Travertine Floor Tile Maintenance

Travertine tiles may need to be periodically honed or polished to maintain their finish.

Travertine floor tile maintenance.

Interior stone can generally be cleaned by dry dust mopping to remove dirt and debris. Travertine floor tiles should be swept or vacuumed regularly to keep dirt and other grainy materials from scratching the surface. If an acidic cleaner is used a chemical reaction can occur causing discoloration of the tile. The tiles should be cleaned gently with non abrasive and non acidic cleaners.

The regular cleaning polishing honing and maintenance requirements of travertine tile are what every home owner must deal with when having travertine tiles installed. Be careful that the product you use is labeled as safe for natural stone. The grout lines in travertine floors allow the individual tiles to expand or contract as the season and temperature changes. Thought must be given to the traffic patterns of the installation.

Travertine care and maintenance foot traffic and how it is directed plays a role in maintenance and restoration frequency and techniques. Because travertine is soft it will wear more rapidly than other stone surfaces when used in flooring. It effectively prevents the tiles from rubbing against each other and cracking. However the grout is also susceptible to water damage discoloration stains and even mold.