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Customer reviews for 32 oz. 511 Impregnator Penetrating Sealer
32 oz. 511 Impregnator Penetrating Sealer
Protect your grout, natural stone or masonry surface with the Miracle Sealants 32 oz. Penetrating Sealer. Its special formula is designed to form an invisible barrier on medium to dense porous surfaces that is resistant to moisture and stains. It will not alter your surface's natural look nor will it make it slippery.
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Rating breakdown 20 reviews
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15 out of 17(88%)reviewers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for 32 oz. 511 Impregnator Penetrating Sealer
Review 1 for 32 oz. 511 Impregnator Penetrating Sealer
Overall rating
Fine product
,PostedDecember 25, 2012
Mrjon
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Quality
5
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5
Value
5
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5
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The sealer was easy to apply and did not discolor the grout. One coat was enough.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Clean, Easy to Use
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 2 for 32 oz. 511 Impregnator Penetrating Sealer
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clearing up some of these reviews
,PostedOctober 21, 2012
rambo75
Age:25 to 34
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Advanced
Quality
5
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5
Value
5
/
5
first off this product is not cheap, there are more expensive products out there but when it comes to sealers you pay for what you get. if you want to use a cheap sealer go ahead, you'll just be back at the same spot reapplying sealer in a year or so. remember that what you are sealing cost way way more than this sealer so why take the chance on going cheap. this is not the only size that 511 impregnator comes in, they have a 16oz container for smaller job. its a great product for the money, you may have to put 2 or 3 coats on pending how porous of material that you are sealing. if your material is too porious you may have to use something like 511 porous plus. i apply this with an old cotton shirt. low lint is the key especially if you have a rough surface, foam brushes work nice also. if your sealing wall tile, use a washed cotton cloth of some sort cause you can control your runs alot better. this is important if your sealing the tiles before grouting cause you should only be sealing the faces of you tiles and not your joints, you want to keep the sealer out of your joints so the grout can bond well. stay in the 3 to 5 minute window for soak in time. i let sit for 3 minutes and try and have it all off by the 5 minute mark. if you have dried sealer that you missed on tiles, the instructions inform you to reapply sealer to that specific area then wipe the area clean.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, High Quality
Yes, I recommend this product.
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+12points
14out of 16found this review helpful.
Review 3 for 32 oz. 511 Impregnator Penetrating Sealer
Overall rating
Awesome & Effective Product
,PostedAugust 15, 2009
Anonymous
from San Jose, CA
Initially I was using TileLab sealer for sealing the grout. I applied 2 times and did the water droplet test and the water droplet seeped right through the grout. I was dismayed with the result and returned the product immediately. At home depot, I was recommended the 511 Impregnator sealer. I did the resealing 2 times using 511 sealant. As usual I did the water droplet test and was amazed to see the formation of the water droplet on the grout. It does not get absorbed into the grout at all!! This product may cost more than the TileLabs brand but this is well worth the money & time spent.... I highly recommend this product !!!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 4 for 32 oz. 511 Impregnator Penetrating Sealer
Overall rating
This product always performs as advertised.
,PostedJanuary 1, 2013
wyotylman
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:Professional
Level of expertise:Advanced
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
Quality
5
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5
Value
5
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5
I have used Miracle products for years and have relied on their performance and consistancy. If used as directed you will always get good results. I really like the enhancer because you can use multiple coats to adjust the sheen to where you want it. We have slate samples with 1,2, or 3 coats on them to show clients what appearance they can expect. All around dependable and quality product with competative pricing. With any sealers you get what you pay for. Cheap ones don't perform as well or last as long.
Pros: High Quality
Yes, I recommend this product.
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2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 5 for 32 oz. 511 Impregnator Penetrating Sealer
Overall rating
Outstanding performance!
,PostedMay 1, 2012
BUYTHISPRODUCT
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 month
Quality
5
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5
Value
4
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5
I was skeptical when purchasing because of the price. It was a bit more expensive than other sealers but made up the difference in performance. I cleaned my grout using a Lowe's product (Tile Guard; tile and grout cleaner for ceramic) followed by (Mapei; Grout refresher) also a Lowe's product. The final step was using this product. I purchased a dispenser bottle allowing no drip application. Product performed as promised. COMPLETELY satisfied!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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9out of 9found this review helpful.
Review 6 for 32 oz. 511 Impregnator Penetrating Sealer
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Amazing Coverage, Superior results!
