How do I clean up Polymeric sand on Travertine by: BLD in Milwaukee
I'm glad to hear that someone did recommend the polymeric sand as I just used it on my 3-year old travertine patio. I was afraid the stone company sold me the incorrect grout fill. But, I'm not happy with the results. The extra sand that didn't get broomed off or blown off with a leaf blower, is not stuck to the surface of the travertine, and looks dirty, not to mention uncomfortable on the feet. Is there a good way to remove the excess sand or clean the travertine surface?
I guess I didn't realize it was going to dry like a hard glue, so now if I need to lift one of the tiles, it will be a lot more work.
Any suggestions?
May 07, 2009
Polymeric Sand in Joints by: Susan
Hi Holly,
In all honesty, I would suggest speaking with another contractor.
I don't like the travertine pavers with the chiseled edge. The beauty of these pavers are that they look like natural stone, and a chiseled
edge changes that look. My opinion, anyway.
But more important is that he is not knowledgeable about the filling materials. Polymeric sand is the way to go. More and more companies are offering it and it is recommended by the Andes Collection in their installation instructions. It was used on a project I was involved in and it was great.
