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sjbharris
Hello I'm new and I know this goes against received wisdom but...
I really don't want to seal the travertine/limestone tiles I am about to buy for my new bathroom. Having spent loads on a beautiful natural product it seems a shame to impregnate it with something as synthetic and toxic smelling as M N Stainstop etc. the Romans didn't use these chemicals and their jobs still look great 2000 years later. So can anyone advise:
1. If I leave my stone totally untreated what will it look like in a couple of years of domestic bathroom use (I have a choice of limestone or honed unfilled travertine, both mottled light brown in colour)?
2. Which is more naturally stain resistant - limestone or travertine?
3. If I compromised and used linseed oil, which is at least a natural product, how much less effective than these modern chemicals is it?
Thanks in advance for any ideas.
Regards,
Simon
I really don't want to seal the travertine/limestone tiles I am about to buy for my new bathroom. Having spent loads on a beautiful natural product it seems a shame to impregnate it with something as synthetic and toxic smelling as M N Stainstop etc. the Romans didn't use these chemicals and their jobs still look great 2000 years later. So can anyone advise:
1. If I leave my stone totally untreated what will it look like in a couple of years of domestic bathroom use (I have a choice of limestone or honed unfilled travertine, both mottled light brown in colour)?
2. Which is more naturally stain resistant - limestone or travertine?
3. If I compromised and used linseed oil, which is at least a natural product, how much less effective than these modern chemicals is it?
Thanks in advance for any ideas.
Regards,
Simon