Slate is a beautiful and extremely durable floor covering for many rooms in
your home including kitchens, bathrooms and patios. Slate takes special care to
keep it looking new. While sealing slate floors is not a necessary project, it
does help to protect the floor from stains and other damage. Applying a sealant
can also give you different looks for the slate depending on your preferences.
Proper care helps your slate floors last a lifetime.
Instructions as follows:
Firstly, choose the type of sealant you want. Different sealants offer
glossy, matte or a wet finished look. Use a matte finish to keep your slate
floors looking more natural.
Secondly, think about how much traffic your floor receives when deciding on
which sealant to use. Choose a sealant that penetrates into the slate for better
protection of high traffic areas. Use a topical sealer for low traffic
areas.
Thirdly, clean the slate floor using a mop and a diluted all-purpose
cleaner. Do not use harsh chemicals to clean your floor. Allow the slate
countertop to dry completely.
Fourthly, open the windows to provide better ventilation while applying the
sealant to the slate floor. Pour the sealant into a paint tray.
Fifthly, apply the sealant in a thin layer using a natural bristle
paintbrush. Use a paint roller for more even coverage and quicker application of
larger areas. Make sure to follow the grain of the slate.
Sixthly, let the sealant dry for 2 hours. Apply a second coat of sealant.
Check the manufacturer's recommendations of how long to let the sealant dry
completely, usually a week, before setting any furniture on it or cleaning it
again.
Tips & Warnings
The best protection you can give your slate slab floors besides sealing is
sweeping them on a regular basis. Sweep up any dirt and other debris as soon as
messes happen to prevent them from scratching the surface of the sealant and the
floor itself.
Clean your slate floors using only warm water or a very mild cleaning
solution for best results.
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