Aga Ranges Fired Earth - Manual (Page 8)

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Slate and Lubelska Bricks
Sealing
Before grouting apply one or two coats
of Fired Earth Stone Shield* using a clean,
fluff-free cloth. Allow approximately 2
hours between applications and do not
apply more sealer than can be fully
absorbed by the tiles within 20 minutes.
Surplus sealer should be removed with
white spirit.
Lubelska Bricks can vary enormously in
porosity. In some cases a litre of sealant
may be required per 3m 2 of tiles. Apply
the sealer liberally to ensure thorough
sealing. Surplus sealer should be removed
in 20 minutes.
Finishing
In wet areas e.g showers, no finishing
product should be used.
Slate - After grouting apply a first coat of
Fired Earth Stone Finish* evenly and
sparingly over both the tiles and grout with
a soft, fluff-free cloth. The second coat
should be applied at right angles to the first
coat after 20 minutes. Further coats should
be applied at least once a year or more
frequently as required.
Lubelska Bricks - After grouting, the tiles
are finished with Cotto Rapid*. Two to three
coats should be applied sparingly with a
clean cloth, allowing sufficient drying time
between coats. The third coat is more likely
to provide a semi-gloss finish.
Maintenance
Tiled floors should be swept or vacuumed
regularly to remove all loose dirt. It is
important to use the correct Fired Earth
products when maintaining your floor, as
these have been formulated to both clean
the floor and be gentle on the sealants.
Spillage and cooking stains should never
be allowed to remain on floor and should
be wiped off immediately with a clean,
damp cloth.
Fired Earth Super Floor* - Tiles finished
with Fired Earth Stone Finish* should be
wiped over with Fired Earth Super Floor*
diluted in clean, warm water.
Tiles finished with Cotto Rapid* should be
wiped clean with Fired Earth Stone Clean*
diluted with water. Reapply Cotto Rapid*
when the floor appears dull.
Product notes
Slate - A certain amount of delamination
should be expected from slate tiles during
and following installation. During
installation any loose flakes should be
broken off. Where delamination occurs
after installation, the affected area should
be resealed. Slate tiles should not be
installed in areas subject to direct and
intense heat, as this may cause extensive
delamination.
Uncalibrated Slate - Because of the great
variation in the depth of individual
Natural Stone Tiles and Mosaics
Sealing
MN Stain Stop* will maintain the natural
appearance of the tile. Fired Earth Stone
Shield* will enhance the colours and deepen
the appearance of the natural stone.
Before grouting apply one to two coats of
appropriate sealant. Once the grouting has
completely dried and the tiles are clean and
dry, apply one further coat with a fluff-free
cloth. Any excess sealant should be wiped
off before it dries with a clean, dry cloth.
Ensure the grout is fully sealed.
Finishing
If using Fired Earth Stone Shield* finish
with Fired Earth Stone Finish*; spread
evenly and sparingly over both tiles and
grout with a soft, fluff-free cloth, unless in
a wet area where no finishing product
should be used.
If using MN Stain Stop* no finishing
product is required.
Maintenance
Tiled floors should be swept or vacuumed
regularly to remove all loose dirt. It is
important to use the correct Fired Earth
products when maintaining your floor, as
these have been formulated to both clean
the floor and be gentle on the sealants.
Spillage and cooking stains should never be
allowed to remain on an unglazed floor and
should be wiped off immediately with a
clean, damp cloth. Tiles will require resealing
from time to time, dependant on use.
MN Stain-Stop* - Tiles sealed with
MN Stain Stop* should be cleaned with
MN Easy Care*.
Fired Earth Stone Shield* - Tiles sealed
with this product should be cleaned using
Fired Earth Super Floor* diluted with clean
water. It is unadvisable to use Fired Earth
Super Floor* in wet areas.
Product notes
Honed and Filled Stone - Occasionally the
filler in the stone may require repair by
simply infilling with Limestone grout* or a 2
part resin based filler which is available for
purchase from Fired Earth via our Technical
Department.
uncalibrated slate tiles, it is recommended
that the tiles are graded before installation
Pale Classic and Chipped Edge Slate -
Following the application of Fired Earth
Stone Finish*, these products must always
be finished and maintained using Fired
Earth Wax Paste*.
Lubelska Bricks - Lubelska Bricks are
irregular in size, and depth and this needs
to be taken into account when planning
and tiling. Being a reclaimed product, the
tiles will vary in colour, texture and size.