xgeminix Posted March 3, 2008 Posted March 3, 2008 Has anyone put real limestone tiles on a bathroom wall? I'm really keen to have them in our new bathroom but am put off by having to seal them regularly. Are they really a lot of trouble to maintain?
pinklady Posted March 3, 2008 Posted March 3, 2008 no trouble at all ........ and as for sealing, every couple of years isnt really bad maintance.
Cyclone Posted March 3, 2008 Posted March 3, 2008 Can you not use an alternative that is less work, like travertine maybe?
Strix Posted March 3, 2008 Posted March 3, 2008 well if you dress them regularly, then yes, they are going to be a hassle! don't forget most of your favourite cleaning goods will be corrosive to your tiles
babychickens Posted March 3, 2008 Posted March 3, 2008 travertine needs almost the same maintenance as limestone. also, remember that you need neutral cure sealant (not standard silicone sealant, as it releases acid as it sets that erodes the top off the tiles, so won't stick, and won't be waterproof). good luck finding neutral cure with fungicide...I've just sealed around my bath/limestone tiles with cold room sealant because it's the closest we could find.
Cyclone Posted March 3, 2008 Posted March 3, 2008 Hmmm... I see. How about a polished stone, that wouldn't need sealing would it? If there are no other issues, (and that might be a big 'if') then you should remove the silicone and purchase a 'neutral cure' type silicone designed for things like marble and limestone (I know Dow Corning make one, but I am sure others must do also) So maybe google for Dow Corning.
babychickens Posted March 3, 2008 Posted March 3, 2008 sorry Cyclone, polished stone still needs sealing (i have lovely polished limestone bathroom tiles, see). given how low maintenance they are though it isn't really a problem - the tile sealant i use is once per 5 years. You may also notice that the quote you took was a reply to a thread that I'd started on a tile forum re. sealants (the neutral cure edging type rather than paint-it-on-the-tiles type)
xgeminix Posted March 4, 2008 Author Posted March 4, 2008 Thanks everyone for your advice. I think I will go ahead and order them.
e5c4p3 Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 This is the best stuff to use http://www.extensive.co.uk/product.php/56/0/ It soaks into the body of the stone rather than sitting on the surface so isn't washed away as quickly and therefore does not need replenishing as often. It does not change the appearance of the stone either. How often you should use it will depends on how much use the bathroom gets. I redo mine every other year. It's an easy but smelly job. You can also use it on the grout between the tiles to help prevent any moisture getting through. Grout is very porus.
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