Granite floor

[toshtiles11771]

Hi
I've just fitted granite tiles in a shower room. They were gleaming before they were sealed But after I put the sealer on them a few days later they've started to flake in some places. Plus the surface looks very marked.I made sure they were spotless before I applied sealer Could this just be residual from the sealer and will residual remover bring the tiles back to normal. :dizzy2:
Thanks
Sandy

 

[DHTiling]

What sealer did you use..?

 

[toshtiles11771]

hi Dave
It was HG Natural stone impregnator

 

[CJ]

Where they totally dry, with no residue whatsoever

 

[toshtiles11771]

Yes washed them down night before. Before I sealed went over them with kitchen roll to dust them down.

 

[DHTiling]

Did you remove any excess sealer before it dried...?..

 

[toshtiles11771]

That's what I think it is. As applied with thin coat with roller and didn't think it was too excessive.So didn't remove or wipe tiles before they were dry. Will residual cleaner remove the sealer ??

 

[DHTiling]

How long since you sealed it.?

 

[toshtiles11771]

1 week a go

 

[DHTiling]

mmmm...Before you go near it with a remover..apply some more sealer leave for few secs and then buff it off....this might liven up the sealer residue on the surface.( don't let it dry ).

If this doesn't work then you will need to try another method, but try this first...

 

[toshtiles11771]

What else can be done if another coat doesn't improve it ?

 

[CJ]

HG sealers are a bit thick for my liking.

Wot other makes can you get local

 

[toshtiles11771]

Can Get is it "Fela" form Topps ?

 

[CJ]

Fila is nice to use

Just make sure you have plenty of ventilation...........or your'll float out of the room:yikes:

 

[toshtiles11771]

Thanks for advice. Will let you know how I get on.

Thanks Again
Sandy