What else is recommended to make it slip proof.
Travertine pool deck slippery.
We had it sealed once with a grip in it but it changed the color of the travertine.
We had river rock for a patio deck and were tired of the pebbles coming up.
Travertine is sensitive to certain acids.
So this is a catch 22.
List of the cons of a travertine pool deck.
Slippery pool decks will always be a problem because they will always get wet.
Help my travertine pool deck is very slippery.
Sealing is an option.
We were told that travertine is not suppose to be slippery but i feel it is unsafe when wet with small children.
Having topical protection applied to a smooth surface on a pool deck creates a slippery surface.
So we decided to have thin pavers installed over the existing deck.
National sealing specializes in non slip applications on travertine pavers across the us and abroad.
Slippery travertine pool deck.
By wade tampa florida here s a question regarding slippery travertine on a pool deck.
My wife and i recently remodeled our pool deck.
Because travertine is a natural stone which forms from calcium carbonate the building materials created from it tend to be sensitive to certain acids.
Travertine drives a hard bargain.
But here s the dilemma.
We have had excellent results in treating stone and tile pool decks and treating areas around the pool deck to make them safe.
Travertine pool decking cons.