- Sep 10, 2019
- 89
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
We have had our pool almost a year now. All of our decking and coping are tumbled travertine pavers. All pock marks and joint lines are now black and don't look so good with the light color of the deck. I started to clean with a water hose and a nozzle, but when I did, the sand in the joints washes right out. Originally, the PB told me he used polymeric sand but this does not appear to be the case.
My plan is to clean all the sand out of the joints and pock marks gently with a pressure washer then refill and seal the deck. I wanted to get some expert opinions on the following:
1. Masonry sand or polymeric - Is one better than the other for preventing the mildew?
2. Seal or no seal - If I seal it, I want to use a high quality penetrating sealer that does not leave a surface sheen. I dont want the stone to get more slick. Any recommendations on a sealer brand? I talked to one here in Houston that has a pretty high opinion of his product, but Im not so sure (Texas Stone Sealers - www.texasstonesealers.com). The sealer I have used for other stuff are the Dupont (now Lacticrete) StoneTech products.
My plan is to clean all the sand out of the joints and pock marks gently with a pressure washer then refill and seal the deck. I wanted to get some expert opinions on the following:
1. Masonry sand or polymeric - Is one better than the other for preventing the mildew?
2. Seal or no seal - If I seal it, I want to use a high quality penetrating sealer that does not leave a surface sheen. I dont want the stone to get more slick. Any recommendations on a sealer brand? I talked to one here in Houston that has a pretty high opinion of his product, but Im not so sure (Texas Stone Sealers - www.texasstonesealers.com). The sealer I have used for other stuff are the Dupont (now Lacticrete) StoneTech products.