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Sealing slate

  • 20-11-2021 02:28PM
    #1
    diddlybo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 100 ✭✭


    We got a new fireplace put in in the last few days and got a natural unpolished slate hearth put in.

    We were recommended to seal it with varnish by one of the workmen. I'm just looking for a second opinion to see if this would work or not and if so would genral wood varnish be suitable?



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  • #2
    cnocbui
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,317 ✭✭✭✭cnocbui


    Yes, a wood varnish will work fine. I used an acrylic varnish on old roof slates I used under a stove and to line the fireplace cavity behind it.

    You could also leave it usealed, as if hot burny things fall on it they will burn the sealer.



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