What If The Surface Consists Of Two Or More Types Of Material?

Choose the sealer for the least absorbent of the materials.

If that won't give you the higher gloss level you desire - that is OK. Gloss can be achieved by using Aldon "Lifeguard" later.

Its more important that you select the sealer that will do the best sealing job.

If one or more of these materials has no absorption at all, for instance glazed tile accent pieces in the midst of unglazed paving, only use Aldon "Same Day Sealer".

"Same Day" is a water base penetrating type that will allow you to seal everything that needs it, but easily wipe it off the glazed tile that doesn't need it, won't take it, and might show streaks from a different kind of sealer.

What If The Surface Consists Of Two Or More Types Of Material And One Of Them Is Wood?

Wood strips inlaid with tile is a highly decorative and popular design. Although the wood is certainly a completely different flooring material, it doesn't present any problem. Only consider the following issues.

Choose the sealer for the least absorbent of the materials. Test thoroughly the effect on each material, particularly, color effects on the wood. If that won't give you the higher gloss level you desire, that's OK. Gloss can be achieved by using Aldon "Lifeguard" later.

It is more important that you select the sealer that will do the best sealing job. "Lifeguard" works as well on sealed wood as on sealed tile.

Note: "S-B-S Sealer" works great on wood and painted wood.

If one or more of these materials has no absorption at all, for instance glazed tile accent pieces in the midst of wood and unglazed tile, only use Aldon "Same Day Sealer".

"Same Day" is a water base penetrating type that will allow you to seal everything that needs it, but easily wipe it off the glazed tile that doesn't need it, won't take it, and might show streaks from a different kind of sealer. However, test the "Same Day Sealer" on the wood for a color change. Some woods can show darkening from "Same Day".

Note:
Sometimes, despite your diligent research and the best of intentions of your suppliers salesperson, you might have been given the wrong information. Therefore, no matter how confident you are, whether first time user or seasoned professional, it just makes good sense to patch test a small area and evaluate the results in a few hours before doing a large area.

Most Aldon sealers have more than one area they can be used in any project. Check sealer information on the web site.