Travertine Restoration – What to be aware of

Travertine is a natural stone. There are different grades of travertine tiles available to purchase when you are at the point of installation. Some may make the decision that they want to invest in a higher-grade and higher-quality stone tile. While others may have more of a budget constraint. Not everyone can necessarily afford the higher-grade quality tiles when installing them within their home or business.

When your chosen floor installation specialist is laying the tiles, if you have selected the lower grade tile then it is important, they back fill all of the holes and imperfections on the back of the tile. Why? This will be beneficial for many reasons. If they complete this process, then the tiles will be less likely to experience deep holes during their lifetime. Holes can start to appear on the surface of the tile, even if the hole was not originally through to the surface. If the tile is filled properly this is less likely to happen.

As you can imagine it will also offer stability to the tile. A complete tile is more hard-wearing than one with holes in. A natural stone can crumble slightly over time so care must be taken to look after them correctly. The process of stone restoration is also much easier with a tile that is appropriately laid and cared for.

We are happy to give information and advice in relation to stone cleaning. We complete a large range of travertine restoration projects. Get in touch to find out how we can help restore your stone floor on 01296 294304.

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This is why it is so important to survey the travertine floor before work commences. This process allows us to identify so much about the stone floor. It will allow us to form a plan and see if any repairs are needed.

Restoring Travertine Tiles – The Story

When we arrived, this travertine floor was dull and stained. It had become very difficult for our client to maintain. We soon identified that the main cause of the problem was the previous applications of an acrylic type of seal. Unfortunately, this type of stone sealer is not suited to this type of floor. Acrylic seals are known attract and hold soiling. Furthermore, people often identify it having a yellowing effect over time.

We worked to remove all previous surface coatings. This then leaves the natural travertine stone to be deep cleaned. Part of our comprehensive stone cleaning services means that your tiles are grout are extensively cleaned. Some find grout cleaning a real challenge. Our powerful machinery works to complete this process quickly and efficiently.

The benefits of a restored travertine floor are that it is protected against liquid spillages and will not attract and hold dirt. Furthermore, your tiles will be much easier to maintain. If you would like to find out more about travertine restoration, please get in touch with our professional team today. We are available to call on 01296 294304. We are happy to go through the cleaning process and answer any questions you may have.

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Cleaning travertine tiles demands an in-depth understanding of how to deep clean natural stone. Natural stone cleaning techniques vary from those for other tile types. Natural stone is porous and can be stained and etched during the cleaning process. This happens with the use of the incorrect products and inappropriate techniques.

Common errors include:

• Using too much liquid
• Leaving the liquid on the tiles for too long
• Using abrasive or harsh scouring pads
• Use of incorrect products such as those that are too acidic
• Scrubbing at any particular stain too much

We were asked to deep clean and restore these Travertine tiles in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. Stone sealers over time wear down and can no longer protect the tiles underneath. Therefore, it is important to remove all old coatings. In this process the tiles are resurfaced and cleaned in preparation of resealing.

Stone restoration machinery offers fast and efficient deep cleaning. This process breathes new life into your floor tiles.

However, we really advise that you reseal your tiles on a regular basis. This will ensure that your tiles remain looking at their best at all times.

Travertine tiles offer many benefits. Some include:

• Water and moisture resistance
• Available in a variety of finishes and colours
• They are incredibly durable and versatile
• They are easy to care for (if restored correctly)
• Offer really attractive appearance

What are some of the toughest challenges of stone floors? Most report challenges in looking after and keeping their grout lines clean. Part of our stone cleaning process deep cleans your grout lines and offers full protection against further staining.

Our top tip is to make sure you keep on top of this. We have the information and knowledge of how best to tackle this. If you would like to arrange a free no obligation quotation, please contact us today on 01296 294304. We are experts at cleaning travertine tiles.

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We were asked to survey this Travertine floor in Seer Green, Buckinghamshire. When we arrived, it was evident that the Travertine floors were quite soiled and dull. This was likely due to the fact that the floor had not been maintained regularly.

Deterioration of any stone floor can happen over a number of months which means that often this goes relatively unnoticed. That is, until you realise that your once beautiful stone floor has started to look lifeless.

Another element that can deteriorate stone flooring is the use of incorrect products. Natural stone tiles are porous so it is really important that the correct cleaning formulations are used. This, coupled with the knowledge of cleaning techniques will help your Travertine floor look at its best, for longer.

When we arrived we assessed what needed protecting. Our client asked us to remove and replace the furniture as part of the service.

We used strippers to remove any existing stone sealer product still on the floor. Due to the dullness of the floor we also needed to use a special cleaning sand after stripping the floor.

We then deep cleaned floors and grout throughout using our specialist machinery. The next step was to polish the floors with polishing powders. After this the floor needed to be totally dry before applying the new sealers to the floor. Finally, we buffed the floor with special pads.

This process requires in-depth knowledge in order to achieve the best results. Identifying the correct products compliments the process and offers an exceptionally striking transformation.

Has your stone flooring started to deteriorate?

Is it becoming more and more difficult to keep clean? Our stone cleaning and restoration services are cost-effective and ensure your floors are easy to maintain and keep clean. Call 01296 294304 to arrange a no obligation quotation. We are here to help.

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Travertine is available in a variety of shaped tiles; but the main difference with these tiles is whether they are unfilled or filled. They can be laid in a modular fashion, a brick bond method or simply laid in lines. Travertine mosaics are also available for that truly detailed finish.

We were asked to restore this amazing travertine stair case in Gerrards Cross. It is very rare that we have the opportunity to restore such an individual and stunning stair case. As you can imagine this area of any home suffers from wear and tear and foot traffic. This results in the floor tiles becoming dull and scratched over time.

We used our specialist rotary machinery and stone polishing processes to restore these travertine tiles. They were then sealed by hand to make sure that our results are long lasting. This client wanted to discuss a routine maintenance program to ensure that they could keep the stair case looking its best.

The installation of this stairwell took skilled craftsmanship and it was a pleasure to follow this up with experienced and specialist stone restoration. Stone flooring, if looked after correctly, can last a lifetime.

If you would like to find out more about the services that we offer please feel free to contact Clive via our contact form or by phone on 01296 294304. Don’t struggle cleaning travertine tiles on your own. Ask for our help!

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