Correct tile sealer

[kevd]

Could someone tell me which would be the best tile cleaner and then sealer for some black opal tiles (Gulf Stone conglomerate quartz resin).

I understand Lithofin seem to be around the best, but they have so many different products its hard to choose!

I presume you clean + seal before grouting, then the same after?

The tiles are in an ensuite (floor).

Thanks

 

[tictic]

lithofin/ltp/aquamix sealer,give them or the tile mfr a call.

 

[kevd]

cheers tictac.

I spoke to Lithofin and they recommended MN powerclean and then MN stainstop.

Does anyone know how these compare to the products Topps Tiles sells - or even if Topps sells Lithofin products?

 

[tictic]

ok..i dont really like giving advice on sealing tiles.as if it "the first and only time" you or anyone will be doing IT..

it can be a HIT and MISS when applying any sealer...to much and you will notice it..to little and it wont work..

before grouting you will want to give the tiles a very good clean(clean water and sponge)..etc

leave them to dry..

using the sealer apply eveningly either using some JAY clothes(lint free) or a small roller,or even a sponge and apply in one direction,after doing an area if you have applied to much sealer,then using a very CLEAN grout squeegey run this over the tiles at an angle taking any excess off the tiles..

let sealer dry in..read mfr insrtuctions for times and if a 2nd coat is required..

as i have said it CAN be tricky applying any sealer to tiles..so dont come back on and give me a hard time ..please, if it goes wrong,its hard to explain if you aint done it before..its pretty easy if you have been doing it for some time..

best off.

 

[tictic]

ment to say as well..
when applying sealer mate...put a pair of marigolds or them surgical gloves on..this way you wont seal any FINGERPRINTS/PALM PRINTS...etc.. onto the tiles(underneath the sealer)..

 

[kevd]

cheers mate - any advice is appreciated and I would never "hold" you to anything. If I get it wrong, then is my problem!

But you can never have too much advice I say!

 

[tictic]

cheers mate - any advice is appreciated and I would never "hold" you to anything. If I get it wrong, then is my problem!

But you can never have too much advice I say!

just take yer time kevd..it aint a race..

some say to much knowledge is a dangerous thing to have.