Sealant for travertine accent in shower?

[bliddell]

Hello everyone -

My tub/shower tile surround is progressing nicely. The main tiles are porcelain, but I also added an accent strip (like a horizontal patterned strip), that is made out of glass and travertine. I think I would like to seal the accent strip before grouting. Would this stop the grout from discoloring the accent strip? Also, I noticed when I wet the accent strip it actually looks better wet than dry, as it adds some shine and makes the color more attractive. Is there a specific sealant product that would accomplish this for me? Any other recommendations?

Thanks -this forum has been the best!

Brian

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[Davestone]

I would use an enhancing sealer over the stone parts if you like that wet look,but the glass and porcelain won't absorb any,dry them off with a rag as well as the stone after it soaks in the sealer.The use a plain grout sealer for the grout joints.

[bliddell]

Thanks for the input. I browsed some of the products at HD, but I was still wondering if someone can recommend a specific product I should use for the sealer in this application? Thanks!

[duneslider]

Hd should have two different enhancing sealers. One is miracle 511 enhancing sealer, the other is Stone specific seal and enhance. The stone specific comes in a spray bottle that sometimes can make it easy to apply. Both are about the same cost.

[doitright]

Hi Brian, Welcome! :)

I agree with Dave if you want to accomplish the results that you were asking for. It will be a little additional product and time, but will allow you to receive an end result that you are asking for. :nod: