How Travertine Tiles Get Damaged & How Honing & Polishing Restores Its Surface?

 Needless to say, Travertine flooring is known for its impressive durability and visual aesthetics. It also comes with a porous structure, soundproofing and thermal properties as well as low-density, thus making it ideal for residential and commercial properties alike!

Moreover, due to their appealing qualities, these tiles are also commonly used for flooring, countertops tables, benchtops, tables, walls and so on. On the outdoor, they are used for swimming pool tiling, pave ways and more.

 Of course, much like any natural stone tile, travertine can get damaged due to carelessness (on your part) along with time-inflicted wear and tear. And this can happen regardless of the type of tile finish you opt for.

Left unattended, it can deteriorate the lustre and attractiveness of your installed travertine tiles. 

If you notice your travertine tiles exhibiting common signs like etching, scratching, staining and mould/mildew formation, simply opt for professional travertine polishing services from a notable company in Bayside, without hesitation!

In this post, we will discuss how travertine tiles get damaged and how professional tile polishing and honing service will help restore its pristine surface.

Let's begin!

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 Fortunately, each of these damages can be easily reversed with the help of professionals offering travertine polishing and honing services at your location.

Quality honing and polishing services from a notable flooring company will help to restore the lost sheen and attractiveness of your travertine floors. They will leave it appearing brand new (pretty much as the day you installed it).

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How Professional Polishing & Honing Helps Restore Your Damaged Travertine Tiles?

 

Travertine tile floors aren't as tough as marble or granite for that matter. For this reason; you will find travertine floor tiles getting etched into the surface over time.

It is why you need to clean up the spills carefully before they get in to avoid staining the floor surface.

Concerned flooring professionals specialising in travertine honing in Melbourne will put a diamond pad (which comes across as one low-numbered, abrasive grit pad) on the grinding machine or honing powder is applied on the stone tile surface prior to being buffed on the tile surface.

This helps remove the stones exposed to the outer layer to ensure the tile surface is devoid of etch marks, scratches or stain marks.

Furthermore, honing is another wonderful option for restoring high-traffic areas which require good slip resistance and where you want those noticeable signs of wear and tear to show less. Professional tile honing treatments will help ensure the stone appears attractive and naturally elegant.

Along with honing services, tile polishing treatment is another effective way to restore your damaged travertine floor tiles. This process (when done properly) will present a luxe mirror-like sheen. The process of polishing is performed using industrial diamond pads (expect these pads have lesser grit).

Polishing is usually performed after honing provided you wish to achieve high-glossy tile floors. If your travertine floor isn't that badly damaged or appears in relatively recently condition, then honing won't be needed. Only polishing the tile floor should be enough.

Natural shines are done via a polishing process using certain creams or powders and not via high gloss sealer or wax.

Some Basic Care Tips For Your Travertine Tiles

ü  Always make use of a high-quality neutral cleaner. Of course, you should ensure the cleaner is deemed safe for use for natural stone tiles.

ü  Look to avoid over the counter cleaning products containing acidic substances as they can easily get etched into the stone tile and deteriorate it.

ü  Use a broom or dry dust mop when sweeping your tiles floor. To get rid of dust and grit, use a quality vacuum cleaner.

ü  Use carpets and rugs to safeguard your travertine floor. Also, use rubber protectant(s) for furniture.

ü  Utilise coasters, placemats, trivets and caddies for your kitchen counter.

ü  Use an automatic scrubber to deep clean your floors twice or thrice a year.

ü  Add proper ventilation in your bathroom to avoid moisture buildup

ü  Inspect for noticeable cracks, discolouration or chips in every 6-month intervals.

ü  Also look to professionally seal your travertine tile to make it last longer.

 

Final Verdict!

There is simply no need to let your travertine tile surface deteriorate any further. Follow these basic care tips to keep them attractive for longer periods.

Of course; don't underestimate the need and importance of professional travertine floor polishing and honing. Enlisting help from these flooring experts will be your best bet to restoring the lost shine and aesthetics of your travertine floors.

So, whenever you're ready to speak to the experts - Contact them, unhesitantly