Natural Stone or Sandstone Patios, Cleaning, Sealing and Maintaining (HOW TO- Experts Guide)

[@nasbandi]

All i can say is, he is very honest, thorough in his job, no marketing gimmicks, I can trust him to buy his product.

[@SmartsealUk]

Thanks for your positive comments. Much appreciated. Regards, Nigel@Smartseal

[@matthewwebster8378]

Have to say this video and one other I've watched by the company are excellent. Clear descriptions, honest about product effectiveness and range of application and sensible too. Glad to see health and safety also properly covered with what are no doubt potent products. I have ordered a patio sealer for my block paving, a cleaner product for the limestone part of my patio and about to order a sealer to use on the limestone once I've got rid of the black spot.

[@SmartsealUk]

We really appreciate you taking the time to post your feedback and comments Matthew. Thank You. George@Smartseal

[@RH-nk7eo]

Great video thank you. Got yourself a new customer.

[@SmartsealUk]

We really appreciate your feedback RH, thanks for becoming our customer. Regards, Rick@Smartseal

[@jamesdonalfaulkner]

This a very good explanatory video. As a technical and scientific writer, I am impressed by the coherence of the presentation and, above all, by the quality of the English used. A far cry from the Latinised rubbish that is all too common in the world of today. Well done.

[@SmartsealUk]

Thanks for your positive comments, much appreciated.

[@jamesdonalfaulkner]

I have finally succeeded in applying your Drive Clean product. I see in your video that you say we have to wait for 3 days after this before applying the sealer itself. But, unfirtuanately here in Irealnd it is going to rain again tomorrow afternoon - only 48 hours since I put down the Drive Clean. Can I jump the gun and aplly it early afternoon tomorow ? I.e. Less than 48 hours after the initial appication. It HAS been very dry and sunny... Or should I leave it under the rain until the next sunny spell?!? Any advice much appreciated!

[@SmartsealUk]

Hi James, the 3 days dry days recommended is just a guide. It depends on several factors, how much recent rain, how intensely it was cleaned, general weather conditions, does it get much sun etc etc. I would say normally if the weather has been good, it should be ok after 48 hours. But also remember it needs to be dry for at least 4-6 hours after application. Hope that helps. Nigel@Smartseal

[@jamesdonalfaulkner]

That does help. Thank you Nigel. If it DOES rain today (likely), doe that mean I ought then to 1) restart the approx. 48-hour drying period from scratch once the rain has stopped 2) apply the sealant after that, once the weather is forceast to be dry for the next 4-6 hours?

[@jamesdonalfaulkner]

Hi Nigel, We took the risk and applied the sealant today - Lidl sprayer broke down fairly quickly and we resorted to using a Lidl watering can and a stiff Lidl broom to spread the sealant around. Second coat went on via this fairly primitive and robust method and was finished at 5:30. At time of writing it is 10:08 pm so we have had almost 5 hours without rain - unusual for the west of Ireland! Keeping our fingers crossed hoping for another hour or two because the temperature here is only about 11 degrees... :-(( Lidl by Lidl...

[@JohnnyTHolland]

Yes I agree with the comments below - an excellent, clear, honest and very useful presentation - I am off to buy the stuff from them !

[@SmartsealUk]

Thanks for your comments Johnny, much appreciated. Regards, Rick@Smartseal

[@TOD649-g9s]

Hi just bought the cleaner and sealer for my sandstone patio, at 7:16 in the video you seems to be applying water after you've sprayed the cleaner, that step wasn't mentioned in the description, so I guess my question is should I spray down with water after applying cleaner, if so how long after and then how long to leave before jet washing ? BTW other than that a great video, it really helps to see what it should look like after application of each product and the method used to apply it.

[@SmartsealUk]

Hello, you would 'dampen down' the surface after applying the cleaner, if the weather was very warm. This is to stop it evaporating too quickly and becoming ineffective. Hope that helps. Josh@Smartseal

[@andrewdedinsky9858]

Good info Seems easy and the smart thing to use a sealer.

[@SmartsealUk]

Thanks for your comments Andrew, Regards, George@Smartseal

[@andrewdedinsky9858]

@@SmartsealUk I have a white film on my new slate patio The the supplier said it can be from the cement joints in between. I use the stone patio cleaner didn't work any advice on how to clean it off then when it's clean and dry I will seal it?

