slate sealer? what type?

[stolt]

just had some split face slate tiles fitted in a downstairs toilet, want to seal them to give them that deep shiny look, any idea on what type of sealer to use? the room is only small, about 5ft x 5ft

thanks

[cuneus]

Lithofin

are you really sure you want gloss?

[stolt]

cuneus said:

Lithofin

are you really sure you want gloss?

what the tiles to be a richer, deeper darker colour, so perhaps a satin would be a better bet.
heres the room

Edited by stolt on Monday 6th June 23:35

[cuneus]

http://www.pureadhesion.co.uk/lithofin-mn-colour-i...

You'll be needing a duster as well!

[stolt]

cuneus said:

http://www.pureadhesion.co.uk/lithofin-mn-colour-i...

You'll be needing a duster as well!

ok thanks for that i'll have a look at the cheapest i can get it, i was going to wipe down aswell.

thanks for the advice.

[stolt]

can i ask if you have used this stuff, we have just under 10m2 of slate and wondering whether 1litre will be enough.
thanks

[cuneus]

stolt said:

can i ask if you have used this stuff, we have just under 10m2 of slate and wondering whether 1litre will be enough.
thanks

Possibly!

It really depends a lot on the porosity (if you splash some water in the slate does it sink in or tend to run off ?)

You only need a thin coat

[dickymint]

Wifey works for Mandarin Stone. Here's a sealant selector for you.........

http://www.mandarinstone.com/sealant_selector

You need to waterproof before you do anything else to it. Follow the links in the chart.

Edited to add............

Wet rooms, Wet Areas & Stone Bathware
Such areas are exposed to more intense and prolonged periods of exposure to water. We would therefore advise more specific water protection involving one application of Fila Hydrorep or Fila HP98 followed by one to two applications of FilaFob or Fila W68. FilaFob should always be used with Fila Hydrorep and Fila W68 with Fila HP98. A surface sealant should not be used as, with prolonged exposure to moisture, these sealants can become cloudy

Edited by dickymint on Wednesday 8th June 09:10

[stolt]

dickymint said:

Wifey works for Mandarin Stone. Here's a sealant selector for you.........

http://www.mandarinstone.com/sealant_selector

You need to waterproof before you do anything else to it. Follow the links in the chart.

hi thansk for that, i thought you would ahve to waterproof if it was a main bathroom or tile son the floor so hadnt thought of that.

[dickymint]

stolt said:

dickymint said:

Wifey works for Mandarin Stone. Here's a sealant selector for you.........

http://www.mandarinstone.com/sealant_selector

You need to waterproof before you do anything else to it. Follow the links in the chart.

hi thansk for that, i thought you would ahve to waterproof if it was a main bathroom or tile son the floor so hadnt thought of that.

You were quick! theres an edit above ^^^^^^

[stolt]

dickymint said:

You were quick! theres an edit above ^^^^^^

lol, the messages come through to my blackberry!! not sure how much mositure the tiels will be subjected to , hardly any to be honest, the only possible would be splashes for the hand basin.

[stolt]

sory one more quick question, has anyone used both products and is there a overall winner or are they much of the same. Looking for a deeper/darker colouring.

thanks

[dickymint]

stolt said:

dickymint said:

You were quick! theres an edit above ^^^^^^

lol, the messages come through to my blackberry!! not sure how much mositure the tiels will be subjected to , hardly any to be honest, the only possible would be splashes for the hand basin.

You sit down for a pee?

[stolt]

dickymint said:

You sit down for a pee?

only when ive had too many beers!!!

but apparently if you sit down there is less risk of prostrate cancer!!! lol

[cuneus]

dickymint said:

Wet rooms, Wet Areas & Stone Bathware
Such areas are exposed to more intense and prolonged periods of exposure to water. We would therefore advise more specific water protection involving one application of Fila Hydrorep or Fila HP98 followed by one to two applications of FilaFob or Fila W68. FilaFob should always be used with Fila Hydrorep and Fila W68 with Fila HP98. A surface sealant should not be used as, with prolonged exposure to moisture, these sealants can become cloudy

Edited by dickymint on Wednesday 8th June 09:10

Hi Dicky - it's a toilet!

How do slate roofs cope - hmmmm

[dickymint]

cuneus said:

dickymint said:

Wet rooms, Wet Areas & Stone Bathware
Such areas are exposed to more intense and prolonged periods of exposure to water. We would therefore advise more specific water protection involving one application of Fila Hydrorep or Fila HP98 followed by one to two applications of FilaFob or Fila W68. FilaFob should always be used with Fila Hydrorep and Fila W68 with Fila HP98. A surface sealant should not be used as, with prolonged exposure to moisture, these sealants can become cloudy

Edited by dickymint on Wednesday 8th June 09:10

Hi Dicky - it's a toilet!

How do slate roofs cope - hmmmm

How you doing Dave

Slate roofs cope by looking pretty ste within a few years

[stolt]

thansk for all the help, better palce an order this mornign so i can get this stuff before the weekend, plan to do it on saturday afternoon.

Is it either or product will do the same thing?

[Rocksteadyeddie]

Lithofin is where it's at. I have some slate sealer with gloss finish left over - about 4 litres. It is pretty shiny though. Happy to send you some if you want to try it out?

[stolt]

Rocksteadyeddie said:

Lithofin is where it's at. I have some slate sealer with gloss finish left over - about 4 litres. It is pretty shiny though. Happy to send you some if you want to try it out?

hi thanks for the offer, i used the colour intensifier and was pretty happy with the outcome, missus would have wanted it to have a more shiny finish but i think it looks fine.... another job ticked off the list. Just got to get the floor sorted now.

Edited by stolt on Saturday 11th June 21:21

[hahithestevieboy]

Dungeon Look? 'kin ace!!!