Bear in mind that depending on the type of stone, the effects are difficult if not impossible to reverse, so take your time choosing and if possible test a small area or a sample piece of stone first. See more tips for easily maintaining your garden patio. Think about where your patio is placed. Does it get covered in leaves? Is it constantly rained on or is it covered? Is it in full sun or partial shade? These are all factors to think about when choosing a treatment. If your patio is vulnerable to UV bleaching from the sun or damp, opting for a sealant is often a good idea.
Find out everything you need to know about planning and creating your patio. Tel: Email: info minsterpaving. View our terms and conditions here. Do I need to seal my patio? All sprayers need to be cleaned with Smartseal's cleaning fluid to remove residue from the sealer or the sprayer will quickly be ruined. Application of solvent free sealer for Natural Stone patio slabs can be carried out with a normal garden sprayer, paint brush or roller kit.
When using any kind of sealing products make sure gloves, chemical resistant mask and goggles are worn at all times. Any pointing between the slabs will also be protected and made water resistant by the patio sealer being applied.
On newly laid patios the sealer can be applied to the paving slabs and pointing just a few days after the patio has been laid, if no efflorescence is present. If you require a patio sealer for internal floors, view our products for natural stone, they are highly effective sealers for internal work, without the solvents and other chemicals associated with external sealing products.
Once applied algae, moss and lichen will be greatly reduced and remain easy to maintain. If maybe twice a year our patio revive product is applied the surface should remain looking good and green surface algae will no longer form. Our product and application information are only guidelines and we would recommend always applying to a discreet test area before all work is carried out.
If you require any advice regarding what kind of patio sealent is right for you or information about the right type of application tools to use, please call us or contact us. Sealers Patio Sealer. In Stock. Not for use on Natural Stone! Some of these should be fairly obvious. North-facing areas tend not to get much direct sunlight, and they also tend to stay damp for longer, all of which can provide succour to algae and lichens.
They love a reliable and constant source of moisture. And look out for tree cover. Sycamores and Maples are colonised by creepy-crawlies that suck sap and, literally, excrete syrup, which drops onto the paving below, attracting all sorts of bacteria, algae and other micro-organisms which can very rapidly turn black. Oaks in autumn drop leaves that are rich in reddy-brown tannins, and these can seriously stain lighter-hued paving. Then, speak to a knowledgeable advisor like the good people at McMonagle Stone, and let them help you determine whether a sealant is warranted, and, if so, what sealant is best for you.
About Us About Us. Contact Contact. Currency EUR. My Account. My Cart. Uncertain on whether or not you need to seal your natural stone paving? McMonagle Stone has invited Tony McCormack, the Paving Expert to give unbiased advice on sealants that will in turn give you peace of mind in knowing if sealing your natural stone is the right choice.
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