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About travertine

Travertine is a natural stone frequently used in all kinds of settings. A popular choice for hundreds of years, you might have seen it in the Colosseum in Rome! Travertine is a form of limestone and is similar in colouration, generally light coloured and can even be brilliant white. Being a broadly porous rock, it has a range of densities and textures.

Formation is similar to that of stalactites and stalagmites, which gives travertine a unique appearance. Mineral deposits around springs such as calcium carbonate and other soluble minerals are left behind by water and coalesce over time to form the rock. The lack of significant force during formation means its molecules are not positioned closely together so care should be taken to keep it away from acids, which have no problem eating away at it.

How durable is travertine?

Whilst travertine can be polished to a smooth service, it’s hard to achieve the sheen of granite or marble. A matte finish can be more desirable, which plays to the unique texture offered by the rock. Since travertine can absorb liquids relatively easily it’s essential that it’s properly treated with an appropriate sealant. While this can reduce the risk of tiles becoming damaged, the sealant will eventually wear away. It is possible to extend its life through dry mopping and vacuuming, which will minimise abrasive material such as dust and dirt.

Maintaining travertine

Acid is a major vulnerability of travertine. Even the levels of acid commonly found in food and drink has the potential to mark and stain its porous surface. Incorrect cleaning products can have an even more damaging impact, so take care and if you’re unsure have a chat with the professionals! Any damage to the grouting holding the tiles in place gives liquids an opportunity to get into the travertine, so it’s worth giving it a thorough clean each week, keeping a close eye on all seals. So long as the whole floor is properly sealed and kept free from dust and debris it will look great and last a while, but it’s recommended to ask a professional to treat it at least once a year to avoid the chance of any permanent staining or damage. Heavy impacts can smash and chip the soft surface of the travertine, often the only solution is to replace the damaged tile. In these cases a new coat of sealant will also be required to keep the replacement tiles looking great.

When professionally installed and maintained, travertine looks excellent and really stands out in the home. If your travertine floor needs a bit of maintenance give us a call today for a no obligation chat, we’d be happy to help!

Examples of this floor-type from our work

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Travertine floor after cleaning, honing and sealing In Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire

Travertine floor cleaning, honing and sealing In Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire

Travertine floor after cleaning, sealing and polishing in Whitchurch, Shropshire

Travertine floor cleaning in Whitchurch, Shropshire

Travertine after cleaning honing and sealing in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire

Travertine cleaning honing and sealing in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire

Travertine kitchen floor after cleaning and sealing in Macclesfield, Cheshire

Travertine kitchen floor cleaning and sealing in Macclesfield, Cheshire

Travertine floor after cleaning, hole filling, honing and sealing in Audlem, Cheshire

Travertine floor cleaning, hole filling, honing and sealing in Audlem, Cheshire

Travertine floor after cleaning, filling and sealing in Clutton, Nr Broxton, Cheshire - 1

Travertine floor cleaning, filling and sealing in Clutton, Nr Broxton, Cheshire

After Travertine floor cleaning, honing & sealing in Redditch, Worcestershire

Travertine Floor Cleaning, Honing & Sealing, Redditch, Worcestershire

Travertine floor cleaning in Standon, Staffordshire

Travertine floor cleaning in Standon, Staffordshire

Travertine Kitchen floor cleaning in Swadlincote, Derbyshire

Travertine Floors Cleaned and Polished in Corntown, Bridgend, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, after

Travertine Floors Cleaned and Polished in Corntown, Bridgend, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

Travertine hall floor in Cannock Staffordshire after cleaning and matt sealing

Travertine hallway floor in Cannock, Staffordshire

Chiseled edge Travertine after sealing

Chiseled-edge Travertine cleaning, honing and sealing for Mr Thompson, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6

Travertine

Travertine Floor Cleaning, Repairing & Sealing, Kingsheath, Birmingham. 6th January 2017.

Travertine After Cleaning

Travertine Tile Floor Stripping, Cleaning, Sealing & Polishing in Poole, Dorset.

Dorset Travertine Hall floor after cleaning and sealing 1

Travertine Hallway, cleaning, sealing and polishing in Sturminster Newton, Dorset

Before Cleaning

Travertine Tile Floor Cleaning, Sealing & Polishing Lytham St Annes, Lancashire.

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