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ir50

Just finished tiling a bathroom in travertine. The grout used was Bal Jasmine. I started using Bal Jasmine silicone sealant only to be told by their tech support that none of their Bal silicone sealants are suitable for travertine due to the fact the acid content eats the stone :yikes: So spent next hour removing all the good work :mad2:. Would appear I need a neutral cure low modulus. Mapei do an LM product but it's proving difficult to get hold of. Any other suggestions?

In addition, would colour is best to use around bath and basin etc...jasmine or white?
 
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dobragol

Just finished tiling a bathroom in travertine. The grout used was Bal Jasmine. I started using Bal Jasmine silicone sealant only to be told by their tech support that none of their Bal silicone sealants are suitable for travertine due to the fact the acid content eats the stone :yikes: So spent next hour removing all the good work :mad2:. Would appear I need a neutral cure low modulus. Mapei do an LM product but it's proving difficult to get hold of. Any other suggestions?

In addition, would colour is best to use around bath and basin etc...jasmine or white?

For me the best silicone for natural stone is OTTOSEAL S70 Premium Natural Stone Silicone available in 46 colours including stone like textured finishes and even 9 matt colours.You can get it online with next day delivery from Sealants Online.
 

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For me the best silicone for natural stone is OTTOSEAL S70 Premium Natural Stone Silicone available in 46 colours including stone like textured finishes and even 9 matt colours.You can get it online with next day delivery from Sealants Online.

I don't suppose it comes in clear does it? I absolutely hate using coloured sealants on chrome shower panels, or glass!! Been trying to find a clear neutral curing LM silicone for a while.. ;-/
 
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tweakyboy

It should be alright using the Bal mastic, I have used on my shower area on travertine and on floor/skirting board junctions and haven't had a problem. It's only when its curing that the acetoxy is released. The majority of silicones have acetoxy unless you specifically get acetoxy free silicone.

Hope I don't have a problem! :yikes:

Its been in over 6 months with no signs of staining when wet/dry!

*Runs off to double check there isn't any staining.
 
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