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What to do about holes in travertine tile

Tue, Dec 23, 2008 filling holes in travertine, travertine fill, sealing traverting, resealing travertine 0 0 403 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. We had travertine tile installed 1 1/2 years ago and I had a hole open up and it is gradually getting bigger and now a 2nd hole has opened up too. Don't know what has caused it? Need to know how to fix it? We had it sealed when it was done...... Read More

Travertine Filling and Installation

Wed, Sep 16, 2009 travertine filling installation holes filled 0 0 321 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. I found a pile of travertine tile in my newly purchased house. It's not used anywhere in the house but would like to use it for a bathroom floor. Problem is, many of the tiles have holes that go through, some as big as a dime. Is there... Read More

The white veins in the black marble floor in my customer’s bathroom appear to be crumbling and disintegrating. What’s causing this, and can it be repaired?

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 0 0 622 0/5 (0 Vote)

Black marble, especially Negro marquina, is very susceptible to spalling. Spalling is a condition in which the stone flakes off and falls apart. Several factors can cause spalling: excess moisture, choice of setting material and method, the polishing... Read More

We have a black marble floor that appears to have raised veins. In other words the white veins in the marble appear to be lifting up and in some places are falling apart. What causes this to happen?

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 0 0 605 0/5 (0 Vote)

I am assuming that the black marble you are referring to is negro marquina. If this is the case you will find that this type of black marble is very susceptible to spalling of the veins. Over-polishing with either powder polishes or recrystallization... Read More

I just honed a travertine floor and it has all these very tiny pin holes. Knife grade and the flowing grade polyesters will not fill in the holes. Do you know something that will?

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 0 0 565 0/5 (0 Vote)

These tiny holes are a common problem with not only travertine but can also occur on agglomerates. The best way to fill these is with what is known as a penetrating glue. This is water thin polyester that will flow into these holes. TIP Filling tiny... Read More

What’s the difference between a knife grade and a flowing grade polyester?

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 0 0 667 0/5 (0 Vote)

The knife grade has a thicker consistency, similar to peanut butter. Flowing is more liquid and flows easily. The knife grade is good for filling holes over 1/8 of an inch. For smaller holes the flowing grade will penetrate better. TIP Most... Read More

I have been told that I have a class D marble, which is very brittle. What does this mean?

Thu, Jan 20, 2022 0 0 705 0/5 (0 Vote)

The Marble Institute of America has developed four classifications for marble. This classification system is based on how sound the material is. A class A marble would be the the most sound where as a class D marble is very weak. The following is a... Read More

I am about ready to grind , hone and polish a travertine floor. I realize I will need to fill the travertine. At what grit should I fill and with what type of filler should I use?

Wed, Jan 19, 2022 0 0 623 0/5 (0 Vote)

If you intend to grind the travertine flat I would grind and hone to about a 120 grit. Apply the filler after the 120 grit. There are several fillers that will work. There are products that are called traverfills or you can use a non-sanded grout.... Read More

Does sealer make marble more porous over time?

Wed, Mar 3, 2021 sealer, marble, shower 0 0 366 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. My friend cleans houses for a living, she mentioned she has seen marble showers become porous with time. Is this due to having a sealant? A. Marble is a porous stone. Sealers can enhance stain resistance by filling the pores of the stone and... Read More

Sanded or Un-sanded Grout on Dimensional Stone Floors

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Sat, Jun 12, 2010 sanded grout, unsanded grout, non-sanded grout non sanded 0 0 382 2/5 (1 Vote)

By: Mike Marsoun NuLife Stone Care (www.nulifestonecare.com.au) I have noticed an alarming trade practice here in Australia which desperately needs to be addressed. The root of this problem is the same as in the US where you will find ceramic... Read More

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