Sealing an Indian Sandstone patio (100m sq.)

[youngmml]

Hi, Lithofin MN Stainstop appears to be the professionals' recommendation for sealing this stone. 1) Am I right? 2) Can I ask for help to find best suppliers? 3) The lowest price I saw on the internet was est. £137 for a 5L tin. Does that seem about right?

 

[Olz]

Hi, Lithofin MN Stainstop appears to be the professionals' recommendation for sealing this stone. 1) Am I right? 2) Can I ask for help to find best suppliers? 3) The lowest price I saw on the internet was est. £137 for a 5L tin. Does that seem about right?

£137 is about right retail, tile shops should be able to get it for you, but will probably have to order the 5l tin.

 

[youngmml]

Thank you Oli. I have a PORCELANOSA showroom closeby. I'll try there. Can you or any other forum members please offer advice on how I should apply this sealant. I searched for information on the method and can't easily find the answer or info. on the tools I need. Also, as it seems quite expensive I want to make sure that, when I cover a large area like this, I don't over do it.

 

[Yorkshire Tiling Services]

Sand stone is highly absorbent, have a look at the LTP or stone fix range of products. they do an oil which is suitable foe sand stone. It will easily absorb 2 or 3 coats prior to saeling with an an impregnator.
The oil will also enhance the colour prioir to sealing

 

[enduro]

I use a paint pad to apply sealers, try to get a good one, Dulux or harris, they are not alot of money and i find its the best way to get an even coat onto the stone.

 

[youngmml]

Thanks again. Then, "paint pad" it is!

Tina, thanks for your reply also. Do I understand you correctly? Are you suggesting that 2-3 coats of either of the suggested "oils" beforehand will mean that afterwards the sandstone will naturally absorb less "sealant", therefore requiring me to apply less of it; minimising the cost of the expensive StainStop? In other words, if I don't apply oil beforehand, I use much more StainStop sealant than is necessary.

 

[Perry]

stainstop best thing is a block brush Pete

 

[Yorkshire Tiling Services]

Thanks again. Then, "paint pad" it is!

Tina, thanks for your reply also. Do I understand you correctly? Are you suggesting that 2-3 coats of either of the suggested "oils" beforehand will mean that afterwards the sandstone will naturally absorb less "sealant", therefore requiring me to apply less of it; minimising the cost of the expensive StainStop? In other words, if I don't apply oil beforehand, I use much more StainStop sealant than is necessary.

hi essentially yes ! Most sandstone will "eat " sealer
This is only from my experience, some may disagree.
the added benefit is that the oil brings out a lovely colour.

 

[craig t]

I prefer the aquamix range of products and sealing 100m2 of patio could be very time consuming and costly if done incorrectly. Where are you based?, have a look at some of the other posts on this part of the forum lots of "tilers" seem to be incorrectly sealing all types of stone floors, which in turn leads the customers to come on here looking for advice.

My advice, get a recommended professional in to do the job, with a written estimate and insurance. This way if there are any problems your covered!

 

[auntie_prawn]

Hi there -
I have a small area of fossil stone to seal / protect.

I just wanted to clarify my understanding - does it make sense to apply a couple of coats of LTP stone oil and then Lithofin Stain Stop on top?

THanks,
Prawns

 

[DHTiling]

Hi there -
I have a small area of fossil stone to seal / protect.

I just wanted to clarify my understanding - does it make sense to apply a couple of coats of LTP stone oil and then Lithofin Stain Stop on top?

THanks,
Prawns

Don't mix products...use the LTP mattstone after the stone oil..

Tel : 01823 666123 for tech info for LTP.

 

[auntie_prawn]

Great, thanks.
I just saw the other thread with the perfect kitchen floor... i want that!

 

[Indiansandstone]

Sorry about bringin an old thread back up - it might help other readers who find it while trying to research it.

My experience of sealing indian sandstone with Lithofin Stainstop MN (After being recommended by someone I knew as a way to maintain the finish of the stone) was:

a) it can be tricky to apply evenly, even with care I managed to get some "staining" effects from excess product in places
b) the water repelency introduced now means that water sits on top and just breaks into droplets - kids love it, but after a day of 26degree heat the water was still there sitting in between the stones natural bumps and dips, really annoying.
c) its pricey!

I'm going to have a look around the forums for some info on degreasing/removing it all.

 

[Marble Life Ltd]

Aqua Mix Sealing & Coating Remover then reapply the Lithofin

Kev Martin