Installing travertine floor tiles will help you to generate a sophisticated, contemporary look in any kind of house or condo and it is because of the elegant yet modern feel of this stone flooring that it has grown to be so widely used in recent years. But it really is very important to bear in mind that travertine is a porous natural stone, and as such may well stain extremely easily if it is not sealed as well as treated carefully.
When fitting travertine floor tiles they need to be sealed using a purpose-made sealant immediately after laying the tiles. It is also a good idea to apply the sealer again soon after grouting, this helps to ensure that the tiles are properly sealed and it also adds some sealer to the grout and this will help to avoid grout staining. My favorite sealer is actually Lithofin Stainstop, however, there are numerous brand names which are also absolutely fine for the task.
Travertine is increasingly becoming popular for tiling wall surfaces too, these also must be sealed, especially when utilized in kitchens, because there is clearly huge likelihood of staining the tiles. Travertine is additionally becoming increasingly popular for tiling bathrooms, shower areas and luxury wet rooms, and once more there is a high probability of staining as well as the extra need to make the tiles waterproof, since the travertine allows moisture to seep through and there’s a likelihood of water damage when not checked.
Sealing travertine tiles isn’t a once-only operation, however re-sealing them a not a labor intensive activity either. Nevertheless they should be given a new coating of sealant every now and then, for wall tiles perhaps once every couple of years will probably be adequate, though floor tiles need to be re-sealed more often, especially in well-used places such as hallways