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natural stone is porous and will stain unless it is properly sealed Aside from staining, not sealing any natural stone tile can lead to mold and mildew growth, and the porous surface will attract moisture. There are cleaners to help with stains and moisture problems, but they do require work and patience. Also, make sure you clean your tiles thoroughly before sealing!!! If not, you are sealing in dirt, fingerprints, smudges, possibly moisture, etc... Let the tiles dry out for a day or so: otherwise you are sealing in moisture. I usually recommend waiting 1 week after the tile has been installed and grouted before scrubing and sealing.
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Do you seal travertine tile before you grout?
It depends on the type of tile you have. If the tile is unglazed and porous (as mostly all travertine is) then you will need to seal the tile before you grout it so that the grout does not soak into the tile and cause it to become dull. Follow the manufacturers recommendation for the tile that you have.
Can travertine tile be used on the floor of a gas fireplace?
Yes, travertine tile can be used on the floor of a gas fireplace.
Do you seal tile before you grout?
It depends on the type of tile you have. If the tile is unglazed and porous (as mostly all travertine is) then you will need to seal the tile before you grout it so that the grout does not soak into the tile and cause it to become dull. Follow the manufacturers recommendation for the tile that you have.
Do you need to seal tile floors?
Yes. If it is a ceramic or porcelain tile you only need to seal the grout. If you have a natural stone or quarry you need to seal the tile and the grout. Generally when you install natural stone, you seal the tile before you grout. Otherwise the colorant in the grout will seep into the tile. If the floor is existing you would seal it all at once. Don't forget to use a stripper to remove any old sealer. Make sure the stripper is acceptable for the type of flooring you are sealing. Stone can be very delicate and damage easily. Vinegar can etch marble, granite, and travertine. One last note, you get what you pay for with sealer. Invest in a good sealer and you will get much better, much longer results.
Travertine Tiles?
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What should you seal your travertine with?
A product called enrich and seal. my husband is a tile contractor and that is what he uses. We also used it in our own home. Once a year is sufficient.
How much is travertine flooring?
You can find travertine floor tiles for $5-$7. This is the general price of a tile that is 4 inches by 4 inches. This is probably the cheapest that you will find it, but you may have to pay more if you want a specific style of travertine.
Can you install travertine on a ceiling?
Travertine is no more or less tile than ceramic or Porcelain in that application, although it may actually be lighter.. anyone that can install tile on a ceiling could do Travertine..
Should you tile with travertine tiles?
Yes, travertine tiles are great looking tile and do have a lot of benefits. It depends on what area you will be tiling because you do not want to use travertine outdoors but it can be used throughout the inside of your home.
What is travetire -- a kind of floor or wall tile?
Travertine is a natural stone that is often used for floor and wall tiles. Travertine is a type of limestone that is formed in spa areas and has a honeycombe structure. It can be found in many parts of the world but the two main quarrying regions are Italy and Turkey.
What can you do to put a shine on ceramic tile When the contractors put our tile down in our new building the tile is dull and has no shine to it?
First you need to identify what kind of tile you have. Ex. ceramic slate stone granite marble For each of the types there is a different way to get the shine your looking for. First clean the tile. Don't use acids or strippers because they can fade or change the color of the grout. Use vinegar and water. 1 part vinegar for 4 parts water. This alone may give the floor a nice shine. I use it when I do a final clean of floors I install. Next go to Lowe's Home Depot and get a tile seal. You will need to know what type of tile you have to determine what kind of seal you need. This seal will protect and give the floor a shine. It comes in many different varieties Main categories to look for are: original seal, semi-gloss seal, high-gloss seal. Now depending on the tile and the type of seal you got. You will need to seal the floor. Apply as many coats of seal as you want until you get the shine that you are looking for. Keep in mind to allow the floor to dry 2 hrs or whatever is recommend in between coats. To apply the seal is simple. Just spray it on and wipe it up with a sponge or cloth not colored be sure its white and sponge is some neutral color so it doesn't bleed onto tile. Be careful not to allow the seal to form puddles as they will leave white spots. Be sure to talk to someone in flooring dept before leaving to make sure you have everything you need.
Do you need to seal porcelain tile?
No, porcelain tile needs to be grouted which seals the floor. The tiles have their own water resistant finish on them when purchased.
