How To Polish Travertine Floors

Get into the corners and pull up as much dirt up from the top of the stone as you can.

How to polish travertine floors. If dust and dirt have had time to settle on the tiles it may have become embedded in the crevices of the natural stone. The best way to mop a travertine floor is to use warm plain water applied with a mop or sponge that is wrung dry so that the surface gets just barely damp. Polishing travertine is a messy process.

Mop the entire floor with clean water to eliminate any dust that is sprinkling the floor after the buffing process. If you choose to use dish soap add only a small squirt to the warm water. Also mop regularly using a specialized stone floor cleaner.

Step 1 strip excessive material the main cause of many dull looking tile floors is wax build up on the surface of the tile. Warm water is effective at cleaning travertine floors since it cuts through most soil and grease. Read the directions to ensure the product is used correctly.

Be careful using a vacuum cleaner. Add the cleanser to a bucket of warm water according to the directions on the label. Worn parts or grit jammed by the wheels may scratch the surface.

In order to eliminate it you will need to buy a stripper that is specifically designed for travertine tile. Fill your bucket with warm water and add the cleaner you ve chosen. Install a 100 grit diamond polishing pad on the floor buffing machine.

Uncoil the power cord and make sure it is behind the machine. Do not saturate travertine tiles with water as it can penetrate down past sealant or into grout lines causing discoloration degradation and the growth of mold and mildew. Use a clean dry non treated dust mop.