Sealing your benchtop is essential for any natural stone kitchen benchtop, bartop, table, or bathroom vanity.
Marble, limestone, travertine, onyx, and even granite benchtop surfaces are susceptible to stains from various sources, such as soaps, oils, alcoholic beverages, dyes, and beauty products.
Sealing your benchtop is the key step to prevent surface staining and maintain your benchtops in top shape!
At Clean Seal Australia, we provide both traditional and contemporary benchtop sealing solutions tailored to your preferences and budget. Continue reading to discover more about our offerings!
At Clean Seal, We Offer Two Types of Benchtop Protection
Clean Seal Australia is at the forefront of technological advancements in marble and stone care. We offer two types of benchtop protection – stone film, and traditional sealants.
Advanced Stone Film Technology
TuffSkin • Stone Guard • Duraflex
These act like a screen protector for your kitchen benchtop offering superior stone protection:
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| 100 % Etch & Stain Proof | Blocks acids, alkalis, oils, and dyes before they touch the stone |
| Heat Resistance | Tolerates direct heat up to ≈ 200 °C—ideal for busy kitchens and cocktail bars |
| Gloss or Matte Finish | Maintain a polished shine or convert a glossy surface to a modern satin look |
| UV Inhibitors | Prevents yellowing on outdoor kitchens, alfresco bars, and poolside pavers |
| Removable and Replaceable | Film can be lifted off without damaging the substrate, then reapplied for a fresh start |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Professional installation by Clean Seal comes backed by a written warranty for total peace of mind |
Don’t settle for anything less than the best when caring for your stone surfaces.
See TuffSkin in Action on a Kitchen Benchtop
Tuffskin Benchtop Sealer is a surface film that, unlike liquid penetrating sealers, which only protect against staining, can protect against both staining and etching.
Other benefits of Tuffskin Benchtop Sealing include:
- Made from technology designed to resist the daily wear associated with high-use surfaces
- Zero smell and easy to clean
- Heat and chemical resistant
In addition to the above benefits, TuffSkin has a manufacturer’s warranty when professionally installed!
Unsure which sealer method is best for you?
Take a look at the video to see Tuff Skin in action and how it can help protect your stone benchtops.
Using a Penetrating Sealer for Stone Benchtops
Our traditional method of sealing benchtops involves cleaning and preparing your surface (to suit your benchtop’s current state) and sealing with either a Natural Finish or Colour Enhancing Finish.
Penetrating sealers are liquid-based and work magic by soaking deep into the benchtop, filling the gaps in the stone’s pores. This is the most effective type of liquid benchtop sealer available and can protect natural travertine, onyx, marble, limestone, and granite surfaces from staining.
Using the highest quality products from Lithofin, our qualified benchtop sealing specialists will assess your benchtop and recommend one of the three available cleaning options.
1) Final cleaning
If your surface is new and is contaminated with dirt, cement film or epoxy resin film, we will prepare the surface accordingly to remove these contaminants.
2) Basic cleaning
For surfaces that have already been laid or are very old, they will most likely have grease contamination, surface dirt and layers of products that need to be removed.
3) Advanced cleaning
This method is used to remove specific stains and dirt from a surface. These may include cement particles, grease stains, and others.
Depending on your benchtop, a water- or solvent-based sealer will be chosen for your surface. Clients can choose a Natural Benchtop Sealer finish or a Colour Enhancing Benchtop Sealer finish.
A natural sealer is essentially invisible and will not alter the colour or surface finish of the stone, whilst a colour-enhancing sealer will deepen the stone’s colour.
We've Installed Tuff Skin on Countertops Across Melbourne
Elevate your Melbourne property with TuffSkin, the advanced surface protection solution designed to preserve the beauty and durability of your natural stone surfaces. Say goodbye to etching and staining, as TuffSkin provides unparalleled protection for calcium-based stones such as marble, onyx, and travertine.
What Sets TuffSkin Apart?
TuffSkin is a unique 4-mil polyester laminate engineered to function like a large-scale screen protector for stone surfaces. It offers complete resistance to etching and staining, shielding your countertops from household chemicals and direct heat up to 200 degrees Celsius.
