Soft Sheen Restored to Travertine Floor

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Travertine floor lost its sheen

This travertine floor in La Jolla, CA had lost its sheen from dirt and foot traffic, and the grout lines were clearly dirty as well. The owners called us in to resolve these problems and restore the natural beauty of the stone.

Our Solution

First, we re-honed the floors to remove surface damage, bringing the soft sheen back the owners originally wanted. Then, we deep-cleaned the grout lines and resealed the floor with a solvent-based impregnating sealer to inhibit future staining.

For more information about travertine restoration, such as etch removal, lippage removal (leveling uneven tiles), crack and chip repair, stain removal, sealing, filling naturally-occurring travertine holes, as well as honed, slightly polished, or high-gloss polished finish, watch one or more of these short videos: Floating TravertineTravertine Strip, Hone, and Repolish, and Travertine Repair, Restoration, and Polishing or visit our Travertine Services page.

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If you live in the San Diego area, Set In Stone Restoration can restore your travertine floor, even if it’s chipped, scratched or full of pits and holes, and give it any finish you prefer. We also provide services for any other surface, including countertops, walls or showers that need to be repaired, re-honed or repolished. Contact us online or call 619-246-0240 today for a free estimate.