Sealing Limestone Wall Tiles

When used to cover wall and floors they need careful preparation sealing and ongoing maintenance.

Sealing limestone wall tiles.

Just pour a teaspoon of water on to an unsealed tile and see how quickly the water absorbs. Deepshield sealers are designed to protect beautify and enhance the appearance of limestone floor and wall tiled surfaces both indoors and outdoors. Applying a sealer prevents moisture problems. A limestone sealer is usually advertised as a product that will prevent the entry of water and or oil on the pores of a limestone tile or limestone slab.

Get free shipping on qualified limestone tile grout sealers or buy online pick up in store today in the flooring department. It is extremely important to have your limestone tiles sealed. Natural stone such as limestone and travertine is by nature unsealed. Stone absorbency test to get a general idea of how absorbent the stone is place several drops of water on the surface of the stone and time how long it takes for the water to completely disappear.

However the surface is porous which may allow water to enter and damage the material. All limestone tiles should be sealed when they are first installed. Use the brush to apply the sealer to the limestone tiles. While it is ideal to seal limestone installed in certain areas most limestone applications do not require a limestone sealer.

Use a soft lint free cloth to wipe any excess moisture from the limestone. Most experts recommend sealing all stone while others emphatically state that not all natural stone needs to be sealed. Allow the limestone sealer to sit on the tiles for about five minutes. As such all forms of natural stone wall and floor tiles are absorbent to some degree.

Sealing natural stone flooring such as limestone is essential not only to help prevent stains but also to protect and enhance the surface of the tile. Apply the sealer in wide strokes. Sealing limestone limestone is porous which makes it prone to staining and fracturing and therefore must always be sealed in order to help preserve its natural beauty. Because it is a stone limestone can be maintenance free.

This initial seal can last up to 15 years. It is important to call us as soon as your limestone floors are installed so we can protect them before any accidental permanent damage occurs.