Aga Ranges Fired Earth User Manual

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Before grouting apply one or two coats 

of Fired Earth Stone Shield* using a clean,

fluff-free cloth. Allow approximately 2

hours between applications and do not

apply more sealer than can be fully

absorbed by the tiles within 20 minutes.

Surplus sealer should be removed with

white spirit. 

Lubelska Bricks can vary enormously in

porosity. In some cases a litre of sealant

may be required per 3m

2

of tiles. Apply 

the sealer liberally to ensure thorough

sealing. Surplus sealer should be removed

in 20 minutes.

In wet areas e.g showers, no finishing

product should be used.

Slate - After grouting apply a first coat of

Fired Earth Stone Finish* evenly and

sparingly over both the tiles and grout with

a soft, fluff-free cloth. The second coat

should be applied at right angles to the first

coat after 20 minutes. Further coats should

be applied at least once a year or more

frequently as required.

Lubelska Bricks - After grouting, the tiles

are finished with Cotto Rapid*. Two to three

coats should be applied sparingly with a

clean cloth, allowing sufficient drying time

between coats. The third coat is more likely

to provide a semi-gloss finish.

Tiled floors should be swept or vacuumed

regularly to remove all loose dirt. It is

important to use the correct Fired Earth

products when maintaining your floor, as

these have been formulated to both clean

the floor and be gentle on the sealants.

Spillage and cooking stains should never 

be allowed to remain on floor and should

be wiped off immediately with a clean,

damp cloth.

Fired Earth Super Floor* - Tiles finished

with Fired Earth Stone Finish* should be

wiped over with Fired Earth Super Floor*

diluted in clean, warm water.

Tiles finished with Cotto Rapid* should be

wiped clean with Fired Earth Stone Clean*

diluted with water. Reapply Cotto Rapid*

when the floor appears dull.

Slate - A certain amount of delamination

should be expected from slate tiles during

and following installation. During

installation any loose flakes should be

broken off. Where delamination occurs

after installation, the affected area should 

be resealed. Slate tiles should not be

installed in areas subject to direct and

intense heat, as this may cause extensive

delamination.

Uncalibrated Slate - Because of the great

variation in the depth of individual

MN Stain Stop* will maintain the natural

appearance of the tile. Fired Earth Stone

Shield* will enhance the colours and deepen

the appearance of the natural stone.

Before grouting apply one to two coats of

appropriate sealant. Once the grouting has

completely dried and the tiles are clean and

dry, apply one further coat with a fluff-free

cloth. Any excess sealant should be wiped

off before it dries with a clean, dry cloth.

Ensure the grout is fully sealed.

If using Fired Earth Stone Shield* finish

with Fired Earth Stone Finish*; spread

evenly and sparingly over both tiles and

grout with a soft, fluff-free cloth, unless in

a wet area where no finishing product

should be used.

If using MN Stain Stop* no finishing 

product is required.

Tiled floors should be swept or vacuumed

regularly to remove all loose dirt. It is

important to use the correct Fired Earth

products when maintaining your floor, as

these have been formulated to both clean

the floor and be gentle on the sealants. 

Spillage and cooking stains should never be

allowed to remain on an unglazed floor and

should be wiped off immediately with a

clean, damp cloth. Tiles will require resealing

from time to time, dependant on use.

Tiles sealed with 

MN Stain Stop* should be cleaned with

Tiles sealed

with this product should be cleaned using

Fired Earth Super Floor* diluted with clean

water. It is unadvisable to use Fired Earth

Super Floor* in wet areas.

Honed and Filled Stone - Occasionally the

filler in the stone may require repair by

simply infilling with Limestone grout* or a 2

part resin based filler which is available for

purchase from Fired Earth via our Technical

Department.

uncalibrated slate tiles, it is recommended

that the tiles are graded before installation

Pale Classic and Chipped Edge Slate -

Following the application of Fired Earth

Stone Finish*, these products must always

be finished and maintained using Fired

Lubelska Bricks - Lubelska Bricks are

irregular in size, and depth and this needs

to be taken into account when planning

and tiling. Being a reclaimed product, the

tiles will vary in colour, texture and size.