How To Seal Slate Roof Tiles

How to apply sealant on slate tile.

How to seal slate roof tiles.

Like most other natural stones slate tile flooring requires sealing to aid in water repellency and prevent staining and scratching and sealer should be applied on a yearly basis. Position the first. Remove all grout and mortar. Remove old roofing if applicable.

Pull the trigger on the sprayer and coat the tiles with long sweeping motions of your arm. Dip a rope cotton mop on the solution and wipe it around the floor. Mix liquid or powder oxygen bleach to water. Mask off any adjacent surfaces that need to be protected during the application.

Use a lint free cotton cloth an old t shirt works best apply a little of the sealer on to the cloth. Shake or stir well. Repair and reinforce the roof if applicable. To see if your slate tile needs sealing pour a bit of water on its surface.

Read all instructions and tips before the application so that you can plan the application correctly. This is on its own a major job that can take days and require special tools. Once you have covered the surface rub off any excess straight away with a clean cloth and allow to dry naturally. Hold the sprayer nozzle 12 to 18 inches away from the surface of the tiles for best results.

At one time all slate. Repeat until the whole surface is covered. If the slate flooring tiles have been installed for quite some time and you have decided to seal it now follow these cleaning steps. If the water leaves a darkened spot for longer than 10 minutes it needs sealer.

Next prepare an oxygen bleach solution. Clean the slate thoroughly and allow it to dry completely. Test for desired results in an inconspicuous area before continuing the application. Rub onto the surface of the slate in small circles.

You should have reinforced the frame of the roof earlier before.