I have a Bradstone patio which looks good in dry weather and even better when it is wet, but looks rather messy with damp patches while it is drying out after rain - which is most of the time at this season.
Would a sealant help, and if so, then what? The Bradstone customer advisers say that sealant might help, but refuse to offer any suggestions about any particular make or type. "Use a proprietory sealant" is the most that they are willing to say.
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patios generally do not need a sealant,but if you want one lithofin make the best
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look here for more info
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Hi david, Tony and all
I'm so sorry about rudely jumping in on your thread, but its been so helpful. I've been searching for a sealant for our black sandstone patio and so nearly bought thompsons...
We want to stop our BBQ cooking from staining stone and just wanted to ask about applying lithofin, as presume you need a good long patch of dry weather to apply it? It seems to be used lots for indoor stone, so not sure whether it will give guidance on applying externally. Does it need 2 coats?
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I'm so sorry about rudely jumping in on your thread, but its been so helpful. I've been searching for a sealant for our black sandstone patio and so nearly bought thompsons...
We want to stop our BBQ cooking from staining stone and just wanted to ask about applying lithofin, as presume you need a good long patch of dry weather to apply it? It seems to be used lots for indoor stone, so not sure whether it will give guidance on applying externally. Does it need 2 coats?
cheers dusty
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The number of coats required is determined largely by the porosity of the stone. Start with one coat, when the flags are dry and have been that way for at least 24 hours. Also, choose a warmer day, if poss.
Allow that first coat to dry and see how it looks. If it's a bit patchy, apply a second and that really ought to do it for at least 12 months.
Allow that first coat to dry and see how it looks. If it's a bit patchy, apply a second and that really ought to do it for at least 12 months.
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Shall wait abit longer for warmer weather before applying - especially as paving is at back of house out of sun. -
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