To seal or not to seal…..

[flemdog]

Hello again!!

Sorry to cover old ground, however I am again a little confused! :confused_smile:
I have read that if fitted in a wet environment, such as a shower, travertine should be allowed to breathe; otherwise any moisture that penetrates it cannot get out. Consequently the travertine should not be sealed.

http://www.countertopspecialty.com/sealing-travertine-shower.html

I would have thought that you would need to seal to keep the water out…

What is your opinion, would you use an impregnator or sealer, and if so which one?

Many Thanks in advance!

 

[DHTiling]

Use an impregnator and that will allow the stone to breath..


LTP Mattstone

 

[aph257]

yep, as above, there are other brands aswell!

 

[doug boardley]

mattstone for me with trav. I always apply after grouting with trav, that way the grout can grab into the pits and fill them.

 

[flemdog]

Thanks to one and all!