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Fine-Grained Interlocking Crystals
About Slate
Slate is a fine-grained, homogeneous, metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism.
Slate is mainly composed of quartz and muscovite or illite, often along with biotite, chlorite, hematite, and pyrite along with, less frequently, apatite, graphite, kaolin, magnetite, tourmaline, or zircon.
Sealing Slate
Slate is quite dense, but it is still highly porous – a tablespoon of water left on the slate for about 30 minutes will leave a deep mark. Slate should be sealed to keep it looking good for a long period of time.
Topical sealers (glossy plastic coating over the top of the slate) are still used on slate, but these older style sealers can trap moisture in the stone and make the surface very slippery when wet. Plus, when a topical sealer wears in higher traffic areas, the entire surface has to be stripped and re-sealed.
To provide premium protection from oil and water-based stains, maintain the look and slip resistance of the slate and prevent damaging moisture from being trapped within the stone, it is important to seal slate with a high quality, invisible, fully breathe-able impregnating sealer.
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Which Total Seal Sealant is Best for Your Slate?
Total Seal’s PURECOAT SOLUTION is our flagship sealant. Permanent, invisible, fully breathable impregnating sealer for water and salt, PLUS premium oil stain protection and 15 year warranty.
Total Seal’s COLOR ENHANCER is perfect for color enrichment PLUS water-based stain protection and comes with a 5 year warranty.
ARMADILLO is Total Seal’s next generation, protective coating for marble, engineered stone, polished concrete and other acid- sensitive countertops. It is a unique, inorganic vitrifying hyper-polymer, at the cutting edge of coating technology.
Our Process
Total Seals’ 3-step process ensures your surfaces are clean and sanitized, appearance restored and permanently protected. Your counters, floors, and other surfaces will look amazing, be easier to clean, and remain gorgeous for a long, long time.
Clean
Preparation is the most important step in restoring and protecting your home’s surfaces. Total Seal uses a safe, but powerful oxygen-based, chlorine free, alkaline cleaner for tough dried-in stains and soiling, including grease and mold.
Restore
Total Seal’s proven process of polishing, repair and stain removal will have your surfaces looking like new!
Protect
Once your surfaces our clean and restored to “like new” appearance, Total Seal applies our proprietary sealer, protecting your surfaces with an impenetrable shield. We stand behind our work with our industry leading warranty!
