sealing slate tile

[csholtz]

I just finished tiling my foyer and kitchen floors with slate tile from India. I
want a natural finish (low or no sheen) that will last a while. I searched this forum but got conflicting results on which brand to use. Thanks for your help

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[Davestone]

And you still will. :D If you want no enhancement just use an impregnating sealer your choice of brands,if you want to enhance a little use a water based sealer,most large brands have them,and if you want a lot of enhancing color brought out use a solvent based enhancer,but never use a top coating sealer.Most all enhancing sealers are sealers,but there are exceptions that need another sealer or top coat of some sort.See, there are manyyy brands,and we can't test them all, and i used to advise certain ones, but invariably someone would have a problem and complain about the recommendations so i stopped and let the buyer beware.

[GeorgeT]

The only other thing I would add to Dave's post is that no two enhancers are the same in the depth or change of color. While the technology among the different sealers on the market is similar, they all have different workabilities too; some are easier to use than others. The best thing you can do is request samples from different manufacturers. Some dealers even have open bottles you could do a sample from....
Test...test...test...
Most Enhancers can not be removed once applied. Make sure you are happy with the products look on the stone you bought.

[csholtz]

I was hoping to get a couple of reputable brands so I can try them.

[Davestone]

Miracle, Stonetech, Aquamix

[csholtz]

thanks I appreciate your help!