How To Seal Slate Roof Tiles

How to seal roof tiles.

How to seal slate roof tiles.

Use a lint free cotton cloth an old t shirt works best apply a little of the sealer on to the cloth. Once you have covered the surface rub off any excess straight away with a clean cloth and allow to dry naturally. Mix liquid or powder oxygen bleach to water. Mix the sealer if required as per the manufacturer s instructions and fill the reservoir on the sprayer with sealer.

Read all instructions and tips before the application so that you can plan the application correctly. Repeat until the whole surface is covered. If using a penetrating. Mix water and all around detergent to make a solution.

Position the first. To see if your slate tile needs sealing pour a bit of water on its surface. Place the folding ladder so that part of the fold bends across the edge of the roof where you place it and the lower section extends downward. Wearing protective gloves dip the sponge into the sealer and spread it evenly over the slate.

You should have reinforced the frame of the roof earlier before. Mask off any adjacent surfaces that need to be protected during the application. Dip a rope cotton mop on the solution and wipe it around the floor. This is on its own a major job that can take days and require special tools.

Next prepare an oxygen bleach solution. If the water leaves a darkened spot for longer than 10 minutes it needs sealer. Shake or stir well. Test for desired results in an inconspicuous area before continuing the application.

Pour the sealer into a shallow pan such as a paint roller pan. Remove old roofing if applicable. Rub onto the surface of the slate in small circles.