For centuries, travertine has been used to add elegance and beauty to businesses, homes and public landmarks. Because of its durability, it was the Romans who first used it. Today, if you add travertine to your home or business, you’re instantly increasing the value of your property. The eternal qualities of permanence, warmth and artistic craftsmanship are displayed with use of this beautiful and unique stone.

If you are planning to hire a professional company for travertine stone floor restoration, then you must make sure you’re hiring someone who knows what they are doing – someone who is an expert in the cleaning and sealing of travertine.

There are 4 principal variations in the finishes of the stone: matte (honed), tumbled, textured (brushed) and, last but not least, shiny (polished). A good restoration professional will be able to identify which type of travertine you have and how porous it is.

Like marble, travertine comes from the limestone family. Its durability, density and porosity will vary from quarry to quarry. As such, when it comes to cleaning and sealing for travertine stone floor restoration, a one-size-fits-all mindset is a recipe for disaster. Cleaning this stone requires special protectants, sealers, chemicals and tools to prevent permanent staining, etching and scratching. If the person you hire does not have the right chemicals, tools and expertise, your travertine could be permanently damaged.

Caution! After completion of stone floor restoration, never clean travertine – or other stone from the limestone family – with products that contain vinegar, bleach, lemon or anything else acidic. Also, never use powders or scouring creams.

For floor restoration in Lakeland FL, contact us at Floor Restore & More. We offer quality services at affordable prices and provide customized cleaning options suitable to your needs. Call us today for an estimate!