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best sealer for travertine??
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Checkout Sure Seal spray - apparently really quick to use and does the job perfect. I'm pretty sure you can use it on any tile.
Thought there are a few names that come recommended - Gaz flogs one in topps that's good. He'll post later no doubt. I forget the name of it now.
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beat me to it lol.
Thought there are a few names that come recommended - Gaz flogs one in topps that's good. He'll post later no doubt. I forget the name of it now.
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beat me to it lol.
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DHTiling
You can buy it on line at Extensive limited but i get mine from my local CTD branch..
Here,s a calculator for working out how much sealant you will need for certain types on stones.....this is for lithofin products but should roughly work the same for other makes as well....
[DLMURL]http://www.extensive.co.uk/product.php/56/0//ecc9ea0c1d7bbd5e390eac1b7d46f66a#calculatorAnchor[/DLMURL]
Here,s a calculator for working out how much sealant you will need for certain types on stones.....this is for lithofin products but should roughly work the same for other makes as well....
[DLMURL]http://www.extensive.co.uk/product.php/56/0//ecc9ea0c1d7bbd5e390eac1b7d46f66a#calculatorAnchor[/DLMURL]
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Proper Job
i Have used loads of different sealers for natural all giving different results there each to there own some bring out the colours more than others, i would not recommend sealers they just coat the surface, impregnators are the best.
Bal do a very good tile sealer and its pretty cheap soaks in well and wipes off easy.
lithofin and Fila are top quality impregnators and sealers you can't go wrong with there products, HG and Aquamix i'm not to fond off they darken light colours to much and dry like treacle.
Just remember to follow the instructions its normally leave for between 5 - 20 mins depending on product and re apply. Then do a test with water called the 30 second test. IF the water stays on the surface after 30 seconds they are fine.
Its a must that you clean all the natural stones before applying the impreg or sealer. I have tried a sponge roller, paint brush and jay cloths.
Jay cloth is about the best on large format tiles and a paint brush for natural mosaics.
Also use a decent quality grout a course grout can scratch the surface of some tiles. I Don't use mapei products i go with bal which have never failed or reacted. 1mm spacers if you can get them 2mm will be fine.
One last pointer is if you seal the tiles again after you have finished the job, it will change the colour of the grout, plus u need to make sure all the grout dust or haze has gone. I normally say to the customer do it once a year in a bathroom or when needed in heavy trafic area's.
If you leave the sealer to long use white spirits to clean excess off.
Hope this helps i have done loads of natural stone with great success
Bal do a very good tile sealer and its pretty cheap soaks in well and wipes off easy.
lithofin and Fila are top quality impregnators and sealers you can't go wrong with there products, HG and Aquamix i'm not to fond off they darken light colours to much and dry like treacle.
Just remember to follow the instructions its normally leave for between 5 - 20 mins depending on product and re apply. Then do a test with water called the 30 second test. IF the water stays on the surface after 30 seconds they are fine.
Its a must that you clean all the natural stones before applying the impreg or sealer. I have tried a sponge roller, paint brush and jay cloths.
Jay cloth is about the best on large format tiles and a paint brush for natural mosaics.
Also use a decent quality grout a course grout can scratch the surface of some tiles. I Don't use mapei products i go with bal which have never failed or reacted. 1mm spacers if you can get them 2mm will be fine.
One last pointer is if you seal the tiles again after you have finished the job, it will change the colour of the grout, plus u need to make sure all the grout dust or haze has gone. I normally say to the customer do it once a year in a bathroom or when needed in heavy trafic area's.
If you leave the sealer to long use white spirits to clean excess off.
Hope this helps i have done loads of natural stone with great success
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basshunter
hi proper job,
top replys-appreciated
according to the spec sheet bal sealer is only a temporary sealer used before grouting?:whatchutalkingabout or do you use it as your complete sealer after grouting?
information overload:huh2: ...im lost in the murky world of which sealer to buy, ordered 5l of hg before i read your latest post -havnt paid for it yet though.
spose its down to personal preference and experiences with each product
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Varley
You've pretty much just hit the nail on the head mate, find one that you know does the job and are happy with and stick to it.
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Proper Job
BAL Impregnating Tile Sealer is a deep penetrating sealer for use on porous tiles such as terracotta, slate and stone either to reduce water permeability of the surface or as a foundation seal for subsequent application of BAL Floor Tile Polish. Suitable for use on walls and floors. Reduces staining, seals with a matt finish enhancing the colour of tiles, providing a breathable surface on interior or exterior tiled surfaces, brick and stone.
I have tried pretty much all of them mate, and yes you can put a sealer on the top if you want. But it will change the natural colour of the tile alot and so i only use a impregnator and say to the customer if its in the kitchen or bathroom you can put a sealer on if you want for extra protection. I live by the head office for tile trend and they recommended the product to me, they sell all the top brands and even marble at over £350 quid per sqm and they said the bal is excellent and no need for a sealer afterwards because it does both. I had some white turkish marble once and i tried loads of different sealers and impregnators and the bal was the best. I can email you the photos of the job if you want
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I always keep the following
Fila
HG
BAL
AquaMIX will no longer use there stuff
Lith
I do a sample test first show the customer first and see what they want, there is a big difference you will notice in colour change. Some people don't like it at all because it brings the colour out to much. Still needs to be sealed
I have tried pretty much all of them mate, and yes you can put a sealer on the top if you want. But it will change the natural colour of the tile alot and so i only use a impregnator and say to the customer if its in the kitchen or bathroom you can put a sealer on if you want for extra protection. I live by the head office for tile trend and they recommended the product to me, they sell all the top brands and even marble at over £350 quid per sqm and they said the bal is excellent and no need for a sealer afterwards because it does both. I had some white turkish marble once and i tried loads of different sealers and impregnators and the bal was the best. I can email you the photos of the job if you want
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I always keep the following
Fila
HG
BAL
AquaMIX will no longer use there stuff
Lith
I do a sample test first show the customer first and see what they want, there is a big difference you will notice in colour change. Some people don't like it at all because it brings the colour out to much. Still needs to be sealed
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tactile
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GazTech
you can use this product...it impregnates...seals and is permanent....Gazfrom what i can make out:
fix tiles "raw" and work clean
seal
grout
seal,seal,seal until it wont drink anymore
FILA UNPLSHD TRAV/MARBLE IMPREG SEALER
Stain protection for unpolished travertine & tumbled marble.
Only £24.99
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pullmyhairout
Any of you lot tried to seal 60x60 Evo Calacatta porcelain tiles with any of the suggested sealers.
The tiles are from Italy and are from the Rondine Factory.
Rondine reccomend Fila products but of all the variuos combinations of products tried and tested on showroom tiles, nothing works as shoe marks/trafficked ares are clearly visible within the tile and will not be cleaned afterwards, even after doing this with several variations of product on new tiles.
bet you cant give me a concrete answer!!
thanks
The tiles are from Italy and are from the Rondine Factory.
Rondine reccomend Fila products but of all the variuos combinations of products tried and tested on showroom tiles, nothing works as shoe marks/trafficked ares are clearly visible within the tile and will not be cleaned afterwards, even after doing this with several variations of product on new tiles.
bet you cant give me a concrete answer!!
thanks
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enduro
Tradetiler sells it, but i get it from a couple of other suppliers but cant mention there names on this forum.
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