Stain Stop on Basalt

[skymole]

Hi Everyone

I am going to be laying a load of 600 x 600 basalt.
I am applying a preliminary coat of Lithofin Stain Stop Plus before laying the tiles.
I am using a sponge and am getting a slightly streaky finish - also it soaks up the Lithofin like a sponge!
I'm not sure if I should carry on applying it or if it will sort itself out on the second coat after laying

Any advice greatfully received
Thanks and have a great weekend
sky

 

[Tony73]

Hi, when you apply stain stop, wait for 5-10 min. and wipe tiles with dry cloth

 

[Tony73]

I use one of those [video]http://www.diytools.co.uk/stanley-max-finish-paint-pad-set.html[/video]

 

[skymole]

Hi, when you apply stain stop, wait for 5-10 min. and wipe tiles with dry cloth

Thanks - even if its really porous? On the instructions for porous surfaces it says to carry on applying and redistributing every 10 mins for an hour then just to let dry - your suggestion would be a lot easier and quicker

 

[skymole]

I use one of those [video]http://www.diytools.co.uk/stanley-max-finish-paint-pad-set.html[/video]

Ideal - I've got some Pads Will give it a go...

 

[Tony73]

:lol: pads make my life esear too . Some stone take more stain stop in, some less. just apply one time and see if you need to do more, wait for a bit and go with dry cloth (in circles)

 

[Topshop]

Sealers should not be applied so the excess sits on top of the stone. The 5 minutes is time to sink into the stone. The wipe is to remove the excess before it dries on top.