WHY ZYTERRA

More Than a Surface Coating

Traditional coatings and sealers typically work by creating a layer on top of the material.

ZYTERRA takes a different approach.

Its penetrating technology works within the substrate, helping create an integrated mineral protective structure.

Deep-Penetrating Technology

Works below the visible surface.

Multi-Function Performance

Waterproofing, strengthening, and protection in one system.

Breathable

Designed to protect without trapping moisture behind a conventional impermeable film.

Compatible

Designed to work with multiple substrates and compatible finishing systems.

Long-Term Approach

Protection is created within the material rather than relying solely on an external coating.

More Than a Surface Coating

Why Use Three Products When One Technology Can Do More?

Conventional sealers and coatings typically form a layer on top of the treated surface. ZYTERRA penetrates the substrate and creates a mineral protective structure within it.

Capability Cementitious Coating Conventional Sealer ZYTERRA
Allows the surface to breathe Usually Usually Yes
Hydrophobic water beading effect Varies Yes Yes
Positive water pressure resistance Yes Limited Yes
Negative water pressure resistance Limited Generally no Yes
Strengthens weak substrates Limited No Yes
Helps prevent surface disintegration Limited No Yes
Allows the application of finishes Yes Limited Yes
Helps reduce efflorescence Limited Limited Yes
Suitable for multiple substrate types Limited Product dependent Yes
Can be used as an intermediate primer Limited Limited Yes

Allows the surface to breathe

Cementitious Coating

Usually

Conventional Sealer

Usually

ZYTERRA

Yes

Hydrophobic water beading effect

Cementitious Coating

Varies

Conventional Sealer

Yes

ZYTERRA

Yes

Positive water pressure resistance

Cementitious Coating

Yes

Conventional Sealer

Limited

ZYTERRA

Yes

Negative water pressure resistance

Cementitious Coating

Limited

Conventional Sealer

Generally no

ZYTERRA

Yes

Strengthens weak substrates

Cementitious Coating

Limited

Conventional Sealer

No

ZYTERRA

Yes

Helps prevent surface disintegration

Cementitious Coating

Limited

Conventional Sealer

No

ZYTERRA

Yes

Allows the application of finishes

Cementitious Coating

Yes

Conventional Sealer

Limited

ZYTERRA

Yes

Helps reduce efflorescence

Cementitious Coating

Limited

Conventional Sealer

Limited

ZYTERRA

Yes

Suitable for multiple substrate types

Cementitious Coating

Limited

Conventional Sealer

Product dependent

ZYTERRA

Yes

Can be used as an intermediate primer

Cementitious Coating

Limited

Conventional Sealer

Limited

ZYTERRA

Yes