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How to Keep Travertine Floor Grout Lines Clean Professional contractors understand that the cleanliness of travertine grout lines can make or break the overall appearance of a travertine floor. Unfortunately, in many cases, dirty travertine grout... Read More

Q. I have a large space covered in dull travertine tile which i am planning to polish and seal. There is a zero grout which has become very dark. how can i clean the grout without damaging tile?   A. There are several alkaline grout cleaners that... Read More

Q. We have a tumbled travertine (unsealed) stone floor in our shower. I really need to know how to deep clean this floor, as it has gotten bad - a bit scummy, mildewy, and moldy. How should I clean my shower floor? Can you help? A. Keeping your... Read More

Q. The shine on our travertine marble has not looked even since it was installed. The installer told us that this was characteristic of the stone. Is this true? A. Your installer is correct. Most travertine contains many holes that are filled with a... Read More

Q. We just tiled our bathroom with travertine. I was cleaning the stone and getting ready to seal it when I noticed a crack in the doorway where the stone is. It runs from the corner by the door diagonally clear across the whole stone. It has not... Read More

Q: My 6 month old shower has a travertine shower pan and a combination of ceramic and travertine tile on the walls. There are hard water marks all over the tile and on the fixtures and I need to get them off. I have already tried some of the... Read More

Q. I have to do a repair around a jetted tub set in 12" travertine tile landing. All the tiles are set in grout. Is there a way to dissolve the grout & save the tiles? Thanks, Tom--A. Hi Tom, There is a risk factor involved with this task. Of... Read More

Q. I have travertine tile with some holes in the tile and would like to fill them in. Is there any material other than putting the grout into the holes to file them? What is the best material to use so that the holes that are filled do not have to be... Read More

Q. Hello-we recently moved into a brand new construction home with polished travertine tile floors. In general the tiles look good but there are areas that have what look like water spots that I cannot clean! I purchased a spray stone cleaner, but it... Read More

Q. We are installing 12 X 12 travertine in a bathroom. Can you recommend sealer and cleaning products? A. Travertine is a great choice for your bathroom. I would like you to download and read our free Stone and Tile Care Guide. It will answer all of... Read More