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Description

The Essential Shield: Crackle Glaze Protector

Preserve the timeless beauty of your heritage tiles with Sarsen Home Crackle Glaze Protector—a specialist impregnator designed to waterproof and protect delicate ceramic finishes.

Vintage-style tiles with a "crackle" finish feature a network of fine hairlines in the glaze. While beautiful, these tiny fissures are porous and can absorb water, dirt, and coloured grout if left untreated. This premium protector penetrates deep into the crackles, creating an invisible barrier against water, oil, grease, and limescale. It is an absolute necessity for anyone installing Victorian-style or artisan crackle tiles, ensuring they remain pristine from installation day onwards.


✓ The Hyperion Family Promise

  • Proudly Family-Run - We want your project to last. Our team strongly recommends this specific sealer for all Ca' Pietra and Fired Earth crackle tiles to prevent installation disasters.
  • Free Delivery over £1,000 - Add this essential item to your tile order to qualify for FREE delivery.
  • Prevents Grout Haze - Applying this before grouting stops dark grout pigments from bleeding into the tile's crackles and ruining the look.
  • Easy Application - A simple wipe-on formula that dries clear without altering the appearance of the tile.

Why Do I Need This?

💧 Waterproofing

Crackle tiles are technically porous. Without this sealer, moisture can seep behind the glaze, leading to discolouration or "blown" tiles, especially in showers.

🛡️ Installation Guard

The biggest risk to crackle tiles is grouting. Grout is essentially liquid cement; without sealer, it will soak into the crackles and permanently stain them a dirty grey colour.

🧼 Daily Maintenance

Once sealed, your tiles are protected against everyday splashes from cooking oils, soaps, and limescale, making cleaning effortless.

Technical Specifications

Product Type Impregnating Sealer
Volume 500ml Bottle
Coverage Approx 5m² per 500ml (based on 2 coats)
Finish Invisible / Natural Look
Suitability Crackle Glaze Ceramics, Grout Joints

⚠️ Application Instructions

  • Step 1 (Pre-Grout): Ensure tiles are clean and dry. Apply the first coat using a soft cloth, sponge, or brush. Allow it to penetrate for 15-20 minutes, then buff off any excess. Let dry for at least 2 hours before grouting.
  • Step 2 (Post-Grout): Once the grout has fully cured and the tiles are clean, apply a second coat to seal the grout lines and ensure the tile is fully watertight.
  • Testing: Always test on a small, inconspicuous area (or a spare tile) first to ensure you are happy with the finish.
  • Re-application: In high-use wet areas (like showers), we recommend re-sealing every 12-18 months to maintain protection.

Expert Advice Available

Standard delivery is typically 3-5 working days. Ideally, order this with your tiles to ensure you have everything ready for your tiler.

Unsure if your tiles need sealing? Call our expert team: 01344 620211

Specification

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Delivery And Returns

Access Issues For Large Pallet Deliveries

Our delivery drivers may be prevented from delivering your order by the following:

• Low hanging trees and bridges.

• Narrow roads, gateways, or cars on either side of the road.

• No turning point for the delivery vehicle.

• Unfinished tracks and roads.

• Lack of solid and flat surface to unload.

• Gravel driveways.

If access issues are not advised and/or delivery cannot be made due to unattendance at delivery, a re-delivery charge may be applied.

Checking Orders

Check your delivery as soon as it arrives!

Once the goods are unloaded, they become the responsibility of the receiver.

If you notice any issues with your order, please contact us within three working days so we can resolve the problem quickly and efficiently. Prompt reporting helps us ensure your satisfaction with our products and services.

Fired Earth Tile Returns

Returns are accepted only for complete orders; partial orders cannot be accepted. To begin a return, please contact us within 14 days of receiving your delivery.

All other Brands

You may return your items within 14 days of receiving or collecting your delivery. Please note that a restocking fee of 20% to 30% will apply, depending on the specific terms of the product range. For further details, feel free to contact us.

Special Order Items

Orders for special order items are non-returnable unless they are damaged on delivery or are faulty.

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