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The tiler has applied paving sealant to new brushed travertine floor tiles and im horrified some have gone too deep a color and they are now shiny how can you remove the sealant now its dried?
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Could you specify exactly what brand sealer it is and exactly what type of sealer? Also the best suggestion might be to contact the manufacturer since they can have different specifications. Also if you do manage to get it off use a penetrating sealer or a stone specific travertine sealer.
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Applying A Water Sealant To Granite Surfaces?
Granite is one of the hardest natural compound rocks. It can withstand sharp impacts with little or no damage to the stone. It is also less porous than marble, slate, or travertine. However, the color shade of this natural stone can fade over time. To protect marble surfaces - as well as any exposed grout between the tiles - a sealant should be applied on a periodic basis. A variety of natural stone sealers can be found at any home improvement outlet or retail hardware store. Care should be taken when choosing which sealing product to use. Some water sealants are designed to penetrate deeply into the stone and should be used on porous materials such as travertine. Always read the instructions carefully before buying a sealer. Those products manufactured especially for hard surfaces such as granite will have clear markings on the package. When laying a new surface of granite tiles, sealing should be completed prior to applying grout between the individual pieces. This prevents discoloration from grout that may end up on the surface of the granite. The only exception is the installing of granite countertop tiles that are placed directly on cement with no separation between the individual tiles. In this case, the sealant can be applied after the tiles have been set and the cement allowed to dry. After the tiles have been waterproofed with two coats of sealant - applied several hours apart - they are placed in their final position and the cracks are then filled with grout. After the grout has set and dried overnight, the sealant can also be applied to the grout itself. Depending on the type of grout used, a different sealing compound may be needed. The grout is somewhat more porous than the granite, therefore a special grout waterproofing sealant may work better and last longer. Once the sealant has been brushed on, the surface of the polished or honed granite will be very smooth. The sealant will not affect the natural reflectivity or brightness of the granite surface. The stones should be given subsequent coats of sealant about once a year. Granite countertops and granite backsplashes may require sealing slightly more often due to the stone's constant exposure to higher humidity in the kitchen.
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