Travertine polishing and Restoration

Cleaning, Sealing & Honing Travertine to a Satin Finish

Upon arrival, our technicians will thoroughly inspect all areas of your flooring. They will discuss our process, outline the expected timeline for completion, and address any questions you may have.

Before starting the job, our technicians will carefully mask all cabinets, appliances, and any furniture that cannot be moved to protect them from splatters or damage. They will also tape off non-stone surfaces, such as wood flooring, carpet, and tile.

Once everything is prepped, we will begin cleaning the travertine tile. We start by applying our alkaline solution, allowing it to dwell before scrubbing the entire surface with our 17-inch rotary scrubber to effectively deep clean the travertine tile and grout. We then utilize our truck-mounted system with the SX-15, which cleans at 1200 PSI using 250-degree water for powerful results.

Following the deep cleaning, we will proceed with the honing process to achieve a satin finish. This involves honing the travertine tile with an 800-grit epoxy diamond pad, followed by a 1500-grit diamond pad, resulting in a beautiful, polished surface.

After honing, our technicians will waterproof the travertine using a specially formulated solution designed to further tighten the stone's pores. Finally, we will apply a penetrating, solvent-based sealer that absorbs into the travertine tile and grout, creating a stain-resistant surface.

Cleaning, Sealing, Honing & Polishing Travertine to a High Shine

Upon arrival, our experienced technicians will conduct a thorough walkthrough of your space, inspecting the flooring as a whole. They will provide a clear outline of our expectations for the job, including the estimated completion time, and address any questions you may have about our tile and grout cleaning services.

Before beginning the tile and grout cleaning process, our technicians will carefully mask off all cabinets, appliances, and non-moving furniture to protect them from potential splatter or damage. Additionally, they will tape off any non-stone surfaces, such as wood flooring, carpet, and tile, ensuring comprehensive protection throughout the cleaning.

We will initiate the cleaning process by applying our specialized alkaline solution, followed by a thorough scrubbing of the entire surface with our 17-inch rotary scrubber. This step effectively breaks up and deep cleans the travertine tile and grout. Next, we utilize our truck-mounted system to power wash the travertine using our SX-15, which operates at 1200 PSI and 250-degree water, ensuring the removal of embedded dirt, grime, and stains.

After the cleaning process, we will prepare the travertine for polishing by honing it in three distinct steps. The honing process begins with an 800-grit epoxy diamond pad, followed by a 1500-grit pad, and concludes with a 3000-grit pad. This meticulous honing technique enhances the surface texture and prepares it for a flawless finish.

Once honing is complete, we will apply a specialized polishing powder to the travertine. This powder reacts with the calcium in the stone, tightening the pores and increasing density, resulting in a stunning deep, high shine that revitalizes your floors.

Cleaning, Sealing, Hole Repairs, Honing & Polishing Travertine

Our full restoration package is perfect for travertine floors that have a lot of damage and that need more attention then others.
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Step 1 - Cleaning
To get the best possible cleaning we use our truck mounted system.  First we spray the travertine with a stone safe cleaner, then we scrub the tiles and grout lines, then we use our high heat, high pressure system to rinse and extract. The truck mount is using 220 degree water at 1500PSI. This blasts all the dirt and grime out/off the travertine leaving you with the most thorough cleaning.

Step 2 - Honing/POLISHING
Once, everything is all clean we start the honing and polishing step. First we hone the floors with 1-3 diamond resin discs to remove etching, scratches and to prepare the travertine floors for polishing. Once the floor is all prepared we polish. To get the highest possible shine we use a polishing powder that reacts with the calcium within the stone to bring out the natural shine and the reaction makes the stone more dense as well. This step leaves your floors looking beautiful.

Step 3 - Repairs
Once the high shine is achieved we go around and fill in any holes that we can and let the stone dry out a bit.

Step 4 - Sealing/DENSIFiER
The most important part of the full restoration package is the sealing.  We use a hybrid solvent sealer to help protect from staining. This sealer will absorb into the travertine tile, clog the pores and act as a barrier to help prevent substances from seeping into the stone. A densifier is added to maximize the density of the travertine surface which will help with the longevity of the shine and the travertine tile it's self.

When our technicians arrive, they will conduct a comprehensive walkthrough of the entire area to inspect the flooring. They will outline the expectations for the job, provide an estimated timeline for completion, and answer any questions you may have about our tile and grout cleaning services.

Before starting the job, our technicians will take the necessary precautions to protect your cabinets, appliances, and furnishings from any potential splatter or damage. They will also tape off non-stone surfaces, including wood flooring, carpeting, and tile, ensuring comprehensive protection during the cleaning process.

To initiate the cleaning process for your travertine tile, we will apply a specialized alkaline solution to the surface. Once the solution has dwelled for optimal effectiveness, we will use a 17-inch rotary scrubber to break up and deep clean the travertine tile and grout. Following this, we will employ our truck-mounted system to power wash the travertine with our SX-15, which operates at 1200 PSI and 250-degree water, effectively removing built-up dirt and grime.

After the cleaning process, we will address any necessary repairs by filling appropriate holes with our epoxy resin fill. This fill requires 12 hours to cure before we can proceed with honing to achieve a smooth finish.

The next day, once the epoxy has cured, we will begin the honing process. This three-step procedure utilizes diamond resin discs to achieve the desired finish. We start with a 400-grit disc to smooth the surface and ensure the epoxy fill is level. The second step involves an 800-grit disc to create a semi-gloss finish, while the third step uses a 1600-grit disc to set the travertine flooring to a high shine.

After honing, we will apply a specialized polishing powder to the travertine. This powder reacts with the calcium in the stone, tightening the pores and increasing density, resulting in a deep, high shine that enhances the overall appearance of your floors.

Once polishing is complete, our technicians will apply a specialized waterproofing solution to the travertine. This solution tightens the pores of the stone, enhancing its resistance to staining and weathering. Finally, we will apply our advanced nano-penetration sealer to the travertine tile, providing long-lasting protection against staining and discoloration.