How to Seal Travertine Pavers
Travertine pavers can create a beautiful hardscape. These types of pavers have many exterior uses, such as driveways, sidewalks, pool decks, patios, and more. Sealing travertine pavers can help enhance their beauty and prolong their longevity.
Before you seal travertine pavers, they need to be cleaned. Use a mild detergent with a brush or pressure washer to remove any moderate dirt buildup and contaminants. If necessary, perform spot cleaning on specific stains using the appropriate cleaner, such as a degreaser for oil spots, a rust remover for rust stains, and so on.
Allow the travertine pavers to dry for a day or more before sealing. To seal travertine pavers, use a water-repellent siloxane-based sealer like Masonry Saver Heavy Duty or SuperSeal M. This will help the pavers resist moisture and UV rays and keep them from weathering. You can also use an acrylic-based sealer like Supreme Shield SB-600 to enhance the paver’s color, similar to if wet, but without the shine.
Before sealing, check the weather to be sure it is clear of rain and extreme temperatures. It is best to apply the sealer using a roller or pump sprayer. A good metal contractor-grade pump sprayer is ideal. Use plastic to block off any surface you do not want sealer on.
Start in one corner of the area to be sealed and work in sections, spraying just enough sealer to cover the surface. After spraying a section, you can use a roller to spread the sealer for a more even application. Complete the process until all the travertine pavers are sealed.
Regular sealing maintenance should be performed on travertine pavers every 1-3 years or as needed. Protecting your hardscape travertine paver investment is a wise decision to ensure the pavers last many years of use and continue adding value to your home.
If you have a question on sealing your Travertine Pavers, Please Ask Below in Comment Area
Live in Jax. , Fl. 32220 zip have 1210 sq ft of travertine pavers around pool. Tired of paying someone to do the work 3-5 yrs they say is what you’ll get with Tridet , Urseal & cobble loc. Haven’t got it usually 1- 11/2. @ $3300.00 a pop but very yr to yr & a half. That adds up. I’m a retired electrician who fell on roof 24 yrs ago & suffer with back issue. Always open to advice.
Look at this product: https://www.brickpaversealer.com/supreme-shield-sb-600-5-gallon
about 10 gallons.
Hello I have a travertine pool deck in south Florida with a east west exposure. I have tried several sealers in the past. None have lasted more than a year or so. Can you recommend a sealer that will hold up to the Florida heat and sun with an east/west exposure? Thanks
Can you post some pics in the comments?
Good Day,
I have thousands of sqft of travertine tiles throughout my house and I am very pleased with the look and functionality of the tiles after 15 years of steady use. I have a couple of stairways and when wet the tiles become very slippery. I am think of using an outdoor sealer and add abrasives to the sealing liquid. I would very much appreciate knowing if you recommend this application and what products you sell for this purpose and the amount to use. Thank you very much for your assistance
The only way to have a grip work is to use at minimum 2 coats of a filming sealer and these sealers create a wet look and a shine of some level. This is done for regular concrete pavers, stamped concrete, and stained concrete. Not typically done for travertine.
Hello, I have a travertine paver that I just installed on my patio. I would like a sealant that look-wet but is non-slip and durable. Before sealing it, how should I prepare the travertine?
Make sure the surface is clean and dry. Use the Supreme Shield SB-600.
The grout was put yesterday, how long do I have to wait?
Month or two.
I am on central florida
Can I mix SuperSeal M with other products? I used S-PS Specialty Penetrating by SRW for part of my space, and probably need additional 2 five gallons to complete the rest of the project. Your SuperSeal M product is considerably cheaper. Can I use it to complete the rest of the space (not sure if it will be noticeable, or other technical quirks that i should be thinking about). Thanks,
You cannot mix them together. You can use it to finish the rest of your space but it cannot go on top f the other sealer.
May I apply super seal m on travertine? If so may it be applied by using a roller and not a sprayer? What size roller nap do I use? Also just had 775 sq ft laid, will 5 gallons be enough since it is to cover 1,000 sq ft? Thanks. Don Wood.
Yes, you can use it but you should spray it on. One 5-gallon pail will work.
so we have sand to fill the gaps with our travertine, silka sand, mix that goes hard to the elements and is flexible, my question is do I seal first, then do the sand for the gaps afterwards, once the sealer is all dry? thank you
Most people sand first and then seal.
