Seal or not my flagstone coping

[mlggator]

I have quartzite flagstone coping. When dry it looks very dull and not very colorful. When wet, it is beautiful. We will also be incorporating flagstone into parts of the decking. It has been suggested to me to that if I seal the flagstone, it will get the same darker look that would pull the color variations out.

What is everyone's opinion of sealing the quartzite flagstone. Will this produce the look I am going for or not? I do know it has be maintained every year or two.

Let me know if you need pictures of my coping.

 

[Sollace]

Did a quick search on this forum (above in the blue area) on your topic. Here are some links:

Flagstone Coping, Seal or Don't Seal

Our pool was installed one year ago and some of the flagstone is still chipping badly, see attached pic. The builder told us not to seal it because it would make it slippery and dangerous. Does anyone have experience with sealing flagstone rock?

www.troublefreepool.com

Sealing Flagstone

I'm thinking about sealing my Oklahoma flagstone. I read that I need to pressure wash it first and do it first thing in the morning when its cool outside. I was going to use the 511 sealer from home depot unless someone has a better suggestion. I'll be converting to salt soon and want to do this...

www.troublefreepool.com

Obviously I don't have flagstone so I have no clue. From what I understand, the sealer protects the stone from stains. If you have a salt water pool, it'd be good to seal it. Maybe a youtube video has your answers. ?? Good luck!

 

[Soggydoggies]

We have flagstone and did a matte stone sealer that enhances color. So it looks wet all the time, but is not shiny or slippery. The water beads on top of it. We love the look of it - it was mostly gray before but with the sealer the oranges, greens, blacks, and browns are visible. The company that did it has a five year warranty and will come out and reseal anytime water stops beading or the colors begin to fade.

 

[keithw]

I vote against sealing. I spent decent money on a highly rated sealant, Dupont StoneTech® Professional Enhancer Pro™ Sealer , ($145 per gallon) and within months the my flagstone looked pretty much like it did before sealing. That was eight years ago. my flagstone today looks just as good as it did when it was installed.

 

[mlggator]

We have flagstone and did a matte stone sealer that enhances color. So it looks wet all the time, but is not shiny or slippery. The water beads on top of it. We love the look of it - it was mostly gray before but with the sealer the oranges, greens, blacks, and browns are visible. The company that did it has a five year warranty and will come out and reseal anytime water stops beading or the colors begin to fade.

Is your company local or national?

 

[Soggydoggies]

Is your company local or national?

I’m assuming local - it’s Texas Stone Sealers.

 

[Whisper2120]

We have flagstone and did a matte stone sealer that enhances color. So it looks wet all the time, but is not shiny or slippery. The water beads on top of it. We love the look of it - it was mostly gray before but with the sealer the oranges, greens, blacks, and browns are visible. The company that did it has a five year warranty and will come out and reseal anytime water stops beading or the colors begin to fade.

What exactly did you use please? My stone is falling apart. I need help.