About This Course

Understanding Sealers for Stone and Masonry

This course is a must for any stone restoration technician. Presented by Fred Hueston, Chief Technical Director for SurpHaces and President of Stone Forensics, Understanding Sealers and Impregnators explains the difference between sealers and impregnators, consolidants and densifiers, strippable and permanent coatings, and more. Students will gain essential knowledge about what sealers can and can't do, why vapor transmission matters, and answers to commonly asked questions.

Fred arms students with essential knowledge about when sealers are appropriate, what type of sealer to use, and how to apply sealers, and more. When customers have sealing needs or questions about sealers, technicians who have taken this course can confidently provide optimal solutions and recommendations.

Course curriculum

  1. 1
    • Introduction to Sealers

    • Impregnating Sealer Types

    • Vapor Transmission - Breathability

    • How to Apply an Impregnator

    • Frequently Asked Questions

    • Review Questions and Answers