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Basic Uses
Tite Seal siloxanes can be used to protect Granite, Marble, Slate, Limestone, Monuments, Concrete, Masonry, Brick and Stone. Tite Seal is mainly used for vertical and horizontal natural stone surfaces including but not limited to synthetic stone, clay tile, brick, stucco and block where surface protection desired.
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Advantages
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Allows treated surface to breath
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Solids will not evaporate or wash away
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Retards Efflorescence
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Stops/Freeze Thaw Damage
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Non-Flammable
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Non-Toxic
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Odorless
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Sample Testing
A test application is strongly suggested due to the differences of each material. User must determine suitability of the product for their intended use.
Application
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New Installation-Before Grouting
Apply Tite Seal on all surfaces prior to grouting. This step will allow quick and easy clean up after grouting. Grout can stain many materials if this procedure is not used prior to grouting. Apply Tite Seal using a clean cotton towel, lambs wool applicator, rayon mop or pneumatic sprayer. Apply enough to wet the surface. (See coverage charts.) Be careful not to saturate the open grout joints. Allow Tite Seal to stand for 5-7 minutes for maximum penetration. Any excess must be removed with a clean, dry towel. Allow Tite Seal to cure for 24 hours before continuing with grouting procedure.
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New Installation-After Grouting
All excess grout residue/haze must be removed from surface, then apply Tite Seal to the grout joints using a paint brush or sponge. On larger areas or more porous materials, a second application may be applied over the entire surface including the grout joint in the same manner as mentioned above. These procedures will protect the grout joint, as well as, the tile or stone surface.
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Existing Installation
Remove any existing wax and topical matter with appropriate stripping agent. If surface shows imbedded dirt or stains remove before applying Tite Seal . After allowing substrate to thoroughly dry apply Tite Seal as directed above.
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Cure Time
Although Tite Seal requires a 24 hour cure time, it will be dry to the touch in 30-45 minutes and may be used for normal foot traffic. For best results the area should be kept dry and free from staining materials for 72 hours.
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