Rose Restoration repairs and restores travertine floors, showers, countertops, and patios across Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Travertine is a beautiful but porous stone, and over time its surface develops open holes, chips, worn fills, and dull patches. Our craftsmen fill, repair, deep clean, hone, and seal travertine on site, restoring the stone you already have. Work is backed by our one-year written workmanship warranty.
Travertine Repairs We Perform
- Filling open holes and voids: Travertine naturally develops open pores and pits. We fill them with color-matched material and refinish for a smooth, even surface.
- Chip and crack repair: Damaged edges and cracks are filled, color-matched, and blended into the surrounding stone.
- Failed or discolored fills: Old factory fills that have popped out or yellowed are removed and replaced.
- Honing and polishing: We refinish worn travertine to a consistent honed or low-sheen finish.
- Deep cleaning: Embedded dirt, soap film, and hard-water buildup are lifted with stone-safe methods.
- Sealing: A penetrating sealer protects the porous stone against staining and moisture.
Why Travertine Needs Specialized Care
Travertine is softer and far more porous than granite, which means it stains, etches, and wears more easily, and it reacts badly to acidic or abrasive cleaners. Restoring it well takes the right fillers, pads, and chemistry matched to the stone. Our technicians work with travertine every week and treat each surface according to its finish and condition.
Our Travertine Repair Process
Every project starts with an on-site assessment of the stone, its finish, and the damage. From there we clean the surface, fill holes and repair chips with color-matched material, hone or polish to match the existing finish, and seal the travertine for lasting protection. We protect surrounding surfaces and leave the area clean and ready to use.
Travertine Floors, Showers, and Patios
We restore travertine in every setting: foyer and living-area floors, bathroom floors and shower walls where moisture and soap take a toll, and outdoor patios and pool decks exposed to weather. Each environment calls for a different approach, and we match the work to where the stone lives.
Where We Work
Our travertine crews serve Washington DC and the surrounding communities, including McLean, Arlington, Alexandria, Vienna, Great Falls, and Fairfax in Virginia, and Bethesda, Potomac, Chevy Chase, Rockville, and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Travertine Repair Questions
Can holes in travertine be filled?
Yes. Open holes and pits are a normal part of travertine. We fill them with color-matched material and refinish so the surface is smooth and even.
Can chipped or cracked travertine be repaired?
In most cases, yes. We fill and color-match the damage, then blend the repair into the surrounding stone.
How do you clean travertine without damaging it?
We use pH-neutral, stone-safe methods and the correct pads, never acidic or abrasive cleaners that can etch or wear the surface.
Should travertine be sealed after repair?
Yes. Because travertine is porous, we finish with a penetrating sealer to guard against staining and moisture.
Have travertine that needs repair or a refresh? Contact Rose Restoration for a free on-site assessment and a clear plan to restore and protect your stone.