How To Seal Slate Roof Tiles

Read all instructions and tips before the application so that you can plan the application correctly.

How to seal slate roof tiles.

Hold the sprayer nozzle 12 to 18 inches away from the surface of the tiles for best results. Remove old roofing if applicable. If the water leaves a darkened spot for longer than 10 minutes it needs sealer. Pull the trigger on the sprayer and coat the tiles with long sweeping motions of your arm.

Shake or stir well. Position the first. To see if your slate tile needs sealing pour a bit of water on its surface. You should have reinforced the frame of the roof earlier before.

Mix water and all around detergent to make a solution. Clean the slate thoroughly and allow it to dry completely. At one time all slate. Next prepare an oxygen bleach solution.

If the slate flooring tiles have been installed for quite some time and you have decided to seal it now follow these cleaning steps. How to apply sealant on slate tile. Like most other natural stones slate tile flooring requires sealing to aid in water repellency and prevent staining and scratching and sealer should be applied on a yearly basis. Take a spare piece of slate to a home store and discuss sealers with a knowledgeable salesperson.

This is on its own a major job that can take days and require special tools. Rub onto the surface of the slate in small circles. Use a lint free cotton cloth an old t shirt works best apply a little of the sealer on to the cloth. Repair and reinforce the roof if applicable.

Remove all grout and mortar. Mask off any adjacent surfaces that need to be protected during the application. Dip a rope cotton mop on the solution and wipe it around the floor. Repeat until the whole surface is covered.

Prep the slate for sealing.