Do you think it really matters ? My hubby is insistent he will seal first then sand so air /moisture can get to the sand and to avoid bleeding of colour ?
Sand or travertine will not bleed color. You can sand after if you want.
I have a saltwater pool, with Travitine tile and concrete coping. Can I use the Supreme shield SB 600 on the Travitine as well as the concrete coping?
also, if there is old sealant on it, does this first need to be removed? I am not sure of the product that was used.
We would suggest not on the coping. As far as removing the old sealer, that would depend on if the old sealer has discolored in any way.
What product should I use to seal the concrete coping around the pool?
I don’t believe the old sealer did much of anything, I don’t believe it was applied properly. I don’t see any discoloration. Can I just clean my travertine and seal it with the Supreme shield SB 600?
Clean and seal if the old coating is not discolored or beading water. Leave coping unsealed is okay.
Good morning, guys! Great job with this post/forum, learning a lot….quick question to reduce my doubts a bit more; we (wife & I) are getting into the process of sealing our terrace’s “kashmir” travertine in Miami, Fl, and as per this blog’s Q/A we’ve learned that sealing process it is necessary even if you love the feeling of your natural stone under your foot or if the stone is undercover (but still outdoor), so…If we would go with the Superseal M sealer (I understand that at today’s date for travertine you are only recommending Superseal M and SB600 but we would like to keep away from the “wet look” and, also, SB600 needs the heavy duty sprayer which is out of stock…sooo….the question is, if we would go with the Superseal M sealer:
-Can we/should we use a polymeric sand previously to sealing to fill/toughen the joints?…
-Or we dont NEED to use polymeric sand, just sand?
-What sounds to you a good pair sand/sealer for our case?
Ive found these around, didn’t found any in your site yet but that would be great because Im planning to buy the sealer from you although it will take a week or more to arrive to Miami:
Sorry, Ive extended myself a bit….thank you for your time!
-Yes, use a poly if you want to harden the sand.
-That depends if you want to harden the sand or not.
-Any quality poly sand it will work
Use the Super Seal-M if you want no change of appearance.
Thank you! Ordering with you SuperSeal M today! Let’s see what we decide to pick for poly sand from the options above, guess color will be the key factor to us. Again, thanks!
Been using SEAL N LOCK ultra wet sealer for the past 4 years and just wondering if a change to the SB 600 would give my circular driveway a better look. out of those two what would be your recommendation and if you suggest the SB600 what’s the best product to strip my travertine. Thanks again . . . Modena
Use this to strip: https://www.brickpaversealer.com/rad-paintstrip-paver-stamped-sealer-stripper
The SB-600 is a better sealer than the Seal N Lock products.
Hello, does super seal 25 give a grip to the pavers?
No, sealers do not add “grip” to surfaces unless a grip is added to the sealer.
https://www.brickpaversealer.com/super-grip
Really appreciate your dedication to this page! I’m learning a ton. I see frequent recommendations to the sealers below. We just laid a new travertine pool deck in Central Florida and I’m curious to understand the differences from these three and when someone would be driven to select one vs. the other. Can you help? Thanks!
https://www.brickpaversealer.com/m-non-gloss (SUPERSEAL M WATER REPELLENT)
https://www.brickpaversealer.com/25-semi-gloss (SUPERSEAL25 SEMI-GLOSS)
https://www.brickpaversealer.com/wet-look/no-gloss (SUPREME SHIELD SB-600 WET LOOK CONCRETE SEALER)
It varies based on the appearance you want after sealing.
-Super Seal-M has no change of appearance. Seals and protects. Can be used on travertine.
-SuperSeal 25 is a wet look and semi-gloss appearance. Not suggested for travertine as the gloss can dry blotchy on travertine.
-Supreme Shield SB-600 is a wet look sealer with no gloss. Can be used on travertine.
I have a Noce travertine pavers in my driveway, if I apply SUPERSEAL25 SEMI-GLOSS it will be slippery? I will like to be a little shinny but without sacrifise being sleppery because it is in my driveway and the public will be walking on it when wet. Also will like to pervent from black tires marks, please let me know which one need to buy, tghanks.
We do not suggest gloss sealers for travertine. You can use a wet-look sealer like the SB-600 to enhance the appearance: https://www.brickpaversealer.com/wet-look/no-gloss
No sealers can prevent black tire marks but they can make it easier to clean off.
Great, thanks so much, learned a lot; I think I will go with Super Seal M, thanks again.
