Which is best LTP mattstone sealer or FILA ?

[timlee77]

Im quoting on a job for 10mm tumbled marble which sealer is best im told mattstone ltp but another supplier is saying that only last 6 months then needs re-doing? they said Fila sealer is better its £40 dearer but they say it only needs sealing once and last up to 4 years. i was advised to seal twice before and once after with the mattstone! help! ALSO which primer would be best ? its a concrete screed floor?
tim (QTiling)

 

[Gazzer]

LTP Mattstone will be fine and it will last a lot longer than these people say.

 

[doug boardley]

never used Fila, but mattstone is good. I guess the fila supplier must be thinking that mattstone is a topical rather than impregnating sealer.

 

[timlee77]

how many times should i seal ? before and after?

 

[Ian]

Fila products are a rip off and I don't rate them at all. LTP all the way for me.

 

[Gazzer]

how many times should i seal ? before and after?

I like to see the stone 1st before making that choice, It will make the cleaning process easier if you seal before grouting though. I personally wouldnt before fixing unless they were something really tricky. The PDF file here will give all the info you require.
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[DHTiling]

They are both good sealers but if the stone is sealed properly then it will last many years longer than they say.. but also this depends on how you clean the stone.. certain household cleaners etc shorten the sealer life span.. but anyway the advice you got is wrong...

 

[DHTiling]

Just to add though.. my main concern is that you are quoting for a large stone installation and you do not know about sealers..?

IMO you will be biting a lot more than you can chew.

 

[davemul]

I used LTP mattstone on the limestone floor I installed in the kitchen.

Sealed the stone before grouting, than again after grouting. Then a 3rd time.

I was able to tell when enough was enough when the stone stopped soaking up the sealer.

I expect to reseal every year to be honest. Not 6 months!

 

[timlee77]

I see where your coming from dave! but im not going in alone am having experienced tiler with me, didnt want yo turn down such a good job and good experience so teaming up! but im putting quote together as its my job and i want the challenge!

 

[doug boardley]

just re-read original post,,,should you not be using MPG rather than mattstone?

 

[DHTiling]

just re-read original post,,,should you not be using MPG rather than mattstone?

Nope , MPG is for polished materials Doug


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[DHTiling]

I expect to reseal every year to be honest. Not 6 months!

You seal properly and clean the stone with the correct products you will get 5+ yrs



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[doug boardley]

Nope , MPG is for polished materials Doug


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I thought MPG was marble, porc (polished) and granite.

 

[PHG Dave]

extract from LTP's description of MPG Sealer

[h=1]LTP MPG Sealer[/h]
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Description: A colourless impregnating sealer especially formulated for use on tiles that have been mechanically polished. LTP MPG maintains a highly polished finish. Ideal for use on polished marble, polished porcelain, polished granite, polished limestone and polished slate.
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