,PostedAugust 22, 2009
We just used this product on our granite tile countertop, and it worked with no problems. At first I was skeptical about the amount I would need to use. I almost bought 2-quarts at the store, but decided against it. Once home I was amazed at how little it took to cover the granite,and how easy the process was. It only took 1/4 of the quart to finish 2 coats on our countertops. Also, it is super easy to do. I was able to seal the countertops while my husband was busy working on our outlets. I simply poured a small amount of solution in a plastic container (you can always pour more when you need it) and used a 67 cent foam paint brush to apply it to each of the tiles and grout. Then I waited 3 minutes and wiped up the excess with an old cloth diaper before it dried. Then 24 hours later we tested it. I would recommend this product to anyone and everyone.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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13out of 13found this review helpful.
Review 7 for 32 oz. 511 Impregnator Penetrating Sealer
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expensive but worth the extra money
,PostedOctober 16, 2012
jdande
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
Quality
5
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5
Value
4
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5
My contractor recommended this product. He used it on his own shower and said it works well
Yes, I recommend this product.
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2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 8 for 32 oz. 511 Impregnator Penetrating Sealer
Overall rating
Miracle 511 Sealant
,PostedAugust 21, 2010
This product is excellent for cleaning and sealing stone porches. It withstands the harsh winter weather, prevents cracking and is ever so easy to apply. I have been using this product for 5 years now and my porch still looks like new!!! I would recomment this product to anyone who needs to shine up and seal their stone porches.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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10out of 10found this review helpful.
Review 9 for 32 oz. 511 Impregnator Penetrating Sealer
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Wasn't miraculous for me
,PostedJuly 23, 2011
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I tried this product based on the other reviews. I bought a Pegasus vanity top from HD and it wasn't sealed. I tried this product three times on the same vanity top, each time using a heavy wet coat, waiting the longest time allowable before wiping it off, then waiting 24 hours before use. It seems to penetrate the granite since I can see the discoloration when applied. But water still discolors the vanity, right from the beginning. I'll keep using this product, maybe it'll work one day.
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-2points
3out of 8found this review helpful.
Review 10 for 32 oz. 511 Impregnator Penetrating Sealer
Overall rating
Seems OK so far...
,PostedDecember 6, 2011
Eric
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Quality
4
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5
Value
4
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5
I ordered a bathroom vanity through Home Depot, and I found that the granite was not sealed very well. I bought the Impregnator to finish the job, and so far it seems to do the trick. I think I may need to put on another coat since I may not have left it on long enough on the side of the vanity that I did last (it takes longer to put it on than to wipe off the excess). Pretty fumey stuff, but that is to be expected with a solvent-based sealer. I rubbed the heck out of it while it was still wet, but the surface still feels like there is a film. Maybe this will wear off? There is also a residual smell 2 weeks after I applied it, but you can only smell it if you get really close. This seems OK in the bathroom, but I would not want to put it on my kitchen counter.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 11 for 32 oz. 511 Impregnator Penetrating Sealer
Overall rating
Good product
,PostedSeptember 4, 2012
Quality
4
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5
Value
3
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5
this product sealed my new granite countertop with ease and works very well
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use
Yes, I recommend this product.
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1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 12 for 32 oz. 511 Impregnator Penetrating Sealer
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ok, only time will tell
,PostedJuly 29, 2012
I found this sealer harder to apply than ones I have used in the past as I never had to use mineral spirits to get rid of the stickiness of dried sealer. I was not sure of this since it is the kitchen counter but I called product customer service who was very insistent that this is what needed to be done. Only time will tell how truly good the sealer is if it really lasts.
