How To Finish Natural Stone Floor?
by Lisa C. Marketing WriterDifferent types of flooring materials available in the
market. From cheap to premium – you can choose the right flooring material based
on their looks, hardness, durability, and brand value.
Of all materials, natural stones are the most desirable flooring
material. They are strong, durable, beautiful, and above all, completely
natural. They are the most natural thing you can add in your home.
Processed from rocks (rock blocks), natural stone tiles and
slabs have a highly porous surface. There are countless tiny pores on stone
tiles, through which water, dirt, moisture, and colorful fluids can seep
through and create a chaos for the homeowner.
Finishing/Sealing
After installing natural stone flooring, you will need to
finish it using a suitable quality sealant. Sealant blocks the pores on the
stone, and helps avoid awkward situations mentioned above.
Finishing creates a strong, glass like layer on the stone
surface. Apart from blocking the pores, the finish enhances the shine of the
stone.
Ideally, you have to finish or seal your stone floor every
In most cases, sealing restores the new-like look of your
stone floor.
Finishing Natural Stone Floor
If you want to finish or seal your natural stone floor, here
are a few tips and tricks to help you do it like a pro –
- Sealant must be applied on a clean and dry floor surface. No matter if you have just finished installation or are going to seal your natural stone flooring after a year, you should perform a deep clean before sealant application.
- Make sure that the floor surface is dry. Because, sealant won’t work on a wet or semi-wet floor. Allow the floor to dry completely before applying sealer. You could use a dryer for that.
- Apply sealant in small sections. You cannot cover the entire floor in one go. Divide the floor and work in small sections.
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