Alliance Gator Seal Signature Series Natural Stone Color Enhancer

Why Contractors Ask for Gator Signature Series Natural Stone Color Enhancer by Name

Most color enhancers are acrylic films that leave a shine on stone and eventually peel. This one is silicone-based and non film-forming: the color goes deep and stays matte.

• Zero gloss color enhancement. Darkens the stone to a wet look depth with no shine at all.
• Non film-forming. Nothing sits on the surface to peel or blush.
• Horizontal and vertical, interior and exterior. Works on walls and cladding as well as patios.
• Rated for salt-water pool patios specifically.
• Guards against de-icing salt corrosion, UV, motor oil and grease staining.
• Coverage varies by stone type, from 200 sq ft per gallon on sandstone up to 700 on travertine.

Gator Signature Series Natural Stone Color Enhancer Specifications

Coverage depends heavily on how porous your stone is — sandstone drinks more than twice what travertine does. Call or text (856) 418-4895 with your stone type and square footage.

Where Gator Signature Series Natural Stone Color Enhancer Works

Alliance rates it for these stone types, interior and exterior, horizontal and vertical:

• Granite, slate and marble
• Limestone and travertine
• Sandstone, flagstone and bluestone
• Flamed and textured stone
• Salt-water pool patios

How to Apply the Natural Stone Color Enhancer

The full step by step guide is in the official documentation below. Here is the shape of the job:

1. Test roughly 4 sq ft in a hidden area — essential here, because the darkening effect varies by stone.
2. Remove stains with Gator Clean, or Gator Sealer Stripper for unknown coatings.
3. Replace contaminated joint material with Gator Polymeric Sand and wait 48 hours above 50 F with no rain.
4. Clean the whole surface with Gator Efflorescence Cleaner, then wait 48 hours to dry.
5. Apply one coat in 60 sq ft sections by sprayer, roller, squeegee, sponge or rag.
6. Wipe the excess after 5 to 10 minutes with clean, dry, lint-free cotton cloths. Repeat after 30 minutes if the stone still wants more.

Foot traffic at 8 hours, vehicles at 72 hours, rain safe at 24 hours.

How Much Darker Will My Stone Go?

Enough that you should always test first. The effect is roughly what the stone looks like when wet, and it is permanent without stripping.

• Porous stone such as sandstone and limestone darkens most, and uses the most product.
• Dense stone such as granite and travertine darkens less and goes much further per gallon.
• Flamed and textured finishes take it well and gain a lot of depth.
• If you want protection with no color change at all, use the Signature Series Natural Look instead.

Quick Answers

Does it add any shine?
No. It is a zero gloss product. It darkens and enriches the color without any surface sheen.

Can I use it on a wall or vertical stone?
Yes, horizontal and vertical, interior and exterior.

Is it safe around a salt-water pool?
Alliance names salt-water pool patios as an intended application. Note it is not anti-slip, so take the usual precautions.

Can I use it on a kitchen counter?
No. Alliance excludes food handling surfaces, glazed tile and non-porous surfaces.

How long before I can drive on it?
72 hours for vehicles, 8 hours for foot traffic.

Can I pressure wash it afterwards?
No, Alliance advises against pressure washing the sealed surface.

How much do I need?
Between 200 and 700 sq ft per gallon depending entirely on your stone. Tell us the stone type and we will size it.

Official Alliance Gator Documentation

Documents are published by Alliance Gator. For the most current versions, visit alliancegator.com.

Pairs Well With

• Signature Natural Look — protection with no color change.
• Paver sealers and cleaners — compare every sealer we stock.
• Gator Efflorescence Cleaner — the required pre-seal clean.

Questions about your project? Call or text (856) 418-4895 and you will get a real person who works with stone sealers every day.