Sealing My Travertine - Dupont/Dry-Treat - Slippery - Color

[lardo5150]

So, been searching these forums the past weekend.
I have decided to seal my travertine once it is installed.

The two most talked about brands are the Dupont Salt Water Sealer, and the Dry-treat 40SK (as far as I can tell).

I have read a few contradicting things though, and I am trying to get a definitive (as best as I can) answer.

-Do these sealers change the color of the stone at all, or give it a "wet" look? I am fine if it makes it look wet.
-How slippery is the stone after you apply this? Did you add anything with the sealer to make it less slippery?

 

[riley00dog]

As a penetrating sealer it shouldn’t change either as it sits below the surface. I am dubious though on both points too. We are sealing in about a week so can let you know.

 

[lardo5150]

As a penetrating sealer it shouldn’t change either as it sits below the surface. I am dubious though on both points too. We are sealing in about a week so can let you know.

What are you using?

 

[jza1736]

As a penetrating sealer it shouldn’t change either as it sits below the surface. I am dubious though on both points too. We are sealing in about a week so can let you know.

Please post some pics after your done.

 

[riley00dog]

Please post some pics after your done.

Will do. We’re using a Lithofin product. Our installer also really likes dry treat. He says there’s not much between them. He leans towards Lithofin as they also produce good aftercare products. He installs 6 different products and isn’t biased as he says they all do the job. Some need reapplication sooner though.

 

[lardo5150]

Post the Lithofin product if you dont mind.

I am guessing I will go with the Dupont as it is cheaper, and I have read positives about it here. I don't mind reapplying once a year.

 

[EastCoast]

Look at Foundation Armor

 

[Sseaman]

We have used the DuPont Salt water, and saw little to no change in color and they do not look wet all the time, I can tell a huge difference when I spray the deck down, and also did not notice them any more slippery than prior but we only went a few weeks before sealing once the pool was complete. We warn our guest to be careful when wearing the cheap flip flops that are smooth on the bottom when the tile is wet

 

[riley00dog]

Post the Lithofin product if you dont mind.

I am guessing I will go with the Dupont as it is cheaper, and I have read positives about it here. I don't mind reapplying once a year.

I’m not sure of the exact product. Will be able to tell you when installer comes. All the high end penetrating sealers are apparently quite similar in nature as long as they’re applied properly. By having it done by an authorised installer you get the manufacturers warranty. For our product that’s 20 years. Most others are 10-15 years, which is plenty. That’s no recoating and guaranteed against staining so long as it’s cared for properly.

 

[pushin glass]

If you are using a penetrating silane/siloxane based sealer (which I think both Dupont and Dry-Treat are), then it does not change the color of the stone once it dries and there is no sheen on the surface. Most don't require reapplication for five years or more.