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  • Clean cloth

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  • Brush

    3 7.50%
  • Sponge,

    8 20.00%
  • Foam brush

    1 2.50%
  • Roller

    14 35.00%
  • Paint pad

    7 17.50%
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Discuss Method of applying sealers ? in the Stone Tiling Forum at TilersForums; So what is your preferred method of applying sealers ?...
          
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    Default Method of applying sealers ?

    So what is your preferred method of applying sealers ?
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    Default Re: Method of applying sealers ?

    never done it yet but got shown with a roller,and ad go with a roller,is there a easier way?

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    Default Re: Method of applying sealers ?

    I used to use a sponge roller, nowadays I just use a sponge to apply and a rag to remove any excess.
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    sponge on trav, slate, limestone and a lint free cloth on polish pors.
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    Default Re: Method of applying sealers ?

    I use a paint pad... much more even and quicker..

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    Default Re: Method of applying sealers ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Dave View Post
    I use a paint pad... much more even and quicker..
    What size Dave ?
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    For polished porcelain walls and floors I use a terry towel cloth to apply and a clean dry one to polish up. For stone floors, I use a 10" roller to apply and a polishing cloths to remove excess....

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    Default Re: Method of applying sealers ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Sir Ramic View Post
    What size Dave ?
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    i use a fine short haired mohair roller but wash in water and dry to remove any loose fibres before use..
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    Default Re: Method of applying sealers ?

    I use a sponge myself, paint pad sounds good too.
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    Default Re: Method of applying sealers ?

    microfibre cloths.

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    paint pad for me

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    Default Re: Method of applying sealers ?

    I like using a roller and sponge pad but use a brush on most of my jobs when it is a small area, I find that the sponges drink a lot of the sealer.
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    Default Re: Method of applying sealers ?

    When i first started out i used a foam roller, but these days i use a paint pad.
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    got a case of the universeal stuff spray on with an applicator, will never go back to the old way (roller then rub with cloth)

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    Default Re: Method of applying sealers ?

    We generally use rollers and a cloth to clean off any excess, may try the paint pad next time.

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    Default Re: Method of applying sealers ?

    Depends on job / space / tile, have used sponges, block brushes, rollers ( don't like them ) and cloths, I prefer a sponge but will give the pads a try next time.

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    Default Re: Method of applying sealers ?

    Paint pads for me after reading about them on here. Easy application with little excess. 2 cloths, one for excess and the other for final polish.

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    Default Re: Method of applying sealers ?

    paint pads,doh.
    i use sponges,but paint pads,doh,why dident i think of that

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    Default Re: Method of applying sealers ?

    Yes i use a paint pad much easier

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    Default Re: Method of applying sealers ?

    Can depend on the instructions, but I often use a brush and a cloth to get rid of any excess. Do like the idea of a paint pad though. will have to give that a go.

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    Default Re: Method of applying sealers ?

    i would think every job could be different with a different sealer different tile

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    One of those sponge mops lol although it does depend on the tile...

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