Time between sealing travertine and grouting?

[mmdowson]

Hi

I have laid my fist travertine tiles on the floor and walls of my bathroom, i ahve cleaned them and are now looking to seal them prior to grouting, how long do you have to wait for the sealant to dry/cure before grouting? Once grouted I am going to apply a second coat of sealant.


Mark

 

[DHTiling]

Hi Mark...

What sealer are you using.?

Some you can pre-seal with and grout shortly after and then seal to saturation after grout clean up.

 

[Mike]

it depends on the manufacturers instructions, they do vary, just do as it says on the tin. make sure they are really clean before sealing or you'll seal in any dirt/residue

 

[Bubblecraft]

I use Fila products. Pollished & honed are slightly different. Depending on environment, drying time can vary. Just follow manufacturers instructions


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[Gall.B]

I seal Travertine after grouting and having filled in all pits, I belive it to be the best way as I think the pits should be filled before tile is sealed.

I now use Universeal spray sealers exclusively, so much time saved, no rubbing out streaks etc & it drys in about an hourish on Trav
Fantastic stuff

 

[Bubblecraft]

I wondered if the uni spray sealers were any good. Will defo give it a try. How would it be on slate?


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[Daz]

I'm not familiar with the specifications, but are the spray on sealers just a topical sealer? Surely an impregnating sealer would be better to use??

Daz

 

[Gall.B]

Havent used it on slate yet, still had some Hagesan stuff the last job I done.

The colour intensifying Universeal spray would be great im sure and ther stuff can be applied to damp stone so no hanging around either.

The Universeal stuff has completley changed the way I seal so much more efficent.

 

[Bubblecraft]

What Universal spray do you use? Any particular brand?


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[Gall.B]

That is the brand mate Universeal.

Welcome to Universeal Sealants

I use all in one (grout protector as well) for porcelain & the stone version. the applicator is a tenner I think.

Ctd London rd is where I get it from.

 

[Bubblecraft]

Cheers for that. I'll check CTD Helen Street. Ill give it a bash


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[Gall.B]

They defo stock it in there mate.

 

[DHTiling]

These aerosol sealers IMO are ok for grout sealing and the odd kitch splash back to stone borders etc but full stone installations should be sealed to saturation and you cannot do that with an aerosol sealer...

Just my take on it and yes i have tried them but i prefer to leave a customers job thoroughly sealed and not just a lick over from an aerosol can.

 

[Gall.B]

Think you will find Dave, I give it a bit more than a lick with a can. I have been using spray sealer for about 6 months without problem & I see it as the way foward and about time too.

 

[Gall.B]

Think you will find Dave, I give it a bit more than a lick with a can. I have been using spray sealer for about 6 months without problem & I see it as the way foward and about time too.