Travertine Services

The honing process of limestone involves a few different processes. The idea of honing is to create a matte to mid-sheen finish to the travertine but also to remove scratches and etch marks. Etch marks occur when anything acidic comes into contact with natural stone, creating a chemical reaction with the calcium carbonate found within travertine. This results in ugly markings that can sometimes be rough to the touch and can only be removed by resurfacing the stone down to below the level of damage. To achieve this, we use specialist floor grinding equipment equipped with metal bonded plates to slowly remove layers of the travertine to restore a uniformed finish. We can also use the same grinding equipment with more abrasive metals to de-lip the travertine if required. This will completely flatten the surface and will create a smooth and consistent platform. Once all scratches and etches have been removed, we can then start to increase the sheen of the travertine to your desired level. This involves passing over the stone with diamond bonded pads which will also help close the pores of the travertine making it denser and less absorbent. This will make daily cleaning much easier going forward. Once you are happy with the level of sheen, we can then move onto the sealing of the stone. Sealing of travertine after honing is vitally important to ensure protection against non-acidic liquids, oils and daily grime and dirt. Without the correct sealing treatments, the marble can become easily damaged and dirty again in no time. For more information on our sealing services, you can visit the sealing and surface care page on our website.

The polishing process consists of a series of stages. In order to achieve a high shine, we must first hone the floor down. This will remove any scratches or etch marks that are present on the travertine and creates a completely uniformed floor for us to build shine upon. To achieve this, we use specialist floor grinding equipment equipped with metal bonded plates to slowly remove layers of the travertine to restore a uniformed finish. Once at this base level, we can start to build up the layers of shine to your desired finish. This is generally a 3-stage process of diamond bonded polishing pads. By passing over the floor 3 times using different diamond pads, you help to close the pours in the travertine which in turn helps to make the travertine denser. By making the travertine denser you are also increasing the levels of shine as the pores in the travertine are becoming more compact. We also have a range of crystallizing powers that can be applied to the travertine once this process is complete. By adding a crystallizing powder, you can maximize the level of shine of the travertine. This creates an almost mirror effect and will leave you with a completely uniform and high shine finish. Sealing of travertine post polishing is vitally important to ensure protection against non-acidic liquids, oils and daily grime and dirt. Without the correct sealing treatments, the travertine can become easily damaged and dirty again in no time. For more information on our sealing services, you can visit the sealing and surface care page on our website.