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Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:10 pm
by ken
Can any one recommend a gloss/wet look sealant for Indian sand stone that will be able to withstand the heat from a wood/coal burning stove being placed 200mm away from the sealed sand stone? I’m not sure if regular sealants can withstand heat, and I am not aware of any problems excessive heat could cause either, so thought it best to ask the question before buying a sealant and making a mess of my Mrs.’s fire surround. Any one got experience or advice on this? Cheers Ken.
Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 11:40 am
by Tony McC
I'd opt for an impregnator as that is less likely to be affected by the heat. As for the wet-look, I'm less certain, but I'd guess that Swiss-Seal would be the obvious choice.
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 8:00 am
by London Stone Paving
What about stain stop plus from lithofin. Its an impregnating sealant which also enhances the colour
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 8:50 am
by Bob_A
Can't remember of hearing Swiss-Seal on here before.
Are they a new company?
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 7:34 pm
by ken
Both the sealants Swiss seal sell both state “do not use on Indian stone� (unless im looking in the wrong place!), so I will have a read up on lithofin’s products. Cheers ken.
Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 10:40 am
by Tony McC
ken wrote:Both the sealants Swiss seal sell both state “do not use on Indian stone�
Do they? I could have sworn I saw them being trialled 18 months ago on Indian sandstone, limestone and granite by a very reputable supplier, and with good looking results, if you're into that glossy kind of finish.
Yep: my notebook says Swiss-Seal, but no other product detail. I wonder if it was a new product?