[Ged]

hi all

got a call last evening to clean some flagstones. i was told the guy wants them sealed. i've not been asked to seal flags before. does anyone know what you'd use? going to see job this morning.

Cheers
Ged

[mark.laycock1@ntlw]

hi,
i use xlyene to seal my patios clean them off first let them dry off . repoint them with a good dry mix or if wet i use a pointing gun. make sure everythink is dry then eal using a sprayer.spray over with thin costs.

[Ged]

 Thanks Mark
just got back from survey. it's 40metres of high quality smooth finish flags which are in a right state on North facing patio. think i might look into the resiblock water based product which they have recommended it's called Resieco and is applied with squeegee and watering can. they are sending a free sample.
 
Wonder if anyone's tried this stuff?
 
 
Ged

[carloso]

ged 
xylene is a carrier / solvent , it is  not a sealant.
 do not roll seal flagstones as you will get awful edges where the excess runs and you will also get pooling.
 the best thing to do is spray acrylic  that has been at least 50/50 cut with xylene, and start on a part that does not show. they will have to be bone dry or you will get ghosting and no amount of overspraying will lift it out.
 if they are yorkies they can be a nightmare

cheers

[carloso]

ged
would still spray as with squeegy or brush you cannot control how it goes on

[Ged]

Thanks Carl


Regards


Ged

[steve doyle]

Hi guys,
 just wondered what kit you would use to spray with?
i have in the past used a solution you mix with water and apply with a watering can to protect block paving but never what you are talking about,

cheers
steve