partially cure the primer sealant. The partial curing, or pre-setting, of the primer sealant enables control of the ultimate depth of penetration of the primer sealer into the natural stone tiles and natural stone articles of which many examples are quite porous. Because the low level UV irradiation is instantaneous after the primer sealant application the level of primer sealant penetration into the natural stone surface is regulated. The pre-curing of the primer sealant is conducted to intentionally solidify or immobilize the sealant that has actually penetrated into the natural stone surface. The uppermost layers of the primer sealant are left in a semi-liquid or uncured state to allow for wetting and intermingling by the top sealant once it is applied. Thus, the prior art problem of uncontrolled wicking is solved by the present invention.
B05D 7/00 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials
C04B 41/00 - After-treatment of mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramicsTreatment of natural stone
E04F 13/14 - Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elementsSub-structures thereforFastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements of stone or stone-like materials, e.g. ceramicsCoverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elementsSub-structures thereforFastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements of glass
E04F 15/08 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements only of stone or stone-like material, e.g. concreteFlooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements of glass
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A NEW METHOD FOR APPLYING AND CURING BY UV RADIATION A SEALANT SYSTEM ONTO NATURAL STONE TILES TO PROVIDE PERMANENT SEALING, PROTECTION, ABRASION RESISTANCE, STAIN AND MOLD RESISTANCE
The invention relates to a process for applying a liquid UV-curable primer sealant to natural stone tiles and related articles followed immediately by the exposure to a requisite amount of low intensity UVA-type UV radiation to partially cure the primer sealant. The partial curing, or pre-setting, of the primer sealant enables control of the ultimate depth of penetration of the primer sealer into the natural stone tiles and natural stone articles of which many examples are quite porous. Because the low level UV irradiation is instantaneous after the primer sealant application the level of primer sealant penetration into the natural stone surface is regulated. The pre-curing of the primer sealant is conducted to intentionally solidify or immobilize the sealant that has actually penetrated into the natural stone surface. The uppermost layers of the primer sealant are left in a semi-liquid or uncured state to allow for wetting and intermingling by the top sealant once it is applied. Thus, the prior art problem of uncontrolled wicking is solved by the present invention.
Method for applying and curing by UV radiation a sealant system onto natural stone tiles to provide permanent sealing, protection, abrasion resistance, stain and mold resistance
The invention relates to a process for applying a liquid UV-curable primer sealant to natural stone tiles and related articles followed immediately by the exposure to a requisite amount of low intensity UVA-type UV radiation to partially cure the primer sealant. The partial curing, or pre-setting, of the primer sealant enables control of the ultimate depth of penetration of the primer sealer into the natural stone tiles and natural stone articles of which many examples are quite porous. Because the low level UV irradiation is instantaneous after the primer sealant application the level of primer sealant penetration into the natural stone surface is regulated. The pre-curing of the primer sealant is conducted to intentionally solidify or immobilize the sealant that has actually penetrated into the natural stone surface. The uppermost layers of the primer sealant are left in a semi-liquid or uncured state to allow for wetting and intermingling by the top sealant once it is applied. Thus, the prior art problem of uncontrolled wicking is solved by the present invention.
The present invention relates to a method of sealing natural stone tiles and stone articles by applying and curing by UV radiation a liquid, solventless sealant onto natural stone tiles and articles to provide permanent protection, abrasion resistance, chemical and stain resistance and resistance to mold and other biological growth stains. The UV-curable solventless sealing composition comprises an effective amount of carboxyl functional, UV- curable reagent to provide for adhesion of the cured coating to the stone article. Additionally, the method describes the application of an optional liquid primer sealant comprising a UV- curable aqueous dispersion of an acrylate-functional resin.
Provided is a novel method for sealing natural stone. The method comprises applying a base coat comprising a synthetic polymer, drying the base coat, applying a UV-cure topcoat, volatizing organic solvents from the topcoat, and curing the UV- cure topcoat by exposure to UV light. The UV-cure topcoat used in the method comprises an acrylate oligomer, photoinitiators, and flow and wetting additives. Methods are also provided wherein the topcoat further comprises a fungal inhibitor. The described methods provide a coating with excellent adhesion, and a smoother, more uniform topcoat. Moreover, this coating system allows moisture to migrate from the back side of tile through the coatings to evaporate to the surface, a feature critical to preventing deterioration of the stone over time.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
19 - Non-metallic building materials
Goods & Services
Sealants for tiles, natural stone, and molded resins Metal tiles Wall and floor tiles of clay, glass, gypsum, ceramic, and earthenware; and non-metal tiles; and sealer coatings sold as an integral component of non-metal tiles and natural stone for use as building materials
Sealer coatings sold as an integral component of natural stone and of wall, floor and counter top tiles of clay, glass, gypsum, ceramic, and earthenware; and sealer coatings sold as an integral component of non-metal tiles
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
19 - Non-metallic building materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
27 - Floor and wall coverings
Goods & Services
[MOLDED RESIN CONTAINING CERAMIC, METALLIC AND/OR STONE POWDER IN FINISHED OR SEMIFINISHED SHAPES FOR USE IN BUILDING, ARCHITECTURE, COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS AND DOMESTIC APPLICATIONS, NAMELY, NO-LUMINOUS NON-MECHANICAL SIGNAGE OF METAL] MOLDED RESIN CONTAINING CERAMIC, METALLIC AND/OR STONE POWDER IN FINISHED OR SEMIFINISHED SHAPES FOR USE IN BUILDING, ARCHITECTURE, COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS AND DOMESTIC APPLICATIONS, NAMELY TILE, TRIM, [WALL PANELS AND NON-LUMINOUS NON-MECHANICAL SIGNAGE NOT OF METAL] MOLDED RESIN CONTAINING CERAMIC, METALLIC AND/OR STONE POWDER IN FINISHED OR SEMIFINISHED SHAPES FOR USE IN BUILDING, ARCHITECTURE, COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS AND DOMESTIC APPLICATIONS, NAMELY, MURALS, [POINT OF PURCHASE PRODUCT DISPLAYS OR DISPLAY RACKS, PICTURE FRAMES AND DECORATIVE PLAQUES] [MOLDED RESIN CONTAINING CERAMIC, METALLIC AND/OR STONE POWDER IN FINISHED OR SEMIFINISHED SHAPES FOR USE IN BUILDING, ARCHITECTURE, COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS AND DOMESTIC APPLICATIONS, NAMELY, COASTERS, CANDLE HOLDERS NOT OF PRECIOUS METAL AND VASES] [MOLDED RESIN CONTAINING CERAMIC, METALLIC AND/OR STONE POWDER IN FINISHED OR SEMIFINISHED SHAPES FOR USE IN BUILDING, ARCHITECTURE, COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS AND DOMESTIC APPLICATIONS, NAMELY, RESILIENT HARD SURFACE COVERING FOR FLOORS AND WALL HANGINGS NOT OF TEXTILE]
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
19 - Non-metallic building materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
molded resins containing ceramic, metallic and/or stone powder in finished or semi-finished shapes for use in commercial and domestic applications, namely, murals molded resins containing ceramic, metallic and/or stone powder in finished or semi-finished shapes for use in buildings and architecture applications, namely, tile, trim, [wall panels, floor panels, and non-luminous non-mechanical signs] [molded resins containing ceramic, metallic and/or stone powder in finished or semi-finished shapes for use in commercial and domestic applications, namely, coasters for protecting furniture, decorative plaques and point of sale product display racks and product displays] [molded resins containing ceramic, metallic and/or stone powder in finished or semi-finished shapes for use in domestic applications, namely, coasters, vases and candle holders]
