How To Seal Slate Roof Tiles

Repair and reinforce the roof if applicable.

How to seal slate roof tiles.

Mix water and all around detergent to make a solution. Shake or stir well. Use a lint free cotton cloth an old t shirt works best apply a little of the sealer on to the cloth. Rub onto the surface of the slate in small circles.

Once you have covered the surface rub off any excess straight away with a clean cloth and allow to dry naturally. To see if your slate tile needs sealing pour a bit of water on its surface. Remove all grout and mortar. Position the first.

Remove old roofing if applicable. If the slate flooring tiles have been installed for quite some time and you have decided to seal it now follow these cleaning steps. Hold the sprayer nozzle 12 to 18 inches away from the surface of the tiles for best results. Mask off any adjacent surfaces that need to be protected during the application.

You should have reinforced the frame of the roof earlier before. Read all instructions and tips before the application so that you can plan the application correctly. Dip a rope cotton mop on the solution and wipe it around the floor. At one time all slate.

If the water leaves a darkened spot for longer than 10 minutes it needs sealer. How to apply sealant on slate tile. This is on its own a major job that can take days and require special tools. Pull the trigger on the sprayer and coat the tiles with long sweeping motions of your arm.

Mix liquid or powder oxygen bleach to water. Next prepare an oxygen bleach solution. 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. Clean the slate thoroughly and allow it to dry completely.

Prep the slate for sealing.