I have an outdoor travertine patio that over time has all gone the same color. When it rains, it looks more like it did when it was first laid but the the colors then were richer. What do you recommend as a diy to restore the color (if possible) and to maintain the color. This area is in the hot AZ sun. This picture was taken this morning in the rain.
Try this to restore the color: https://www.brickpaversealer.com/wet-look/no-gloss
I have ivory travertine on a pool deck (salt water pool) and adjacent covered patio in Central Florida. It is west facing with no shade on the pool deck. I love the color in it’s dry natural state. When wet, it darkens (normal for stone). I think because it is not sealed, it has an almost uneven, chalky appearance at a certain angle of view. What sealer should I use to keep it looking light but protect it from the Florida sun and perhaps even out the chalkiness?? Thanks so much!!
The only way to even out the chalkiness is to apply a wet look sealer which you do not prefer. To seal without changing the appearance, you would want the SuperSeal-M.
https://www.brickpaversealer.com/m-non-gloss
Is SuperSeal M safe for use on grouted travertine pavers as well as polymeric sand? We have a sunken summer kitchen area that has grout. We like to use the same sealer if possible.
Yes, it is.
I have a salt water pool with travertine tile around it (laid approx 6 months ago), It was all sealed. This one particular tile though has developed a cavity. What is the best way to protect this was growing further. I am in Sydney Australia, so if any local solutions would be appreciated.
There is no way to fix this or prevent it form getting worse. It is defective and should be replaced.
Is there a non slip sealer for travertine? Thanks
Try Supreme Sheild SB-600: https://www.brickpaversealer.com/wet-look/no-gloss
Thank you
Will the super seal m also darken the travertine some?
No, it does not darken any surfaces.
Just had Travertine pool coping, pavers & counter tops installed in Arizona. I am looking to seal the pool deck with a low gloss sealer. And the bbq & fire pit tops with high gloss sealer.
Try Supreme Shield SB-600 and Super Seal 30.
Will either of these yellow after time?
No.
I have a travertine patio with brick paver sidewalk that leads up to the patio. The travertine tile is the same travertine I have inside my home. I have read numerous previous questions and see numerous recommendations. I would like to roll it on. What product would you recommend? Could I use the same product on my travertine as my pavers.
I live in South Florida.
What look do you want to achieve?
A slight shine.
Try this: https://www.brickpaversealer.com/wet-look/no-gloss
My salt water pool is getting re-plastered and I replaced my coping with travertine coping. What sealant should i apply as soon as the grouting is finished? I see recommendations for SB600, Superseal M and Masonry Saver and wondering what is best for new travertine in the midwest (Missouri).
SuperSeal-M for a coping.
I bought a house with a large outdoor deck with light cream travertine pavers. Some are undercover (and have a little shine finish) and others are exposed to the elements (no shine). Not sure what process and product to use to reseal them all. Do I have to remove the previous sealant? t looks like it was a impregnating sealer. See photo.
Use this product to seal: https://www.brickpaversealer.com/wet-look/no-gloss
Hello,
We are currently getting travertine pavers in a very light/cream color installed. We are going to seal them immediately, but do not want any gloss or shine added. We love the look of them as they are. Which of these products would you recommend that is sufficient for pavers that porous and light colored? Thank you.
Use this: https://www.brickpaversealer.com/m-non-gloss
I am installing Corvina tumbled travertine 2″x6″ tile on kitchen backsplash, attached with thinset or whatever it’s called. I intend to do this with zero grout line, thus no grout.
1. Are you ok with not using grout?
2. Is it better to apply sealer prior to vertical/wall installation, where I would also be able to apply the sealer to the edges of the tile as well as the face.
3. Do some sealers change the shade/color of the tile more than other sealers? If so, how can I tell which sealer to use for the least amount of change?
Thanks for your help!
Charlie
Our sealers are not designed for interior kitchen backsplashes. They are for exterior surfaces.
Hello, we had travertine pavers installed about 6 months ago. Our pavers have a lot of holes in them and we believe the installer used a travertine filler and fine sanded grout to fill the holes and seal the joints. On some of the pavers it looks like the filler is coming out like dirt and looks orange. I’d like to seal the pavers so the filler does not continue to come out and to give it a more finished look. We prefer the natural stone look but also want the pavers to be sealed. Which sealer should we use?
