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Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 8:59 pm
by RAPressureWashing
deegan1979 wrote:R&A Pressure Washing wrote:deegan1979 wrote:
Again thanks for you're advice. Going to order it today. Do you think 1 litre will give me 2 coats on 12 square meters?
Didn't want to buy a gallon as of the price and any unused product going off in the forthcoming years.
Cheers luke
If you are going to use the Aqua-Mix or Miracle sealers, you only need to do one coat, I'd get 1.5 lts to be on the safe side if it is the paving's first seal.
It you are going for Smart-Seal, then I cannot give you any advice other then don't waste your time & money.
Nope not quoins with smart seal.
Haven't looked into miracle but am ordering aquamix.
Hmm £150 for 1.5L ,£280 for 3.6L
Does it store ok if so makes sense to buy more at the price of it
Check their amazon or eBay site for some reason they are cheaper I've been told, we are a commercial client to Tiling Logistics so get different rates, where are you based as I have Aqua-Mix in stock myself so if you only need a test sample, might be able to sort something out.
Re-does it keep once opened, yes but all the usual stuff make sure the lid is tightly closed, you might be okay with 1lt of this, if you can hang on until tomorrow I'll have a look at the coverage rates for you, as it has been a long day mate, and I'll check for you.
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 9:23 pm
by deegan1979
R&A Pressure Washing wrote:deegan1979 wrote:R&A Pressure Washing wrote:
If you are going to use the Aqua-Mix or Miracle sealers, you only need to do one coat, I'd get 1.5 lts to be on the safe side if it is the paving's first seal.
It you are going for Smart-Seal, then I cannot give you any advice other then don't waste your time & money.
Nope not quoins with smart seal.
Haven't looked into miracle but am ordering aquamix.
Hmm £150 for 1.5L ,£280 for 3.6L
Does it store ok if so makes sense to buy more at the price of it
Check their amazon or eBay site for some reason they are cheaper I've been told, we are a commercial client to Tiling Logistics so get different rates, where are you based as I have Aqua-Mix in stock myself so if you only need a test sample, might be able to sort something out.
Re-does it keep once opened, yes but all the usual stuff make sure the lid is tightly closed, you might be okay with 1lt of this, if you can hang on until tomorrow I'll have a look at the coverage rates for you, as it has been a long day mate, and I'll check for you.
U sir are a star... I'll hold off ordering until tmrw.
Thanks, appreciate all ur advice mate
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 10:11 am
by deegan1979
I've ordered 2 x 476ml bottles and if I need more will get another.
Plan is to jetwash the slabs this weekend and hopefully dry them in the sun for a few days then take them indoors to seal.
Is 2 or 3 days going to be enough, don't want to trap any moisture inside of the slabs.
Also hoping jetwash in alone will remove the green algae.
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 2:34 pm
by RAPressureWashing
deegan1979 wrote:I've ordered 2 x 476ml bottles and if I need more will get another.
Plan is to jetwash the slabs this weekend and hopefully dry them in the sun for a few days then take them indoors to seal.
Is 2 or 3 days going to be enough, don't want to trap any moisture inside of the slabs.
Also hoping jetwash in alone will remove the green algae.
1lt of Aqua-Mix Enrich & Seal should do the 12 sq mts, you might just have enough if you feel you need to do a 2nd coat but allow 72 hours between 1st & 2nd coats though.
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 3:02 pm
by deegan1979
Thanks buddy. Spoke with the supplier today. They told me most people apply too much which makes it slippery so im going for as than a coat as I can and build it up with a second very light coat.
Do u happen to know if algae will grow back after jetwashing the slabs. Don't want to seal it in if so
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2015 6:38 pm
by deegan1979
what looks like silver glitter that shimmers in the light, typically I dived straight in and ordered a rather expensive sealer, just tested it on a small unwashed bit and it sure does darken the slabs instantly, dare I say it maybe more than I expected, so it defiantly does as I was advised.
Going to treat half of a slab that I won't be using on the weekend and will post up some pictures would value all you're thoughts on how they look
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 8:06 am
by deegan1979
What do u think guys.
Left is LTP colour enhancing stain block 2 coats
Next to it and barely visible is smartseal colour enhancing sand stone sealer
The dark one is Aqua mix enrich n seal 1 coat
And or the right is LTP mattstone 2 coats
None are giving quite the effect I am after but need to pick one sharpish. [URL=http://s1059.photobucket.com/user/Jebro ... e.jpg.html]
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 8:10 am
by deegan1979
This was the look I was after it it seems the only way to get it is to leave the slabs unsealed so they can change colour when wet, it I guess that's a big no no
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Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 9:23 am
by lutonlagerlout
aqua mix if its the look you are after
cheers LLL
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2015 7:00 am
by deegan1979
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2015 9:42 pm
by RAPressureWashing
Photo of colour intensified paving and? looks a bit streaky what have used & done.
Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 12:00 am
by deegan1979
Hi mate, that was my first real test with enrich n seal, only had a brush to hand for that one, the steaks are actually white crystal like deposits in the stone.
Did more today but with a foam roller, much better will add some pictures soon.
Unfortunately tho this stone absorbs the sealer to touch dry in about 30 seconds and half a litre only sealed 7 of the slabs, originally ordered only 1 litre but now placed an order for the larger 3.8l size.
Very happy with tonight's go tho and can't thank you enough for the recommendation.
May need a very light 2nd coat as ull see in the next pictures I have a few lighter areas, not too bad tho so thanks again for you're help.
Luke
Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 12:09 am
by deegan1979
Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 9:02 am
by higgness
Will it make any difference not sealing the sides? Fantastic colours.
I have some pots in the same material that look great, cant sell them do.
Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 10:23 am
by deegan1979
higgness wrote:Will it make any difference not sealing the sides? Fantastic colours.
I have some pots in the same material that look great, cant sell them do.
I've been told sealing the sides would mean the pointing won't bond to the slabs??
U got any pics of the pots?
