Laying a slate floor

[bennettp23]

Hi,

I have searched the forum but I am still a little unsure about the answer to my question:

I am going to lay a slate floor in my kitchen. I did this in my last house and used a sealer but I had a problem with grout getting into the slate and it never looked right.

I am worried about making the same mistakes again. I am going to lay this http://www.handyheat.co.uk/acatalog/150w_cable_mats.html underfloor heating with the therma coat sealer fluid on a concrete slab base (new build house). I only want the tiles to be warm as I have radiators for primary heat.

Now how do I ensure I don't screw up my tiles? I think I should clean the tiles with plain water and then seal them prior to laying. Then lay and grout, is this the correct way? I will be spending the money on a preium impregnator this time (used HG last time).

What do people think? Really want a good result this time!!!!

Thanks in advance for your time and help,

Paul.

 

[jefoss]

go for a product i use for this jopb its called slate seal by lithofin, (other products are available) use a paint brush to put it on, then when you have laid the tiles do it again before you do any grouting, you will have no probs then.

 

[bennettp23]

Hi

Thanks for the reply, but I think that is a gloss finish? I am after a natural finsh....

 

[jefoss]

go for the one called easy care then fella, same results as slate seal.