What is Molexicore™?

Molexicore™ is a proprietary surface protection technology engineered in Australia by JUST SEAL IT®, specialists in natural stone, tile and concrete. It is the technology platform behind every Just Seal It sealer. Every formula is built on the Molexicore™ base and tuned for its surface.

Molexicore™ protects natural materials from within, keeping their integrity, colour and texture intact instead of covering them in a plastic coating. It makes them more durable and longer lasting, without changing what makes them beautiful.

Beautiful, but more delicate than they look

Natural stone, concrete, tile and timber are some of the most beautiful materials in any home or landscape. They are also porous. Outdoors and in high traffic areas, they are under constant attack from the elements.

  • Wetting and drying. Rain, irrigation, pool water and cleaning soak into the surface, then evaporate again, over and over. Every cycle moves water and whatever it carries through the material.
  • Minerals and salts. Water carries dissolved minerals and salts from the ground, the mortar bed, pools and the air. As it dries, they crystallise inside the pores. Crystal growth creates pressure from within, leading to fretting, spalling and surface breakdown.
  • Efflorescence. The same salts surface as a white, powdery haze that dulls colour and keeps returning.
  • Temperature change and freeze thaw. Materials expand and contract with heat and cold. Water trapped in pores expands as it freezes, opening up tiny fractures that grow with every cycle.
  • Cracking and deterioration. Over time these forces combine into cracks, crumbling edges, staining, mould and permanent damage that often needs professional restoration.

Almost all of this starts with one thing: water getting into the material. Control the water, and you control the damage.

Engineered at the molecular level

Molexicore™ is a water based, highly hydrophobic technology designed to work inside a surface rather than on top of it.

Its active molecules are small enough to travel deep into the capillary and pore network of hard surfaces. Once there, they bond within the material itself, forming a water repellent barrier from the inside out. The water and salts that cause damage are dramatically reduced, while the material can still breathe. Nothing is designed to sit on the surface, so the material keeps its natural look and feel.

The bond continues to develop as the treatment cures, reaching full performance over approximately 30 days.

Performance properties

  • Invisible. Designed to leave no film, sheen or colour change. The natural character of the material is preserved.
  • Breathable. Water vapour can still move freely, so moisture is never trapped beneath the surface.
  • Durable. With no surface layer, there is nothing to peel, flake, scratch or delaminate.
  • Highly hydrophobic. Designed to repel water instead of absorbing it, helping to reduce salt damage, efflorescence, freeze thaw damage and staining. How much a surface beads depends on the material, and it settles over time so the finish looks natural.
  • Natural grip. Designed not to alter slip resistance. In our experience, correctly applied treatments show no noticeable change in how a surface feels underfoot.

Cleaner by design

Protecting beautiful materials shouldn’t come at a cost to the people and places around them.

  • PFAS free. No PFAS “forever chemicals”. The Molexicore™ base used in Just Seal It PLUS and Classic was independently tested by Envirolab, a NATA accredited laboratory: no PFAS detected across an extended panel of 28 PFAS compounds, including PFOS and PFOA.
  • Solvent free. A water based formula, with no harsh solvents. In the same independent testing, no benzene, toluene, xylene or chlorinated solvents were detected.
  • Low VOC. Low volatile organic compounds, for easier application around homes, gardens and pools.

Independently tested: stone and concrete formulas

Our stone and concrete formulas, Just Seal It PLUS and Classic, were independently tested on sandstone, one of the most porous and vulnerable natural stones, by Stone Initiatives and Materials Testing Group, a specialist stone testing laboratory in South Australia.

Resistance to salt attack. Tested under Australian Standard AS/NZS 4456.10 (Method A): 15 cycles of soaking in sodium sulphate solution followed by oven drying.

  • Unsealed: lost 6.7% of its mass, with severe surface pitting and crumbling edges
  • Just Seal It Classic: lost 1.4%, approximately 80% less mass loss
  • Just Seal It PLUS: lost just 0.1%, approximately 98% less mass loss

Water absorption. Under full immersion, compared with unsealed stone:

  • Both formulas: approximately 90% less water absorbed in the first hour
  • Over five hours: 82% less with PLUS, 65% less with Classic

In our own testing, when we broke open a treated sandstone paver, the protection had reached 11mm into the stone. Depth varies with the porosity of each material.

Actual laboratory results achieved on sandstone, a highly porous stone. Results vary with the material.

Proven over time

For more than 15 years, our team at Prestige Surfaces has treated natural stone, concrete and engineered surfaces across thousands of residential, commercial and architectural projects, including work featured on The Block.

Because we are the specialists called back to clean, maintain and restore these surfaces, we see how they perform years later. Surfaces protected with our technology typically hold together well, with few signs of salt damage, efflorescence or deterioration.

Molexicore™ was developed and refined through that experience and tested across stone types, porosities and finishes. Today it is available through Just Seal It, with more than 15,000 surfaces protected.