Hi,
A sealer will not prevent the filler from coming out. Nothing will. To seal and protect the pavers, try Supreme Shield SB-600 or Super Seal 25.
So if we put a sealer on the pavers the filler will just keep coming out?
Yes. Nothing can prevent this.
So then what’s the point of filling it in the first place or even sealing it?
No idea why your contractor would use a filler. Might want to ask him.
Sealers protect the surface from water, staining, and can also improve the appearance.
We live in Miami, Florida and had our travertine pool deck finished May 2021. Even though the builder said it wasn’t necessary, we decided to seal it. We got a quote from Grout Doctor for a chemical and power wash and sealing with two coats of penetrating sealer and got it done the end of September 2021. We have taken care of everything the way I asked them to explain because they didn’t even give recommendations. After such a short time, you can see by the first 6 pictures how my travertine looks now. The last picture was taken by one side of the pool that’s uncovered (no roof or pergola). Is there any solution? Can you please help us?
The sealer that was applied is turning white? If so, it has to come off to fix. Do you know the brand and type of sealer that was used?
The other potential issue is you may have efflorescence leaching out.
Hard to say for certain what the issue is.
To me, it is that no sealer was applied. The worst issue is the stone deteriorating and all the mold and fungus. And now that black “grout” that it’s creating. They said sealer was water based. In case sealer came off and efflorescence is leaching out, what would you recommend?
Mildew and mold cannot be prevented with a sealer so just pressure clean as needed. The stone does not look like it is deteriorating.
Thanks a lot. What sealer would you recommend after pressure cleaning?
Try this: https://www.brickpaversealer.com/m-non-gloss
But make sure that water soaks in and does not bead before using a new sealer.
I have a limestone driveway, and I sealed with Akemi Stain Repellent Nano. Good sealer but still getting tire marks.
any suggestion ?
Hi,
Sorry, but we do not have any sealers that work for limestone.
I have salt water pool with travertine coping in GA. What product should I seal the coping with?
Look at this: https://www.brickpaversealer.com/wet-look/no-gloss
Installed a fiberglass saltwater pool with Beige Travertine deck, I am experiencing a whitish color film/stain in the pool. Trying to resolve that now which but could be related to the Travertine, but the question of sealing the Travertine came up. What product should I use if I am wanting a non-slip finish ? How does this compare to the national company that claims to have a product that’s applied to the sealer to make it non-slippery, some sort of beads ? Located in Ohio. Thanks in advance for any advice.
Most use this for sealing travertine: https://www.brickpaversealer.com/wet-look/no-gloss
Sorry, no idea what you mean about national company and beads in sealer. You cannot add beads into a penetrating sealer.
water-based sealer was originally used for Techo-Bloc Borealis pavers. can I reseal using a solvent-based sealant or not . Also what you recommend for Techo-Bloc Borealis pavers
Post some pics of the pavers.
water-based sealer was originally used for Techo-Bloc Borealis pavers. can I reseal using a solvent-based sealant or not . Also what you recommend for Techo-Bloc Borealis pavers
We would suggest this product: https://www.brickpaversealer.com/masonrysaver-decorative-concrete-sealer-5-gallon
can this sealer make pavers slippery when wet
It shouldn’t.
Can I use sprayer with SB-350 on travertine patio
A metal sprayer, not a plastic sprayer: https://www.brickpaversealer.com/chapin-1949-sprayer
I have about 1000 sqft. travertine patio, love the natural look with no shine/gloss and I want it non-slip. Which sealer do you recommend SB-600 or SB-350 for Indiana. Also what is the difference between SB-600 or SB-350
Use the SB-350.
Can I use SB-350 for travertine patio + firepit area at same time
Yes.
To protect travertine against water AND staining is Masonry Saver or Superseal M sufficient or should I use something like Surebond SB 5000 which is advertised as “stain-blocking?” I ask because there is a big difference in price for the Surebond product.
The SuperSeal-M is sufficient.
Hi, I live in Northeast, where we experience all four seasons. What cleaner and sealer can you recommend for the tile in the picture for long lasting effect? Thanks,
What is the tile made of? Our products will work on concrete products, not tiles like saltillo, etc.
These are travertine tiles
Use this for prep while pressure washing: https://www.brickpaversealer.com/cleaner-degreaser
Seal with this: https://www.brickpaversealer.com/wet-look/no-gloss
just to be clear, these are 1 inch thick pavers or tiles made from travertine stone
Does sealing cause the travertine to retain more heat. In Florida so don’t want to increase the heat.
