A Travertine Floor in Upper West Side Looks Gorgeous After Our Stone Polishing Process

March 20, 2025

Travertine surfaces are perfect to inject elegance and character into any part of your home, which is why you can't go wrong with a travertine floor. A homeowner in Upper West Side had managed the perfect mix of classic and modern in her home's foyer, but the etch marks on the travertine floor kept it from making the desired effect.


For a while, the owner's cleaners had delivered less-than-stellar results on the floor, so this was the last straw that convinced her to trust a hard surface professional. She went online looking for options and found Sir Grout Manhattan almost immediately. Following a thorough perusal of our website, she got in touch with us to learn more about our stone polishing service in Upper West Side and ended her call with a date for an in-home evaluation.

Later that week, our techs were at her doorstep to inspect the floor. The foyer's beauty was undeniable, but the travertine surface looked dull and worn down. Scratch marks spread all over the tiles, and there were traces of dirt that regular cleaners couldn't fully remove. In addition, all the grout lines on the floor were discolored after being exposed to grime and foot traffic since there was no sealant protecting the porous surfaces.

We went over all these factors with the client before offering to polish the stone and seal the grout. We reassured the client about the quality of our professional equipment and even tested our stone-safe cleaner in parts of the travertine floor. As expected, the homeowner was impressed by our crew's expertise and immediately asked for a new appointment.

On the scheduled date, our specialists returned to her house for the restoration. We prepared the area around the floor, covering the furniture with clear plastic and masking tape. When everything was ready, it was time to deep clean the floor. Our techs soaked the travertine surface with Sir Grout's permeating cleaner and made several laps around the foyer with a high-speed scrubbing machine.

Following this step, we used four sets of diamond pads to hone the stone, carefully addressing each of the etch marks on the surface until it had a striking matte finish. To complete the process, our crew ran special polishing powders all over the floor, gradually restoring its original glow.

Now, all we had to do was seal the grout. For this part, we applied our acrylic-based ColorSeal to all the grout lines on the floor. Because our sealant is available in multiple colors, it was easy to perfectly match the tiles' color and meet the client's expectations. The thin grout lines blended perfectly with the travertine, making the floor look more refined.

We applied stone sealant on the rest of the surface and called the client back into the foyer so she could check the result. She and her family loved the floor's new shine and thanked our team for delivering such an impressive transformation. They also promised to recommend our services to more people in Upper West Side.

Before leaving the house, our specialists went over some important tips to improve the maintenance of natural stone surfaces. First of all, it's not farfetched to expect a pristine-looking floor, but you need to stay consistent in your cleaning efforts and use the right equipment for the job. Bleach and soap-based cleaners don't do a lot on this end. It's common to see no improvement when you try these products on embedded dirt, and travertine surfaces can lose their color to a host of chemical ingredients. To avoid these issues, our experts recommend using pH-neutral products like Sir Grout's Natural Hard Surface Cleaner. This effective cleaning formula works against dirt, grease, footprints, and food residue. Thanks to its unmatched cleaning power, homeowners don't need to subject their stone floors to chemical elements whenever there's a stain. You can expect a visible improvement and less stress during your cleaning sessions.

Other recommendations focused on the right cleaning tools and the best environment to preserve the beauty of stone surfaces. Our techs praised the homeowner for avoiding steel wools and other sharp tools since they can leave scratch marks on the tiles. They're also not as effective when removing stains and stickiness, so they don't work as well as a towel or a clean mop.

Likewise, a well-ventilated room has fewer chances of being affected by mold and mildew. Our crew recommends opening the windows and doors a few times a day in different parts of the house. The homeowner's foyer wasn't at risk of suffering the effects of moisture buildup, but this is a good tip to keep in mind for other parts of the house.

Want to bring back the glow of your travertine surfaces? Sir Grout Manhattan has the perfect solution! Our specialists bring a thorough restoration process, honing and polishing your floors until they look better than ever before. Just call (718) 557-9283 or schedule a free quote online to request an appointment. And don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter so you don't miss our latest promotions and updates.