[@SmartsealUk]

@@andrewdedinsky9858 I would suggest speaking to the contractor who laid it Andrew, it could be Efflorescence or minerals transferring through the slate, possibly from the sub-base. This regularly occurs and should gradually dissipate over time. I would act on the side of caution and not seal it until this has all cleared. Regards, Smartseal support

[@charlesmarling5548]

Excellent. Just what I needed. Agree with J Faulkener.

[@SmartsealUk]

Thanks for your comments Charles, much appreciated. Regards, Rick@Smartseal

[@madpainterken]

Well...i don't think that a video..with the explanation of what to do..and not what to do gets any better than this....5 stars, full marks to you ''Smartseal''

[@SmartsealUk]

Hi Ken, thanks for your positive feedback, appreciated

[@jamesdonalfaulkner]

Coundn't agree more.

[@tommytempo1]

How long do you leave Patio Clean Extreme on the natural stone surface prior to pressure washing?

[@SmartsealUk]

You can find a video on our channel showing how to get the best results from Xtreme Cleaner Tommy. To answer your question, generally about 1 hour. Regards, George@Smartseal

[@bennolan410]

Hi I have light grey Indian sandstone slabs but would like them darker could I use the dark grey colour seal do you think? Great video!

[@bennolan410]

Or the limestone black sealer?

[@SmartsealUk]

Yes, it should work ok, but we would suggest trying a sample of the product 1st to check it adheres correctly. The Limestone Black sealer would be the better option due to its, thinner viscosity. Hope that helps. Regards, Nigel@Smartseal

[@jacobwatterworth6861]

Would there be any issue using a 3 in 1 cleaner/sealer to mainly clean old outdoor marble, re-grout and then apply a more permanent sealer? or any recommendations? Thank you!!

[@SmartsealUk]

Hello Jacob, I am not clear what you mean by 3 in 1 cleaner/sealer, sorry. Certainly be careful, some sealers are not compatible with others and some can only be re-applied once a certain level of degradation/wear of the previously applied sealer has occurred. Hope that helps. Regards, Nigel@Smartseal

[@alinakalinchuk2787]

Hi! Do you ship to the US?

[@SmartsealUk]

Hi, Sorry, no, we do not currently ship to the USA. Josh@Smartseal

[@jamesdonalfaulkner]

Hello again Nigel. I've just reapplied the sealant and have a quick question for you. We applied it to saturation (with a watering can) and probably put down too much as we had to wipe off quite a bit of the white sealant after 45 minutes or so, as you recommend. The patio does look the better for it, alright, but, oddly, rainwater hardly runs of it any more; the water now pools in any of the hollows - of which there are many in our sandstone. Could it be that, because the product is hydrophobic and because we put a lot of it down this time, the rainwater, which would have seeped down into the porous sandstone previously, can no longer do this because the pores are now filled with the hydrophobic sealant? Best wishes, James

[@SmartsealUk]

Hello James, good to hear from you. I would suggest the initial 100% hydrophobic effect will settle down after a couple of months and will not be an potential issue as we head into the Winter. Hope that helps. Regards, Nigel

[@nigeace]

Very good video.

[@SmartsealUk]

Glad you found it informative Nigel. Regards, Rick@Smartseal

[@marywhite3797]

If you use a sprayer to apply this, can it be used for something else afterwards?

[@SmartsealUk]

Yes you can, just clean your sprayer out with water. Regards, Rick@Smartseal

[@eugeniucastravet4222]

Would any of your products clean a cement from the outdoor black limestone please?? Thank you

[@SmartsealUk]

It is not always easy to remove cement from any hard surface. You certainly need to be careful and ideally avoid the use of any acid based product that cold damage the Limestone. If you sent some pictures to www.smartseal.co.uk/help-advice/send-us-your-pictures.htm we will try to help. Regards, Rick@Smartseal Support

[@philipweldon7944]

Hi can I send you some pictures of my patio , I have sealed it with Thompson’s patio sealer last summer , now it looks awful , could you advise on what to do with it , thanks Phil

[@SmartsealUk]

