LTP MATTSTONE Sealer - Impregnating Stone Sealer (1 LITRE)

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Shake the bottle prior to use. Ensure surface to be treated is completely clean, dry and free from dirt, grime, cement and grout. Apply 2-3 coats of LTP Mattstone with a soft cloth or brush allowing at least 2 hours between coats. More absorbent floors may require further coats and on such floors the product should be generously applied. 1-2 hours after application, rub over the surface with a soft fluff free cloth or buffing machine to obtain a uniform finish and remove any material not yet absorbed. LTP Mattstone will dry after about two hours, but will take a further three days to become fully resistant. N.B. The aim is to completely fill the substrate with Mattstone without over applying it. Do not apply in direct sunlight. As above, the sealer can be applied to the tiles before they are laid, or at least 12 hours before grouting the tiles. Ensure you shake the bottle well and apply the product in accordance with the instructions on the bottle. Remember if using a roller, brush or cloth they must be appropriately washed out with white spirit and then disposed of carefully. Do not leave them exposed to direct sunlight, as if linseed is allowed to dry on a roller, brush or cloth, it can become self-combustible. Shake the bottle prior to use. Ensure surface to be treated is completely clean and dry. Apply LTP Mattstone with a soft cloth, brush or sealant applicator pad allowing at least two hours between coats. More absorbent floors may require further coats and on such floors the product should be generously applied.

LTP MATTSTONE Sealer - Impregnating Stone Sealer (1 LITRE)

Terracotta has been used for hundreds of years as floors in the UK. The Romans had the art of heating rooms through the use of warmed terracotta down to a fine art. Fashions come and go as do the associated production skills. Whether the Romans left Britain or the Britain’s moved away from Roman power is still debated, either way over the next hundred years the use of Terracotta disappeared. Apply 2 coats of Ironwax Satin/Gloss with an hour between coats. Then allow 4 hours for the finish to cure before starting the grouting process using Ardex FL grout. If the tiler is not using our recommended Ardex FL grout, then please test your chosen grout on the surface of a sample tile, to ensure the grout can be cleaned away successfully. The most important factor in achieving a good finish is to use a tiler with proven experience of laying and sealing terracotta tiles, as the wrong application of adhesive, sealers, grout and finishing products can ruin these beautiful tiles, costing you time and money. Shake bottle before use. Apply LTP Mattstone H20 generously and evenly using a lint free cloth, lamb’s wool applicator, paint pad or sponge. Ensure even distribution by wiping over several times. After 15 minutes, remove any excess sealer with an absorbent cloth. Polished surfaces should be finished after removal of excess by buffing with a soft lint free cloth or machine with buffing pad. This should be done while the sealer is still wet on the surface. Do not allow residues to dry on the surface.Once a good seal is achieved leave the sealer to cure for a minimum of 12 hours to cure, before applying the Ironwax Satin/Gloss. Remove any residual sealer after 1 hour by rubbing with a dry microfibre cloth. On vertical surfaces apply from the bottom up.

LTP Mattstone Impregnating Sealer For Natural Stone Tiles - 1 LTP Mattstone Impregnating Sealer For Natural Stone Tiles - 1

In more recent times the opening up of travel to warmer climes in the 70’s piqued our interest in the material. No self-respecting conservatory extension of the 80’s seemed complete without a floor of Spanish terracotta. A natural finish water based impregnating sealer. Delicately enhances colour. Helps protect against staining. It is safe for use on any type of grout and can be used both indoors and outdoors. This spray is great for repelling water, food stains, grease, mould, mildew, and more. One of the best things about this product though is that it is completely colourless and protects the natural colour of the grout, rather than altering it like some other grout sealing products. Key Features Either before the tiles are laid, or before grouting the tiles, the tiles must be sealed with at least 2 coats of LTP Mattstone and 2 coats of the finishing product Ironwax Satin/Gloss. To ensure a good seal, apply the LTP Mattstone at 2-hour intervals until the sealer starts to sit on the surface. After the final coat of Mattstone, allow 45 minutes and then buff away any excess.Shake bottle before use. Apply LTP Mattstone H20 generously and evenly using a paint brush or sponge. On highly absorbent surfaces apply several coats wet-in-wet. After 15 minutes, remove any excess sealer with an absorbent cloth. Do not allow residues to dry on the surface. Turn off under-floor heating. Test on an inconspicuous area first. Avoid using strong detergents to wash treated surfaces. On higher porosity materials, sufficient LTP Mattstone H20 should be applied wet-in-wet until treated surfaces are fully saturated. Do not use in temperatures under 5°C or over 25°C.

Mattstone H2O - Water Based Impregnating Sealer - 5 Litre LTP Mattstone H2O - Water Based Impregnating Sealer - 5 Litre

Shake bottle before use. Apply generously and evenly using a lint free cloth, lambs wool applicator, paint brush or sponge. Leave surfaces to dry. We have actually made a guide on how to seal grout for your shower. Ultimately most products methods will vary to a degree, especially depending on the type of grout sealer you go for. Generally, however, sealing grout consists of cleaning and drying the grout surface, applying the grout sealer and waiting for it to dry. Does tile grout need to be sealed?Once the Mattstone sealer has been allowed to fully cure (12 hours), apply 2 coats of Ironwax Satin/Gloss with an hour between coats. Then allow 4 hours for the finish to cure before starting the grouting process using Ardex FL grout. If the tiler is not using our recommended Ardex FL grout, then please test your chosen grout on the surface of a sample tile, to ensure the grout can be cleaned away successfully. Apply the product generously and evenly to the face and edges of the tile and continue to saturate for 3-4 minutes moving the product continuously with the roller or brush to ensure complete coverage. Allow 2-4 hours between coats and apply a minimum of 3 coats to ensure a good seal before grouting.