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Chips, Broken Edges, Cracks, Stains, Holes, Uneven Finish
Evaluation – Most travertine repairs are small enough to be evaluated using photos and a phone call. There is usually an easy-to-diagnose cause of chips, holes, and broken edges so uploading photos to our site and explaining the process is usually all that is required to estimate the cause and the cost. Some travertine repairs require a detailed inspection to ascertain how the condition occurred and how your travertine surface will be repaired to provide maximum long-term value.
Some cracks, hollow tiles, broken edges of tiles, and other issues are caused by the movement of your travertine floor tiles. The usual cause of this for broken corners on your travertine floor is improper coverage of setting material causing a void beneath the tile. A usual cause of cracking across several tiles of your travertine floor is a crack in the concrete subfloor or movement in the subfloor if installed over a raised subfloor or upper floor of the home. These conditions require a larger intervention than a simple repair.
Sureshine will evaluate your travertine repair in Huntington Beach, CA and explain what can be done to achieve long-term value, the cost of the repair, and possible alternatives so you have a complete picture of what to expect.
Preparation – Some repairs require specialized adhesives, factory color matching, or special order brackets to ensure your travertine repair is secure. During the inspection, your Sureshine representative will advise you on the time needed to assemble the kit necessary to perform your travertine repair. Sometimes a deposit is required when ordering color-matched adhesive. We will advise you every step of the way.
Execution – On the day of your travertine repair we will arrive on time, walk you through the repair again, show you any custom colors that were ordered for your final approval, and execute the travertine repair as described in our proposal.
usually occurs on a travertine counter, a travertine table, or a travertine hearth. These surfaces tend to stick out when moving something heavy around and get banged into. The process for a travertine edge repair or a travertine corner repair is to save as many of the pieces as possible so that we can use them to fill gaps and holes. Sureshine will thoroughly inspect these types of repairs to make sure that proper support can be placed across the repair to prevent future breaks. We use brackets, biscuits, and other methods to strengthen corners and edges that are reassembled.
This is an involved travertine repair expected it to take 4-8 hours with ample time allowed for the adhesive to cure prior to sanding and polishing the surface. The crack or seam where the pieces fit together will either appear to be a vein or have varying colors to mimic the stone. We work hard to make our travertine repairs invisible but they will likely be visible under close inspection.
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are fixed using color-matched (as possible) adhesives that are designed to last. We first evaluate the area to figure out the cause of the hole so we can help to prevent further damage done to the repair area. Knowing the cause also helps us formulate a plan for the repair. The typical process includes cleaning out the holes before applying multiple colors of adhesive as necessary to provide a clean match to the travertine around it. We will then sand and polish the hole so that it is flush with the surface and the finish blends. This is called the sand-to-smooth method.
When time or money needs to be saved holes can be filled using a blade and knifed flat then allowed to cure prior to wiping the hole and the surrounding area with acetone to remove residues. This is commonly done after refinishing on porous surfaces like travertine and travertine.
If you have questions about filling holes in your travertine floor or counter, call Sureshine to schedule an inspection but don’t forget to upload your photos on this page so we can discuss your repair when you call.
can occur for several reasons and will usually require an inspection to properly diagnose and estimate the cost of a repair. If you have a crack across the sink on your travertine countertop, you most likely have a steel rod that is rusting that was originally put on your counter to prevent cracking (ironically). We can remove the rod by cutting it out and reassembling the sink rail. This is more common on granite and quartz counters but does happen on travertine counters.
If you have an isolated crack in your travertine floor the first thing to do is knock on it. If you hear a hollow echo and a rattling sound, that means that that travertine tile is moving and likely loose. The repair will likely include the removal of the tile and reinstalling or replacing it.
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can have a lot of different causes and solutions. Stains happen when a colored staining agent is allowed to sit on the surface for a long period of time and are not able to be removed using conventional cleaners and methods. Examples of travertine stains can be wood or tannin stains caused by cutting boards, rust stains on your travertine caused by the oxidation of steel chair legs, oil stains around your stove, water absorption stains in the travertine around faucets, silicone spots caused during the installation coming form under your travertine counters.
All of the causes of these stains have different methods of removal. Some are simple chemical treatments. Others require abrasion to open up the travertine surface prior to the application of stain remover. It is important when trying to remove a stain to know what caused it so the proper removal method can be used.
If you are unsure of how to remove stains in your travertine surface, call Sureshine today and upload photos to our site. We will review them and provide a plan for removal if possible.
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