Travertine Floor Tile Maintenance

Because travertine is soft it will wear more rapidly than other stone surfaces when used in flooring.

Travertine floor tile maintenance.

Be careful that the product you use is labeled as safe for natural stone. There are many cleaners readily available for stone cleaning. Because travertine comes from the limestone family you should never use an acid or chemical cleaner when caring for 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. Thought must be given to the traffic patterns of the installation. Regular mopping quickly wiping away spills vacuuming reapplying sealant periodically cleaning the grout line and polishing etc. For any travertine surface use a high quality neutral cleaner.

Travertine floor tiles should be swept or vacuumed regularly to keep dirt and other grainy materials from scratching the surface. The best way to take care of your travertine tiles is by maintaining them properly and regularly. The grout lines in travertine floors allow the individual tiles to expand or contract as the season and temperature changes. Spills should be blotted immediately or as soon after as possible to avoid damaging the stone s surface.

However the grout is also susceptible to water damage discoloration stains and even mold. Dry cleaning your travertine is a good idea for daily maintenance. It effectively prevents the tiles from rubbing against each other and cracking.