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This guide explains the process of sealing travertine tiles. Please also read our associated article regarding cleaning travertine first. A link to which is located at the foot of the page.
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Sealing travertine tiles can be carried out before or after the floor has been fixed/grouted. Typically most travertine tiles are part of older existing tiled floors in kitchens, bathrooms and living areas – occasionally forming terraces or patios.
There is a link to view all products for cleaning & sealing travertine located at the foot of the page.
We recommend sealing travertine tiled floors or walls with an impregnating sealer like Premium Impregnating Sealer. This kind of sealer sinks/soaks into the stone and seals from within. This sealer is fully breathable and does not alter colour or create a sheen.
Impregnating sealers like Floorseal Premium Impregnating Sealer are water-based and easy to apply. Suitable for floor tiles, wall tiles, bathrooms, wet rooms & external terraces or patios. Premium Impregnating Sealer is low odour and rapid drying; it does not contain solvents or VOCs so also ideal for interior use.
If you have an older floor you might need to check for old surface sealers (which create a sheen) these will probably be acrylics and require stripping – contact us for advice
There are some differences when applying sealers to a travertine floor prior to grouting.
Firstly, you could apply the sealer to the tiles as they are removed from their packaging or pallet. Apply the sealer to the back, sides and front of the tile and allow them to dry and the sealer to cure. Remove all excess product – see specific product instructions prior to use.
If you do decide to seal the stone before fixing the tiles, seal the sides and back of the tile once. You can apply the second coat (or more) of Premium Impregnating Sealer to the face of the tile once laid.
Pre-sealing your tiles will make the removal of grout hazing easier, you should not remove grout haze with a normal acid-based cleaner, as it will damage the surface of the travertine. So, pre-sealing and removing the grout haze carefully is wise!
Pre-sealing reduces the likelihood of grout haze issues. You must still work carefully when removing grout haze from travertine tiles. This is regardless of whether you have pre-sealed (or not) due to the sensitivity of travertines to grout haze removal (acidic) solutions.
Impregnating sealers like Premium Impregnating Sealer are easy to apply, liberally brush or roller the product over the area and allow the sealer to sink into the tile and grout. If any sealer is still visible on the surface of the tile after approximately 20 minutes, remove the excess with a microfibre cloth.
Premium Impregnating Sealer does not alter the appearance of the tile – it will not create an artificial sheen as it is not surface film/polish/lacquer. This sealer will leave the tile with a totally natural matt appearance.
Once you have successfully carried out the first application and removed the excess, apply the sealer again approximately 40 minutes later. You will require much less of the product due to the first application already taking effect. Wipe all excess sealer away as before.
For polished or semi-polished surfaces, you may find less product is required in general. Polished or semi-polished surfaces have a higher degree of surface tension, thus resisting liquids/sealers naturally.
5 litres of Premium Impregnating Sealer will cover 20-25m² of travertine stone tiles when applied in 2 consecutive coats. For interior floors or walls apply via roller or brush – for external areas a sprayer is recommended.
Floorseal Premium Impregnating Sealer is perfect for interior or exterior situations, including travertines located in bathrooms or wet rooms. This product can also be applied to hearths, splashbacks & tabletops. Premium Impregnating Sealer does not have a strong odour as it is free from solvents & VOCs. Once sealed the surface of the stone will retain its pre-sealed natural appearance. Apply twice – 5 litres will cover approximately 20m² – 25m².
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The information contained within this article is not exhaustive. If you need further information please contact Floorseal or email Info@floorseal.co.uk
