Problem: Unsightly Travertine

Located in a beautiful development in North Scottsdale, Arizona, a backyard travertine pool and patio oasis had become dull and lifeless looking due to years of exposure to sunlight and the elements. The golden travertine the homeowners installed had lost most of its beautiful color.

Sample Cleaning and Estimate

Beyond Stone Solutions always provides free estimates. Our customer’s expectations are incredibly important to us, so we did a sample of cleaning and enhancing this exterior travertine in an inconspicuous area. The homeowners saw the dramatic difference and scheduled us to enhance their entire patio.

A Side Note

We also repaired a stacked stone fire and water feature adjacent to the swimming pool. You can read the story and view the images of that job here.

Solution: Cleaning and Sealing

To deep clean the travertine, we used our own company-developed and manufactured, concentrated Natural Stone & Tile Cleaner. This specifically designed pH balanced cleaner is powerful enough for heavy duty cleaning, yet safe to use on all acid sensitive surfaces, protecting the different minerals found in each type of stone. We also utilized a combination of machines and other equipment, as well as hand scrubbing grout joints and other hard to reach places, to ensure the best and most thorough cleaning possible.

After ample dry time, we sealed and enhanced the travertine with a Dry Treat enhancer (INTENSIFIA™), to accentuate the naturally occurring colors in the stone. This treatment not only gave the travertine a gorgeous, moisture and oil-resistant finish, but will continue to provide exceptional protection in the harsh Arizona environment for years to come.