Sealing questions

[JSWEET]

We are going to seal some travertine floor in the bathroom that was grouted on Sunday. Miracle 511 stone impregnator has been recommended to us to use on the floors by the people that did our countertops. There was also a Miracle Tile & Grout cleaner for cleaning the stone. Is this OK to use to wash the floors before we seal them? Also (and this is probably a stupid question), but are there any issues with doing this work on a very rainy day. Any humidity issues? Should we apply two coats of the sealer or just one?

Janice

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[The Kid]

Janice,
I would refer to mirecles web site to get their info on their product compatability, i dont know because I only use stone tech products but i know alot of people who have used the 511 and have had great results.

Here in oregon we get lots of rain and have never had a problem seal in humid or damp weather. I would do 2 coats if it were in my own home.

[Davy]

Hi Janice, Miracle 511 is a natural sealer, it doesn't change the appearance of the stone after it dries. The Miracle "Enhance and Seal" enhances the color. If you like the way the stone looks when it's wet, you want the enhancer.

Read the label, it will give you the information you're wanting. :)

[bdkneela]

Quick related question, Is it possible to use the Miracle 511 impregnator to seal before grouting and then use an enhancing after the grout has been cleaned off the tiles to give them the wet look like the Miracle enhance and seal? Or would the Impregnator prevent the enhancer from setting into the stone?

[GeorgeT]

Janice -

Don't wash and seal on the same day... that type of sealer doesn't do well when applied to a damp surface. If you need to seal the same day use a waterbased sealer. Humidity can also affect the sealer but not as much as wet floor....

If you use that sealer prior to grouting, applying an enhancing sealer after grouting may do very little color enhancing on the stone... but your grout will get darker....