Sandra Dwiggins on thu 16 jan 97
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Is this Sears Better Waterproofing Sealant, or is the name really Sear
Beater.......?
Also would this work on unglazed tile surfaces--like low fire mexican tile
or earthenware tile.....Does it have a shiny surface?
On this sealant thread----is there a wax-based sealant that would
penetrate open surface earthenware clay? I want to seal the surfaces
of some sculptures I made, but don't want to use poyurethanes, or other
shiny looking stuff---A friend suggested minwax finishing wax---anyone
ever worked with this?
Sandy
Robert Kittel on fri 17 jan 97
At 11:52 AM 1/16/97 +0000, you wrote:
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> -Reply
>
>Is this Sears Better Waterproofing Sealant, or is the name really Sear
>Beater.......?
>
>Also would this work on unglazed tile surfaces--like low fire mexican tile
>or earthenware tile.....Does it have a shiny surface?
>
>On this sealant thread----is there a wax-based sealant that would
>penetrate open surface earthenware clay? I want to seal the surfaces
>of some sculptures I made, but don't want to use poyurethanes, or other
>shiny looking stuff---A friend suggested minwax finishing wax---anyone
>ever worked with this?
>Sandy
>
This company makes sealants for the construction/tile/stone trades. They
have sealants for unglazed mexican saltillo tiles as well as for granite,
marble and grouted areas. The sealants are a bit pricey but worth every
penny you spend. After application and drying you wont see any residue or
shine on the surface.
Miacle sealants 1 818-814-8988 Irwindale calif. 91706
Nan Dufresne on fri 17 jan 97
Sandy, I have used floor wax, shoe polish and concrete sealant for
sculptures with good results. The surface is unchanged with the concrete
sealer. The wax and shoe polish leave a very soft sheen depending how how
much is applied.
Nan Dufresne
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> -Reply
>
>Is this Sears Better Waterproofing Sealant, or is the name really Sear
>Beater.......?
>
>Also would this work on unglazed tile surfaces--like low fire mexican tile
>or earthenware tile.....Does it have a shiny surface?
>
>On this sealant thread----is there a wax-based sealant that would
>penetrate open surface earthenware clay? I want to seal the surfaces
>of some sculptures I made, but don't want to use poyurethanes, or other
>shiny looking stuff---A friend suggested minwax finishing wax---anyone
>ever worked with this?
>Sandy
>
>
Don Sanami on sat 18 jan 97
Robert, For several years we made large panels of unglazed tiles which
were,(and continnue to be) used as woodstove hearths and
surrounds.Although exposed to considerable heating there were no
ill-effects. We used several sealants. The best were simple wax
compounds; Butchers Wax,(Boston Wax. Tre-wax,both clear and tinted. These
should be applied when the tiles are completly mounted as well as warm.
The waxes should be appied in several coats,keeping the tiles warm but
not hot enough to soften the viynl adhesive used for mounting.For shower
stalls we used any good clear Silicone sealer. It will stink for a few
days until the vehicle evaporates. Never use sealants until the mounting
adhesive is thorouglhy cured as it will eventually cause loosening of the
tiles. Isao & Don.On Fri, 17 Jan 1997, Robert Kittel wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> At 11:52 AM 1/16/97 +0000, you wrote:
> >----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> > -Reply
> >
> >Is this Sears Better Waterproofing Sealant, or is the name really Sear
> >Beater.......?
> >
> >Also would this work on unglazed tile surfaces--like low fire mexican tile
> >or earthenware tile.....Does it have a shiny surface?
> >
> >On this sealant thread----is there a wax-based sealant that would
> >penetrate open surface earthenware clay? I want to seal the surfaces
> >of some sculptures I made, but don't want to use poyurethanes, or other
> >shiny looking stuff---A friend suggested minwax finishing wax---anyone
> >ever worked with this?
> >Sandy
> >
>
> This company makes sealants for the construction/tile/stone trades. They
> have sealants for unglazed mexican saltillo tiles as well as for granite,
> marble and grouted areas. The sealants are a bit pricey but worth every
> penny you spend. After application and drying you wont see any residue or
> shine on the surface.
>
> Miacle sealants 1 818-814-8988 Irwindale calif. 91706
>
Ellen Baker on sat 18 jan 97
Regarding using sealants on unglazed but vitrified clays...
Be throughtful about interior vs. exterior requirements. Some products
are oil-based and will last longer than their latex-type equivalents.
Peter King in Pensacola suggests Stone Glamor, which is oil based.
I've used it just a few times and it's held up well.
Good luck.
Anna D'Aste on tue 21 jan 97
Robert Kittel wrote:
>
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> At 11:52 AM 1/16/97 +0000, you wrote:
> >----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> > -Reply
> >
> >Is this Sears Better Waterproofing Sealant, or is the name really Sear
> >Beater.......?
> >
> >Also would this work on unglazed tile surfaces--like low fire mexican tile
> >or earthenware tile.....Does it have a shiny surface?
> >
> >On this sealant thread----is there a wax-based sealant that would
> >penetrate open surface earthenware clay? I want to seal the surfaces
> >of some sculptures I made, but don't want to use poyurethanes, or other
> >shiny looking stuff---A friend suggested minwax finishing wax---anyone
> >ever worked with this?
> >Sandy
> >
>
> This company makes sealants for the construction/tile/stone trades. They
> have sealants for unglazed mexican saltillo tiles as well as for granite,
> marble and grouted areas. The sealants are a bit pricey but worth every
> penny you spend. After application and drying you wont see any residue or
> shine on the surface.
>
> Miacle sealants 1 818-814-8988 Irwindale calif. 91706
Actually the name is "Sears weatherbeater waterproofing sealent". It is a
clear latex sesalent that you can use on wood, concreate, bricks, canvas,
and leather. It can be used quite successfully on terra cotta it won't
make it shiney but it will give a bit of a sheen. You can get a gallon
of it for about $12.00. I use it to seal my raku pots that I use a vases
and fountain bowls. It also works real good instead of wax resist.
Anna D'Aste, Sarasota Fl.
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