How To Seal Slate Roof Tiles

Mask off any adjacent surfaces that need to be protected during the application.

How to seal slate roof tiles.

Wearing protective gloves dip the sponge into the sealer and spread it evenly over the slate. Place the folding ladder so that part of the fold bends across the edge of the roof where you place it and the lower section extends downward. Repeat until the whole surface is covered. Use a lint free cotton cloth an old t shirt works best apply a little of the sealer on to the cloth.

If the water leaves a darkened spot for longer than 10 minutes it needs sealer. Repair and reinforce the roof if applicable. Shake or stir well. Pour the sealer into a shallow pan such as a paint roller pan.

Once you have covered the surface rub off any excess straight away with a clean cloth and allow to dry naturally. Test for desired results in an inconspicuous area before continuing the application. Mix liquid or powder oxygen bleach to water. Read all instructions and tips before the application so that you can plan the application correctly.

To see if your slate tile needs sealing pour a bit of water on its surface. Dip a rope cotton mop on the solution and wipe it around the floor. If the slate flooring tiles have been installed for quite some time and you have decided to seal it now follow these cleaning steps. Next prepare an oxygen bleach solution.

Rub onto the surface of the slate in small circles. Mix water and all around detergent to make a solution. How to seal roof tiles. If using a penetrating.

You should have reinforced the frame of the roof earlier before. Mix the sealer if required as per the manufacturer s instructions and fill the reservoir on the sprayer with sealer. Remove old roofing if applicable.