Travertine Polishing Gloucester GL4: Repair, Polish and Seal

Last Updated on March 2, 2026 by David

This is a professional travertine polishing project carried out in Gloucester, GL4. The floor was a polished travertine that had been well maintained for around ten years. After a previous polish some years earlier, the shine had begun to wear in places, and a small number of holes and deep scratches had appeared in the tiles.

The work involved repairing the visible holes and scratches, restoring the polished finish using professional diamond tools and polishing powder, and sealing the floor with an impregnating sealer to protect it going forward.

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

The floor looks beautiful again, just like the day it was installed.

Mrs Ebbs

Stage 1: Filling Holes and Repairing Deep Scratches in the Travertine

The first stage was to clean out each hole and fill it with a colour-matched two-part filler. While the filler was curing, the deep scratches were addressed using diamond honing pads. The only way to remove scratches from a polished travertine surface is to abrade back to the depth of the scratch — the diamond pads were worked carefully, with the repair feathered across the surrounding tiles to minimise any visible surface depression.

Once the filler had fully cured, it was honed flush with the tile surface using diamond honing tools.

Stage 2: Polishing the Travertine to Restore the Original Finish

Because this floor had been well maintained over ten years, the overall finish was in good condition. There was no need to grind or hone the whole floor before polishing — only the localised repair areas had required abrasive work. This meant the polishing stage was straightforward and significantly less costly than a full refinement project.

The floor was polished using marble polishing powder applied with a rotary machine to produce a deep, lustrous shine consistent with the original polished finish.

Stage 3: Sealing the Polished Travertine Floor

The polishing process uses minimal water, so the floor dried quickly and was ready for sealing on the same day. Three coats of high-quality impregnating sealer were applied to reduce liquid penetration into the travertine’s natural cavity structure and improve ongoing cleanability.

It is important to note that an impregnating sealer does not protect polished travertine from acid etching. Any acidic spill — fruit juice, wine, cleaning products containing acids — will leave a dull etch mark on the surface regardless of the sealer. This was explained to the client before the work was completed.

For further information on sealing options and how to care for a polished travertine floor after restoration, see our guide to best travertine sealers for long-term protection.

If you are looking for a travertine polishing service in Gloucester or elsewhere in the UK, call 0800 695 0810 or use the contact form to request a free quotation.