Which is best LTP mattstone sealer or FILA ?

[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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[garybadger]

Here's a question for you. I tiled a travertine floor a couple of years ago and was supplied with lithofin stain stop and mapei jasmine grout by the customer, and was told to seal before and after grouting the tiles. Now the grout started peeling away from the edges of the tile but was still stuck soundly to the floor with the tiles. However the Mapei rep that was contacted by the customer was told that you shouldn't seal the travertine before grouting as the sealer slips down over the edge of the tile and stops the grout from sticking properly to the edge and therefore wont make it properly water tight! Ever since then I always make sure I double check with both technical and the tile shops that supply the tiles, what's the best way to go about sealing their natural stone!

 

[Gazzer]

I dont like sealing before grouting for the above reason. If I have to seal before then I dont go overboard with the sealer. I soak a clean cloth and wipe that lightly over the stone.

 

[DHTiling]

Some stones are ok to grout beforehand but this is by experienced stone installers.. A light coat of sealer will help prevent grout suction/drying out as you grout but as above i grout travertine's first.. You do right by asking first though..

 

[timlee77]

So im using fume tumbled marble tiles you can veiw them on Marble tiles leicestershire: Stunning in any light im being told to seal before and after? any thoughts also how many litres would i need of the mattsone to twice seal 80m2?

 

[Marble Life Ltd]

Here's a question for you. I tiled a travertine floor a couple of years ago and was supplied with lithofin stain stop and mapei jasmine grout by the customer, and was told to seal before and after grouting the tiles. Now the grout started peeling away from the edges of the tile but was still stuck soundly to the floor with the tiles. However the Mapei rep that was contacted by the customer was told that you shouldn't seal the travertine before grouting as the sealer slips down over the edge of the tile and stops the grout from sticking properly to the edge and therefore wont make it properly water tight! Ever since then I always make sure I double check with both technical and the tile shops that supply the tiles, what's the best way to go about sealing their natural stone!

There is nothig wrong with this sealing process even if you want to seal the sides it's OK provided you use a goood quality impregnating sealer and you allow to penetrate and clean off correctly it will not affect grout adhesion. Check with which technical? The Tile, Adhesive, Grout or Sealant Company???

Kevin