Sealer help

[newhouse41]

I just sealed my new limestone tile floors with Aqua Mix Enrcih n Seal. It has been about a day and there are streaks in the tile. I thought I wiped the tile dry while sealing but it may not have been good enough. I am afraid I may have to clean the sealer off and then redo paying more attention to wiping down the tile thoroughly and timely. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

-Corey in Ohio

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[Trask]

Corey,

I've run into some problems with Enhancers and some limestones. This isn't Lagos Blue by chance is it? :bonk: Had a bad expirience with that once. :)
I've not used the sealer you used but would expect it can be re-activated with the same sealer. I would call the company(Aqua-mix)to confirm. They are a good company that's been in the industry a long time. See what they have to say.

Out of curiosity is you sealer solvent or water based? What is the Limestone? How was it applied ect.

[newhouse41]

John,

I am not sure if the sealer is water or solvent based. I think most enhancing sealers are slovent based but I could be wrong. The limestone is chocolate 16x16's with 1/8 inch grout line in the foyer, kitchen, dining are, hall, bathrooms. I purchased the limestone from Castelli Marble in Cleveland OH. They have their own quarry in Mexico and the tile is top quality. The total is about 900 square feet.

I also have about 300 square feet of Durango select installed in my master bath, shower, walls, ect. I was planning on using the same sealer but now am thinking otherwise.

My guess is the sealer and tile are fine, it is the installer who messed up (me). I think I did not dry the tiles adequetly enough when sealing. On the label it says to wipe dry within five minutes. I did that but I don't think I wiped them completely dry. I just kind off wiped up excess sealer instead of really digging into each individual tile. Lesson learned.

The lablel does state that a residue can form if not wiped clean, and advises deep cleaning then resealing. I hope I can just reapply and make it right. Thanks again.

-Corey

[doitright]

Hi Corey :)

Try to reapply some Enrich n Seal on a small area, and buff completely dry. I just completed a similiar project, and had to do some reapplying myself to get desired results.

When you're finished with this project, you're going to hope you never hear the word "enhancer" again. :D

Please get back and let us know if this works for you.