How much more stone should I order to allow for cuts and possible breakages?
It is normal to receive some brekages in a delivery, and many tiles can be lost during cutting. Threfore the industry standard is to add atleast 10% on top of your room measurments. Q) Which products need to be sealed? A) All natural stone products should be sealed to protect them from grease, water and dirt. This includes basins & polished stone tiles. Tiles should be sealed before and after grouting for maximum protection. The instructions for using the sealant will be on the tin. Q) Which sealant do I use? A) Lithofin MN Stainstop is invisible and is the best possible protection from grease, water and dirt. Lithofin MN Slate Seal can be used on slate and rougher stones to seal, enhance the colour structure and add sheen. Lithofin Multi-seal can be used on slate or rougher stones to add as satin finish. Q) Do I have to keep treating the stone regularly? A) Porous stone such as limestone or sandstone will need more treatments than polished stone tiles such as granite or marble, especi