Suggestions on displaying and preserving old slate tile


Chicklets¦ , Friday, 13th of August 2010 11:59:38 PM

We have a 16 x 22 in slate tile that was from the roof of an ancestors 
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homestead. We also have photos of the area, and old iron nail, and family 
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crest. Any suggestions on how to preserve it and display it?
 
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skeeter :) , Saturday, 14th of August 2010 11:08:02 AM

Preserving it isn t a problem since it won t rot or break down  
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obviously. You can seal it with a penetrating sealer. Most all of them  
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won t change the color of the slate but will seal it so it won t stain  
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As far as displaying it , the only thing I can think of is a glass  
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enclosed case that you can also display the other family heirlooms. GL  
 
 
 
 
 



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