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Notice how this travertine finish lacked clarity.

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Now, this entryway has a beautiful, reflective finish.

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Notice the dull, dirty appearance of this travertine kitchen floor. Spilled acidic substances left etch marks on the finish.

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After our travertine restoration services, this kitchen floor looks like new again.

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Here’s another shot of the kitchen floor from a different angle. Notice how the reflection of the light coming in from window reveals the damage to the surface of the stone.

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This image was taken after we refinished the floor. The finish now has a mirror-like quality.

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Deeply embedded dirt and grime gave this travertine a lifeless appearance.

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Professional travertine restoration services can make a dramatic difference, as you can see for yourself.

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This travertine entry way had seen a lot of foot traffic. Thousands of light scratches gave the travertine a cloudy appearance.

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Our honing and polishing process restored the elegance to this travertine entrance.

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Here’s the entry from another angle. You can see the damage from dirt and grit tracked in from outside on the surface of the travertine.

We can restore your terrazzo floors, honing and polishing away the stains and damage surface to reveal the brand new surface hidden underneath. You’ll see the little specks of marble glisten once again when we achieve a gloss or matte finish that eliminates the need to wax and strip. Watch this video to learn more.

Client: Residential property and horse farm owners
Info: Travertine ground, honed, polished, sealed

Unsightly Travertine

When the owners of a residential property and horse farm in Ocala, Florida first had their True Italian Travertine tiles installed, the floors were beautiful and elegant. However, they later discovered that some of the tiles had been unevenly set and weren’t quite level with the adjacent tiles. They became increasingly dissatisfied with the appearance of their travertine as traffic and use took a toll on the finish. In time, the reflective quality of the polish faded and there were places where the floor had become scratched and etched.

Our Travertine Restoration Process

First, we ground the floor to level the uneven tiles. (In the stone and tile industry, this is called lippage removal.) To remove the etching, scratches, and damage, we honed the travertine. Then, we polished the floor to restore a glossy, gorgeous shine and applied an impregnating sealer to inhibit staining. The homeowners were very pleased with the results.

To learn more, watch the Natural Stone and Terrazzo Restoration video on this page.

Is your travertine unsightly? We can help! Wilson Stoneworks services residential and commercial properties in the Gainesville, Ocala, and Crystal River areas. Contact us for a FREE estimate or to schedule travertine restoration services.