floor - Page 5

Mexican Pavers a.k.a. Saltillo Cleaned

This Rancho Santa Fe home had older Mexican pavers, otherwise know as Saltillo tiles, that were faded and dirty looking

Homeowners in Poway, CA called us because their grout lines would not come clean, even with vigorous scrubbing

With time and use, the naturally occurring holes in travertine become exposed and fill with unsightly and unsanitary contaminants

This slate patio had a chalky efflorescence, which is typical in areas where salts and minerals seep up through the stone via moisture.

Time and use, spilled drinks, dirt and grime tracked from shoes, and other factors contributed to the poor appearance of this floor

This gorgeous marble medallion had lost its shine and wow-factor with time and use. The whites no longer gleamed and the colors were falling flat

Over time, travertine takes on a natural patina, also known as antiquing, which is a darkening of the stone

Travertine has a tendency to darken as its iron compounds mix with oxygen. It can also show dark spots from ground-in dirt

For 13 years, heavy traffic, usage, dirt and spills had taken their toll on this travertine floor, located in the laundry room of

The travertine floor in this La Jolla rental was neglected and had taken a beating from tenants