Care Tips for Travertine Flooring

Feb 15
14:32

2011

Aaron Jackson

Aaron Jackson

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Believe it or not, travertine flooring is made out of the same stone that forms near hot springs and creates stalactites and stalagmites in caves. There's a fun trivia fact you can tell you friends the next time you're talking about home improvement.

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Have you ever taken a vacation to a place with hot springs,Care Tips for Travertine Flooring Articles and noticed how the stones look? Or perhaps you've been on a cave tour, and seen stalactites and stalagmites and all the beauty and wonder they possess. Did you know that these two things have something in common with home improvement? Believe it or not, travertine flooring is made out of the same stone that forms near hot springs and creates stalactites and stalagmites in caves. There's a fun trivia fact you can tell you friends the next time you're talking about home improvement.

It is actually because of the way it is formed that travertine flooring is so ideal for the home. A form of limestone that is easily quarried and takes an excellent polish, when used in homes as flooring is beautiful and fairly easy to maintain once you know how to. While it is a limestone, and therefor hard wearing and long lasting, it can still be damaged by certain things such as acid based liquids. In addition, fine grit and dirt can easily wear down the sealed finish with time, so care should be taken to keep travertine flooring free of dirt and debris.

You'll want to choose a cleaning agent specifically designed for travertine flooring, as it is sensitive to ph levels. There are many cleaners like this, so finding one shouldn't be a problem. You'll want to make sure that your mop is clean before every use, so that it doesn't leave more debris on the floor than it mops up. You'll also want to rinse your flooring with clean water after mopping, and then dry it with something like a tea towel. By doing these things you'll avoid the risk of foot traffic grinding debris into the finish of the flooring.

Travertine flooring is available from most home improvements stores and online dealers, and as mentioned comes in a nice selection of colors. Because it is a naturally occurring stone, each set of tiles are totally unique, and can include rare shades, unique patters and beautiful flecks of color. When choosing a place to buy travertine from, it's a great idea to find one that offers online sales, as well as locations you can visit. This way, you can go into a store and actually look at their selection samples, and then do your ordering from home if you prefer.

Travertine is a beautiful option in both flooring and countertops and with proper maintenance just might last longer than the rest of your home!