Description
MIXSTONE Professional Stone Lettering Varnish
Inchem Polonia MIXSTONE is a water-based acrylic decorative varnish with a satin finish, designed for painting and restoring inscriptions and decorative details on stone. Suitable for interior and exterior professional applications, including gravestone lettering, memorial tablets, fireplaces and stone stucco.
Available at Decomin Ireland: Gold, 80 ml. The packaging photograph also shows the manufacturer's 300 ml size, which is not offered under this listing.
Where can MIXSTONE be used?
- Gravestone and headstone lettering restoration
- Inscriptions on memorial plaques and stone tablets
- Decorative work on marble, granite, sandstone and terrazzo
- Stone mouldings, stone stucco and monuments
- Decorative stone details on fireplaces and other features
Technical specifications
- Product: MIXSTONE Professional Varnish
- Type: Water-based acrylic decorative varnish with effect pigments
- Finish: Satin
- Available size/colour: 80 ml Gold
- Coverage: Up to 10 m²/L per coat according to the manufacturer's English TDS (up to approximately 0.8 m² per 80 ml per coat; actual coverage varies)
- Number of coats: 1–2 depending on effect
- Drying time: Approximately 2 hours depending on conditions
- Initial protection: 24 hours
- Full durability: 7 days
- Optimal application conditions: +10°C to +30°C; relative humidity below 70%
- Shelf life: 36 months from manufacture; use within 6 months after opening
- Storage: +5°C to +40°C in sealed original packaging; protect from frost
The manufacturer's website lists up to 15 m²/L coverage, whereas the downloadable English technical data sheet specifies up to 10 m²/L. We use the more conservative technical-sheet estimate.
How to apply MIXSTONE
- Prepare: Remove dust, grease, loose coatings and dirt. Ensure the stone is clean and dry.
- Test: Trial the finish on a small discreet area first.
- Mix: Stir thoroughly before use and regularly during painting. Do not dilute.
- Apply: Use a brush, roller or sponge according to the detail and finish required.
- Coats: Apply one or two coats as required, allowing the previous coat to dry.
- Dry: Allow approximately two hours, subject to temperature and humidity.
- Protect: Keep free from cleaning, water, dirt and damage until full durability develops at around seven days.
- Tools: Wash with water and detergent immediately after use.
Frequently asked questions
What is MIXSTONE used for?
MIXSTONE is intended for decorative stone lettering, memorial inscriptions, stone stucco, monuments and restoration of decorative stone details.
Can MIXSTONE be used outdoors?
Yes. The manufacturer specifies use indoors and outdoors, including on stone monuments, once applied and cured correctly.
Can it be used on granite or marble?
Yes. The manufacturer's TDS identifies granite, marble, sandstone and terrazzo as examples of suitable stone surfaces. Test first.
How many coats are required?
Apply one or two coats, depending on the stone and desired finish.
How long does MIXSTONE take to dry?
It dries in approximately two hours, reaches initial surface protection after around 24 hours and develops full durability after approximately seven days.
How much will an 80 ml container cover?
Based on the English TDS's up-to-10 m²/L figure, one 80 ml container can cover up to approximately 0.8 m² for one coat on a suitable surface. Two coats will cover less.
Is a primer required?
The manufacturer requires a clean, dry, grease-free substrate and a trial application. The technical data sheet does not specify a universal primer.
What are the application conditions?
Use at +10°C to +30°C and relative humidity below 70%. Protect against frost and moisture during application and curing.
Technical Data Sheet – English
Read the full manufacturer technical data sheet before application, including storage and safety information.
View or download MIXSTONE Technical Data Sheet (English PDF)
English-language TDS, version 2.0/EU, 22 April 2024. Hosted on Decomin.ie.
