exterior sandstone sealing

[willy]

what sealant do you guys recommend for sealing sandstone fixed outside, i am laying some honed modak from beltrami at my place and would like something that leaves a sheen, any ideas fellas ?

willy

 

[DHTiling]

A sealer that will leave a sheen will be a topical sealer... no good for exterior use.... now a colour enhancer would work..

Aqua mix enrich and seal.

 

[Spud]

as Dave says I would recommend a water based sealer for external as anything else will have environmental impact issues

 

[willy]

thanks dave

i will try that, im not the biggest fan of litho stain stop but i quite like the look multi seal gives but as you say that type is only interior use.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Thanks Dave, the job I am on at the moment. Is having calibrated limestone . Laid on the patio, I suggested a colour enhancer to the client. Would this product work equally well on limestone flags?

 

[DHTiling]

Yep.. not cheap but a top product..

 

[DHTiling]

Aqua Mix - Enrich'N'Seal 946ml (1 quart)


State-of-the-art Polycure technology

Aqua Mix - Enrich'N'Seal is a premium, no-sheen, enhanced-look penetrating sealer

Formulated to darken, enrich and highlight the character and beauty of unsealed natural stone.

It rejuvenates the colour and improves the appearance of worn and weathered stone.

- May used as a pre-grouting sealer
- Allows moisture-vapour transmission
- Effectively seals and darkens the colour of grout joints.


Use on unsealed natural stone such as:
- Marble
- Granite
- Slate
- Limestone
- Travertine
- Quartzite
- Sandstone

Effective for interior and exterior applications.

Warning - Once enhanced, stone cannot be restored to original color appearance

Coverage: 12 - 35 Sq M per coat per 946ml bottle (depends on material)

Expected life/wear: Up to 15 years


Data Sheet pdf


Tradetiler Aqumix Tile Sealer

 

[wetdec]

Thanks Dave, the job I am on at the moment. Is having calibrated limestone . Laid on the patio, I suggested a colour enhancer to the client. Would this product work equally well on limestone flags?

Sandstone and limestone big difference the sandstone will eat the sealer where as your limestone will be slow to take it up so keep an eye don't want it puddling.


Reason behind not using topical sealers is they cure to a skin over the surface, any moisture that get behind will blow it and will turn white.

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