Slate Tile Help (Possible nightmare)

[jay]

the tiler should complete the job including sealing if you need a tiler in future list it on here there are some top notch tilers and only reputable ones will contact you good luck :8:

 

[Yorkshire Tiling Services]

That looks like water staining !
As mentioned,probably trapped beneath sealer.

 

[paul flight]

did your tiler use a rapid set adhsive ??? or slow set?

 

[Hoggins]

Cant answer that question paul as i was out the country at the time of them being fitted.


Got hold of the tiler today and to his credit he was quickly apologetic about whats happened but is unsure whats happening. Hes took a few sample spare tiles to have a look at and will get back to us.

Hoping its nothing major cant deal with this going badly esp when my house is like a building site at the mo with all the other guys working away

 

[doug boardley]

my guess(es) are

1. trapped/sealed in moisture.
2. maybe you missed some areas when sealing (long shot I know!)

 

[Ken Bruty]

Also some slates don't work well with certain products ie calciferous slates, if you put sealer on the bare slate and it fizzes (try on a sample piece) then that sealer is definitely not suitable for that slate, and should not be used under any circumstances.

 

[Hoggins]

im thinking its possibly the trapped in moisture as im sure i covered every inch of slate.

Ken i tested on small patches behind a internal cupboard door before doing the rest and the sealer went on ok no fizzing etc.

Ill let you guys know the outcome from the original tiler as soon as i hear.

I appriciate all the help coming btw