Products powered by Molexicore™

Molexicore™ is the technology. Each Just Seal It formula is built on the Molexicore™ base and engineered for a specific level of protection and type of surface.

  • Just Seal It PLUS: our highest performance formula, for maximum protection on natural stone, concrete and tile
  • Just Seal It Classic: our all rounder formula, for everyday protection on natural stone, concrete and tile
  • Just Seal It Wood Sealer: a formula developed specifically for timber, decks and furniture. Available in Australia, coming soon to the US.

Beyond the “penetrating sealer” label

“Penetrating sealer” is a broad label with no defined standard for depth, durability or chemistry. Two products sold under it can differ completely in formulation and performance, and the name alone won’t tell you which one you are buying.

Molexicore™ takes a different approach. It is engineered to measurable performance, independently tested to Australian Standards and proven across thousands of real installations.

Frequently asked questions

What is Molexicore™?

Molexicore™ is a proprietary, water based, highly hydrophobic surface protection technology. It bonds within the pore structure of hard surfaces to protect them from the inside out, preserving the material’s natural integrity rather than forming a coating on top. It is developed in Australia by Just Seal It and is the technology behind all Just Seal It sealers.

Do all Just Seal It products use the same formula?

Every product is built on the Molexicore™ base, then tuned for a different level of protection or type of surface. PLUS, Classic and Wood Sealer are each engineered for their own job.

Has Molexicore™ been independently tested?

Yes. Our stone and concrete formulas, Just Seal It PLUS and Classic, were tested on sandstone by Stone Initiatives and Materials Testing Group in South Australia. Under Australian Standard AS/NZS 4456.10 for resistance to salt attack, unsealed stone lost 6.7% of its mass. Stone treated with Classic lost 1.4% (approximately 80% less mass loss) and with PLUS just 0.1% (approximately 98% less mass loss). Both formulas reduced water uptake by approximately 90% in the first hour of full immersion. Results vary with the material. Separately, the Molexicore™ base used in PLUS and Classic was tested by Envirolab, a NATA accredited laboratory, with no PFAS detected.

Why do stone, concrete and outdoor surfaces need protecting?

They are porous. Water soaks in and carries minerals and salts with it. Repeated wetting and drying, salt crystallisation, efflorescence, temperature change and freeze thaw cycles gradually break the material down, leading to staining, fretting and cracking. Keeping water out is one of the most effective ways to help prevent this.

How does Molexicore™ work?

Its active molecules travel into the capillaries and pores of the material and bond within it, creating a water repellent barrier inside the surface. The water and salts that cause damage are dramatically reduced, while the material stays breathable and is designed to look unchanged.

Is Molexicore™ a coating?

No. Molexicore™ is designed to leave no film, sheen or plastic layer. Because it works within the material, it will not peel, flake or wear off like a surface coating, and the material keeps its natural look and feel.

Does Molexicore™ contain PFAS or solvents?

Just Seal It PLUS and Classic are PFAS free, solvent free, water based and low VOC. The Molexicore™ base they are built on was independently tested by Envirolab, a NATA accredited laboratory, with no PFAS detected across an extended panel of 28 compounds, and no benzene, toluene, xylene or chlorinated solvents.

How is Molexicore™ different from a penetrating sealer?

“Penetrating sealer” is a general, unregulated industry label applied to many different products. Molexicore™ is a specific proprietary technology, engineered and independently tested, and available only in Just Seal It products.

What surfaces is it suitable for?

Natural stone (including sandstone, limestone, travertine, granite, bluestone, marble, slate and quartzite), concrete, pavers, tiles, porcelain, grout, terracotta, brick and render. Timber and decking are treated with Just Seal It Wood Sealer, available in Australia and coming soon to the US.

What is Molexicore™ made from?

Just Seal It PLUS and Classic are water based, PFAS free and solvent free. The exact composition of each formula is proprietary and is not published.

Who develops Molexicore™?

Molexicore™ is developed in Australia by Just Seal It, backed by more than 15 years of field experience from Prestige Surfaces. It is shipped worldwide.

Can I buy Molexicore™ on its own?

No. Molexicore™ is available exclusively in Just Seal It products.

How long does the protection last?

Longevity depends on the material, exposure and traffic levels. Because Molexicore™ bonds within the material rather than sitting on top, it does not wear away like a coating. A maintenance application every 3 to 5 years keeps performance at its peak.

Keep it natural.

Natural stone took millions of years to form. Concrete, timber and tile are chosen for their texture, colour and character. These materials deserve to be defended, not disguised.

Coating them in plastic hides the very thing that made them worth choosing. Molexicore™ does the opposite. It works with the material, not over it, keeping its integrity intact while making it more durable and longer lasting.

Protect what makes it beautiful. Keep it natural.

Molexicore™ is a trademark of Just Seal It Pty Ltd.