Sealing With Top Seal
1. Read the instructions on the label.
2. Wait 10 to 14 days after the tile has been installed and at least 8
hours after the last wash before sealing.
3. Inspect the floor before sealing to ensure that it is clean, as dirt
may have settled after the last cleaning operation. Dry dirt can be swept
or vacuumed before sealing, but it is important to protect the floor from
wet dirt between cleaning and sealing. Do not seal if there are any grout
residues or any other type of dirt on the floor.
4. Now that the floor is clean and dry, apply a medium coat of Tile
& Floor Care Top Seal so that the grouting is also sealed.
Avoid pooling and DO NOT use a roller of any type, as they do not deposit
enough sealer and cause bubbles. Suitable applicators are a sheepskin
applicator, propad or a good quality brush respectively. One litre covers
10 to 15 square meters, depending on porosity. Do not disturb and allow
to dry for 2 to 4 hours. Apply a second coat and a third coat if necessary.
5. Do not disturb and allow to dry for 4 hours.
6. INTERIOR – Apply two medium coats of Tile &
Floor Care Maxi Shine allowing 4 hours between coats.
Use the same type of applicators as above.
7. EXTERIOR – Apply one liberal coat of Tile &
Floor Care Easy Seal (using the same method as above).
Never apply in direct sunlight or on hot tiles as the sealer dries too
quickly and will not have a chance to penetrate and adhere to the tile,
allow to dry for 2 hours and then apply a second thin coat.
Maintenance
INTERIOR
1. Heavy duty dirt and grime – use Tile & Floor
Care Easy Clean diluted with water to the correct strength
to remove dirt & grime
1-50 for mild cleaning,
1-20 for medium dirt,
1-10 for heavy dirt.
ALWAYS rinse with fresh clean water after cleaning with Easy Clean.
2. Whenever tiles that have been treated with Maxi Shine
are looking dull or showing signs of wear in high traffic areas, they
need another coat of Maxi Shine. You only need to apply
Maxi Shine to the areas that are showing signs of tracking.
EXTERIOR
Whenever there are signs that water penetrates and darkens the tile rapidly,
then apply a liberal coat of Tile & Floor Care Easy
Seal. DO NOT apply in direct sunlight or on hot tiles as the
sealer dries too quickly and will not have a chance to penetrate and adhere
to the tile.
Sealing With HP
Sealer
1. Read the instructions on the label.
2. Wait 10 to 14 days after the tile has been installed and 48 hours after
cleaning before sealing.
3. Inspect the floor before sealing to ensure that it is clean, as dirt
may have settled after the last cleaning operation. Dry dirt can be swept
or vacuumed before sealing, but it is important to protect the floor from
wet dirt between cleaning and sealing. Do not seal if there are any grout
residues or any other type of dirt on the floor.
4. Inspect the floor before sealing to ensure that it is clean, as dirt
may have settled after the last cleaning operation. If the floor is dirty
and cannot be cleaned then phone Tile & Floor Care
on 011 450-1774. Do not seal if there are any grout residues or any other
type of dirt on the floor.
5. If it is necessary to clean the floor before, sealing remember that
you will have to wait 48 hours before sealing with HP Sealer.
6. Now that the floor is clean and dry, apply a thin even coat of Tile
& Floor Care HP Sealer so that the grouting is also sealed. DO NOT
use a roller of any type, as they do not deposit enough sealer and cause
bubbles. Suitable applicators are a sheepskin applicator, lint free cloth
or a good quality paint brush respectively. One litre covers 5 to 10 square
meters, depending on porosity. Do not disturb and allow to dry for 4 to
6 hours.
7. Apply a second coat of HP Sealer in the opposite direction
as the first coat as this will help to avoid streaking.
8. A third coat may be necessary. Remember that HP Sealer
is a penetrating sealer and is designed to sit within the tile, and not
on top. Therefore you should stop applying the sealer when it begins to
sit on top of the tile.
9. Do not disturb and allow to dry for 4 to 6 hours.
10. Do not allow water on the tiles for 48 hours after sealing.
Choice Of Finish.
Matt – Once you have applied the final coat of sealer, leave to
cure and matt down.
Gloss – Once the final coat of sealer is cured apply 2 coats of
Maxi Shine, (not recommended for exterior use).
Maintenance
1. For daily cleaning clean with Tile & Floor Care
Quick Clean.
2. Heavy duty dirt and grime – use Tile & Floor
Care Easy Clean diluted with water to the correct strength
to remove dirt & grime
1-50 for mild cleaning,
1-20 for medium dirt,
1-10 for heavy dirt.
ALWAYS rinse with fresh clean water after cleaning with Easy Clean. |
