Know the Different Slate Sealer for Slate Stone

To preserve the look of the slate stone and keep it stain free, slate sealer is must to use thing. There are many brands in the market that compete with each other for this. But basically the slate sealer can be categorized into two main categories. These are:

• Standard Quality
• Premium Quality

The premium slate sealers are more in price than the standard quality. A premium sealer has higher resistance to oils and other related things thus gives you ample time for cleaning. This also increases the reaction time to hours rather than minutes.

Then there are impregnating and coating sealer. The impregnating sealer penetrates and goes below the surface where as coating slate sealer is just above the surface and also called topical sealer. These are more shinny and glossy in appearance and give wet look to the slate floor or on which so ever surface these have been used. The coating sealers can also darken the surface to some extent. There is one more advantage of this sealer. That is it acts as a physical barrier between the dust and slate stone. But as it is just on the surface it in not that good in keep away some of the contaminants like oil to stain the slate stone. Also with time it wears away with time. So there is a need to reapply it after certain period of time.

The impregnating sealer last much longer than the coating ones and may have 10 – 15 years of life. It will not lend any kind of shining or glossy look. Regular cleaning will not cause the wearing. The contaminant will remain on the surface for a longer period of time so you have ample tile to clean it.

In order to keep you slate stain free better to clean it as soon as something falls on it rather than waiting to clean it afterward.

In order to remove the impregnating sealer get the solvent kind of stripper and remove the slate sealer with this.

Best Tips for Slate Cutting

Slate is a natural stone that gives natural to elegant look any place. Slate is easy to work upon and so the cutting part is also not that difficult. All it requires is patience and technique of cutting.

How to Work With Slate Stone?
Slate is a very durable stone but also quiet soft so needs expert handling. Any rough handling will cause the softer slate stone to flake off or break. If you get little dirty in the process of cutting slate then do not be upset. If it is your first slate cutting then it is better to work on hard slate rather than soft one. From the package of slate stone pick the one that is strongest.
Slate Cutting

• Slate cutting is easiest of all in the category of natural store. Although pre cut slate is available but if you haven't found what you are looking for then do not lose hope. All you need is planning and care while cutting the slate stone. Get the tile saw from the nearest hardware store. Make sure that you do have the safety glasses, ear plugs and other protective gears before working with any kind of industrial tool.
• You can also get the masonry blade either in the form of carbide-tipped or abrasive can be used for cutting the slate stone. Also instead of this wet saw can be rented. If not all these then get the diamond edged blade to cut the slate stone. To cut the small areas and to give the shape you can use the hacksaw.
• Do not use the manual score and snap tile cutter as this are not made for slate cutting.
• Make sure that you follow all the instructions before using any of these instruments as any minor fault can lead to disaster. Observe the safety measures as said. Use proper eye mask, chest mask and other such equipments before working with slate stone. While cutting slate small particles of dust ma come and damage your body if you wont take proper precautions.
• If you have any doubt regarding the cutting or working the instrument then never hesitate to get the advice from expert.
• Have lots of patience as slate cutting is quiet a tedious and length process. It may leads to frustration.
• Make sure to clean the slate tiles properly after cutting as any dust particle on it may lead to the wrong installation.