Sealers...Stone, Marble & Granite SealerA below the surface Marble or Granite sealer is referred to as a penetrating sealer - better known as - "an impregnator". Sealers are designed to prevent staining of your Natural Stone. Staining occurs when liquids or other substances of a greasy nature are absorbed through the natural pores of the stone. The majority of impregnators that are sold are silicon based. Unfortunately, they're the first impregnator type to lose their effectiveness. That's why different manufacturers urge you to reseal often, sometimes as often as once a year. Other impregnators are Siloxane resin based. They're tougher, but their performance is limited to only a certain range of stones, which makes their application limited. Our MB-4 Marble and Granite Sealer is designed for long term use. It's composed of fluorocarbon alphatic resin, which is the toughest in its class. It also covers the broadest range of stones and its performance in the long run is the most consistent of the class. 
Do all stones need to be sealed? Not necessarily. Sealing is typically done because of WHERE the stone is installed. If your stone is used in a low traffic area, it may not need sealing. For example, it wouldn't make sense to seal Granite that's installed on the walls of a condominium lobby, or in a foyer room. The likelihood of staining is minimal.
On the other hand, it would make sense to seal the same Granite used on a Granite kitchen counter top, where spilling and staining is a real possibility. High traffic areas that are more prone to staining should be sealed. Generally speaking, lighter stones should be sealed while darker stones may not need to be.
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