How to Choose Sealant for Sealing Slate Tile?

This depends on how you want your finished slate tiles to look like! Go for glossy sealant if you want it to shine. If you want a natural look then buy some matte finish sealant.

You must also take care for protecting the slate tile (it is, however, the main task of any sealant.) For better protection of slate tile, choose penetrating sealers that go deep into the tile as against the topical tile sealers that stay on the surface.

For eco friendly option, you must choose water-based polyurethane sealants that have one of the lowest levels of toxic fumes. It is also non-cracking and non-yellowing that keeps your slate tile look new for years.

For further tips, read How to Seal Slate Tile and Slate Strip

How to Keep your Slate Tiles Clean?

Slate tiles are wonderful and can be used anywhere you want. It can be used both at commercial and residential places. When it comes to clean the slate tiles then you need not to worry as cleaning the slate tiles is not at all difficult.


Learn How to Keep your Slate Tiles Clean - 

• Use warm water to clean your slate tiles.
• Use neutral cleaning agent for cleaning purpose. Acidic cleaning agent will deteriorate the slate tile and then you will have to replace it.
• Remove the stains as soon as you get them. Use blotting paper to remove the excess of stain. 
• If you have the stain on grout and the grout is not colored then use 50:50 hydrogen peroxide and water solution to remove it. For this sprinkle the solution directly on stain and let it dry. This will bring the stain out. If still you have the stain then make the paste of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. Apply it on the stained area and keep it there for 30 mins. remove it with warm wet cloth.
• Always seal your tiles with neutral sealant for longer life

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