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Browse Forums Pools & Spas Re: Sealing Pavers - Pool 38Apr 30, 2014 1:25 am I just recently used tumbled travertine pavers as coping and area around my pool (salt water) , they where layed and grouted with a sand based grout , I sealed them myself using a solvent based penetrating sealer called @sure seal , I got down on my hands and knees and wiped them down with a damp rag till I was satisfied that they looked clean and free of any dirt/dust and let dry, I then emptied the 4l can of sealer into a bucket and used one if those mops that's flat with a material pad , dunked it in there and just applied it liberally and let it dry for a few hours. After that when I wet the stone , the water just ran off and beaded , and didn't let the water soak in and change colour , it keeps the dry look even when raining. Not sure how the water based sealers work , but this solvent based one works like a champ and easy to apply, I did 2 x coats over 2 days. Re: Sealing Pavers - Pool 39Feb 02, 2021 3:59 pm It is better to let Travertine breathe around a pool and i wouldnt seal them. They are a great natural stone that is really easy to maintain. Re: Sealing Pavers - Pool 40Mar 21, 2024 5:03 pm Hi 👋 Can you please help me. We want to instal Garonne limestone pavers around a pool. We have been told to pre seal them with the dip method. My question is, is this necessary if our pool is a magnesium pool? Can we get away with just a top sealer after instal? Thankyou Missed this and note sure how, sorry. The important thing I must ask first and foremost that has been missed in this thread is is the pool a salt water pool and what type of material are you sealing. If the product is a porous paver you must consider consolidating the stone to avoid salt attack. This help with the strength of the stone and avoid any delamination further down the track. Regardless, we believe it is important to seal around pool areas. Where possible use a good quality product by a reputable manufacturing company. Penetrating sealers are better around pool areas as you don't have to worry about slip issues. They sit below the surface of the stone and should not change the colour of the stone. Two coat application for all sealers is recommended. With a life span of 3-5yrs in general. Any tips to watch for - the main one I recommend is just to have an eye for detail when sealing. If the area isn't cleaned down properly you will seal it with stains left behind. Don't use hydrochloric acid to clean with. Nasty stuff. Roller is good to apply. Low pressure spray better in my opinion. If you use a roller, medium nap roller is fine. Let me know if I can help further.[/quote] Hi, planning on using the attached stone pieces in my bathroom. I want to remove stains and gloss seal. Can I get some advice on best way to remove stains and best… 0 4595 Appreciate that Chippy. I won’t do sand under pavers and will connect all up under pavers, however I was going to do: 1) Roadbase compacted with manual hand tamper 2)… 10 14323 |