Travertine Cleaning And Sealing Project In Jesmond – Tyne and Wear

Last Updated on March 1, 2026 by David

Diagnostic Audit: Identifying Surface Etching and Grout Contamination in Jesmond

This polished Travetine floor in Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, had lost its shine. The grout was also quite soiled. The homeowners wanted the floor cleaning and the polish restored.

Mechanical Extraction: Removing Ingrained Soil Slurry from the Stone Matrix

I started by cleaning the Travertine and grout with Travertine cleaners and a rotary scrubbing machine. I rinsed off the slurry with clean water and allowed the floor to dry.

Structural Repair: Stabilizing Open Voids with Two-Part Resin Fillers

There were some holes, which is common with honed Travertine. I filled the holes with two-part resin filler and sanded the filler smooth with the floor.

Diamond-Honing and Polishing: Restoring the Optical Clarity of the Travertine

I diamond-honed the floor to give an even sheen finish. Then I used Travertine polishing powder to restore a deep gloss to the floor.

Sub-Surface Protection: Applying Impregnating Sealers for Long-Term Resilience

Finally, I sealed the Travertine with an impregnating sealer.

This project is one of many examples referenced in our Travertine care and restoration guide, which explains how Travertine behaves in real homes and why particular issues develop over time.