problems sealing slate!!!!!

[ruairi mac]

Hi Dave just seeing your post. What is a topical sealer? haven't heard that term before. the one I used was Larsen tile, slate and floor sealer.

Think I'll try Doug's suggestion i.e. reseal and buff.

Ruairi Mac.

 

[PHG Dave]

A topical sealer is a surface coating similar in some ways to a varnish. I believe the Larson product you used is one of these types of sealers, in this case a water based acrylic.
Always willing to be proved wrong but i would not expect the reseal and buff route to work other than possibly by several coat's to cover up the brush marks you described - Acrylics, once cured will not soften with additional coats
I have used LTP's Grimex previously to remove their Ironwax sealants(another acrylic sealer), might be worth a try

 

[swanman]

To get rid of sealer you applied use ltp grimex that will remove the sealer then re apply

But only use a paint pad and that puts it on nice and evenly

 

[ruairi mac]

Hi guys.

Glad to say i eventually got this issue sorted.

I asked a local tiler who has a lot more experience than me to come and take a look at it with me. He took one look at it and was able to name the sealer i had used with out me telling him.

His solution was to use cellulose thinners to remove sealer, (I had my doubts but it worked a treat) it took a bit of time to do but brought the slate back to how it was before the fiasco. I then resealed with Lithofin slate sealer and i have to say its a much superior product. It looked very, very glossy when applied but dried out with a nice finish.

Customer was delighted with the end result, it took a few extra hours labour and a few extra quid out of my own pocket but sure it's all about keeping the customer happy!!!!!

Thanks to everyone who replied, it was much appreciated. I have a few photos and i'll get them up when i get a bit more time.

Thanks again

Ruairi