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Protect Slate against Acid Attack

Protecting slatestone against acid attack is crucial to maintaining its integrity and appearance over time. The best way to achieve this is by promptly sealing any spills and cleaning them immediately.

Slatestone is vulnerable to acid due to its composition. Exposure to acidic substances such as lemon juice, cola, wine, and champagne can lead to etching or corrosion of the surface. This can result in unsightly marks, particularly on polished or finely honed surfaces.

To prevent such damage, it's essential to seal slatestone surfaces to provide a protective barrier. This helps to safeguard the stone against acid attack and enhance its durability.

Given the high porosity of slatestone, sealing becomes imperative to shield it against potential acid attack and liquid spills.

In the event of acidic substances encountering your slatestone surface, swift cleaning is paramount to prevent lasting damage.

  • Given slatestone's sensitivity to acid, prompt spill cleanup is essential to prevent permanent staining and etching. Additionally, it's advisable to limit the use of water during cleaning to minimize potential damage.
A common misunderstanding

It's crucial to note that an impregnating sealer, by its nature, may not entirely shield the surface of a slatestone tile from acid, which can cause etching. Take, for example, a red wine spillage. While an impregnating sealer offers immediate contact protection, leaving the spill for a prolonged period can result in the acid in the wine etching into the surface. Therefore, prompt cleaning of spills is of utmost importance!

  shining Slatestone after sealing

How can I protect my Slatestone against acid attack?

Any acidic substance poses a risk to your slatestone tiles, as they can be easily etched (eaten/corroded). Sealing against acid attack is particularly challenging.

The optimal method to safeguard your slatestone tiles from acid attack is to promptly seal and clean spills. Given the high porosity of slatestone, sealing is essential to offer protection against potential acid attack and liquid spills in the future.

  Protecting Slatestone from Acid Etching

How can I get my Slatestone sealed?

To ensure your slatestone is properly sealed and maintained, it's crucial to enlist the services of an experienced company equipped with specialized tools and expertise.

Maintaining cleanliness and promptly addressing spills are essential for preserving the effectiveness of the sealant. Professional cleaning services can effectively remove surface dirt and extract embedded debris from within the slatestone pores.

Professional cleaning not only eliminates surface dirt but also extracts dirt deeply embedded within the pores of slatestone.

Contact a professional stone floor maintenance company equipped with the necessary expertise and equipment to ensure your valuable slatestone surfaces look exactly as you desire.

Tile Cleaners and StoneMaster are part of the network of certified Accredited Applicators. They possess comprehensive training in the precise application of slate care products, ensuring a complete service. This includes meticulous cleaning of the slate surface, expert product application, and ongoing aftercare support.

  • Tile Cleaners Australia is Australia's stands as the premier tile care provider in Australia, offering services such as tile and grout cleaning, tile sealing, tile stripping and sealing, tile regrouting, grout color sealing, and minor tile repairs.
  • StoneMaster adopts a diagnostic approach to each unique situation, conducting a comprehensive analysis and selecting the best restoration method followed by appropriate maintenance procedures to ensure exceptional results.

Ensuring your slatestone is thoroughly cleaned before sealing is important as you may seal in old stains or dust and debris embedded in the stone, resulting in the sealer needing to be stripped and resealed.

Applying a sealer that is not suitable or of sufficient quality will result in slatestone surfaces you aren't completely satisfied with.


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