Indoor and Outdoor Protection
TuffSkin is perfect for both indoor and outdoor applications. Its UV inhibitor prevents yellowing, ensuring lasting protection in full sun for approximately two years or even longer with a patio cover.
Long-lasting Performance
TuffSkin’s performance remains consistent throughout its lifespan, providing acid, alkaline, water, and oil-proof protection. Its durability varies depending on the usage, with residential customers typically enjoying 4-8 years of service before replacement.
Easy Maintenance Cleaning
TuffSkin is a breeze. Use a non-abrasive stone cleaner like TuffSkin All Purpose Cleaner, then a final buffing with a dry microfiber towel.
Eco-friendly Installation
TuffSkin installation is environmentally safe, with no odours or VOCs emitted. Your countertops will be ready for use within two hours after installation, while the maximum bond time takes 72 hours.
Customised for Your Needs
TuffSkin is available in Satin or Gloss finishes to suit your preference. Satin is used for honed finishes, while Gloss is perfect for polished finishes. Installation typically takes about a day for an average kitchen.
Affordable and Versatile
TuffSkin is a cost-effective solution for maintaining pristine stone surfaces, with quotes provided per job, including product, installation, and warranty. In addition to natural stone surfaces, TuffSkin can protect other flat surfaces such as engineered stone like quartz, metal, and glass.
Transform your Melbourne property with TuffSkin’s unrivalled surface protection, ensuring your natural stone surfaces have lasting appeal and durability.
Clean Seal Australia is an authorised Tuff Skin installer. Request a customised quote for TuffSkin installation today and experience the remarkable difference TuffSkin can make.
Why Choose Us?
Customer Focused Service
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Highly Trained Professionals
Client Testimonials
I was really impressed with the attention I received from Aaron and team. A detailed quote, after listening to what we wanted. Arrived when they said they would after SMSs in advance. The somewhat old and scratched marble kitchen I inherited when I moved in was transformed to looking like new.
Rob Layton
Aaron and the boys did a great job of cleaning my stencilled concrete and exposed agg, it came up a treat and is now fully sealed against the black mould and moss I get every winter. Very good service, highly recommended.
Ken Briggs
Clean Seal cleaned our dirty pool sandstone paving and sealed the pavers they returned on request to ensure the job was completed properly. They have a professional understanding of this area of work and I would recommend them.
Peter Fonseca
Everything was quick and easy from the quote process to getting the job done - would definitely use again.
Andrew M
Highly recommend Aaron and his team of experts. Hard working, knowledgeable, onetime and went beyond and above to ensure we were happy. Thank you
vicky karras
Hi, these guys are the best! professional, very happy workers and absolutely focused on doing a good job. They cleaned and resealed tiles for us in 3 areas in two different houses and the tiles look brilliant. In one bathroom the tiles were a bit faded and we asked them if they would come back and give it another go - there was no questioning - they simply came back and did another clean and seal. they were a pleasure to have in our homes - I cannot recommend them highly enough - do not go past this company! John and Marion
John Daniliuc
Did a fantastic job removing rust on blue stone columns then sealing it.
Catherine Lavars
Very skilled tradesman punctual and professional.
Matt Conti
Friendly and professional service. Happy to go the extra mile for a great job.
Ruth Buckland
Aaron was responsive, knowledgeable and professional. We had a difficult oil based stain to remove from pavers. Aaron asked all the right questions, and then decided to come after work on the same day I called him, as the treatment was time sensitive. Unbelievable dedication to customer service and his craft.
Greg B
Clean Seal did an absolutely brilliant job to restore my marble bench tops to their original glory .They were very easy to deal with and were fast and efficient. Josh arrived on time and was a real delight.He was thorough and left the job site neat as a pin. I couldn’t recommend this company highly enough. They are top notch.
Jane Kelynack
We engaged Clean Seal to restore the marble throughout our home, Aaron was on time to quote the job and his team carried out the work with minimal fuss. Highly recommend for any marble polishing services.
