MineralProtect · by JUMBOGUARD
Travertine sealing in Perth, done properly.
Travertine is the go-to stone for Perth pool surrounds, patios and alfresco floors, and it is one of the most porous stones there is. Near the coast it drinks in salt, and around the pool it takes on sunscreen, leaf tannin and spilled drinks that stain and set. MineralProtect protects it without changing the colour or the natural finish you chose.
Why it matters in Perth
Pool surrounds take the most punishment.
Travertine is beautiful and open-pored, which is exactly the problem outdoors. Around a Perth pool it meets salt splash, sunscreen, leaf tannin and hot sun every day, and those marks soak in and set where they are very hard to scrub back out. Once travertine is stained or salt-etched it is effectively irreplaceable: a new piece won't match the weathered rest. We seal travertine across Perth and the South West so it shrugs that off instead of drinking it in.
Pool surrounds & coping
Pool splash, sunscreen and chlorinated water soak straight into open travertine.
Coastal salt
Salt air draws into porous stone and joints, then crystallises and etches.
Staining
Leaf tannin, food, drinks and dirt settle into the pores and darken the stone.
Sun & heat
Perth UV and heat dull exposed travertine and drive the moisture cycle.
Step one
First, we prepare it properly.
A full professional clean lifts salt residue, sunscreen, grime and organic staining out of the travertine and its joints, so the seal bonds to a clean, sound surface. The clean is included. It's preparation, not a separate service.
Step two
Then we re-engineer the surface.
- Repels water and salt water. Pool splash and rain bead and sheet off instead of soaking into the travertine.
- Resists staining. Sunscreen, leaf tannin, food and spilled drinks sit on the surface and wash off more easily.
- Resists oil and grease. MineralProtect is oil-repellent, so barbecue oil and food bead up and wipe off instead of soaking in and staining.
- Breathable, no film to peel. It bonds at the surface with no film on top, so moisture still escapes and there's nothing to yellow, cloud or peel.
- Colourless, changes nothing. Water-based and non-pigmenting: it doesn't darken, shift or coat the travertine. The colour and natural finish you chose stay exactly as they are.
The technology
Sealed with MineralProtect.
A next-generation sol-gel that re-engineers the surface of the travertine rather than sitting on top as a film or wicking in as a residue. It bonds at the surface, stays breathable and colourless, and is applied by certified applicators to a JUMBOGUARD standard, registered under your guarantee.
The seal, working
The proof is on the surface.
Drag to compare: MineralProtect-sealed stone, dry and wet. Water beads and rolls off instead of soaking in. That's the seal doing its job. The colour doesn't change, only how the surface behaves.
Pricing & guarantee
One published rate, cleaning included.
Travertine sealing is $16/m² all-in, with a minimum job of $960, and the professional clean is included in that price. You get a confirmed, fixed price before you book, and every seal we do is registered under a 10-year guarantee that sits on top of your rights under Australian Consumer Law.
We recommend a light top-up roughly every one to three years to keep it at its best. Every surface differs, so we never quote a fixed lifespan, we tell you what your travertine needs and when.
Related reading
Know your travertine.
Straight, no-nonsense guides on protecting porous stone in Perth conditions.
Travertine, explained
Why travertine is so porous, and what that means for sealing it. Read the guide
Do I need to seal my travertine?
A straight answer on when travertine is worth sealing. Read the guide
Protecting pool surrounds in Perth
Salt, splash and sunscreen, and how to keep coping looking new. Read the guide
Protecting coastal stone from salt
How salt attacks porous stone near the coast, and how to stop it. Read the guide
Natural stone & pavers
The full picture on sealing natural stone, inside and out. See the surface
Common questions
Travertine sealing, answered.
Do I need to seal my travertine?
Travertine is one of the most porous stones we seal, so in Perth it is worth protecting. Left bare it draws in water, salt, leaf tannin, sunscreen and spilled drinks, and those marks darken and set into the stone where they are very hard to scrub back out. Sealing means spills and salt sit on the surface and lift in cleaning instead of soaking in.
Will sealing change the colour or finish of my travertine?
No. MineralProtect is colourless and non-pigmenting, so your travertine keeps the same colour, tone and natural finish. It is water-based and breathable, so it does not darken the stone, leave a film on top or trap moisture underneath. The only thing that changes is that water and oil stop gripping the surface.
Can you seal travertine pool surrounds and coping near the coast?
Yes. Pool surrounds, coping and coastal patios are exactly where travertine takes the most punishment, from pool splash, salt air and sunscreen. Because MineralProtect re-engineers the surface and stays breathable, it protects salt-exposed travertine without trapping moisture behind it. We assess your travertine and confirm the right approach before we start.
How long does it last, and what does it cost?
Travertine sealing is $16 per square metre all-in, with a $960 minimum job, and the professional clean is included. You get a confirmed price before you book. We recommend a light top-up roughly every one to three years, and every surface differs, so we never quote a fixed lifespan. Every seal we do is registered under a 10-year guarantee that sits on top of your rights under Australian Consumer Law.
Get a quote
Seal your travertine properly.
Send your suburb, the area in square metres and where the travertine is, with photos if you have them. Travertine is assessed at quote. MineralProtect is colourless and won't pigment it. We confirm the right approach and a fixed, all-in price before you book, cleaning included.