Since travertine comes in tile form, when a particular piece breaks it can be removed and replaced. With larger tiles, this will be a more dramatic project, while smaller pieces may be a more frequent task. It is important to keep a few extra travertine tiles around to ensure that repairs can be matched to the current installation.
TRAVERTINE MAINTENANCE
Travertine maintenance is only important if you want to keep your natural stone investment looking good.
So I guess you can say it is essential.
Cleaning travertine is the same as cleaning all other natural stone.
We always recommend using a neutral floor cleaner for cleaning all natural stone.
Knowing how to clean travertine is not something everyone is told how to do, and almost every customer we have asks us how they should be maintaining their travertine tile, or how to clean a travertine shower.
Cleaning travertine is pretty much the same when cleaning any natural stone.
The difference with travertine tile cleaning is there are so many places for dirt to collect, because of how holey travertine is.
BENEFITS
Stylish
This is one of the oldest building materials in existence, and its presence in a flooring installation can add a sense of age and prestige to the environment. At the same time, it has an inherently dominant energy that draws attention in a subtle, subdued way, with mild tones found swirling in its hazy, shifting surface.
Subdued Effect
Travertine has the unique power of natural stone but also maintains a reserved dignity that comes from the soft palette of colors in its spectrum. Available in tans and beiges, grays and speckled off-white hues, these tiles can bring the towering dominance of earth to a flooring installation without overwhelming a room with dramatic colors.
Durability
Hard tile materials such as travertine are made to take a beating without showing significant damage from scratches, cracks or chips. Over time, a weathering effect can occur. With polished and honed materials you will have more of a danger of scratching, while natural- finish tiles will be more resistant to damage and blemishes.
Long Lasting
While regular maintenance and periodic care are required with a travertine flooring installation, these materials have the potential to last literally for decades. The weathering effect that occurs with years of use is often considered attractive, but if you wish, it can be combated through the periodic application of a quality stone-sealing agent. This staying ability cuts down on the eventual cost of replacement.
Natural and Eco-Friendly
A completely earthborn product, travertine is an abundant natural resource that is fully recyclable and biodegradable. It can be salvaged from old installations for use in new ones, but it will also break down into the environment seamlessly if disposed of. The exception to this is that chemical adhesives used during installation may contaminate the ground soil.