I heard that sealer/enhancer for tumbled travertine is one place NOT to cheap out...and to invest in a good one. Has anyone had a bad experience with Dupont's Premium sealer/enhancer? If so, can you recommend a good brand and where to get it? (Some lines seem only avail to pros...don't have those connections...a friend is installing.) Thank you!

Thanks so much for your input, Jim! I wasn't actually thinking about sealing the stones prior to installation; I was going to wait the 4-5 days before sealing.... but now you've started me thinking in new directions. We did a sample piece and it dries really quickly. Maybe I could get up early tomorrow and seal it all before the installer comes. He could do the back foyer floor while it's drying. I'm really glad you gave your advice about not getting sealer on the grout-sides of the tiles. I was thinking the exact opposite! I didn't think about adhesion. I just thought that if the marble absorbed the moisture from the grout, it might crack/crumble fairly soon. I too hope a definitive answer comes through soon. I should have considered all this long before now. Good luck with your project. My guess (which isn't likely worth much) is that the sealer will slightly darken your grout. You probably wouldn't need too much grout sealer for the job... Is there one on the market that is not an enhancer as well (water-based, not solvent based) and therefore might allow your grout to remain its intended colour? Sandra

Dittos to what my Brutha Bill said!! EITHER will work great for you kevin Kevin M. Padden MIA SFA Fabricator, Trainer & Consultant to the Natural Stone Industry www.azschoolofrock.com

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