drytreat stain-proof

[dgman]

I have recently received a sample of drytreat with a view to possible use in sealing my limestone flooring project and i would be interested in comments from all who have had experience with this product.

I have done some stain tests and my findings are that it provides better stain protection than ltp mattestone.

 

[peckers]

I have used the drytreat products not all of them. They seem to be very good, i tested it against ltp product on the same piece of tile applying it on each half being careful not to go over the edges and it looks like the dry treat is absorbed further into the stone. Also after just only one coat if you put water on it, it is as if the water is being forced apart and you get lots of little droplets(like when you bang the bubble in your level) and they seem to roll arounfd on the tile.
Good stuff in my oppinion but it is potent need to open all windows and doors!

 

[DHTiling]

I have recently received a sample of drytreat with a view to possible use in sealing my limestone flooring project and i would be interested in comments from all who have had experience with this product.

I have done some stain tests and my findings are that it provides better stain protection than ltp mattestone.

Can you run us through these tests..please.

 

[dgman]

dave,i have divided a sample tile into two halves via a strip of tape,on one half i applied four coats of ltp mattestone sealant and on the other half applied four coats of drytreat stain-proof.the application process followed the guides by each manufacturer.

the test,
after allowing 24 hours to cure i poured half a teaspoon of neat blackcurrant cordial onto both treated patches and set my timer for five minutes.when time was up each sample was blotted up with kitchen roll.

the result
ltp mattestone,visible blackcurrant stain on tile.
drytreat stain-proof,no blackcurrant stain on tile.

 

[DHTiling]

Thanks for the reply.. what Limestone was it..?

 

[dgman]

lincolnshire

 

[DHTiling]

lincolnshire

??... new one on me.. got a link or a pic

 

[dgman]

do you mean the drytreat or the limestone?

 

[DHTiling]

The limestone.. I know what drytreat is..:smilewinkgrin:

 

[dgman]

World Leading Impregnating sealers - Stone Sealer, Tile and Paving Sealer, Concrete and Grout Sealer

 

[DHTiling]

The limestone..???

 

[dgman]

dave,Lincolnshire Limestone Flooring

 

[DHTiling]

Nice site, so do they quarry in the uk or import blocks and manufacture in their plants..

 

[dgman]

dave,i visited the production factory in marholm last weekend and i can assure you that i have purchased english lincolnshire limestone.

are you suggesting otherwise?

 

[Tenchman]

Hi DGman i have been using Drytreat for over a year running tests against the other known sealers in my case as most of my work is on listed buildings i need to be sure otherwise big fine or worse.
I found it was easier to use as the cleaning off is simple i haven't had problems with patches getting tacky as has happened with other sealers and it allows the tiles to breathe which as most of my work is over lime screed is very important.

I tested it using a tank the middle of the tank had a piece of granite fitted this was sealed with stain-proof and filled with water the lower half had air pumped in under pressure, no water dripped through either with a granite bed or local red sandstone however the pumped air went through and bubbled up into the water.

I'm happy it does what it says and have used it to eradicate efflorescence and am in the process of getting the process validated with the likes of Historic Scotland and other heritage organisations.

Plus if an approved applicator puts it down it gets a 15 years warranty.
Cheers Steve

 

[DHTiling]

Some comps say they quarry when infact they import... just a question....

I was looking at the dry treat meta-crem.... looks interesting.

 

[dgman]

dave,please call daniel wilson on 07795 177950 at the process plant if you require further confirmation.

regards

dgman.

 

[DHTiling]

Bit defensive for just a customer of theirs..?

 

[dgman]

trenchman,i have also noticed that the drytreat does leave the natural matt finish better than the ltp matt,i am trying to get as much info together so as i make the correct choice.

 

[dgman]

dave,if i sounded a little defensive it was because i felt that you may be questioning my sincerity.

 

[Tenchman]

Hi DG, I have used the stain-proof & meta creme the latter you leave on longer but it goes deeper = good stuff tad expensive but if you want to be able to just mop etc without re-sealing and the upkeep of polishing constantly then it is a good choice.

It was originally for use in concrete upkeep in Oz and stopped spalling thats how i know about it.

But it has only been available here for relatively short time, i'm going to switch to it as it stops a lot of the headaches for me = we restore victorian floors =often major works architectural improvements etc and then the damn seal gets flaky or tacky etc etc so thousands of pounds of work is thrown to one side on the basis of a cosmetic application.

Don't get that grief with dry-treat it goes on quickly you can walk on it very soon after and it works quicker it even seals granite & most porcelain even did a corian top.

Cheers Steve

 

[dgman]

trenchman,my application is just for my own house,in your experience would you say that i need to go to the meta-creme?

 

[strummerman]

I have recently received a sample of drytreat with a view to possible use in sealing my limestone flooring project and i would be interested in comments from all who have had experience with this product.

I have done some stain tests and my findings are that it provides better stain protection than ltp mattestone.

are you tryin to sell sumit

 

[dgman]

strummerman,i am a householder asking a question about stone sealants on this forum for a limestone installation at my house,i like to try a sample of goods myself before buying and i am selling nothing at all.

 

[dgman]

dave,as administrator i am sure that you have access to the private messages on this forum.please take a look at my messages and you will see that i have had contact with a tiler who will be coming to my house to survey and price the job,after he has been i will ask him to contact you to prove that i am not a trader ,pedler or middle man for any company at all.

regards

dgman.

 

[DHTiling]

Have i suggested you are a trader..?

I asked what tests and what stone..?.. i am interested in your project..

I suggest you take a chill session..

As for the stone comp.. yes some do say they quarry and they actually don't.. all simple questions but your defensive side makes me now question your motives.

When this wasn't the fact before.

 

[dgman]

dave,can you confirm that you have viewed my private messages?

 

[Scott]

Dgman, Dave asks lots of questions about projects to he can gain as much information on the various subjects so everyone can benefit from the information.

Therefore he wasnt doubting your supplier, merely advising that not all suppliers quarry their own stone even though some may insinuate that they do.

 

[Cerbera450]

I have used the drytreat products not all of them. They seem to be very good, i tested it against ltp product on the same piece of tile applying it on each half being careful not to go over the edges and it looks like the dry treat is absorbed further into the stone. Also after just only one coat if you put water on it, it is as if the water is being forced apart and you get lots of little droplets(like when you bang the bubble in your level) and they seem to roll arounfd on the tile.
Good stuff in my oppinion but it is potent need to open all windows and doors!

You also tested it becuase thats what i had on my van cheeky chops!!:lol:

I have used both the stain stop and the meta creme, both are very good products. I have also used the Tikko impregnator which i superbe. Dry treat and Tikko products are easily the best on the market.

 

[harj]

I would avoid tikko products I have tried the tikko ultimatesealer impregnator on granite. Absolutely no good. AVOID.