Travertine Countertop Sealer?

11 years ago

I was doing some research and have narrowed it down to the Akemi Stain Repellant Nano or the Stone Surface Technologies SB (STT SB), and ended up with the STT SB because many posters here and at JB said it had no odor. Now I go to find some to buy and can't find it anywhere. Has anyone used this product that can direct me where to buy?

Also, have you liked it over time? I saw that rococogurl likes the Akemi, so I could go with that since it's readily available, but I'll be applying it indoors in the future and was hoping to have a better smelling option.

Thanks!

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User
11 years ago
Better option is to not choose travertine. It etches, is porous, and has holes in it.
Angela Drewien
Original Author
11 years ago
It was free and is gorgeous. Also, we are filling the holes with either a resin or a mastic (haven't decided yet), so there will be no pits or holes. Entire house is DIY, Northwest mountain style, and it's okay if it's not perfect. Still looking for a great sealer, though!
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fishymom
11 years ago
I can't help you with a sealer, but I have 2500 sq ft of travertine floors, running through 3 bathrooms, including the shower. The floors have been down for 6 years now, with 2 kids, 3 adult dogs, 1 senior dog, and a puppy (and all that a senior dog and puppy entails) the floors have held up beautifully, we are just now starting to see some small pits in the high traffic areas around the kitchen. We did not use a gloss sealer on our floors, so etching has been minimal, even with puppy issues. After having travertine floors, I would not hesitate for a moment to use a good quality travertine for my countertops in the future, I have more visible issues with my marble bathroom countertop than I have had with the floors. Good luck with your countertops, be sure to post pictures!
User
11 years ago
Two words: Food safety.
fishymom
11 years ago
What ever do you mean? How would travertine, a natural stone that is filled and sealed the same as granite, have any effect on food safety?