How to Seal Exterior Limestone

How to Seal Exterior Limestone
Written By
Lara Webster
Lara Webster
Published: Jan 25, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Things You Will Need

  • Cleaner
  • Deck brush
  • Water
  • Sealer
  • Cloth

Seal your limestone immediately after installation and then again about once a year.

  1. Mop the limestone with a neutral cleaner -- if your limestone is particularly dirty, use an alkaline stone cleaner. Let the cleaner sit on the limestone flooring for at least 10 minutes and then scrub the floor with a deck brush. Rinse the floor with clean water and let it dry completely.

  2. Apply an impregnating sealer to the stones using a soft cloth, such as lambswool. Do not let the sealer puddle. Allow the sealer to dry per the manufacturer's instructions.

  3. Apply a second coat of sealer with a soft cloth.

  4. Buff the limestone after the second coat dries using a microfiber or cotton cloth.

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Lara Webster

Lara Webster has been writing professionally since 2009. Her work has been featured on Relationships in the Raw, The Nursery Book, Spark Trust and several travel-related websites. Webster holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of…

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