Travertine : grout-filled holes in Travertine
Author: floormanSubject: grout-filled holes in TravertinePosted: 05 Apr 2010 at 9:39am Not really, The fillings are made up of unsanded grout which won't take a shine. The only way would be to...
View ArticleTravertine : Backsplash not sealed
Author: NeedhelpSubject: Backsplash not sealedPosted: 22 Apr 2010 at 6:33pm I recently bought 4 x 4 travertine tile at HOBO and had it installed as a backsplash. The salesperson told me it MUST be...
View ArticleTravertine : Backsplash not sealed
Author: floormanSubject: Backsplash not sealedPosted: 23 Apr 2010 at 7:53am Just clean the back spash with a little windex, buff it dry with clean towels, let it dry over night, Then apply a little...
View ArticleTravertine : Non matching travertine repair
Author: droodehchiSubject: Non matching travertine repairPosted: 25 Apr 2010 at 2:55amI replaced some 18X18 floor travertine in a house. The new travertine does not match the gloss of the existing...
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Travertine : travertine for bath / shower walls
Author: PistolSubject: travertine for bath / shower wallsPosted: 25 Apr 2010 at 9:04pm God Bless you Mr Bertoli. I just read your story while I was looking for help on my first travertine project....
View ArticleTravertine : Travertine floor
Author: GinoSubject: Travertine floorPosted: 26 Apr 2010 at 6:33am Hello, I recently laid down 18 x 8 travertine floor in my basement washroom and it looks great. I did seal it after laying them down...
View ArticleTravertine : Travertine floor
Author: floormanSubject: Travertine floorPosted: 26 Apr 2010 at 4:33pm what you may be seeing is a grout residue then you sealed it on the surface. If possible and if your travertine is a matt...
View ArticleTravertine : Cracked travertine table
Author: jamesmrosasSubject: Cracked travertine tablePosted: 19 May 2010 at 9:26pmHi harley,Have you already repaired .your table? How did it go? Edited by findstone - 19 May 2010 at 9:28pm
View ArticleTravertine : Used the wrong cleaner!
Author: jamesmrosasSubject: Used the wrong cleaner!Posted: 25 May 2010 at 4:22pmHi aaronk, What happened to your bathroom floor? Have you read the instruction on how to use the cleaner? Edited by...
View ArticleTravertine : Used the wrong cleaner!
Author: floormanSubject: Used the wrong cleaner!Posted: 25 May 2010 at 7:02pm The cleaner was acidic, this will cause an etch mark or chemical burn. I would say that polishing is an art form and...
View ArticleTravertine : pet stains on unsealed tile
Author: jamesmrosasSubject: pet stains on unsealed tilePosted: 26 May 2010 at 5:32pmHi showbizgal,How's your travertine floor? Have you already get the pet stain out?Edited by findstone - 26 May 2010...
View ArticleTravertine : Travertine Paver Install
Author: rkondaSubject: Travertine Paver InstallPosted: 08 Jun 2010 at 10:25amHi, I came across your post when I am researching about Travertine Pavers for patio. I am planning exactly the same as you...
View ArticleTravertine : Non matching travertine repair
Author: Rock SpaSubject: Non matching travertine repairPosted: 10 Jun 2010 at 9:11pmIf the replaced piece was from the same batch that was originally installed then whatever they used to clean and seal...
View ArticleTravertine : gray-black spots in travertine
Author: sjlearSubject: gray-black spots in travertinePosted: 29 Jun 2010 at 9:14pmHi, I am wondering if anyone has any advice for a travertine problem we have in a house we recently purchased. The...
View ArticleTravertine : Cracked travertine table
Author: rtrowbri303Subject: Cracked travertine tablePosted: 07 Jul 2010 at 8:49am epoxy glue
View ArticleTravertine : gray-black spots in travertine
Author: chicagostoneproSubject: gray-black spots in travertinePosted: 08 Jul 2010 at 12:41amKlenz-all is an excellent cleaner.If the limestone was well sealed, cleaning agents may not be able to get...
View ArticleTravertine : What is better-Peruvian or Turkish Travertine??