Cons: Difficult to Use
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Review 13 for 32 oz. 511 Impregnator Penetrating Sealer
Overall rating
application procedure is critical
,PostedAugust 7, 2012
barry
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:Professional
Level of expertise:Advanced
Quality
4
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5
Value
4
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5
cannot apply too much product.must buff out as directed,or will leave a dull hazy finish.Then you need to apply the residue remover & buff that to get a proper shine
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 14 for 32 oz. 511 Impregnator Penetrating Sealer
Overall rating
best of the bunch but don't expect miracles
,PostedFebruary 16, 2012
LucyLulu
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Female
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
Quality
4
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5
Value
3
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5
I've applied several coats now on my cement tile after several recommendations telling me this is the best product to use. The tiles will bead water on the surface now so I think it is working as designed. I've concluded the problem was my choice to use cement tiles which seem to attract stains like honey attracts ants, not the sealant. I'm at the point of considering applying clear nail polish to the floor. My granite countertop and ceramic sink, both of which required sealing, I have had no problems with. I've also had good results with the travertine and marble used on my fireplace hearth and surround, though the grout is still susceptible to staining from soot. Personally, I'm surprised that people are having problems with granite, esp. water staining their granite. I didn't think granite was porous enough to absorb water. Mine never was, even before I sealed it, which was quite a while after I installed it, and I was exposing it to water on a routine basis. I got my granite from a custom shop and paid a bloody fortune for it, it was my splurge item, since I did all the labor on the bath remodel myself........ but it is gorgeous. I don't know, perhaps different quality granite???? In summary, I think it's a good product if one keeps their expectations realistic. Porous stones like marble WILL stain no matter what you use on it and you need to take that into account and care for them appropriately (and if you can't, get something like ceramic or porcelain instead). There are no products that will get around that fact. I know. I've tried. (I have quite a selection of sealants now, could start my own store). And I've gotten really good at sanding and buffing out stains.
Final note: think long and hard before choosing cement tiles, esp. if not hiring somebody else to lay them.......which I suspect is not trivial to find somebody with experience, unless live where have large Caribbean immigrant population, like S. Florida (which I don't). While they can give a unique and attractive final look, their extra thickness, pre-soaking required, and amount of thinset required (approx 1/2 inch) makes them particularly time consuming and difficult to get right. In fact, selecting the right tile/stone is the real issue, IMO. Get that right, and choosing the sealant will be a minor issue, if an issue at all.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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11out of 19found this review helpful.
Review 15 for 32 oz. 511 Impregnator Penetrating Sealer
Overall rating
recommended by all
,PostedNovember 30, 2011
Quality
4
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5
Value
4
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5
Everyone I spoke to said this is a very good product. I don't know for the long term because I have just applied. I was also told to apply 3 coats. One a day for three days for slate.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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4out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 16 for 32 oz. 511 Impregnator Penetrating Sealer
Overall rating
This is the ONE!
,PostedAugust 14, 2012
ToDoListWriter
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Female
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 month
A sealer that really penetrates! Worth every cent; we completed 3 full baths and still had a bit left (although not enough to do another full bath!). It's been 2 months, each bathroom gets daily uses and the tile still looks fantastic; Highly recommended.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Clean, Easy to Use, High Quality
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 17 for 32 oz. 511 Impregnator Penetrating Sealer
Overall rating
Good Results
,PostedMarch 6, 2012
Wheeler
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:6 months
Quality
5
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5
Value
4
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5
I'm very happy with the results I got. However, I have only done one section of the granite countertop and will follow a different procedure for the other sections. I applied with a cloth the first time and found it hard to maintain an even amount and get the surplus off before it 'clouded up' and I had to reapply. Will use a roller for the remainder and may do the first part over. Still think it is a good product.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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2out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 18 for 32 oz. 511 Impregnator Penetrating Sealer
Overall rating
Good product, but sold in larger quantity than needed.
,PostedMay 29, 2012
John
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
Quality
5
/
5
Value
3
/
5
Counter top sealer was easy to apply and so far appears to protect the surface from water and food. We had to buy a larger quantity of sealer than we needed for our project.
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0points
2out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 19 for 32 oz. 511 Impregnator Penetrating Sealer
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1 star is too many! Run fast & far from this product
,PostedAugust 7, 2011
whozanfirst
I wasted my money and a whole weekend of effort and moving things from one side to the other on trying this product, based on mostly good reviews. This stuff supposedly seals tile and grout against dirt. All it did was make the floor a little bit shinier. As far as I can tell, it did nothing to seal it. The floor was filthy within 1/2 day of being able to walk on it after the 24-72 h you're supposed to wait. It seems to have not only attracted dirt, but multiplied it like rabbits. Don't waste your money. We only have 2 adults, 1 child, and 1 baby who doesn't walk yet. We are not dirty people. This product does not work at all the way it claims.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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-14points
2out of 18found this review helpful.
Review 20 for 32 oz. 511 Impregnator Penetrating Sealer
Overall rating
Not happy with results. Still show water spotting on countertop
,PostedJanuary 11, 2012
Quality
3
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5
Value
1
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5
I purchased this because the marble countertop in my bathroom would absorb water and show dark spots. The spots did eventually disappear but I was told that if I sealed the top with this product it would not absorb water and leave dark spots. It did not work and it was expensve.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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1out of 12found this review helpful.