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Turkish · 08-05-2008

Hi, Got to do a splashback in Romana travertine tumbled marble mosaics. Was going to seal them prior to fixing using lithofin stainstop plus as i`m hoping it will bring out the colours more in the multi coloured stone. Then i was gonna seal again after grouting. My question is that i`ve never used lithofin before, when i seal again after grouting is it likely to stain the grout? the grout i was gonna use is Bal microflex wall grout (white).

Cheers

Turkish

**Dan** · 08-05-2008

I know you could spray them with SealGuard (or use the litre bottle and apply it yourself) and it wouldn't then. But I don't know about the stainstop. I'm pretty sure it wouldn't though, it's what they want you to use it for.

GazTech · 08-05-2008

[quote=Turkish;80391]Hi, Got to do a splashback in Romana travertine tumbled marble mosaics. Was going to seal them prior to fixing using lithofin stainstop plus as i`m hoping it will bring out the colours more in the multi coloured stone. Then i was gonna seal again after grouting. My question is that i`ve never used lithofin before, when i seal again after grouting is it likely to stain the grout? the grout i was gonna use is Bal microflex wall grout (white).

Cheers

Turkish:thumbsup:[/quote]Dave uses the lithofin products on regular basis, wait for his reply......Gaz

**Dan** · 08-05-2008

He does love the stuff too so I think you'll get the perfect response.

**Dave** · 08-05-2008

Hi Turkish mate.....That Lithofin product will be spot on for them...and will intensify the colours as well....

I would seal before grouting as the micro flex might stick to some of the open pores thus leaving that white speckled appearance on them...

If you want to seal afterwards then try on an inconspicuous area and see what result it leaves with the micro flex.....

Here's the manufactures instructions for you.........

A ready-to-use special product from the LITHOFIN-Range for ceramic, natural-and engineered stone. Lithofin Stainstop PLUS contains high-quality water and oil repellent agents based on siloxanes and dissolved in solvents. Special additives permanently intensify the colour structure.

Lithofin Stainstop PLUS sinks into the stone and reduces the capillary absorbency so water, oil and grease can no longer penetrate the surface. These materials remain on the surface and can be wiped off before they cause stains. In addition to protecting the stone, Lithofin Stainstop PLUS darkens it thereby invigorating the colour structure.

Field of Use:

For making absorbent ceramic, terracotta, natural-and engineered stone surfaces stain resistant while at the same time intensifying their colour structure. Highly suitable for weak to medium absorbent natural stones like granite, gneiss, quartzite, slate and limestone with rough to honed surfaces. Conditionally suitable for polished stones.

Turkish · 08-05-2008

Thanks for that everyone! Dave....is it not necessary to seal again after grouting then?

Turkish

**Dave** · 08-05-2008

Depends upon the porosity of the stone ..2 coats is usually best though...All i was saying is that it might be wise to test the sealer on the grout in a hidden area....i know it works ok on normal BAL and super flex grouts , just never used it on micro-ban grouts....