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Sealing a slate finish stove hart question ??

  • 09-05-2014 09:44AM
    #1
    Colash
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    In the process of installing a solid fuel stove in my brothers new house and we decided on a slate type 12x12 tile to make the hart . I'm just wondering what will I seal these slate tiles with before I get around to grouting ? As I've read that sealing is essential with these?


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  • #2
    mloc123
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    Slate is porous so it will stain if the grout gets on top... I think. We put in a slate hart last year, I just oiled it first which created a seal and gives it a nice finish.


  • #3
    jack of all
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    I made up a hearth with slate tiles years ago and sealed it with HG Golv polish, worked fine but will wear over time (easy to refinish anyway).

    http://www.woodiesdiy.com/Product/HG-Golv-Polish-1lt/16986/3.11.5#.U2z2TPldXDs

    If you used oil or varnish type sealers this will tend to yeloow over time as they oxidise so I think the acrylic based Golv polish is a better job.


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