My travertine deck will be 3 years old this summer - a swg system. I love it for the appearance and it's much cooler than concrete and pavers. When it was installed, I wanted to wait and see whether to stain or not. I agree with BMK about the wearing of travertine from a salt pool. I've seen no signs of that. After a couple of years, I decided I liked the look of the deck after a rain. The patterns and various colors come out beautifully when wet, so I chose a sealer that would do that. My son and his buddy sealed it for the first time a year ago. They used one coat of Aqua Mix, Enrich 'N' Seal (Home Depot). I loved the look and how water beaded up on it. I didn't find it slippery, but I don't run on the deck or have kids who might!
After a year, it seems most of the sealer has worn away. At least I don't see any more beading, and the colors aren't as deep. I had done research and really liked Dry Treat, but I didn't come across Lithofin when researching. I decided against the Dry Treat due to cost.
Will I reseal? Nope. I have other things to spend my money on. Even the Aqua Mix wasn't cheap although much, much less than Dry Treat. I enjoyed the enhanced color of the stone, but not enough to hire someone to reseal it. At this point, I'm very confident the travertine will continue to hold up just fine without sealing.
After a year, it seems most of the sealer has worn away. At least I don't see any more beading, and the colors aren't as deep. I had done research and really liked Dry Treat, but I didn't come across Lithofin when researching. I decided against the Dry Treat due to cost.
Will I reseal? Nope. I have other things to spend my money on. Even the Aqua Mix wasn't cheap although much, much less than Dry Treat. I enjoyed the enhanced color of the stone, but not enough to hire someone to reseal it. At this point, I'm very confident the travertine will continue to hold up just fine without sealing.