darkening slate

[rambrose]

i am using welsh slate as coping stones for a garden wall. When they are dry they are a grey colour and when wet a black. I prefer the look of the black and wondered in painting them with brick waterproofing stuff would keep them looking 'wet'. Any ideas?

 

[Softus]

This kind of thing will do exactly what you want:

http://www.filachim.com/files/download/pdf_info_new_uk/26FilaWet.pdf

 

[rambrose]

Thanks very much for the info.
having trouble finding a local stockist.
Any ideas where i can get it from and roughly how much would it cost?

 

[Softus]

One of my local tile outlets stocks it, so if I were you I'd ask Fila where you can get it, or instead get whatever equivalent brand is sold by your local tile outlet.

According to my records Filawet cost me about £18 for 1 litre the last time I bought some.

 

[rambrose]

Thanks very much i'll try that