Slate and Lubelska Bricks
uncalibrated slate tiles, it is recommended that the tiles are graded before installation
Lubelska Bricks - Lubelska Bricks are irregular in size, and depth and this needs to be taken into account when planning
Sealing
Before grouting apply one or two coats of Fired Earth Stone Shield* using a clean,
Maintenance
Tiled floors should be swept or vacuumed regularly to remove all loose dirt. It is important to use the correct Fired Earth products when maintaining your floor, as these have been formulated to both clean
Pale Classic and Chipped Edge Slate - Following the application of Fired Earth Stone Finish*, these products must always be finished and maintained using Fired Earth Wax Paste*.
and tiling. Being a reclaimed product, the tiles will vary in colour, texture and size.
absorbed by the tiles within 20 minutes.
the floor and be gentle on the sealants.
Natural Stone Tiles and Mosaics
Surplus sealer should be removed with white spirit.
Lubelska Bricks can vary enormously in porosity. In some cases a litre of sealant may be required per 3m2 of tiles. Apply the sealer liberally to ensure thorough sealing. Surplus sealer should be removed in 20 minutes.
Finishing
In wet areas e.g showers, no finishing product should be used.
Slate - After grouting apply a first coat of Fired Earth Stone Finish* evenly and sparingly over both the tiles and grout with a soft,
Lubelska Bricks - After grouting, the tiles are finished with Cotto Rapid*. Two to three coats should be applied sparingly with a clean cloth, allowing sufficient drying time between coats. The third coat is more likely to provide a
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Spillage and cooking stains should never be allowed to remain on floor and should be wiped off immediately with a clean, damp cloth.
Fired Earth Super Floor* - Tiles finished with Fired Earth Stone Finish* should be wiped over with Fired Earth Super Floor* diluted in clean, warm water.
Tiles finished with Cotto Rapid* should be wiped clean with Fired Earth Stone Clean* diluted with water. Reapply Cotto Rapid* when the floor appears dull.
Product notes
Slate - A certain amount of delamination should be expected from slate tiles during and following installation. During installation any loose flakes should be broken off. Where delamination occurs after installation, the affected area should be resealed. Slate tiles should not be installed in areas subject to direct and intense heat, as this may cause extensive delamination.
Uncalibrated Slate - Because of the great variation in the depth of individual
Sealing
MN Stain Stop* will maintain the natural appearance of the tile. Fired Earth Stone Shield* will enhance the colours and deepen the appearance of the natural stone.
Before grouting apply one to two coats of appropriate sealant. Once the grouting has completely dried and the tiles are clean and dry, apply one further coat with a
Finishing
If using Fired Earth Stone Shield* finish with Fired Earth Stone Finish*; spread evenly and sparingly over both tiles and grout with a soft,
If using MN Stain Stop* no finishing product is required.
Maintenance
Tiled floors should be swept or vacuumed regularly to remove all loose dirt. It is
important to use the correct Fired Earth products when maintaining your floor, as these have been formulated to both clean the floor and be gentle on the sealants.
Spillage and cooking stains should never be allowed to remain on an unglazed floor and should be wiped off immediately with a clean, damp cloth. Tiles will require resealing from time to time, dependant on use.
MN
Fired Earth Stone Shield* - Tiles sealed with this product should be cleaned using Fired Earth Super Floor* diluted with clean water. It is unadvisable to use Fired Earth Super Floor* in wet areas.
Product notes
Honed and Filled Stone - Occasionally the filler in the stone may require repair by simply infilling with Limestone grout* or a 2 part resin based filler which is available for purchase from Fired Earth via our Technical Department.
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