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Any ideas on protecting travertine around the egg?

CheeseheadinAZ
CheeseheadinAZ Posts: 315
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i just had some nice travertine installed and was looking for any ideas on a mat to protect the stone around the egg 
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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262
    @CheeseheadinAZ  I think your flooring will be fine as is.  With fire not being an issue, what is it that concerns you?  If you put down a mat, I'd be concerned with staining when mosture gets trapped (personal experience)
    Phoenix 
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,583
    i would get a pressure washer. i think spilling something is more a problem than anything your egg will do, cant predict where that next spill is going to happen. spilling a pan of grease probably would make a mess on that stone
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    Grease spills and spots can leave quite a mess as travertine is quite porous. There are water and oil repelling sealers but I don't know much about the specifics of those. My guess is that in outdoor use they may not hold up too well.

    Probably worth asking a pro.
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262
    HeavyG said:
    Grease spills and spots can leave quite a mess as travertine is quite porous. There are water and oil repelling sealers but I don't know much about the specifics of those. My guess is that in outdoor use they may not hold up too well.

    Probably worth asking a pro.

    OP is in AZ - as am I.  I've seen two homes where the sealer has reacted very negatively to the extreme summer heat.

    OP - I really wouldn't worry about it.  If you ever find it to be an issue, drop me a line.  Cleaning floor tile isn't exactly what I do, but between chemicals and media blasting, I'm confident I could help out if staining was ever an issue.
    Phoenix 
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  • Toxarch
    Toxarch Posts: 1,900
    They make concrete sealers. I've had it on my driveway for a few years in Texas heat and haven't noticed any issues. Maybe something like that would work?
    My egg table is on a flagstone patio. I didn't put anything on it. Though my stuff doesn't have a chance to spill on the ground unless I'm carrying inside and trip.
    Aledo, Texas
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    KJ Jr.

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    Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof.

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  • KiterTodd
    KiterTodd Posts: 2,466
    You guys made me google "travertine."  
    So I learned something while drinking my coffee this morning.  :coffee:
    That's some nice looking rock.
    LBGE/Maryland
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    KiterTodd said:
    You guys made me google "travertine."  
    So I learned something while drinking my coffee this morning.  :coffee:
    That's some nice looking rock.
    It is nice stuff. It is used throughout my Italian villa. :)
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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