Author: VaughnSubject: What is better-Peruvian or Turkish Travertine??Posted: 25 Jul 2010 at 8:15pm Neil, Turkish travertine is by far your best choice of origin. 45.1% of the travertine imported,...
View ArticleTravertine : rounding edge
Author: jbirchSubject: rounding edgePosted: 28 Jul 2010 at 9:27pm I have small counter top cover with 2 travertine tiles. I would like to round the tile edge and polish it a bit to smotth the...
View ArticleTravertine : What to fill Travertine with?
Author: NoviceSubject: What to fill Travertine with?Posted: 04 Aug 2010 at 3:40pmI was wondering if anyone could please help me, I have been reading and asking around for weeks and no one can answer my...
View ArticleTravertine : Cracked travertine table
Author: Eva2100Subject: Cracked travertine tablePosted: 05 Aug 2010 at 1:08pmchange a new one if it's possible..
View ArticleTravertine : Travertine Paver Install
Author: Eva2100Subject: Travertine Paver InstallPosted: 06 Aug 2010 at 9:39amthanks for sharing..good thread..
View ArticleTravertine : Costs for Travertine Pool Deckin
Author: VaughnSubject: Costs for Travertine Pool DeckinPosted: 08 Aug 2010 at 2:32pmTincupp,My companies name is Fade Marble and we are manufaturers of travertine paver, tiles, slabs, and other...
View ArticleTravertine : What to fill Travertine with?
Author: chicagostoneproSubject: What to fill Travertine with?Posted: 10 Aug 2010 at 3:38amEpoxy grout is a good idea if you're a professional installer. It's a nightmare waiting to happen for a...
View ArticleTravertine : rounding edge
Author: guestSubject: rounding edgePosted: 14 Aug 2010 at 2:43pmcutting and sanding works but if you have a hand plane you can make a series of passes to form a rough radius and file/sand it finely...
View ArticleTravertine : Travertine floor
Author: RAFISubject: Travertine floorPosted: 07 Sep 2010 at 9:09pm I just installed Polished ( glossy or shiny ) Travertine in my home, I was told not to use any sealer on shiny tiles and installer...
View ArticleTravertine : Installing Ceramic Wall Tiles
Author: jameshopesSubject: Installing Ceramic Wall TilesPosted: 23 Sep 2010 at 3:30pmA tile can be called a manufactured form of ceramic, stone etc. These are all strong resources. The word tile comes...
View ArticleTravertine : Spotty floors???
Author: Ponts1Subject: Spotty floors???Posted: 11 Oct 2010 at 10:34pmI just had 18"x18" travertine installed in our mainfloor kitchen and entrance hallway. It was purchased at Home Depot and made in...
View ArticleTravertine : travertine coping around pool
Author: Janet HSubject: travertine coping around poolPosted: 29 Oct 2010 at 8:26pmI would appreciate advice for fixing the dull look of my travertine coping. I have a salt water pool that was installed...
View ArticleTravertine : Spotty floors???
Author: chicagostoneproSubject: Spotty floors???Posted: 30 Oct 2010 at 12:30amSorry about the delay in reply.What you've been told by your wife and the contractor is true. It's common for travertine...
View ArticleTravertine : What Are the Different Types of Floor Tiles?
Author: jameshopesSubject: What Are the Different Types of Floor Tiles?Posted: 12 Nov 2010 at 11:33amTile flooring is attractive, strong, and easy to clean. A number of tiles can be installed by the...
View ArticleTravertine : Travertine Paver Install
Author: ThomasTallisSubject: Travertine Paver InstallPosted: 29 Nov 2010 at 3:11pmthanks you for the info Edited by findstone - 01 Dec 2010 at 1:18pm
View ArticleTravertine : Durango Door Saddle
Author: DaveofNJSubject: Durango Door SaddlePosted: 01 Dec 2010 at 8:09pmThe door saddle to our bathroom cracked. The crack is very noticeable. What's the best way to fix it? With grout?
View ArticleTravertine : Travertine Paver Install
Author: unsichtbarSubject: Travertine Paver InstallPosted: 01 Dec 2010 at 10:04pmI've seen a few posts and figured I'd give an update. I completed the patio late summer last year and it looks great. I...
