linaseed oil??

[kaharrison9]

Hi all.
Would appreciate your thoughts.
I've been asked to try and improve a honed slate floor that was done by another tiler.I've to rake out the grout,seal then re-grout.i was planning to use Lithofin slate seal but the customer was told from where he got the slate from(quarry in lakes) to use linoseed oil.Is there any reasons not to use linoseed oil?
Also what sort of shine does Lithofin slate seal give?the customer is not wanting a high gloss and finally from experience whats best way to apply-roller,brush or lint free cloth?
Cheers for any help
Kev

 

[david campbell]

theres a thread "just about to seal my new slate floor" go to it and scroll down to daves post with picture,it shows a floor he sealed with lithofin and it doesn't come up too shiny,it'll give you an idea what it'll look like!:yes:

 

[Spud]

linseed oil is a bit old hat these days and after a while the oil oxidises and darkens on the surface of the tile , there are so many good sealers on the market these days, every tiler has ones they like to use, you will not go far wrong with lithofin , fila , aqua mix and ltp iron wax is quite good on slate , i dont particularly like Hg products find them hit and miss although golv polish isnt a bad product
hope this helps

 

[kaharrison9]

Cheers lads for advice
I would prefer to use Lithofin slate sealer but if the customer decides to use linseed oil could you see there been any probs.If so would the method still be seal-grout-seal?
Also had a thought will it be okay to use a washboy,the slate is very smooth and doesn't appear porous.
Thanks in advance
Kev

 

[DHTiling]

Never use linseed oil on slate.......it is too dense and will not soak it up....:yikes:

 

[david campbell]

still seal-grout-seal,using a washboy should be ok as long as they are sealed properly:8:

 

[doug boardley]

which quarry did it come from, Burlington, elterwater, or most likely, Kirkstone. Can you not phone them and ask why they recommend linseed oil?

 

[kaharrison9]

Cheers all
It is from Kirkstone and from your helpful replies i will ring and ask why they suggest linseed oil.
Anybody have a preference with a roller or brush when using sealants?
Thanks to all
Kev

 

[doug boardley]

for slate esp if its riven, i use a brush and then wipe off about 10 mins later with a lit free cloth Kev,
ps how are cutters for you? ok i hope

 

[kaharrison9]

If you mean the TX700 and TR400 great-well balanced combination.
Full confidence especially with the TX on porcelain.
Cheers
Kev