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What I use after polishing (which would be analogous) is a solvent sealer. It absorbs at different rates and needs a wipe, but dries without a haze.
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Mikey P
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Budget?
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MB Stone Care MB-24 Barrier Impregnating Sealer | MB Stone Professional
MB-24 "Barrier" is a water-based Professional grade fluorochemical sealer that is extremely user friendly for homeowner and pro alike. Easy to apply to small or large areas; floors, counter-tops and any surface that requires sealing. It will provide a durable, non-film forming, transparent...
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Is that something you should let cure a few days before sealing? I use the stuff from Cobb's and have good results with it.
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Yep, normal portland cement type grout needs to cure before sealing
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The plan is to clean the tile after installation Of tile and grout but prior to the kitchen install
there is an island , half wall, wet bar all plumbed and ready
the final clean and seal will happen in a month or so after completion of all construction
it’s a twofer
there is an island , half wall, wet bar all plumbed and ready
the final clean and seal will happen in a month or so after completion of all construction
it’s a twofer
Mikey P
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Honed or polished?
Grout or epoxy fill?
Grout or epoxy fill?
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Great questions , thanks
I haven’t seen the install yet
been working on this house for over 20 years
he’s living in his Cape home until the renovation is complete
I haven’t seen the install yet
been working on this house for over 20 years
he’s living in his Cape home until the renovation is complete
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Mikey P
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If its not too late, suggest he use this grout for the install.
Prism® Ultimate Performance Grout - CUSTOM Building Products
Prism® Ultimate Performance Grout sets a new standard in cement based grout technology. Prism’s calcium Aluminate cement based, latex polymer-modified formula offers consistent color with no shading regardless of tile type, temperature or humidity, and it will not effloresce. The rapid setting...
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The color consistency is amazing and the lack of sand will enable easy future resurfacing if desired.
Far more stain resistant too but seal it anyways
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These guys are top notch... each work area has zip walls .
The GC is a friend , I’ll reach out Monday AM to make certain they thoroughly clean area before grouting
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Depends on type of Travertine/ installation:
SE, butt install or castle install(AKA:french pattern, ashlar) , is it factory filled or un filled post filled?
Is there any refinishing going to be done post install?
You also need to make it very clear sealing will not change the appearance, and set expectations.
Basically, depends on how absorbant the surface is to match correct sealer for best results and ease of application
Would not recommend Prism, as it may surface damage a polished surface,
Custom has also updated there unsanded line i noticed, unsure, however may be using similar type cements (color fast and quick cure)
SE, butt install or castle install(AKA:french pattern, ashlar) , is it factory filled or un filled post filled?
Is there any refinishing going to be done post install?
You also need to make it very clear sealing will not change the appearance, and set expectations.
Basically, depends on how absorbant the surface is to match correct sealer for best results and ease of application
Would not recommend Prism, as it may surface damage a polished surface,
Custom has also updated there unsanded line i noticed, unsure, however may be using similar type cements (color fast and quick cure)
Mikey P
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How?
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abrasion.
Already has happened tot me
Already has happened tot me