Zaine and Liezyl Greening
My bluestone pavers had oil spilt on them and Aaron and the team were very helpful in getting them cleaned with the majority of the marks coming out. Aaron was very responsive and easy to deal with, would highly recommend him
Virginia Bacon
I had my kitchen bench top shined up and sealed by Joshua at Clean Seal and it looks absolutely amazing. I had a dull natural man made stone that always looked quite drab. It now looks like high quality polished stone! I am soooo happy! Aaron was my first point of call who explained their new sealant product to me and was very informative and helpful. Emm made all my bookings and was very efficient. Joshua performed the job and was a perfectionist, taped everything up beautifully and took his time to do a wonderful job. Would recommend them to anyone!
Kelly Jean
We had our travertine tiles restored by Aaron and Josh and the results are amazing. They were very knowledgeable and communicated well. We will definitely call clean seal agin when we need more work done
Rhiana Burgess
These boys came to restore my tired stained marble benches wow they are sparkling and like new what a difference so Happy well done Josh & Aaron Thks a million highly recommend this company
sharyn christo
Outstanding service Thank you Richard and Arron for going above and beyond very happy with end result I highly recommend clean seal
Sophie Voglis
Aaron really knows his stuff. Had a problem with my driveway and he knew exactly what to do to fix it. Honest fair dinkum people like this are hard to find these days. Keep up the great service.
David Francis
I rang this company looking for advice on cleaning our sandstone/concrete capping on a retaining wall in our courtyard and spoke to Aaron who was extremely helpful in offering advice on how this can be done. Very professional and helpful.
Gloria Jackson
5 stars Great work
Eddie Che Gibbs
Fabulous work , my marble bench top looks brand new
Cindy R
Clean seal came out to quote our bench top within 24 hours of us reaching out to them. Aaron was on time which was refreshing for a trades service. We were advised to go with a product called tuff skin for our marble bench top as we are looking to rent out our home in the near future and this would give us complete protection and a 5 year guarantee. Josh and Aaron came and did the installation within the week and we couldn’t be happier with the result. Can’t really notice that it’s there, but it really does the job especially after my wife and children have been spilling things on it all day and a simple wipe down has it looking good as new. Really appreciated all the work Josh and Aaron have done and would highly recommend tuff skin.
Josh Tennison
Clean Seal restored our travertine flooring just before Xmas. Aaron was very knowledgeable about all things stone and very easy to deal with! Highly recommend for any natural stone restoration.
Lydia Adriatico
Best in the business! Had a vinegar stain on my natural stone bench and they were so informative and helpful throughout the whole process. Only ones you should use for your stone repair!
Emily Crow
Aaron and the team were fantastic. Highly professional and followed up all their work to make sure we were happy - which we very much are. The driveway and pavers look like new.
Darren McFarlane
Wow, what an outcome my crazy paving looks amazing, particularly the front of the house where the stone is 83 years old! A rare tradie experience where communication was as good as the outcome of the job. Aaron even came back a third time to ensure another coat wasn't required. Highly recommend.
Linda Hoskins
Great customer service
Scott Tucker
Aaron is lovely to deal with and wants to please the client.happy to recommend him and his team
Lisa Mochkin
Rare to find a company that offers such good customer service.. From initial contact to job completion, the whole process was was positive and efficient. The office staff were knowledgeable and answered all my questions comprehensively. There was a delay in sealing due to weather, something that is a hazard for this work.I was kept fully informed of rescheduling promptly and efficiently. Aaron completed the work on a Sunday, to ensure that the job was completed without further delay to me the customer. Aaron and his team need to be congratulated on their attention to detail and customer service. I have had this work done by other companies and none have delivered the results that clean seal have. Added bonus their price was competitive. I would have no hesitation in recommending them for paving cleaning and sealing. Thank you Clean Seal
christine hilbert
I instructed Clean Seal to repair and coat a concrete floor for an end of lease office and Aaron and Josh were able to come to the site very quickly and complete the job with excellent results.
Reece Tyack
