Trav sealer advice.

[Gustyturbine]

Hi,
I need some advice on trav sealers. I intend on sealing with a damp cloth before I grout. I have had priced for Lifothin (is this how you spell it) @ £146 for 5 ltrs and Tiletech LTP @ £79-99 for 5 ltrs. Is this LTP the same as the mattstone sealer I have heard mentioned? Would they both be OK as the difference in price is fairly wide. I need 11 ltrs in total. I will seal once before I grout and once after. Do you advise a matt polish after sealing? We do not want a real shine just protection. Thanks guys,
Gusty.

[Dave]

What finish of travertine is it and what amount is there to seal..?

[Gustyturbine]

Its honed and filled Ivory trav 400x 600. I have approx 100 sq mtrs to seal. 75 on the floor and 25 on walls. Thanks Dave,
Gusty.

[Del W]

146.00 for 5 lts ?

[Bri]

146.00 for 5 lts ?

That's what I thought

[Gustyturbine]

Del W/Bri,
I was a shocked. I am not up to speed with sealer costs but it seemed a lot to me. The price was £146-00 for 5 ltrs though + VAT. Stain Stop Lifothin. LTP was a lot cheaper. I think I have read though on here that Lifothin is the muts nuts? I am encouraged you think it is steep. Any online suppliers that will not rob me? Thanks,
Gusty.

[kilty55]

try phg wetrooms gusty on here,i beleive they sell stone so would assume they have sealers also....im not on commision...honest

[Dave]

LTP mattstone, awesome sealer.




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[Rich]

As above, you cant go far with mattstone

[Gustyturbine]

Dave,
Is LTP mattstone the same as Tiletech LTP though? Thanks,
Gusty.

[doug boardley]

just go for the mattstone Gusty, pre-seal before fixing and again after grouting.

[davemul]

Look in the for sale section mate, I have 5 litre tin of ltp mattstone, unopened. I have no need for it. I over ordered

[Gustyturbine]

Thanks Davemul,
I can get my VAT back though so as Google is my friend it is available for £xxx+VAT. Thanks for all the advice though. Mattstone it is for my lovely trav. I am sure the wife will love sealing!!!!!
Gusty.

[davemul]

no worries! I hated sealing!

looks good though, this is limestone, big chunky stuff!

[Gustyturbine]

That is my evening fun at the mo. My wife does not make my life easy! I have just had my knuckles wrapped by the ADMINISTRATION for mentioning prices, ooooops. How am I gonna sleep tonight eh? sorry all,
Gusty.

[Dave]

That is my evening fun at the mo. My wife does not make my life easy! I have just had my knuckles wrapped by the ADMINISTRATION for mentioning prices, ooooops. How am I gonna sleep tonight eh? sorry all,
Gusty.

Admin ?

Maybe a mod you mean


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[Dave]

I think the sealer price was ok on show

Good luck with the job.


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[doug boardley]

Admin ?

Maybe a mod you mean


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yep, knuckles not rapped, just prices removed fella,,,by me..

[Rich]

Rules being rules, thats what the mods are here for. They are pussy cats tho

[doug boardley]

Rules being rules, thats what the mods are here for. They are pussy cats tho

doug raises one eyebrow ever so slightly at being called a pussy cat.. pppuuurrrr!

[doug boardley]

I think the sealer price was ok on show

Good luck with the job.


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can we clear up what prices/pricing are allowed in open forums then please?

[Rich]

No offense meant. I was just trying to make the point that Mr Gusty had not been told off and that you were only doing your job

I could have called you worse!

[doug boardley]

No offense meant. I was just trying to make the point that Mr Gusty had not been told off and that you were only doing your job

I could have called you worse!

none taken....I'm going for my pilchards for supper now

[Dave]

can we clear up what prices/pricing are allowed in open forums then please?

I think the odd mention like this is fine , not like he was pricing a job etc
Or trying to coax prices


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[doug boardley]

bit of a grey area then..

[Dave]

bit of a grey area then..

Not really, all at your discretion


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[Gustyturbine]

Blimey, dont fall out on my account guys Thanks for the help though all. Very, very usefull information. Sorry if I crossed the line . Just please dont me cos you guys are a great help. I'd be lost without you all (sob sob).

Do you guys polish at all after sealing. I might matt polish. Not sure how much it costs though, any ideas Doug? Thanks
Gusty.