All You Need To Know About Travertine Stone Restoration

The process of stone restoration involves restoring the damaged natural stone to the state in which it was installed or varying the surface of the stone to give it a desired finish. Stone repair and restoration demands expert knowledge and skill on the part of the restorer, and therefore can only be done by a professional stone restoration company. The Marble Man, Australia’s top natural stone restoration company, specializes in repair and restoration of the most prevalently used stones namely, marble, granite and travertine.

Travertine, as we already know, is not as glossy and shiny as marble or granite but has wide applications ranging from exterior wall covering to interior flooring, garden paths, paving patios as well as urban furnishing. In the previous articles, we came to know about the problems and difficulties associated with use of travertine. Today, we shall learn about how to clean and maintain travertine to ensure long-lasting protection.

Travertine cleaning should be a part of the yearly maintenance program. Cleaning travertine requires special tools, chemicals, sealers, and protectants to prevent scratching, etching, and permanent staining.If the restoration professional you have hired, does not possess the right implement, chemical and expertise, you will never get what you pay for. So, be very careful before you hire a stone restoration professional. Another common mistake with travertine is the use of generic sealer which leaves behind a sticky residue. Sealer for travertine must be chosen on the basis of the type of stone surface to be sealed.

Travertine has unquestionably become more and more popular in the past few years. With that popularity there have been corresponding problems. Just like marble and granite, travertine is also subject to etching. Acid spills or abrasive chemicals create small scratches and dull spots on the stone surface. It is therefore recommended that travertine surface should be cleaned with neutral cleaners using soft cleaning cloth. 

Travertine polishing is another important area to be learnt about. There are various methods of travertine polishing, but not all of them can be relied upon. Diamond polishing is the most preferred method of polishing using diamond abrasives which leaves behind a highly polished and clear surface. In case of travertine, crystallization is one of the most detrimental procedures of polishing and will cost you havoc in the long run. 

Travertine should be routinely sealed. Travertine absorbs dirt, filth and other contaminants which might damage the surface particularly when it is not regularly cleaned and maintained. Therefore, right after installation or polishing, the travertine surface must be sealed with proper sealer to make it looking shinny, vibrant and alive.

If you want to get your stone cleaned, polished or restored, it’s time for you to hire The Marble Man professionals. If you experience any problem related to your stone surface and want it to go through a proper stone maintenance process, you may seek the expert guidance of The Marble Man, the most specialized stone and marble floor restoration Company in Australia.