Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Slate Tile Sealing
Slate Tile Sealing guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Slate Tile Sealing? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Slate Tile Sealing work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Slate Tile Sealing work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Slate Tile Sealing labor cost? What are the important Slate Tile Sealing quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Slate Tile Sealing - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Slate Tile Sealing? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Slate Tile Sealing expect to pay between $0.53 to $1.07 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Slate Tile Sealing work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Slate Tile Sealing. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Slate Tile Sealing project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Slate Tile Sealing work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the slate sealer may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Slate Tile Sealing something that I can do myself? | Most of the Slate Tile Sealing project can be completed by a moderately experienced do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Slate Tile Sealing requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Slate Tile Sealing work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Slate Tile Sealing - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Slate Tile Sealing. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Slate Tile Sealing work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- All sealer from the same manufacturers lot
- A detailed sealer layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- No sealer or clean up residue will be left on adjacent finished surfaces, trim plates, fixtures or grilles
- All visible sealer surfaces will have a consistent texture and uniform sheen
- There will be no slate sealer on hardware, trim plates or fittings; attached hardware and fittings should be removed prior to slate sealer application, whenever possible
- The sealer surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Slate Tile Sealing - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Slate Tile Sealing. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the slate sealer work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Test stone surface sealer on an inconspicuous area for discoloration or damage - prior to proceeding
- Select, specify and order slate sealer; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Review material choices for Slate Tile Sealing with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Prepare area for safe, efficient work; move items that restrict work access or are vulnerable to damage; cover and protect items that cannot be moved
- Install stone surface sealer using manufacturer specified materials and methods
- Remove debris, dirt and dust from all work areas; unless otherwise agreed, all demolition debris and construction waste will be removed from the site within 24 hours
- Inspect Slate Tile Sealing and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Save and label extra slate sealer for future repairs; make sure that manufacturer, model, color, lot and any other identifying information is noted on the label
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
