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Some facts about sealing stone and tiles
Most ceramic and polished porcelain tiles will not need to
be sealed due to their density. However the grout can
defiantly attract staining so sealing the grout lines can be
very beneficial.
Porous synthetic or natural stones tiles will need to be
sealed to prevent permanent staining.
From the time they are laid, tiles can be exposed to
efflorescence, salt attack, picture framing, spalling,
spills, weather, animals, children and tradesmen, so it is
best to seal them sooner rather than later.
Sealing your tiles will not stop them from getting dirty but
will work by making what was once a porous surface that
would attract and draw in oils, waters, moulds etc, to now a
treated surface that will repeal these penetrates.
In return your job of hosing, moping or sweeping will now be
a lot more effective and easier.
All natural stones are acid sensitive. For example: Red
wines, fruit juices, vinegars, cokes and most cleaning
products can etch into your stone giving a patchy, dull or
Smoky look. This can only be corrected by regrinding or
polishing.
The rights sealers will protect from acids etching.
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Impregnating sealers -
Impregnating sealers sink into the tile and protect the
stone from within by
depositing solid materials into the tile pores to coat the
material beneath it. The active ingredient of an
impregnating sealer is either a natural or synthetically
made resin.
After the sealer is applied, the water or solvent evaporates
and leaves the resin in the stone, hardening to
form a protectant that prevents the stone from absorbing
other materials.
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Advantages |
Let the tile breath.
Can recoat on top without having to strip old
sealer.
Will not change the appearance of your stone,
Won’t wear or scratch,
Lasts years longer,
Quick drying, |
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Topical sealers – Topical sealers sit on the top
of the stone and provide a coating that protects the tile
from damage. The purpose of the sealer is to reduce the
natural absorbency of the stone so foreign
materials such as dirt and liquids will not sink into the
stone and will instead remain on the surface until
they can be wiped away.
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Advantages |
They can provide a shiny, glossy wet look to the
stone. Excellent for slate.
Will
protect stone from wear.
Very
easy to clean.
Excellent
against acid attack. |
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Are you sick of mopping and still seeing
dirty grout?
Are your steps or paths mouldy and dangerously slippery?
Are you worried about your expensive stone tiles being
permanently stained?
Fusion has a range of different sealers to suit your
needs and budget.
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DRY-TREAT STAIN-PROOF
15 year Warranty
An impregnating, invisible and breathable sealer
that protects exposed natural stone, tiles, pavers,
concrete and grout from damage caused by water,
salts and oil- based stains. Treated indoor and
outdoor surfaces become easier to clean, maintain,
and keep looking good for longer. STAIN-PROOF
Original™ provides lasting protection for natural
stone, concrete, terracotta tile, cast stone,
paving, sandstone, limestone, brick and grout. |
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DRY-TREAT 40SK
15 Year Warrantee
An impregnating, invisible and breathable sealer
that protects porous tile, natural
stone, brick, terracotta, paving and grout from
damage caused by water and salts, plus helps to
consolidate friable surfaces. Treated indoor and
outdoor surfaces become easier to clean, maintain
and keep looking good for longer. DRY-TREAT 40SK™
provides lasting protection for engineering
concrete, terracotta tile, cast stone, paving,
sandstone, limestone, brick and grout.
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DRY-TREAT ENHANCE-PLUS
10 year Warrantee
A breathable semi-surface treatment which provides a
lasting enrichment of natural colour and water-based
stains protection for concrete, terracotta tile,
cast stone, pavers, limestone, brick, marble,
granite, terrazzo and grout. Treated indoor and
outdoor surfaces become easier to clean, maintain,
and keep looking good for longer. |
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Actichem Solvent sealer Gold
Lasts for up to 15 years
Premium solvent tile and stone sealer.
A premium "nano molecule" solvent, impregnating
sealer for the protection of
low to medium porosity substrates such as marble,
granite and fine stone. |
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Actichem Protect n
Shine
Brilliant Gloss Acrylic Polymer Polish
A water based acrylic floor finish with the perfect
blend of durability and
hardness for traffic and black heel mark resistance.
Provides an immediate
deep gloss wet look and is ideal for use in
conjunction with Protect n Seal on
terracotta, slate and terrazzo.
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The above sealers are regularly used by
fusion cleaning but we are no means limited them. If you
have a
sealer in mind you would like used by all means do not
hesitate and call to discuss.
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