This red travertine boasts a stunning polished finish, adding a touch of elegance to any space. With its natural color variations and durable composition, it is a reliable and beautiful choice for any interior or exterior design project. Enjoy the benefits of a unique and timeless stone that will enhance the aesthetics of your home or business.

Red Travertine Polished Analysis

Red Travertine Polished, scientifically known as "travertine," is primarily composed of calcium carbonate. Due to the numerous holes found within the stone, it is referred to as "travertine." The formation of red travertine polished occurs through the deposition process, either due to the formation of bubbles or the presence of paleontological remains, which create holes as the stone erodes over time.

The charm of red travertine polished lies in its natural beauty, simplicity, and elegance, making it a popular choice among designers for a wide range of applications, both indoor and outdoor. It is commonly used for wall cladding and flooring. Factory workers often patch the stone with glue, followed by polishing and refurbishing. However, improper glue adjustments during installation can lead to discoloration, with the glue on beige travertine turning black and the glue on red travertine polished turning blue. Due to its porous, loose nature, red travertine polished easily accumulates dirt and is prone to damage, scratches, and a reduced gloss, which can significantly affect its decorative appeal over time.

Technical Solutions

The recommended solution involves a comprehensive process of overall cleaning, light curing treatment, grinding, and crystallization. This approach not only addresses issues like pollution, scratches, and breakages, but also fills the holes and enhances the overall aesthetic of the stone.

1. Engineering Standards:

• Pollution Cleaning: Restore the natural color and texture of the stone by removing contaminants from the holes.
• Overall Treatment: Conduct squeegee and light curing treatments to repair the holes, using glue that matches the stone’s color.
• Crystal Hardening Requirements: The crystal hardening should provide anti-fouling and anti-seepage properties, with a surface gloss of ≥85 degrees.

2. Construction Process:

Step 1: Protection of Finished Products

To prevent surrounding items from contamination, cover them with plastic film and secure them with masking paper. Ensure items remain free from dust pollution during cleaning and mud pollution during grinding.

Step 2: 50# Grinding Disc Treatment

The goal of this step is to expose the original crystal layer of the travertine to prepare it for further cleaning. Two options are available for this step: dry milling and water milling.

• Dry Milling: Although it is an option, dry grinding is not recommended due to the dust generated, which can get trapped in the holes of the travertine. Despite using a pump to clean some dust, much of it remains embedded, which can negatively affect the stone.

• Water Milling: It is preferable to use VD marble super milling sheets (50#) in water milling, adding VD composite silane protective agent to the water at a ratio of 1:20. Timely pumping of water is essential during grinding to achieve the best results.

Step 3: Treatment with 46# Antique Abrasive Brush

Utilize a crystal surface machine with a 46# antique grinding brush to clean out the original glue from the holes, knock off fragile parts surrounding small holes, and remove contaminants from within the stone.

Step 4: Drying with Fans

To speed up the drying process of the floorboards, arrange blowers in a row based on the size of the area (usually one blower every 20 to 30 meters). Ensure proper ventilation by opening doors, windows, and ventilation ducts while using the fans.