Lithofin stain stop plus

[Turkish]

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]

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]

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

Dave uses the lithofin products on regular basis, wait for his reply......Gaz

 

[Dan]

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

 

[DHTiling]

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]

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

Turkish

 

[DHTiling]

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....

 

[Turkish]

Yeah i`ll do that, cheers Dave

 

[vivaro]

dave
the above lithofin stain stop is it available in darlington in 500 ml

cheers dave

 

[DHTiling]

YES dave mate it is....( CTD )....let me know what price you get quoted and if i can get it cheaper for you i will......

 

[vivaro]

thanks again dave

 

[robwild]

Hi Dave, please could you advise if this would be (and if not which would be?) the best Lithofin product to seal a tiled kitchen floor which has unglazed ceramic, stone effect, floor tiles. They were external tiles, chosen for their extra grip for a young handicapped child who is unsteady on his feet, however they soon show the dirt and need scrubbing. Thanks!

 

[DHTiling]

Hi robwild..

Have you any pics or a tile name..?

 

[robwild]

Wow, that was quick! Regret that I can't provide a link to the tile (as the one I have no longer works) I have pics but not sure how to get them to you. Please advise.

 

[robwild]

Hi Dave just joined flickr, please try this link (the external photo is for my next post)

Flickr: robwild's Photostream

Thanks Rob