Miracle Sealants 511 Impregnator Advanced Penetrating Sealer for Countertops, Stone, Tile & Grout, Pint

Thrilled with this grout sealant. I applied it to shower grout that was taking forever to dry (I allowed it to dry first, of course). The grout is a medium gray, so I tested this first to see if it'd darken the grout permanently - it didn't. I applied 2 coats as directed on the grout, wiping away excess after 3-5 minutes. 72 hours later I used hot water and 7th generation disinfectent with magic erasor pads to remove the film - a trick I learned some time ago in getting rid of grout film as well. It's working well, and the grout dried to it's original color.

This sealant was easy to apply and dries quickly, leaving a nice shine on the marble. After allowing the sealant to cure for 24 hours, water was beading nicely off my shower walls and floor.

I’ve been using Miracle Sealants 511 for a while now, and overall it’s a very solid product. It goes on easily, absorbs well into stone and tile, and provides noticeable protection against water and everyday stains. After application, the surface looks natural not overly glossy or darkened which is a big plus. The sealant definitely does what it promises, but the price is a bit on the higher side, and proper ventilation is important because of the strong smell during application. With that in mind, the performance and durability still make it worth it. I’d recommend Miracle 511 to anyone looking for reliable, professional grade protection, just be prepared to follow the instructions carefully for best results.

I would not have thought that even tile needed to be sealed. After installing our tile floors, we sealed and prepared them for everyday use. This was an easy product to use, did not require any extra tools and was quick to apply. Keep you floors looking as beautiful as the first time you put it down. This is a good product. I would recommend it!

Works great on outdoor pavers and indoor stone countertops

My project: Clean and seal a basement floor after the cats had decided the didn't want to use their litter pan. How much did I need? Approx two quarts for two coats over approx 700 square feet. In other words, 700 sq. ft. per quart. Does it work? Yes, so far. Water beads up beautifully on both the tile and grout that have been treated. It's only been a month so far. How easy was it? Application was easy, but not the cleaning. This is a penetrating sealer, so any stain you leave on the tile or grout will be permanently sealed in. I cleaned the floor by: 1. Spot-cleaning the worst spots (cat pee, yuck) 2. Scrubbing the entire floor by hand with a stiff brush 3. Used a copper wire brush to scrub off the top layer of the dirtiest grout 4. Wiped off excess soap 5. Mopped twice to ensure no soap residue that might interfere with adherence of the sealant Overkill? Maybe, but I wanted to do this right the first time. For 700 sq. ft., It probably took me 20-ish hours to clean, and only 5-10 to apply two coats. Cleaning was the vast majority of the work. The application process: Easy, but a bit tedious I have 12x12 tiles with approx. 1/4 inch grout. That's about 1,500 linear feet of grout (my best guess). Used a small children's paintbrush and carefully painted over all the grout. After each application, waited 5-8 minutes before wiping off. My tiles are completely matte limestone, and so easily soaked in any excess sealant left on the surface. I just had to buff the excess into the face of the tile, and it would soak in nicely. If I had glass or other glossy tiles, I might have had to wipe off 100% of the excess, which would be much more difficult. The Result: Dry to the touch in hours, started walking on it in a few days. Water beads up fantastically and wiping up is easy. The tiles have a *slightly* but barely noticeable increase in the glossy finish after having dried for a few days. The cats haven't peed on it yet, so I don't know how well it will truly work. Recommendations: 1. Ignore the square footage guidelines. What matters is how much *grout* you have, not how much *floor* you have. 2-inch tiles with 1/4 inch grout will need a massive amount of sealant. I had 12-inch tiles so didn't need as much. Make your best estimate and then test before buying what you think might be the right amount. 2. Test a small section first to see how much you need. My tiles and grout were very "thirsty" and soaked it all up easily. I put two coats everywhere, and a third coat on the most heavily trafficked section. Test your tiles first. 3. Use disposable equipment. Latex exam gloves, a plastic cup, cut-up T-shirts and a child's paintbrush were all the supplies I needed. This stuff needs mineral spirits to clean up, which is a major hassle. Disposable = no cleanup. 4. Knee pads! You will be kneeling on a stone floor for hours. Good luck.

This sealant works well for waterproof but the smells is hard to dismiss which was taken one week to getting better.

I recently purchased a home that had the bathroom and kitchen remodeled prior to my ownership. The previous owner did not leave any information about the upkeep of the bathroom tiles or the care for the kitchen counter. Then I found out the hard way that my shower tiles (and grout) need to be sealed occasionally. My shower water was leaking through the grout on the walls into my basement. Yikes! The 511 Impregnator Sealer was a real-life saver. Since I am a shower person, I had to clean (and dry) the tiles before sealing them. BEWARE: the sealant has a very strong odor. Be sure to wear a mask, gloves and safety goggles when applying. I used the bathroom fan and opened the window, closed the bathroom door and the smell still permeated the house. Aside from the smell, the 511 Impregnator Sealer worked wonders. My tiles look new again. It did not change the color but added a great shine and glow to them. Be sure to put an ample amount on the grout between the tiles as this is where most of the water leaks takes place. I bought an applicator, but the instructions suggest you can also use an old rag, which you will need to throw away when done. The smell lingers and is very pungent. I plan to seal my bathroom floor, as it's the same type of tile and grout. Along with my kitchen floor. The sealer is a great idea for the kitchen floor and counters since you don't want food or drink stains on either. I do not know how food friendly the sealer is, but I always use cutting boards for everything on my kitchen counter. I do not know how often this application will be needed in the shower, but time will tell, and I plan to keep 511 Impregnator Sealer on hand for the next application. Despite the strong odor I will use this product again.

My granite kitchen countertops were absorbing liquids and becoming stained sometimes. They have become 100% waterproof after using this product.

Good

A bit slow delivery, priduct arrived well-packed. When applied to seal the grouting, it has no difference than before. It does not meet my expectations for sealing grouting properly, also does not create waterproof film. Probably my expectations were too high, due to the high price of the product.

Works well, create a great grout and tile protector. Smells very strong so a well ventilated room is needed.

A very Good Product. The seller also has given good support. Used in on sand stone tiles in the garden.