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Among the different kinds of flooring, you have concrete and stained flooring. Similarly, you have travertine flooring. Travertine is said to be natural stone and found around mineral springs. It is found in large blocks in such areas. For its usage, it is broken down into smaller slabs in its quarries. It is used in the construction of buildings from years.<br>
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Travertine is pretty durable but it has its share of wear and tear wherever it is used. It is mainly used in courtyards, patios and garden paths. When the footfall is high the wear and tear can be high. Usually, travertine is made into tiles and pavers to be placed as flooring. In the interiors, it is preferred for use in the kitchen and bathroom. When there is enough wear and tear there may be a need for the travertine flooring restoration. This flooring is highly durable that is why it is used in the areas that have a high movement of people. It is used in architectural and decorative purpose from thousands of years just because of its long-lasting nature. Today too it is preferred for this reason as a flooring material apart from it giving the home a stylish look. This kind of flooring is eco-friendly and is preferred by people who favor the thought of going green. They can withstand temperature fluctuations and are non-slippery. The travertine tiles do not have to undergo the manufacturing process. They are just cut to size for practical use. In places like south Tampa, Clearwater and nearby areas use of travertine tiles can be ideal where there is a wide range of temperature experienced. This flooring is porous and has natural holes and pores. This can be left as such to give the flooring a rustic look. These holes can then be filled with dirt overtime after continuous use. Then travertine refinishing needs to be done. Usually, alkali based cleanser is used that fills up the holes to give it a renewed look. Also being porous it can get cracks. These cannot be left unattended. These are then filled by the architects with color match materials and blend the crack with the rest of the flooring. Thus, you don’t have to replace the tile which would be a much difficult task. Of course, this kind of restoration work cannot be done by a layman. An experienced person needs to be hired who can do the stone polishing and the travertine tile restoration professionally and give it a good finish. So, if you have a travertine flooring at your home you can always contact the experts and restore your home to its original look or give it a renewed look without replacing the tiles. So, go for it.
