Travertine
Travertine is a natural stone made from calcite, or a compressed limestone and steam. Harder compressions of limestone without steam results in marble. It is sometimes known as travertine limestone, or travertine marble; even though it is neither limestone nor marble. It is deposited from the water of mineral springs (especially hot springs). It is often beautifully colored and banded as a result of the presence of iron compounds in the stone. Travertine can be purchased "filled" or "unfilled." It can be effectively polished to a smooth, shiny finish or honed to produce a more natural sheen. It comes in a variety of colors from gray to coral-red
Travertine is a natural stone made from calcite, or a compressed limestone and steam. Harder compressions of limestone without steam results in marble. It is sometimes known as travertine limestone, or travertine marble; even though it is neither limestone nor marble. It is deposited from the water of mineral springs (especially hot springs). It is often beautifully colored and banded as a result of the presence of iron compounds in the stone. Travertine can be purchased "filled" or "unfilled." It can be effectively polished to a smooth, shiny finish or honed to produce a more natural sheen. It comes in a variety of colors from gray to coral-red
Travertine
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New honed travertine floors
After
Cleaned, polished, and sealed
travertine ... Very nice!
Before
Chalky travertine covered with grout residue
After
Deep cleaned and sealed travertine
Consistent shine with vivid colors
Before
Dull and scratched travertine
looking pretty bad
After
Cleaned, polished, and sealed
travertine ... better than new!
Before
Travertine chemically burned by
bug spray ... Ooops !
After
Honed and sealed travertine
Clean and consistent ... burns are gone
Before
Dull and boring honed travertine floors
After
Cleaned, diamond polished, and sealed
travertine ... "Now that's what I wanted"
Before
Travertine shower with heavy build
up of calcium deposits
After
Deep cleaned travertine shower sealed
with color enhancing sealer
Before
Acid burned travertine ... Ouch !
After
Honed and sealed travertine
Consistent shine with vivid colors
Before
Dull and boring honed travertine floors
After
Cleaned, diamond polished, and sealed
travertine ... Much better !
Before
Dirty, and scratched red travertine floors
colors are muted, looks more brown than red
After
Honed red travertine floors
sealed with a color enhancer ... WOW!
