Travertine Sealing

[cam_low]

I have some nice travertine to fix soon.

I was wondering what sealers everyone is using at the moment. I was thinking a nice satin sealer or a matt as the client wishes however I would like your opinions on brands and the actual look of the satin sealer once applied.

Thanks peeps

 

[Dave]

I'm not a fan of topical sealers as IMO it's extra maintenance .

I use Fila w68 for honed trav , doesn't alter the colour like quite a few solvent sealers do and the water based mattstone by LTP alters the colour IMO ..

 

[cam_low]

I am of the same opinion dave, I think I may give the fila a go. The lady of the clean house is clean mad, so I dont think a topical sealer would be a good shout, her cleaner doesnt speak english so will have to get a printed translation of NO BLEACH EVER for her instruction on this small floor.

 

[Qwerty]

LTP mattstone or mattstone H2O depending on customer preference

 

[Ian]

Recently used lithofin stain stop Cam, really nice to use and dries lovely. I usually use LTP matt stone and the lithofin is a nicer product.

 

[cam_low]

thats my normal go to sealer Bri cheers pal !

 

[WetSaw]

Can I get Lithofin here in Spain ( no my Google isn't working)
I've just sealed a slate terrace but it looks a bit "wet" for me

 

[Just Rizzle]

lithothin stain stop for me nothing comes near it in my honest oppinion

 

[jonnyc]

Mn stainstop although travertine is one of the few natural stones we can grout unsealed without fear of picture framing

 

[Rich Midge]

Dry Treat if you can find it. 2 coats, 20 minutes or so apart. Or, 2 coats, 1 before grout, 1 after. 15 year warranty against staining if maintained correctly. Treats practically all porous surfaces without altering the appearance. Marvellous stuff. I would also have no hesitation recommending Lithofin Stainstop. I tend to give a good coat before grout then saturation method 3 or 4 days after.

 

[ttt tiling]

Lithothin stain stop all the way .