Allow the limestone sealer to sit on the tiles for about five minutes.
Sealing limestone wall tiles.
All limestone tiles should be sealed when they are first installed.
Apply the sealer in wide strokes.
Applying a sealer prevents moisture problems.
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.
When used to cover wall and floors they need careful preparation sealing and ongoing maintenance.
Because it is a stone limestone can be maintenance free.
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.
Just pour a teaspoon of water on to an unsealed tile and see how quickly the water absorbs.
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 important to call us as soon as your limestone floors are installed so we can protect them before any accidental permanent damage occurs.
This initial seal can last up to 15 years.
Let the tiles dry completely.
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.
Use a soft lint free cloth to wipe any excess moisture from the limestone.
Deepshield sealers are designed to protect beautify and enhance the appearance of limestone floor and wall tiled surfaces both indoors and outdoors.
Natural stone such as limestone and travertine is by nature unsealed.
It is extremely important to have your limestone tiles sealed.
However the surface is porous which may allow water to enter and damage the material.
As such all forms of natural stone wall and floor tiles are absorbent to some degree.
Most experts recommend sealing all stone while others emphatically state that not all natural stone needs to be sealed.
While it is ideal to seal limestone installed in certain areas most limestone applications do not require a limestone sealer.
Use the brush to apply the sealer to the limestone tiles.