How to deal this travertine driveway

[davegillfishing]

What's my prep and best way to deal this puppy

 

[davegillfishing]

 

[Larry Cobb]

Dave;

Because of the inevitable lippage,

I would use a 400 grit Monkey floor pad to remove discoloration & give a satin finish:

http://www2.cobbcarpet.com/zen/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=69&products_id=2644

Larry

 

[clean image]

What's cust goals?
Are there stains. That spot could just be wet from
Car Ac drip line.

Do they want Increase shine or just enhance like when it's wet. ?

Prob now. Is with the daily rains. Hard to get dry and keep dry

 

[davegillfishing]

It was just laid days ago. Hasn't been driven on ever

He just wants it sealed so if it does get dripped on or wherever he's protected

Do I need to grind on it with monkey pads being its new?

Thanks for the help

 

[Desk Jockey]

Won't the sealer make it slippery when wet? Or is it a different sealer than used on concrete?

My father had the concrete guy re-seal his drive years ago when they poured a new drive. He thought they didn't do it well so they sprayed it a second time and that sucker is super slick when it rains.

Its even bad in the winter with snow on it, you snow blow but slide on the slick surface....not a problem for you guys.

 

[clean image]

Seal with hi end pen arrant sealer,
Will not change the slipperiness
Topicals will make slippery and with multiple coats often requires grip additive

 

[Larry Cobb]

Dave;

For sealing only with direct exposure to the sun,

you will need a durable, UV Resistant, solvent-based penetrating sealer.

http://www2.cobbcarpet.com/zen/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=78&products_id=5150

Larry

 

[davegillfishing]

Ok Larry that the ticket I'm looking for..is there any prep I need to do? And how do I apply it..spray it or roll it on?

Does the stone need to be 100% dry when I apply and do I need to watch out for my days about rain..or once its applied I'm good to go?

Thanks..I'm wanting to bang this put by end of week so I need to order tomorrow

He doesn't have grout lines its sand in the joints from what I can see

Thanks

 

[Bruce Humphrey]

I've never done tile like that on a drive way but if it was me I would spray it on. You can't go wrong with Larry's sealer , I spilled that on my drive way about 5 years ago and rain water would bead up on it for at least the next 3 years. I should test that just to see how long it will last.

 

[Mikey P]

Yep, just spray it on. three coats would be good.


Tell them you will need to Turbo cleaning it yearly and apply the sealer as well.




Stupid material for a drive way. give a big ZERO guarantee.

 

[alazo1]

Watch the sand if you use the turbo. I'd probably run a red pad with a stone cleaner and rinse with a hose. Come back the next day, blower and seal.

Albert

 

[davegillfishing]

So even though its never been driven on and barley walked on I should still scrub or clean it before spraying on sealer?

That's what I'm trying to figure out. If I just have at it or clean or scrub first

If I don't hook the vac to the turbo and leave the pressure low think that would be ok?

 

[Bruce Humphrey]

Once again , if it was me I would not clean it if it was brand new and just installed.

 

[davegillfishing]

That my thinking as well Bruce.

My experience lacks In knowing if the stone needed agitation or something to help it accept the sealer.

Mike suggests 3 coats so I'm gunna order 3 jugs and have at it

It will take several days for sealer to come in from Texas so we have time for more suggestions or confirm the ones I have
Thanks

 

[Larry Cobb]

Dave;

Your UV-resistant sealer was shipped today by UPS.

Larry

 

[davegillfishing]

Thanks for the help!! Taking my call and handling the concerns my customer. As usual you make me look like a pro!!

Thanks