A sealer is a liquid, or carrier containing a resin that is applied to porous natural stone or porous man made surfaces that helps prevent staining from water and/or oil based materials as well as help to achieve better results when cleaning your surfaces.
Sealers are different from polishes and are actually designed to keep liquids and dirt particles from sinking into the natural stone. It is extremely important to have your sandstone tiles sealed. All sandstone tiles should be sealed when they are first installed; this initial seal can last up to 15 years. It is important to call us as soon as your sandstone floors are installed so we can protect them before any accidental permanent damage occurs.
Yes, here at Tile Cleaners® we provide a variety of top quality sealers to seal your sandstone tiles, whether you choose to use an Impregnating Sealer or a Topical Sealer for your sandstone tiles depending on your needs.
The best sealer to use for sandstone pavers around the pool is our high quality Impregnating Penetrating Water Based Sealer that protects your stone to the core and eliminates the slipperiness factor other sealers can create with sandstone pavers.
Tile Cleaners® advise the simple "water test". The water test is well known in the stone industry and it will help you determine whether your sandstone floors require sealing. First you need to place a few drops of water on your stone and let it set for around 10 to 30 minutes then wipe it dry. If your stone did not darken, it means your sandstone is perfectly sealed and does not require sealing, but if it has darkened, it means that the water was able to penetrate your stone and sealing is required.
All of our sealing products are water based, we do not apply solvent- based sealer except in certain cases where it is the only option. The sealer will not affect the texture of your sandstone tiles in any way; however, it will protect your sandstone from staining and maintain that lustrous, natural finish you are looking for.
Yes we do. Colour enhancer is a compound designed to enrich the natural look of sandstone tiles. It darkens and enhances the colour of your tiles and brings out the natural beauty in your sandstone, giving a slight wet look/low sheen.
Tile Cleaners® colours enhancer will not affect the texture of your sandstone, however, it will enhance the colour of your sandstone tiles and bring out the natural beauty of your surfaces.
Our professional team will go through the job processes with you step by step so you know exactly what you're getting. The process includes stripping any previous sealer if it was applied, the sandstone is then thoroughly cleaned and neutralised so that it is free of dust, residue and anything else that can affect the new sealer. A new sealer is applied to the dry sandstone floor and allowed to set. The newly sealed sandstone floor will not only look new again, it will be protected and result in your sandstone becoming easier to maintain.
It all depends on the size of the area that we are sealing but most jobs take 4 - 8 hours to complete. We do cleaning and resealing in the same day so you don't have to fuss with more than one appointment.
It takes 4 hours to be touch dry and normally 24 hours for the sealer to fully cure, which is when you can put everything back into place. Nothing hard such as furniture can be moved on to the tiles and grout for at least 24 hours.
Tile Cleaners® apply two main types of high quality sealer, deep penetrating sealer and topical sealer. Topical Sealer has lifetime expectancy of around 3 years and Australia's Deepshield™ range of impregnating water based sealer's last for up to 10 years while Deepshield™ Gold based on the latest fluoro-bond technology can last for up to 15 years dependent on usage and weather conditions.
Deepshield™ Impregnating Penetrating Sealer does not alter the slipperiness of your sandstone tiles' surface as the sealer penetrates the top layer of your sandstone. Topical Sealer may result in your sandstone floors becoming slippery when wet. To maintain the look and slip resistance of your sandstone and to prevent damaging moisture from being trapped within the stone, it is recommended to seal your surfaces with a high quality, invisible, fully breathable impregnating sealer.
Any acidic substance is harmful for your sandstone tiles, they can be etched(eaten/corroded) easily and sealing against acid attack is very difficult. The best way to protect your sandstone tiles from acid attack is to seal and clean spills immediately. The high porosity of stone based tiles makes sealing a must in order to provide protection against future acid attack and liquid spillage.
Tile Cleaners® colour enhancing sealer may help hide those nasty scratches you have, but we cannot guarantee that they return to their original condition. Deepshield™ Penetrating Colour Enhancing Sealer darkens your sandstone tiles by up to 20% and can help camouflage etches, restoring the natural, new look of your sandstone floors.
To keep your sandstone tiles and grout looking new, Tile Cleaners® recommend cleaning each week with a mild detergent to remove any dirt or grime from the sandstone surface. Strong detergents(strong acid or alkali) may affect the sealer, mild detergents and pH neutral substances are strongly recommended. Our best advice to protect your sandstone tiles is to seal them with one of our highest quality sealers. This is the best protection your sandstone tiles can receive against staining.
Tile Cleaners® charge per square meter for each separate sandstone room. There is a price list on the Tile Cleaners® website for you to review. Before we begin our work we will measure each room individually, confirm the work to be carried out as well as confirm all costs with you.
We recommend that you measure each sandstone area separately. The simplest way to measure is by multiplying the width by the length. For example a room that is 3 meters long and 2 meters wide is 3 X 2 = 6m2 in total.
Tile Cleaners® technicians can help to move items that one person could be expected to move such as furniture with wheels, light furniture, tables and chairs, however as Tile Cleaners® insurance covers our restoration services, we will not be held liable for any damage caused to furniture or property you request our technicians to move.
Move all furniture and items off your sandstone floors so they are ready for when we arrive.
To schedule your appointment or to obtain a free estimate, please Call 1300 771 201 or use our online enquiry form.
If you are getting your floors sealed, then you should keep in mind that it usually takes around 4 hours before your tiles are touch dry, however the sealer takes up to 24 hours to fully cure which means that you are not allowed to mop the floor or allow it to get wet for at least 24 hours after the job has been completed.
It usually takes around 4 hours before your tiles are touch dry, which means that you can walk on them and even return most furniture items after 4 hours of completing the job, however you can not mop the tiles, or allow them to become wet for at least 24 hours as that can potentially wash off the sealer as it takes up to 24 hours to fully cure. You should not return rugs to the floor for at least 24 hours after the job has been completed, since the rug will stop your tiles from breathing before the sealer is fully cured.