View ArticleTravertine : Worn Down Travertine
Author: ELWCASubject: Worn Down TravertinePosted: 01 Dec 2010 at 10:07pm I am in a rental house with a travertine floor. There is an area of about 2-3 square feet that has been "roughed up" by the...
View ArticleTravertine : Worn Down Travertine
Author: chicagostoneproSubject: Worn Down TravertinePosted: 02 Dec 2010 at 11:20amHi ELWCA,The lighter color is typical of a stone that's lost its polish from some kind of damage. As to the rough...
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Author: ELWCASubject: Worn Down TravertinePosted: 02 Dec 2010 at 11:25am Thanks so much for your input. I'm hoping I could just make it "look good" at the moment...anything topical you could...
View ArticleTravertine : Durango Door Saddle
Author: chicagostoneproSubject: Durango Door SaddlePosted: 02 Dec 2010 at 11:26amThe best way to fix it is to remove and replace it.It didn't crack without cause. You can fill it, and regrind it in...
View ArticleTravertine : Worn Down Travertine
Author: chicagostoneproSubject: Worn Down TravertinePosted: 02 Dec 2010 at 11:50amSorry, there's nothing I know of that would do the trick.
View ArticleTravertine : Travertine Paver Install
Author: schlengSubject: Travertine Paver InstallPosted: 02 Dec 2010 at 6:26pmCongratulations...it sound like it was a success. You probably saved a ton of money by purchasing the tiles at Home Depot...
View ArticleTravertine : Durango Door Saddle
Author: DaveofNJSubject: Durango Door SaddlePosted: 02 Dec 2010 at 7:24pmActually I forgot to mention that the installer cracked it when he pressed it in the thinset. It seems very fragile. We thought...
View ArticleTravertine : Durango Door Saddle
Author: chicagostoneproSubject: Durango Door SaddlePosted: 02 Dec 2010 at 10:23pmThere's your answer.
View ArticleTravertine : Etched floor from cat "throw up"
Author: resptherSubject: Etched floor from cat "throw up"Posted: 14 Dec 2010 at 6:28am We just installed honed travertine floors throughout the house. We sealed the tiles and grout with a product...
View ArticleTravertine : Etched floor from cat "throw up"
Author: chicagostoneproSubject: Etched floor from cat "throw up"Posted: 14 Dec 2010 at 7:01amThe good news first: Your grout, and any cement based travertine filler will now resist stains.The not so...
View ArticleTravertine : Etched floor from cat "throw up"
Author: bakerstravSubject: Etched floor from cat "throw up"Posted: 05 Jan 2011 at 10:23pmsorry to hear about your etching problem.. we have a few tricks to remove them try lightly rubbing the etch...
View ArticleTravertine : Used the wrong cleaner!
Author: KellyVanmatreSubject: Used the wrong cleaner!Posted: 08 Feb 2011 at 3:33amYes, you should get a professional guy to fix it for you.
View ArticleTravertine : Toilets in travertine
Author: cf-ost7Subject: Toilets in travertinePosted: 13 Apr 2011 at 7:15pm I am in the process of doing a bathroom and have been told that you can buy travertine toilets. They are beautiful but are...
View ArticleTravertine : Toilets in travertine
Author: chicagostoneproSubject: Toilets in travertinePosted: 16 Apr 2011 at 6:25amSounds gross to me.Will it reliably hold water? I imagine that depends on the pore structure of the unit you end up...
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Author: cf-ost7Subject: Toilets in travertinePosted: 18 Apr 2011 at 6:35pm Hi Phil, I really appreciate your comments as I have no idea about what to expect with this very eye-pleasing item but...
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Author: sturosenSubject: Toilets in travertinePosted: 23 May 2011 at 2:16am Phils Right-sounds really gross. Stu Rosen www.stoneshine.com
View ArticleTravertine : Iran Stone Exhibition 2011 Nov(nimvar)
Author: Farid MohammadiSubject: Iran Stone Exhibition 2011 Nov(nimvar)Posted: 21 Nov 2011 at 6:54pm HI I'm geologiest and searcher about Iran Travertine You can see my trvaertine gallery and Stone...
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