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The most important time to treat your stone tiles well is when you are first laying them. If you lay them correctly then you will be guaranteed years of trouble free stone floors or walls. Although it is very important to select the best quality stone tiles, it is also crucial that you install them using the best adhesives, grouts, cleaners and sealers. All of the sales team at Stone Tiles Direct has been fully trained to answer any queries you may have on how to treat and lay your stone tiles. Please don't hesitate to contact us should you have any queries, as we too would like the best for your stone!
Stone Adhesives
At Stone Tiles Direct, we recommend that you use of MAPEI or Stonefix Adhesives. The key is to know onto which surface type you are laying your natural stone tiles. The critical consideration is the level of flexibility that you require and hence which type of adhesive will best suit your needs. Concrete floors as a base for your stone tiles require the least flexibility, whereas should you be laying onto underfloor heating then you will require a maximum flexible adhesive to absorb any movement in the stone tile and prevent cracking. Please don't hesitate to contact us and any of our carefully trained sales staff will be able to advise you on the best adhesive for your project. Stone Tiles Direct offers all MAPEI and Stonefix Adhesives for sale at discounted prices should you wish to add these to your Stone tile order.
Stone patio tiles - Stone Grouts
At Stone Tiles Direct we recommend MAPEI Fast setting and drying grout for 2 to 20 mm joints. MAPEI grouts are available in 26 colours so you can ensure that nothing will detract from your beautiful stone floor or wall tiles like a clashing grout colour. Furthermore, MAPEI grout ensures perfect colour evenness and does not produce surface efflorescence. It dries rapidly, therefore floors and coverings are ready for traffic rapidly. Stone Tiles Direct offers all MAPEI Grouts for sale at discounted prices should you wish to add these to your Stone tile order.
Stone Cleaners
Stone patio tiles The key thing to remember when finishing off your stone floors, is that whatever surface dirt or stains exist before you seal the stone, will be there for life once you have sealed them in. The important thing therefore is to use a professional stone cleaner to ensure that the stone tiles are clean and exactly as you want them before you seal them. Stone Tiles Direct recommend LITHOFIN and LTP stone cleaners available in a range depending on the type of stone tile you are laying. Stone Tiles Direct offers all LITHOFIN and LTP cleaners for sale at discounted prices should you wish to add these to your Stone tile order.
Stone Sealers
The main difference between laying ceramic tiles and natural stone tiles, is that the tile must be sealed to give maximum appeal and life. Once the stone tiles have been laid and sealed properly they will be with you, and looking good far longer than any ceramic tile. At Stone Tiles Direct, we recommend a 3 stage sealing process. Once you have laid them on the correct adhesive we advise a professional stone clean and seal, and finally once you have grouted carry out your second and third clean and seal of the stone tiles. If you follow these rules, then we guarantee you will have the best possible result from your beautiful stone floor or wall. Stone Tiles Direct again recommends LITHOFIN and LTP sealer which is available in a variety of guises depending on the area you need to cover and the type of stone you are sealing. Stone Tiles Direct offers all LITHOFIN or LTP sealers for sale at discounted prices should you wish to add these to your Stone tile order.
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