Bluestone and Basalt
CLEANING & SEALING
Bluestone & Basalt are growing in popularity and is being used in a wide range of situations from curbing in city’s to highly polished flooring in modern homes.
Concrete Surfaces and Pavers
CLEANING & SEALING
Concrete pavers and floors are available in many colours and profile. As with most porous surfaces, the need for sealing should be addressed. Spirit Marble and Tile Care’s range of products facilitate ongoing maintenance and aesthetic appearance.
Glazed Tiles
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
Glazed Porcelain tiles are very hard wearing and generally do not require sealing. However Spirit explains how to maintain these tiles correctly
Limestone
CLEANING & SEALING
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed more than 50% by weight of calcium carbonate. This means it is highly sensitive to acids and special care must be taken when cleaning.
Polished Porcelain
CLEANING & SEALING
Polished Porcelain can be one of the most difficult tiles to seal, this is because of its glass like surface and it has a very low porosity, however it still can stain easily.
Sandstone
CLEANING & SEALING
Sandstone is a very durable formation of quartz grains (sand). Quartz grains are bound together by other minerals such as silica, calcium, clay and iron oxides. However unsealed they are like a sponge, they can stain and build up with mould very easily.
Slate
CLEANING & SEALING
Slate has been a popular flooring stone for many years. Spirit explains the different finishes that you can achieve from sealers.
Travertine
CLEANING & SEALING
Travertine is a chemically deposited limestone that has taken millions of years to form. What makes the stone unique is the method of forming. This is a great stone has some natural stain resistant however sealing is still recommend.
Terracotta and Tessellated Tiles
CLEANING & SEALING
Terracotta & Tessellated Tiles are a flooring of great aesthetic appeal. Sealing is a important part of maintaining these tiles.
Unglazed Mosaic Tiles
CLEANING & MAINTAINANCE
These tiles are a hard durable surface which has some non-slip properties. However they do require sealing.
Pre-sealing
WHY SEAL PRIOR TO LAYING?
Pre-sealing the stone can prevent a sensitive natural stone from being permanently damaged in the laying process. Spirit explains how to ensure your stone is protected from any damage during installation.
Surface Coating
WHERE & WHEN TO USE THEM?
Surface coatings are also known as topical sealers, they typically are an acrylic resin but some are a urethane resin, they are available in water-based or solvent based. Spirit explains how to apply them and strip if necessary.