Pitted, dull and stained travertine cleaned, filled, honed and sealed so floors and showers look rich and even again.
Travertine is warm, creamy and full of character, and it comes with natural holes and voids that were filled at the factory. Over time that filler wears out, dirt packs into the pits, acidic cleaners etch the surface and grout lines darken. Floors that once looked like a Tuscan villa can look blotchy, rough and dirty. Because travertine is soft and porous, it needs more careful treatment than harder stones.
We restore travertine by cleaning the surface and grout, removing old filler and dirt from the pits and refilling holes with color-matched filler. Then we hone the surface to an even finish with diamond abrasives, level slight lippage between tiles where possible and clean again. The stone is sealed with a penetrating sealer chosen for the finish. Showers and floors need different handling, and we explain which finish and sealer suit each room. We also recommend a simple, safe cleaning routine so the results last. Samples of filled and unfilled travertine help you choose a finish with confidence.
Old filler and trapped dirt are cleaned out and holes are refilled with matched material.
Diamond abrasives level and smooth the surface, removing etching and wear.
Dark grout lines are cleaned, recolored or regrouted to suit the stone.
Sealers are chosen for floors or showers and applied after the stone is clean and dry.
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BeforeAfterEven and rich.
Matched filler.
Etching removed.
Clean lines.
Stain protection.
Safe cleaners.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
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You tell us about your tile and what bothers you, stained grout, a moldy shower or a dull floor, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We look closely at tile, grout and caulk, tap-test floors, probe suspicious spots, test cleaners in a hidden area and take photos of anything of note.
We explain your options for cleaning, recoloring, sealing or regrouting, bring grout color samples and give you a written scope with clear timing and pricing.
We protect floors, cabinets and fixtures, set up dust control and remove old grout or caulk where the plan calls for it.
We deep clean, repair, regrout, recolor or seal with the right products for each surface and clean the tile as we work.
We clean up, walk the room with you and leave simple care and cure instructions and a reminder for your next check.
It is a natural feature. Fillers are used at the factory, and they wear out over time.
Often very close. Cleaning, filling, honing and sealing make a big difference.
Honed is the usual choice for floors. Polished is possible for some tiles but shows wear.
No. Acids etch travertine. Use neutral stone cleaners.
Often every one to two years, depending on use.
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