Sealing Natural Stone And Glass Backsplash

Using tile and grout sealer from miracle sealants.

Sealing natural stone and glass backsplash.

Natural stone tiles make a wonderful addition to the kitchen backsplash area. They can be costly. I had to scrape my flat stone tiles off because the grout stuck to them. Make sure the sealer dries for at least two hours.

They can be costly. In general they cost more than natural stone backsplashes. Is the backsplash already grouted. Use a lint free cloth.

I recently sealed a tumbled travertine kitchen backsplash using 511 impregnator from miracle sealants i want to tell you how easy the job was how well the product works and how to use it. It s even easier for a backsplash since there s no need to avoid using the room while it cures. Once it is grouted why seal the stone. Natural stone with a high absorbency level 0 2 percent is porous leaving your backsplash vulnerable to mold and mildew and also to looking less than stunning.

Steps for sealing a natural stone tile backsplash. Step 2 apply the sealer the sealing product i used was miracle 511 impregnator sealer. While you are sealing your mosaic glass tile backsplash wipe off any excess from the glass tiles immediately. On a backsplash that seems way less important than on a floor in a shower.

Read the directions on the product and apply the sealer with a brush. These tiles have a natural color variation and can help protect. Luckily the process is a simple and relatively painless one. Quality glass mosaics rarely cost less than 10 per square foot.

Acid based cleaners can etch the surface of the stone making permanent surface damage. In general they cost more than natural stone backsplashes. You might have to crack open the piggy bank when purchasing a glass mosaic. You may need to repeat the process one more time.

From the content of that article it seems like sealing is meant to protect the natural stone from the grout primarily. Sealing is not a difficult process. Using natural stone tile for your bathroom or kitchen backsplash does require a bit of extra care but the beauty of natural stone is well worth the effort. The case against glass mosaics.

I had a quart sized container and only used a of the bottle to seal the backsplash. Step 4 apply the sealer. The best way to ensure your backsplash s longevity and luster is to apply sealant to your tiles and grout. The case against glass mosaics 1.

Many other cleaners are acidic have a low ph and not designed for natural stone.