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Summary: Cleaning and sealing natural stone flooring
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A natural stone surface, once prepared and sealed correctly, can add a great deal of style to your property and give it a real feature relative to your desired look whether that is modern and contemporary or more traditional. Read through our content below for tips and information on the best methods and steps to take on how to install, correctly prepare, seal and care for your stone surface
How can I tell if my stone surface is sealed?
There is a simple test that can be performed in order for you to check if your stone, concrete or tiled floor has been sealed correctly, this is called the water test. Pour a little water onto the surface and level out with your finger and observe. If the water is absorbed then your surface is in need of sealing as soon as possible. However, if the water turns into small balls and is repelled then your surface has been sealed.
Why should you clean your stone surface?
Natural stone products contain dirt, residues, dust and grime in their pores. These pores need to be cleaned well before any sealant is applied to the surface of the stone. If dirt etc is trapped under the stone sealer sooner or later it will cause a milky white residue between the top of the stone and the underside of the sealer. The only way to remove this is to remove the stone sealer and clean. For all the professional cleaning and sealing products you will need click here and visit sealer-seal-sealant.co.uk
How to clean a stone surface
Why should you seal a stone surface and when?
All natural stone products will stain almost immediately after spilling anything on them. Sealing a stone surface will be effective against permanent damage but spills should still be cleaned up as quickly as possible. There are different sealing methods for different natural stone surfaces. For more information on the best methods of sealing your natural stone floor and maintaining it once it has been sealed visit sealer-seal-sealant.co.uk
Sandstone, Terracotta and Limestone must be sealed before the tiles are laid and grouted. All are very porous and will soak up stained water from the adhesive, grout etc very quickly. Terracotta in particular is immensely porous and should be sealed front, back and sides before laying.
Limestone is also particularly vulnerable and gloves should be worn when handling it as finger marks can stain the surface and will not necessarily show until its too late. Granite, Marble, Slate and Travertine are sealed on all edges and the top after being laid and grouted. These floors must be thoroughly cleaned prior to sealing. Click through to www.sealer-seal-sealant.co.uk
How often should you re-seal?
A natural stone floor can keep its natural finish for a lifetime if looked after properly, make sure you have the right products for your natural stone floor.
Sealing other stone features
Aside from flooring surfaces you may find a great deal of other stone surfaces within a property such as stairs, tables, pilers and fireplaces. Fireplaces can be particularly susceptible to staining from carbon deposits (for open fires) and also UV damage. These surfaces should also be sealed to prevent staining and damage using the methods mentioned above and products available from sealer-seal-sealant.co.uk
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