Sealing Limestone Wall Tiles
Applying a sealer prevents moisture problems.
Sealing limestone wall tiles. When used to cover wall and floors they need careful preparation sealing and ongoing maintenance. Get free shipping on qualified limestone tile grout sealers or buy online pick up in store today in the flooring department. At beswick stone we re proud suppliers of the rocatex range of natural stone tile sealers to assist with the care and maintenance of limestone flooring. Deepshield sealers are designed to protect beautify and enhance the appearance of limestone floor and wall tiled surfaces both indoors and outdoors.
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. It is extremely important to have your limestone tiles sealed. This initial seal can last up to 15 years. While it is ideal to seal limestone installed in certain areas most limestone applications do not require a limestone sealer.
Allow the limestone sealer to sit on the tiles for about five minutes. Apply the sealer in wide strokes. As such all forms of natural stone wall and floor tiles are absorbent to some degree. Use a soft lint free cloth to wipe any excess moisture from the limestone.
Use the brush to apply the sealer to the limestone tiles. 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. Just pour a teaspoon of water on to an unsealed tile and see how quickly the water absorbs.
Natural stone such as limestone and travertine is by nature unsealed. Because it is a stone limestone can be maintenance free. Most experts recommend sealing all stone while others emphatically state that not all natural stone needs to be sealed. 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.
If the tiles darken after washing allow them to return to their natural color before sealing to let the water evaporate from the pores of the stone. 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.