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{SAS}TB · 6 May 2021 at 06:00

Enough of the prison talk

200sols · 6 May 2021 at 06:05

I wouldnt seal that stone myself, and certainly not while it is damp and wet outside.

{SAS}TB · 6 May 2021 at 06:39

I wouldn't seal it whilst wet, but given its going to get a fair bit of use and most likely have BBQ and drinks up there, what's the downside ?

Delvis · 6 May 2021 at 06:41

{SAS}TB said:
I wouldn't seal it whilst wet, but given its going to get a fair bit of use and most likely have BBQ and drinks up there, what's the downside ?

Yeah, I'm thinking of sealing my limestone...

200sols · 6 May 2021 at 06:49

I'd wait for it to weather a bit, see if you get some efflorescence etc. You have kandla grey? Generally with this dense harder stone you don't need to seal it but if done properly it won't cause harm.

I'd read the paving expert guide on it, very informative. https://www.pavingexpert.com/sealant_02

And what can go wrong https://www.pavingexpert.com/faq_sealant_fails

{SAS}TB · 6 May 2021 at 07:05

Thanks - the supplier website does reccomend it's sealed

"Care & Maintenance
Sandstone is permeable which means it is not impervious to spills and weathering. Therefore to better protect your stone we recommend using a natural stone sealant (Pavestone Natural Finish Sealer) a water-based impregnator that ensures protection against stains and facilitates everyday maintenance."

Its lashing it down now so suspect they won't even bother coming today to joint it. I'll speak to them about sealing at some point in the future

{SAS}TB · 9 May 2021 at 20:13

Just been looking at what's left over and have enough for a small patio

Think once the extension is complete I'll be getting some more slabs and start replacing the existing paved areas

jellybeard999 · 9 May 2021 at 22:49

That sealer seems expensive.

I'd look at eg

https://www.screwfix.com/p/thompsons-one-coat-patio-block-paving-seal-clear-5ltr/63998

https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-path-patio-driveway-sealer-5ltr/49885

200sols · 10 May 2021 at 06:32

jellybeard999 said:
That sealer seems expensive.

I'd look at eg

https://www.screwfix.com/p/thompsons-one-coat-patio-block-paving-seal-clear-5ltr/63998

https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-path-patio-driveway-sealer-5ltr/49885

Thompsons patio ruiner? It is junk. Quality sealing products are not cheap.

jellybeard999 · 10 May 2021 at 07:09

200sols said:
Thompsons patio ruiner? It is junk. Quality sealing products are not cheap.

What are the differences and advantages of the pricy stuff?

Never used it, but I always thought Thompson's was the go to product for this type of thing.

I've used the no nonsense one and it was fine. Not noticeable when dried and was water repellent. Not sure how long it lasted as I moved a year later! but it was fine up to then.

Noticed the £99 one is water based, while the others are solvent based. This Sika product is water based;
https://www.diy.com/departments/sika-natural-stone-sealer-5l/5055492702999_BQ.prd

200sols · 10 May 2021 at 07:32

They are just surface sealers not proper impregnators which really penetrate into the stone and protect it. I think oil based would be better if you are going to use one as it will protect better than water, however the stone needs to be a bone dry not just the surface.

LTP mattstone is a reasonably priced impregnator. https://www.pureadhesion.co.uk/ltp-...eMOtsvZN0d-Q8YkfzHwg49Q36h45PcqhoCOfkQAvD_BwE

bainbridge · 10 May 2021 at 09:45

My Indian sandstone patio has been down for 2 months now, it's gone through several wet/dry cycles with the changeable weather, and it seems that the more it weathers, the better it looks. It's not been sealed, the bare stone is exposed to the elements.

I'm just leaving it now.

sparkymark75 · 10 May 2021 at 15:21

I had my gray Indian Sandstone laid last September. The guys used StoneMarket FastPoint which looked okay when they did it but over winter, some of it has changed colour and has gone a sandy colour. I contacted the manufacturer to see if it was a faulty batch. They've come back saying it's organic growth and recommended their "Green Away" product, a cheap £60! Others have recommended bleach so last week I tried using a 4:1 mixture of bleach with water, will see what effect that has.

jellybeard999 · 10 May 2021 at 22:56

200sols said:
They are just surface sealers not proper impregnators which really penetrate into the stone and protect it. I think oil based would be better if you are going to use one as it will protect better than water, however the stone needs to be a bone dry not just the surface.

LTP mattstone is a reasonably priced impregnator. https://www.pureadhesion.co.uk/ltp-...eMOtsvZN0d-Q8YkfzHwg49Q36h45PcqhoCOfkQAvD_BwE

Thanks. I'll bear that in mind as I'm hopefully having a patio laid in the next few months... If I can find someone to do it. Everyone is booked out for the rest of the year !

Delvis · 10 May 2021 at 23:08

jellybeard999 said:
Thanks. I'll bear that in mind as I'm hopefully having a patio laid in the next few months... If I can find someone to do it. Everyone is booked out for the rest of the year !

Hence why I'm doing.my own eventually