Help!: Which slate sealer?

[Al Brookbanks]

Hi Guys,

I've got a bunch of chinese slate tiles for the kitchen. Can you tell me if there is a reasonable value slate tile sealant I can buy? I've got almost 50m2 to sleal after the tiler goes! He starts tomorrow. I'll ask him if he can get some trade stuff but I thought it may be woth asking you guys if you know of a good cheap product. I'm getting tight for cash!

[Del W]

Welcome to TF. Tile giant stock LTP or you can buy online.
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Why isnt your tiler sealing the slate ?

[Al Brookbanks]

Thanks for that. It's really expensive!!

Is Liberon stuff any good?


It's hugely cheaper!

[enduro]

Thanks for that. It's really expensive!!

Is Liberon stuff any good?

It's hugely cheaper!

Have not used it so cant comment. Most tilers use LTP, Lithofin, or Aquamix...So i think that answers your question. It does sound like it is a topical sealer to me so will need re-applying quite frequently as it will wear off the surface of the stone. Slate is not very porous so a premium sealer should go quite along way.

[Al Brookbanks]

Thankyou!

[TTT]

Due to being readily availible in 5L cans i would use LTP colour enhancer. Get the tiler to buy it he will get it abit cheaper than the online price. Make sure the area is well ventilated as the stuff does smell alot usually find myself away with the fairies after using the stuff! LTP is the cheapest of the 3 sealers mentioned by enduro.

[Al Brookbanks]

Thanks!!!

[doug boardley]

LTP Mattstone for me

[grumpygrouter]

To be honest, sealing the tiles is the easy bit, actually making sure they are clean enough is a different matter!!! For an easy sealing solution have a look at Universeal Rapid-All-in-One. It comes in aerosol cans or a bigger tank based version.

[Al Brookbanks]

Guys my tiler says that using Patio sealent is perfectly adequate?

e.g. Paving and Patio Seal Clear - Exterior & Masonry Paint - Paint -Decorating & Interiors - Wickes

£15 for 5 litres. He has put some on one tile and colour enhancer on another and I can't tell the difference.

What do you think? He says that the tin says it does the same thing..

Keeps moiture and grease out. Any toughts?

[whitebeam]

It does say for block paving and patios, I think thats a no then..

Not somethink I would use on a slate floor.

[doug boardley]

Guys my tiler says that using Patio sealent is perfectly adequate?

e.g. Paving and Patio Seal Clear - Exterior & Masonry Paint - Paint -Decorating & Interiors - Wickes

£15 for 5 litres. He has put some on one tile and colour enhancer on another and I can't tell the difference.

What do you think? He says that the tin says it does the same thing..

Keeps moiture and grease out. Any toughts?

do you want to risk ruining your floor at the final hurdle all for the sake of a price of a tin of proper sealer??? LTP Mattstone all the way for me (still)

[Al Brookbanks]

Thanks folks I went for 2 x 5L of colour enhancer LTP for £108. Spent £2k on 47m2 of slate tiles (professionally fit) agreed seems silly to skimp at this stage even though I'm now broke!!

LTP Colour Intensifier and Stain Block Sealer 5 Litre | eBay UK

[kilty55]

hi as,what exactly is your tiler doing just laying the fllro and are you sealing and grouting the job or is the tiler grouting the job?

[Al Brookbanks]

Its all been grouted today. I have to seal it now. Looks great I'm over the moon with it.

I got some good quality sealer. The tiler said it will be difficult to clean and we may need specialist product to clean it before sealing it! Not sure what though.

He said we can wash and wash it for days and it will still be covered in crap.

Photos below....

[Stewart]

That's gonna look nice when it's sealed.... Lovely colours.

[Al Brookbanks]

Thanks Stewart! Looking forward to showing the missus later...

[spooner68]

just done a one of them, Burnt Heather from Keystone. Gorgeous. I have to ask though why the tiler isn't doing the cleaning off and sealing for you? I've always considered it the most essential part of the job. Get it clean, make sure any de-laminated areas are cleared out and seal it. Not a job for the customer as its the satisfaction of a job well done and completed that keeps a lot of us doing this job. I mean to say it cant be the money can it?

Mkaes me wonder about him especially as he doesn't seem to know the best stuff to use and hasn't recommended the correct gear for internal use.

Lithofin Multi seal for a flat satin finish or Lithofin Slate Seal for a brighter slightly glossy finish. You'll get about 20m in one coat from a litre, using a cloth, less with a brush or gloss roller. Both of which can leave puddles. Keep the window open though and dont seal yourself into a corner.

[doug boardley]

LTP Grout and Haze remover Al (and "no" , LTP don't pay me any commission!)

[spooner68]

just a minor niggle from looking at your pics again actually, but there's grout residue showing on the raised edges on the tile surface. Did your tiler tell you what to use to get it off?

[doug boardley]

see my post above spooner

[spooner68]

LTP Grout and Haze remover Al (and "no" , LTP don't pay me any commission!)

You posted while I was typing my last comment. I doesnt take ages washing, you just need to do it with the correct stuff. Its not that hard, just make sure you let it dry fully before you seal it.

[spooner68]

see my post above spooner

You did it again!

[Al Brookbanks]

Thanks I'll get some tomorrow. Tiler cost £xxx a day. Is that normal? £xxx for 47 sq meters.

"Five days work" althought on day 5 (today) he left at 1pm. I'm in the wrong field!!

[doug boardley]

I've edited your post Al, due to our "no prices in public forums" policy, but yes, imo your tiler was charging fairly.

[doug boardley]

.....in fact, for 47m2 you'v.e got it done very cheap

[spooner68]

.....in fact, for 47m2 you'v.e got it done very cheap

Ah but he didnt get it cleaned and sealed within the price, whatever it was

[doug boardley]

Ah but he didnt get it cleaned and sealed within the price, whatever it was

believe me spooner, it was still cheap

[Al Brookbanks]

Sorry about that. It's a nice policy to have. I run a forum to for a very popular ecommerce solution beginning with c and ending in t so I understand the necessity of rules. LOL That sounds bad!

[doug boardley]

no probs Al