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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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Q: Do you need to seal your travertine tile floor?
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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 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.


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.


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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.


Do you polish travertine tile after sealing?

no that's what the sealer is for


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.