Discover the secret to preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of your unglazed Mexican paver tiles and terracotta surfaces with Olé Mexican Tile Sealer. This high-performance sealer is expertly formulated to provide superior gloss protection and lasting beauty, requiring fewer coats than traditional sealers. Olé is the ideal solution for both indoor and outdoor applications, ensuring your surfaces remain stunning and well-protected.
Key Features and Benefits of Olé Mexican Tile Sealer
Olé Mexican Tile Sealer is engineered with a cutting-edge blend of acrylic polymer technology, incorporating an anti-mar agent, UV inhibitors, and a powerful grease and oil blocker. This unique combination delivers a range of benefits that make it a top choice for homeowners and professionals alike:
- Versatile Use: Perfect for both interior and exterior applications, providing consistent protection and beauty throughout your property.
- Efficient Application: Achieve a robust film build-up with fewer coats, saving you time and product while delivering exceptional results.
- Superior Stain Resistance: Effectively resists oil, grease, and food stains, maintaining the pristine appearance of your tile surfaces in kitchens, dining areas, and outdoor patios.
- Enhanced Durability: Hardens tile surfaces to guard against chipping and abrasion, extending the lifespan and beauty of your investment.
- Long-Lasting High Gloss Finish: Imparts a beautiful, high-gloss sheen that enhances the natural colors and textures of Mexican paver tiles and terracotta.
- Comprehensive Protection: Provides a protective barrier that not only beautifies but also shields against the elements and daily wear and tear.
- User-Friendly Water-Based Formula: Offers safe and easy application with simple water-based cleanup, minimizing hassle and environmental impact.
Preparation is Key for Optimal Sealer Performance
Achieving the best results with Olé Mexican Tile Sealer hinges on proper surface preparation. Meticulous preparation is paramount to ensure the sealer bonds correctly and performs as intended. Before application, all surfaces must be thoroughly cleaned and completely dry. Remove any traces of efflorescence, dirt, oil, wax, grease, and any existing defective paints or sealers. If acid cleaners have been used, it’s crucial to neutralize the tile surface with a product like Glaze ’n Seal Neutralizing Rinse, strictly following the label instructions, and rinse thoroughly to eliminate any residue. This step ensures the surface is perfectly prepared to receive the Olé Mexican Tile Sealer, maximizing adhesion and longevity.
Application Guide for Olé Mexican Tile Sealer
Applying Olé Mexican Tile Sealer is straightforward with the right tools and techniques. For best results, use a paint pad applicator, quality brush, or a low-pressure or airless sprayer. Apply two or more thin, even coats to the prepared surface. It is crucial to allow a minimum drying time of 4 hours between each coat to ensure proper curing and film formation. Avoid over-application and prevent the sealer from puddling in any areas. While surfaces treated with Olé can be used within 24 hours of drying, the sealer will continue to harden and gain full resistance to stains and abrasion over a period of up to three weeks. For coverage, estimate approximately 150-200 square feet per gallon for the first coat, and 200-300 square feet per gallon for subsequent coats, depending on the porosity of the tile.
Cautions and Best Practices for Using Olé Mexican Tile Sealer
Before starting any project, it is essential to carefully read the package directions provided with Olé Mexican Tile Sealer. Always conduct a product test in an inconspicuous area to ensure satisfactory bonding to the surface, ease of application, desired appearance, and the expected level of oil and grease protection. For denser Super Saltillo tiles, machine-manufactured pavers, or surfaces previously sealed, diluting the first coat of Olé with water may improve bonding. Olé can also serve as an effective grout release agent. Apply two coats 48 hours before grouting to protect tiles from grout stains. After grouting and cleanup, allow a 24-hour waiting period before sealing new grout to ensure it is fully cured and dry.
Maintaining Your Sealed Tiles for Lasting Beauty
Indoor Maintenance: To further enhance abrasion protection and extend the lifespan of the Olé sealer indoors, apply and maintain Glaze ’N Seal Floor Polish over the sealed surface. Use protective pads under furniture legs, especially for frequently moved items. Regularly clean floors with a slightly damp mop using Glaze ’N Seal Neutral Cleaner to maintain the sealer and polish. For more intensive cleaning needs or polish removal, Glaze ’N Seal Heavy Duty Cleaner is recommended.
Outdoor Maintenance: Outdoor surfaces sealed with Olé can be easily maintained by hosing them down with plain water to remove loose dirt and debris. For more thorough cleaning, use Glaze ’N Seal Neutral Cleaner. To refresh the appearance and boost protection, Olé can be reapplied as needed, ensuring your outdoor tile areas remain beautiful and well-protected season after season.
Available Sizes
Olé Mexican Tile Sealer is available in convenient sizes to suit projects of any scale:
- Gallon
- 5 Gallon
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