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Travertine Stone Guide & Care

Learn about travertine stone, how to maintain it, and when to restore it. Protect your floors, walls, and bathrooms with expert care from Sydney’s stone specialists.

Travertine Stone

SYDNEY MARBLE CARE

Travertine – Natural, Textured & Timeless

Travertine is one of the most beautiful and versatile natural stones used in modern and classical design alike. With its earthy tones, natural pits, and subtle patterns, it brings a grounded, organic feel to any space — indoors or outdoors.

But travertine is also porous, textured, and prone to damage when not cared for properly.

This guide explains what travertine is, how to care for it, and when to consider professional help to restore its beauty and extend its life.

What Is Travertine?

Travertine is a type of limestone formed in mineral springs and caves. It’s composed primarily of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), just like marble, but has a more textured appearance due to natural holes and voids created during formation.

These voids are part of what gives travertine its charm — but they also present a challenge.

Key Characteristics of Travertine:

Naturally pitted and porous surface
Available in warm colours — creams, beiges, golds, and soft greys
Can be filled and polished, or left in a raw, honed finish
Highly absorbent — especially in unsealed areas
Soft and sensitive to acids and strong cleaners

Common Travertine Problems

Over time, even sealed travertine can show wear:

Dirt collects in the natural pits and holes
Staining from water, wine, oils, or soaps
Etching or dull patches from acidic cleaners or spills
Flaking or surface erosion in outdoor areas
Mould or grime buildup in bathrooms and wet zones.

How to Maintain Travertine Properly

✔️ Use pH-neutral stone cleaners only
✔️ Mop regularly with soft water and a damp microfibre mop
✔️ Wipe spills immediately to prevent etching or staining
✔️ Reseal every 12–18 months depending on use and exposure
✔️ Never use vinegar, bleach, or abrasive pads

Travertine is beautiful — but needs gentle, consistent care to stay that way.

When to Consider Restoration

Call in professionals when:

The surface appears patchy or worn
You notice dark staining or dullness
Water no longer beads on the surface — a sign sealing has worn off
There are visible holes, erosion, or pitting
You’re renovating, selling, or upgrading your property.

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How We Help – Travertine Stone Restoration

At Sydney Marble Care, we restore travertine surfaces with care, skill, and experience. Whether it’s floors, bathrooms, staircases or walls — we’ll make your travertine look new again, while protecting it from future wear.

Diamond Polishing & Honing

We smooth and polish your travertine using stone-safe diamond pads, removing dullness and creating either a matte, satin or semi-gloss finish.

Hole Filling

We fill natural pits and eroded areas using resins colour-matched to your stone, giving it a clean, uniform finish.

Deep Cleaning & Etch Removal

We gently remove built-up grime, water stains, soap scum, and light etching — especially in bathrooms and wet areas.

Sealing

We apply a breathable, penetrating sealer that locks out moisture and stains, without altering the stone’s look or feel.

Common Areas We Restore:

Travertine bathroom floors & walls
Hallways and open-plan living floors
Feature walls or fireplace cladding
Outdoor patios, walkways, and pool surrounds
Benchtops or splashbacks in kitchens.

Why Sydney Marble Care?

✔️ Travertine specialists with over 15 years of experience
✔️ Non-acidic, eco-safe products
✔️ Indoor and outdoor expertise
✔️ Seamless repairs and premium sealers
✔️ Honest quotes and no pushy upsells
✔️ Trusted across Sydney by homeowners and designers.

Bring Your Travertine Back to Life

Travertine is warm, natural, and full of personality — and when treated right, it only gets better with age. If yours is dull, worn, stained or eroded, we’ll help restore it beautifully, safely, and with results that last.

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Looking for stone restoration? From polishing dull floors to repairing chipped benchtops, we’re here to help — with zero pressure and full transparency.

Areas We Service

We restore and polish stone surfaces Sydney-wide, including:

- Eastern Suburbs
- Inner West
- North Shore
- Northern Beaches
- Western Sydney
- Hills District
- Sutherland Shire
- South West Sydney

Why Choose us?

✔️ Over 15 Years of Stone Restoration Expertise
✔️ Fast, Friendly & Professional Service
✔️ Fully Insured & Locally Operated
✔️ Eco-FriendlyProducts
✔️ 5-Star Reviews from Happy Clients

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