Travertine stone floor cleaning

Travertine stone floor cleaning at a home in Cambridge, Uk.

Art of Clean are proficient in cleaning all types of hard floors, be it

• Hardwood
• Porcelian
• Ceramic tile
• Quarry tile
• Terracotta
• Brick
• Limestone
• Travertine
• Marble
• Slate
• Sandstone

If your stone floors need some maintenance, contact Art of Clean for about their stone cleaning, treatment and protection service on 01223863632 or visit our website at  www.artofclean.co.uk.

Travertine stone floor cleaning in Cambridge

Travertine, used by the Romans to build the Coliseum, is an ancient building material that stands the test of time. Modern quarrying practices has meant travertine extraction has become more accessible and economical, thus making it more accessible to a broader market.  Stone works particularly well with underfloor heating and gives a lovely warm feel underfoot, particularly used in  kitchens and bathrooms.

Although highly durable, and easy to keep clean, all stone floors need some maintenance after time.  With years of use the stone tiles loose their sparkle and the grout becomes a dirty shade of gray. 

Our team recently cleaned a clients travertine floor, and the results looked spectacular.

 

We are very grateful for our clients kind message, and pleased that they were happy with our service.

If your stone floors need some maintenance, contact Art of Clean for about their stone cleaning, treatment and protection service on 01223863632 or visit our website at  www.artofclean.co.uk

What is Travertine?

What is Travertine?

Travertine can often be confused with marble, as it has a similar appearance, but it is actually composed almost entirely from calcium carbonate deposited from mineral springs, usually hot springs.

Marble and Limestone is in the metamorphic rock category, and travertine is softer than marble but harder than Limestone.

The easiest way to see the difference between Travertine stone is its appearance, Travertine stone has holes caused by carbon dioxide evasion. The holes are normally filled with resin but as they experience wear the holes will start to show just below the surface.

Although Travertine is hard wearing, it is a good idea to consider these factors when choosing which type of stone flooring to have in your home:

• Travertine is porous, which means that unless it is highly polished it will become stained. This in turn will result in a slippery floor, not ideal for a family with children and pets.

• Slip Resistant If you would like to have Travertine then a matt finish would be better although this can trap dirt and be difficult to clean.

So why choose Travertine? Travertine is a good choice if you have small budget, but it will take much work to keep it looking at its best. Please see our blog on how to look after your Travertine flooring.