Anybody know about cleaning/polishing/resurfacing a Travertine dining table?

[Bud11]

We bought a Travertine dining table and it has some wear marks on it. Kind of like water circles and that kind of thing. Checked online and people want an arm and a leg to clean/polish or resurface. Anybody done it? If you have, please share with me how and with what cleaners, abrasives, etc. Thanks. Bud

 

[cowboy45]

The reason it cost so much is that it is not a job for amateurs. I spent quite a few yrs selling natural stone and Travertine is tricky. It has fill in it to cover the open veins and voids. Nothing acidic or to abrasive should be used. There are cleaners that are pretty friendly and polishing pads by 3M that can be used with water. Marble Institue of America has some info, and do searches for Granite tool suppliers. If and when you do get it in shape, be sure to use a good penetrating sealer on it and maintain it.

Good Luck To You.

 

[Sprefix]

Sorry, I had to(says the kinda bachelor)

My TV tray gets sanded and re-sprayed with clear-coat-in-a-can when it needs it. Your needs are out of my area of expertise!! LOL Good luck

 

[Hurryin' Hoosier]

My TV tray gets sanded and re-sprayed with clear-coat-in-a-can when it needs it. Your needs are out of my area of expertise!! LOL Good luck

I was about to ask what a Travertine is. Must be pretty good-sized if you can make a whole table out of one of them!

 

[arjay]

It's pretty soft stuff.Go easy on it til you get a feel for what you are doing.

 

[65kaiser]

I would suggest picking up a single piece from Home Depot or other just to practice on.

 

[CelticSire]

How to properly clean travertine tiles

It's not like scrubbing a ceramic tile floor. Travertine can be a tricky surface to maintain. The above article is a good start. And I agree with picking up a piece for practice before tackling the main job.

Oh, and yes, no acidic cleaners. Travertine is an acidic surface, so alkaline based cleaning products are best.

 

[Bud11]

How to properly clean travertine tiles

It's not like scrubbing a ceramic tile floor. Travertine can be a tricky surface to maintain. The above article is a good start. And I agree with picking up a piece for practice before tackling the main job.

Oh, and yes, no acidic cleaners. Travertine is an acidic surface, so alkaline based cleaning products are best.

Good information. Bud