stain stop help

[connors12345]

starting tiling at the weekend. full bathroom with tumbled marble border. bought lithofin stain stop. and wondering how to go about sealing. i am going to seal prior to laying and before grouting. is this correct. also how many coats? and what do you all use to apply the sealer. thanks ian

 

[wetdec]

Hi

When you say tumbled marble border what is it / colour and is the field tile stone ??

tiler

 

[connors12345]

this is the tile. Gemini Tiles | products. it is this one A0002727 - Beige/Brown Marble Border. the field tiles are ceramic.
http://www.geminitiles.co.uk/products.aspx?category=Borders

 

[wetdec]

Fix then and grout them, clean sponge to get residue off then a dry cloth to buff b4 sealing.

No need to seal b4 fixing they will wipe up no prob. NOTE this border is thinner than a standard tile so may need packing out.

cheers

tiler

 

[connors12345]

cheers tiler. what do you use to put the sealer on? a sponge, brush, or a cloth
thanks in advance ian

 

[White Room]

I use a mini roller, Mohair are good don't hold to much sealer

 

[connors12345]

anyone else use anything else to apply sealer. any tips appreciated.... going to bed know. good night and well done to the mighty reds (l,pool) and not the mancs. good result for tottenham aswell what a score line. can i use a brush for sealing. or can i use a sponge

 

[wetdec]

No roller, it can froth and creates bubbles and bubbles stay in stain stop.

Use a cloth like you find in a roll for washing cars


tiler

 

[Dave Ramsden]

I use a mini roller, Mohair are good don't hold to much sealer

Those little sponge rollers from jewsons. Something like a 6 pack for a fiver iirc

 

[wetdec]

Q@ whitebeam............sorry m8 safer with a cloth if you not used to it imo


tiler

 

[TilingLogistics]

I always use Harris Paint Pads

Kev