Sealing Sandstone around a pool - any pool contractors here?

[tigerwoodKhorns]

I need to seal sandstone around a pool.  Great choice of material next to water, in know...

 

What do you guys use?  Really harsh sun and water exposure.  The stone is flaking so I need to do this.  I scraped it all down and it is ready to be sealed while it is still cool out. 

 

I have about 75 linear feet about one foot wide. 

 

I found Miracle Sealants 511 Porous Plus Sealant.  Is this stuff good or is there something better to use here? 

 

https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Sealants-Porous-Sealer-Quart/dp/B095279FJ9

 

 

[the real Duke Spinner]

I have always used HydrosealbutSealer may make the surface slippery

 

 

[Ceptorman]

You really need to get advice from someone local that knows sandstone. Your location (weather, temp, sun exposure, material) dictates what's the best product to use. I recently moved 1200 miles, and the sealers I used back there don't work as well in the high heat of south Texas. I have used Butterfield products here that have held up well so far, especially their Clear Guard Pro 350. It's a high gloss sealer. It looks wet but won't add any slickness. If you're worried about traction, you can add some Sharksgrip anti-slip additive. 

[JJkizak]

I know this sounds kind of dumb but I sometimes check the "This Old House" website for info on the latest stuff.

JJK

[tigerwoodKhorns]

34 minutes ago, JJkizak said:

I know this sounds kind of dumb but I sometimes check the "This Old House" website for info on the latest stuff.

JJK

 

They have good stuff on there.  I am checking an Audio forum. 

 

I am also a knucklehead.  I checked in my garage and found a gallon of sealer.  So I guess I don't need to buy any...

[Schu]

4 hours ago, Catpet said:

If you're sealing sandstone around a pool, it's essential to choose the right sealer to prevent water absorption while maintaining the natural look of the stone. A high-quality penetrating sealer would work best, as it allows the stone to breathe and prevents damage from pool chemicals or moisture.

 

that's exactly what he said more than a year and a half ago...

[Gilbert]

On 3/31/2023 at 2:04 PM, tigerwoodKhorns said:

I need to seal sandstone around a pool.  Great choice of material next to water, in know...

 

What do you guys use?  Really harsh sun and water exposure.  The stone is flaking so I need to do this.  I scraped it all down and it is ready to be sealed while it is still cool out. 

 

I have about 75 linear feet about one foot wide. 

 

I found Miracle Sealants 511 Porous Plus Sealant.  Is this stuff good or is there something better to use here? 

 

https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Sealants-Porous-Sealer-Quart/dp/B095279FJ9

 

 

 

Call or email "Master Builders", if you call (my recommendation) ask to speak with someone in the  technical department and explain your situation/condition. They'll provide you with product recommendations. You might have to answer a couple questions beforehand so that they know which department to direct you. Design and Consulting Engineer's and Architect's do this all the time for product recommendations.

 

The grade or quality of sandstone is probably not that good if it's delaminating, so you'll likely have to perform routine maintenance (annually/bi-annually) to keep it in as a good condition as possible. Let me know if the tech guru's at master builders couldn't help, but I'm 99.9% sure they'll offer you some good recommendations.