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Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 10:32 am
by Davidhh
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.
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 5:09 pm
by lutonlagerlout
patios generally do not need a sealant,but if you want one lithofin make the best
look here for more info
cheers
LLL 
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 5:04 pm
by Davidhh
Thanks very much for that advice
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 7:25 pm
by lutonlagerlout
no problem david,thats what we are here for
LLL
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 2:55 pm
by Tony McC
Bradstone concrete ... oops, I ought to say "reconstructed stone", or Bradstone unreconstructed stone (real)?
Different sealants for different types of paving
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:25 am
by Davidhh
"Reconstructed stone" !
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:16 am
by Tony McC
Lithofin MN Stain Stop or Covergard by Nufins
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 6:19 pm
by dustyknees
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?
cheers dusty
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 11:35 pm
by lutonlagerlout
i decent coat should be enough ,but i dont know about the dreaded bbq grease
best put the barbie on the grass,
grass grows back
LLL
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:21 am
by Tony McC
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.
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 4:58 pm
by dustyknees
thanks LLL & Tony for replying so promptly 
Shall wait abit longer for warmer weather before applying - especially as paving is at back of house out of sun.
DK
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:08 pm
by James.Q
yes wait for the good weather if we get any this year . the drier the better
JQ 