Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Limestone Sealing
Limestone Sealing guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Limestone Sealing? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Limestone Sealing work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Limestone Sealing work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Limestone Sealing labor cost? What are the important Limestone Sealing quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Limestone Sealing - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Limestone Sealing? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Limestone 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 Limestone Sealing work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Limestone Sealing. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Limestone Sealing project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Limestone Sealing work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the limestone 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 Limestone Sealing something that I can do myself? | Most of the Limestone Sealing project can be completed by a moderately experienced do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Limestone Sealing requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Limestone Sealing work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Limestone Sealing - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Limestone Sealing. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Limestone Sealing work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- All limestone sealer from the same manufacturers lot
- A detailed limestone sealer layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- No limestone sealer or clean up residue will be left on adjacent finished surfaces, trim plates, fixtures or grilles
- All visible limestone sealer surfaces will have a consistent texture and uniform sheen
- There will be no limestone sealer on hardware, trim plates or fittings; attached hardware and fittings should be removed prior to limestone sealer application, whenever possible
- The limestone sealer surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Limestone Sealing - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Limestone Sealing. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the limestone 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 sealer on an inconspicuous area for discoloration or damage - prior to proceeding
- Select, specify and order limestone 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 Limestone 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 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 Limestone Sealing and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Save and label extra limestone 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