It does not.
My grouted travertine around pool was sealed 2 years ago. It is dull now. It was a water based sealer. Can it be resealed now?
Yes, as long as the surface is porous.
We are going to pressure clean our pavers with bleach. we want to know what is the best travertine sealer to use that will look shiny and bring out the natural color of the travertine. Also, 1 or 2 coats and how long before sealing in the future. Thanks
Use this: https://www.brickpaversealer.com/wet-look/no-gloss
2 coats is needed.
I have just finished installing travertine and pavers. We are in the Las Vegas, NV area and obvious UV deterioration and heat are of great concern.
What sealer product do you recommend.
Super Seal 25 or the Supreme Shield SB-600.
Hello, I believe I have been using Super Seal 25 for my travertine pool deck and driveway. Wanted to know if this is the best product to use for South Florida sun/element exposure? Is there a water based product that might be better?
Sorry, we did not see this message prior. There is not a better product than the SS25.
Is it OK to put a oil base sealer on travertine around the pool if I put an anti-slip agent to the sealer?
Yes, as long as the sealer you choose allows an anti-slip to work in it.
Hi! We just built a pool and did travertine a whitish cream beige color. It’s already darkened which I don’t like 🙁 we think it looks better with it wet but we don’t want to be slipping everywhere. Would I do a semi gloss or gloss and add in a tack mix to keep from being so slippery?
We would suggest a wet look sealer with no gloss so it does not make it slipperier than it already is.
https://www.brickpaversealer.com/wet-look/no-gloss
Thank you so much!
We live in central Florida. We have a new salt water pool with travertine decking. What product should we use to protect from salt corrosion, weed and mildew? We also want to enhance the natural color. Thanks!
Try the Supreme Shield SB-600.
Our travertine pavers have not been resealed in years. We are from phoenix az….now in the 80s (summers are avg. 110). Is now a good time to reseal? Would like wet look but natural look…not too glossy. Some pavers pitted and deteriorating. What product? The pavers are played, not cemented in and no “grout” so should we fill with crushed granite then sweep off prior to reseal? Should we seal the faux rock fireplace? Using what product?
Try Supreme Shield SB-600. Do not seal the fireplace. No need to add more crushed granite.
Hello, I live in south fla and my pool deck is travertine which has been previously sealed with a solvent based sealer. I also have an east – west exposure which is extremely UV high and hot. I see from other posts you recommend the SB-600, and I am looking for that wet look along with UV protection. Assuming you will again prefer the SB-600 should I remove the solvent based sealer that exists or apply the SB-600 over it?
Post some pictures of the current condition.
We used superseal-M on our travertine tiles on pool deck 2 years ago. We are hoping for something with more of a gloss this time, that will show off the color of the travertine. Will Super Seal 25 be slippery on a salt water pool deck? Or are we better off with super shield sb600? We live in Florida, and also prefer low VOC.
Less chance of being slippery with the SB-600.
What is best for Tuscany Tumbled Travertine Pavers?
Super Seal 25 or Supreme Shield SB-600.
Is this good for travertine pool coping?
Use this: https://www.brickpaversealer.com/all-purpose-duty
Just laid travertine pavers for a patio in Minnesota, 450sf, what’s best sealant for freeze/thaw? Want them to keep their natural look but ideally without chalkiness as they now have. They do look better when they’re a little damp, I wouldn’t be opposed to a wet look but subtle, nothing over the top. Thanks in advance.
https://www.brickpaversealer.com/wet-look/no-gloss
I live in Ohio and we recently finished a 1000sq ft travertine patio. When is the right time to seal and what product do you recommend for sealing .
Which sealer to use depends on the look you want to achieve?
Need to keep natural look at the same time protect from weather and fading away
Use this and you can do it now: https://www.brickpaversealer.com/all-purpose-duty
We are just finishing up installing 2k SF of Travertine pavers and pool coping on our pool in Orange County CA. It will be a saltwater pool. We get a lot of direct sun all day. I would like the best penetrating sealer to keep the travertine from staining and deteriorating over time. What would be my best choice? And should i roller it on or spray it on?
Spray and use this: https://www.brickpaversealer.com/m-non-gloss
Thanks. One coat or should i do two coats? Is 200SF per gallon for one coat?
One coat at 200 sq feet per gallon.