Yes Phil, we will try and help. Please send to [e-mail]

[@gaycha6589]

Do you re pointing before sealing the stone? Thanks

[@SmartsealUk]

You can do it before or after, hope this helps

[@markjarvis9780]

Hi how long after a new patio being laid should it be sealed? Do you have to wait a certain amount of time, mixed answers judging from online. But some say with a breathable sealer you can do it straight away? Thanks

[@SmartsealUk]

With so many types of natural stone on the market Mark, I would suggest there is not one definitive answer to your question. With patio stones being laid in different weather conditions, at different times of year, this is a factor. Natural salts and efflorescence possibly permeating through the sub base and stones means, personally, I would act on the side of caution and wait at least 3 months to see if any surface whiteness starts to appear. The sealers we supply for natural stone are breathable, but I would still suggest waiting for at least 3 months and not applying any type of sealer whilst any whiteness is present. Hope that helps. Nigel@Smartseal

[@markjarvis9780]

@@SmartsealUk okay thank you for the reply. Yes I did originally think I would have to wait so glad you confirmed that. I was only unsure when other places online said you may not need to. But I’d rather be safe and not risk ruining the look of my slab👍🏻

[@simonskeates2271]

Hi great vid. What product would you recommend for around 80sqm of black limestone? Do you do a bottle bug enough??

[@SmartsealUk]

With limestone Simon, due its density, coverage rates are quite high , 8-10 m2 per litre. The sealers are supplied in sample, 5 & 25L for more info and options visit www.smartseal.co.uk. Thanks for your positive feedback. Regards, Rick@Smartseal

[@simonskeates2271]

@@SmartsealUk thanks but which particular product would you recommend as there are lots of them!!

[@SmartsealUk]

@@simonskeates2271 either the DRY finish or COLOUR ENHANCER Simon, samples are available through the website. Regards, Rick@Smartseal

[@productiveearnings311]

Hi, I need help with having to bring back the life of a ( BLACK STONE SLATE ROOF ) customer wants it to look good again, and idk if this will do it? It’s natural stone so I would think this is the best solution, I would like a second opinion.?

[@SmartsealUk]

Hi Herbert, Yes, the 'colour enhanced' sealer would work on slate roof tiles and leave them looking 'damp'. This would help bring out the colour of the slate. If you are not in the UK, you should be able to source a similar product in your country. Hope that helps!

[@Nick-ly2lh]

Do you grout first or seal first on limestone paving?

[@upthers7661]

Garbage product don’t buy

[@SmartsealUk]

You can do it either way Rob. If you have recently laid the paving, leave at least 6 months before applying, to allow any potential efflorescense to appear. Regards, George@Smartseal

[@SmartsealUk]

Sorry if you had a poor experience with our products, please get in touch, we will try and resolve your issue. Regards, George@Smartseal

[@Lkgirl56]

My husband applied a sealer to our new bluestone sidewalk that was suppose to give it a "wet look" and now it appears chalky looking. We called the company and they said that it was probably due to the product being expired, even though there wasn't an expiration date on the bottle. They said to power wash it. It has been over a year and it still looks dull and chalky. I assume that either it was expired or he applied too much, but how do we get it off? I'm not sure if powerwashing alone woud get the old sealer off. Would the Patio Clean Extreme get off the old sealer? I would love to get my bluestone back to the original surface so it can be sealed properly this time. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@SmartsealUk]

Hello Jennifer, we would need to know more about the sealer applied, to possibly offer advice or a solution. Please contact us via our website. Regards Rick@Smartseal Support

[@kavourastube1]

hello there ..does any one know if there is a cleaner for stone floors that can take away even the varnish that i have allready aplly and leave the stone at its original state?

[@SmartsealUk]

We would suggest contacting the company that supplied the varnish and see if they have a remover

[@brandonpollock1217]

can i use you website for my web page

[@SmartsealUk]

Please contact us to clarify your plans Brandon, we will always try to help 01268 722500. Regards, Nigel@Smartseal

[@kau54r]

We've just had 'No Nonsense' patio sealer on our sandstone cobbles applied yesterday. The sealer is penetrating and non breathable. However, the stones look bland. How can I remove this so that we can apply one of the Smartseal products? Also what's the difference between the Ultimate Enhancer and Wet Look? Thanks

[@SmartsealUk]

It is best to get directly in touch with us at [e-mail] we can then advise on your options. Regards, Rick@Smartseal

[@mickclarke5741]

Hi I've just installed 54 meters of kandla grey Indian sandstone flags. I'm looking for the middle finish not the extreme (shiny) witch is this and where can I purchase? Thanks.

