Does this stone need to be sealed

[Miguelito's Blade]

I just acquired a Suehiro Debado 180. I need to know whether I need to seal the sides and bottom of it before I use it.

 

[refcast]

Stone sealing is mainly for jnats, because they have seams and cracks and layering sometimes. Synthetic stones are usually fine, though, as a default, and don't need sealing.

 

[MowgFace]

I have heard people talk about sealing synthetic stones that they have issues with Water retention, but I do not recall if it was positively received or not.

 

[refcast]

Yeah, if you think a stone dries out too fast you can seal it, usually coarser stones, though i haven't bothered because i usually just wash the mud away to clean the surface, which adds more water

 

[ethompson]

For coarse stuff I’ve always had best luck setting up my bridge with a faucet positioned directly over the stone and steadily dripping. Not the cleanest work method, but keeps things from getting clogged up in my experience. Never been inclined to seal a synthetic stone.

 

[Miguelito's Blade]

Thanks for your responses. I have my answer.