Which slate sealer?

[Stewart]

That's gonna look nice when it's sealed.... Lovely colours.

 

[Al Brookbanks]

Thanks Stewart! Looking forward to showing the missus later... http://www.tilersforums.com/users/22358/

 

[spooner68]

just done a one of them, Burnt Heather from Keystone. Gorgeous. I have to ask though why the tiler isn't doing the cleaning off and sealing for you? I've always considered it the most essential part of the job. Get it clean, make sure any de-laminated areas are cleared out and seal it. Not a job for the customer as its the satisfaction of a job well done and completed that keeps a lot of us doing this job. I mean to say it cant be the money can it?

Mkaes me wonder about him especially as he doesn't seem to know the best stuff to use and hasn't recommended the correct gear for internal use.

Lithofin Multi seal for a flat satin finish or Lithofin Slate Seal for a brighter slightly glossy finish. You'll get about 20m in one coat from a litre, using a cloth, less with a brush or gloss roller. Both of which can leave puddles. Keep the window open though and dont seal yourself into a corner.

 

[doug boardley]

LTP Grout and Haze remover Al (and "no" , LTP don't pay me any commission!):lol:

 

[spooner68]

just a minor niggle from looking at your pics again actually, but there's grout residue showing on the raised edges on the tile surface. Did your tiler tell you what to use to get it off?

 

[doug boardley]

see my post above spooner:smilewinkgrin:

 

[spooner68]

LTP Grout and Haze remover Al (and "no" , LTP don't pay me any commission!):lol:

You posted while I was typing my last comment. I doesnt take ages washing, you just need to do it with the correct stuff. Its not that hard, just make sure you let it dry fully before you seal it.

 

[spooner68]

see my post above spooner:smilewinkgrin:

You did it again!

 

[Al Brookbanks]

Thanks I'll get some tomorrow. Tiler cost £*** a day. Is that normal? £*** for 47 sq meters.

"Five days work" althought on day 5 (today) he left at 1pm. I'm in the wrong field!!

 

[doug boardley]

I've edited your post Al, due to our "no prices in public forums" policy, but yes, imo your tiler was charging fairly.

 

[doug boardley]

.....in fact, for 47m2 you'v.e got it done very cheap

 

[spooner68]

.....in fact, for 47m2 you'v.e got it done very cheap

Ah but he didnt get it cleaned and sealed within the price, whatever it was

 

[doug boardley]

Ah but he didnt get it cleaned and sealed within the price, whatever it was

believe me spooner, it was still cheap

 

[Al Brookbanks]

Sorry about that. It's a nice policy to have. I run a forum to for a very popular ecommerce solution beginning with c and ending in t so I understand the necessity of rules. LOL That sounds bad!

 

[doug boardley]

no probs Al