[@mickclarke5741]

Wich*

[@mickclarke5741]

Which!!! Bloody auto spell!

[@SmartsealUk]

You would want the 'colour enhancer' Mick, available from www.smartseal.co.uk Thanks for your interest.

[@Thandee]

Which sealer did you apply to the kandla grey sandstone please?

[@roontunes]

i have laid a large patio of genuine smooth marble terrazzo tiles. tthey have a speckled appearance that look a bit gray when dry but are a stunning glossy black when wet. would your proucts be suitble for sealing these and enhancing the wet look

[@SmartsealUk]

You have to be very careful when sealing a very dense surface like marble terrazzo tiles. We would suggest a ‘solvent’ based sealer is the easiest product to apply. We do not currently offer this type of product for external surfaces. Regards, Rick@Smartseal

[@mickclarke5741]

Thanks for the video 👍

[@SmartsealUk]

Hope it helps Mick, thanks for your 'thumbs up' Regards, Rick@Smartseal

[@mickclarke5741]

@@SmartsealUk yes I sealed my kandla grey Indian sandstone two years ago and it still looks great today.

[@SmartsealUk]

@@mickclarke5741 Thats great Mick. Glad it worked out well. Regards, Rick@Smartseal

[@chopperking007]

Is that a water based acrylic sealer ?

[@SmartsealUk]

Hi, they are water based, but the polymers within the formula are not acrylic. The polymers used would be varied dependent on the surface finish. For example the polymers blended in the 'dry finish' product would be very different to the 'colour enhancer'

[@chopperking007]

@@SmartsealUk have you done some sort of course on sealers or just picked it up over the years ?

[@SmartsealUk]

Hi, I have worked with various types of sealers for about 30 years now, so I have picked up my knowledge along the way. Regards, Nigel@Smartseal

[@chopperking007]

@@SmartsealUk how many you screw up over 30 yrs ?

[@SmartsealUk]

A few! particularly in the early days when little advice was available to help me, but I always managed to get them fixed. Nigel@Smartseal

[@jasonlaw7915]

Can you tell me what the product Is called that puts a shine on indian stone that gives it a wet look. Thanks. Jason.

[@SmartsealUk]

We supply a ‘wet look’ and a ‘colour enhancer’ for natural stone, we would always recommend trying a sample. Available here- www.smartseal.co.uk/sealers/natural-stone-sealer/ Regards, Rick@Smartseal Support

[@dennismorgan9637]

I am a commercial pressure cleaning specialist and I have come across in my 20 years with a job I am stumped with getting very different information. I have about 20000 sf of blue stone tile that outlines the building then concrete to bring traditional red. What I need serious advice on is the bluestone tile which has been neglected. I have done more research on this then any other job i've ever done before. I found a safe soap, my gut instinctively tells me to use no more than 2500 psi with a surface cleaner to avoid chipping. When I was there today I see where very inexperienced people assumed high pressure and they made a mess of it. This is more of a teadous hands on brushing the soap in then surface clean with a Honda gx 200 for lower pressure to prevent the chipping. I was gonna try a dirt killer rotary tip but at maybe 2000 psi max or green tip. I'm just trying to get help because this job is so important to me and I need advice from people who have done it before

[@SmartsealUk]

Hi Dennis, please send a couple of pictures and your details to [e-mail] we will then try to help.

[@jasonowen8193]

The first product he use was basically sodium hypochlorite

[@SmartsealUk]

That can be used as a cleaner Jason, you are correct. The product used in the video contains 4 active ingredients. Regards, Rick@Smartseal

[@dianejohnson1097]

Merry b

[@upthers7661]

I would not recommend this product ps I know this comment will be deleted

[@SmartsealUk]

Sorry to hear that. Please email [e-mail] if we can be of assistance. Regards, Rick@Smartseal